MILPITAS, CA-SunPower and its partner Flextronics will dedicate a new solar panel assembly plant here today. The plant has created more than 100 jobs and will produce 75 megawatts (MW) per year of solar power panels for rooftops and power plants. MORE
HAZELWOOD, MO-A former manager at the old Ford assembly plant here has been indicted on charges of tax evasion and taking more than $2 million in kickbacks from a logistics vendor. MORE
PRINCE GEORGE, VA-A research center near the site of Rolls-Royce’s new factory here will give Virginia a competitive edge in advanced manufacturing, state officials said. The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing will operate as a collaborative venture of the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia State University and private-sector companies. MORE
GUANGZHOU, China-Millions of workers didn’t return to their southern China factory jobs after Lunar New Year holidays this spring, which could mark a turning point in China’s reputation as the world’s low-cost labor center. MORE
MOBILE, AL-Austal USA began work on three new manufacturing facilities here. The company will be assembling the U.S. Navy’s Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship and the Joint High Speed Vessel. MORE
HULL, IA-No one was hurt Thursday night after explosions and a fire severely damaged the K & O Manufacturing Co. Inc. assembly plant here. The company makes livestock trailers. MORE
NEW YORK-A startup company here has developed a fungus-based, biodegradable foam that can be used to make automotive bumpers, side doors and dashboards. MORE
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