LINCOLN, NE-Kawasaki has called back workers earlier than predicted after laying off 115 in late March from its rail car manufacturing plant here because of a parts error by a supplier, complicated by the earthquake damage in Japan. MORE
BOWLING GREEN, KY-General Motors is on the verge of making a major new investment in its assembly plant here, possibly bringing production of a new vehicle there a month after winning approval for $7.5 million in state incentives. MORE
COLUMBUS, GA-NCR’s assembly plant here has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for incorporating several green design and building features. MORE
GREENSBURG, IN-Honda’s automotive assembly plant here will continue producing at half capacity through the end of June because of parts shortages related to the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. MORE
RICHARDSON, TX-Benning Power Electronics Inc. has opened its new North American headquarters and assembly plant here. The 68,000-square-foot facility manufactures power conversion systems. MORE
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC-Allegro Industries will locate its new 50,000-square-foot assembly plant here. The California-based company manufactures safety equipment and ergonomic products for the workplace. MORE
MONTREAL-Heroux-Devtek Inc. is building an assembly plant in Mexico. The plant will be located in the Queretaro Aerospace Park, next door to Bombardier. MORE
PRINCE GEORGE, VA-Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce officially opened its new advanced manufacturing and research facility here, where it will make parts for some of the company’s newest civil aerospace engines. When fully operational, the facility will employ about 130 workers. MORE
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