LEXINGTON, SC-Duracraft Marine will auction off the assets of its manufacturing plant here, including welders, press brakes, milling machines, machining centers and other metal fabrication equipment. MORE
TOKYO-Nissan may turn one of its Japanese factories into a new subsidiary, a move that would allow it to broach wage negotiations with labor unions and seek lower prices from suppliers in a bid to trim costs. MORE
ORION TOWNSHIP, MI-When the GM assembly plant here reopens next year, it will operate under a unique two-tier wage agreement that will reduce the pay of some long-term GM employees. MORE
GEORGETOWN, KY-Toyota recently named Wil James president of its Georgetown assembly plant. He took time last week to speak with a reporter about the plant’s future and how Toyota has dealt with recalls throughout the year. MORE
JONESBORO, AR-Nordex USA Inc. has started production of wind turbine nacelles at its new assembly plant here. The plant currently employs 150 and could here another 850 over the next five years. MORE
ORION TOWNSHIP, MI-With production of new models scheduled to start at GM’s assembly plant here next year, the carmaker launched preparations for the Chevrolet Aveo in the second half of 2011. MORE
BUCYRUS, OH-GE Lighting has opened its new $60 million plant to assemble energy-efficient linear fluorescent light bulbs. The facility is expected to add more than 130 jobs over the next few years. MORE
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