BANNOCKBURN, IL—Following economic setbacks in 2009, the world market for electronics manufacturing services continued to recover in 2011 and 2012 and is projected to grow this year 9.4 percent globally and 8.9 percent in North America.
DETROIT—U.S. sales of turbocharged light vehicles are expected to triple by 2017, as automakers downsize their powertrains to meet federal fuel economy targets.
MEMPHIS, TN—The Workforce Investment Network has begun training individuals interested in working at the new Electrolux assembly plant here. At full production, the facility will employ more than 1,200.
LOS ANGELES—Truck and trailer manufacturing is one of five U.S. industries that will bolster their workforces during the next five years, according to a new study.
NEW YORK—Four of the nation’s largest manufacturers—General Electric Co., Alcoa Inc., Boeing Co. and Lockheed-Martin Corp.—have launched an initiative to teach manufacturing skills to 15,000 veterans, who would then be hired by the four companies or matched to other jobs.
DENVER—OtterBox, a manufacturer of cell phone cases, and Colorado Flexible Heaters, a manufacturer of rooftop heating systems, are among several Colorado manufacturers that are reshoring production from China.
HOLLAND, MI—Magna International Inc. is invest $10.1 million to develop and manufacture sunroofs at its assembly plant here. The new line will employ 177 workers.
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