TOKYO-Toyota Motor Corp. has told affiliates that it may have to halt production at a major assembly plant in China due to a strike at a parts supplier. MORE
EDMONTON, AB-Faster assemblers may indirectly motivate colleagues to increase production, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta. MORE
COLUMBIA, SC-Thermal Engineering Corp. has developed a special oven for warming automotive wire harnesses before installation. Heating makes harnesses more flexible, which helps assemblers position them correctly. MORE
SATELLITE BEACH, FL-Lighting Science Group Corp. has signed an $8.5 million deal to buy a property in Brevard County where it plans to build its executive offices, R&D center and manufacturing facility. MORE
JEFFERSON CITY, MO-Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is making his case for a special legislative session on tax incentives benefiting a Ford assembly plant. MORE
DETROIT-One year after Chrysler’s government-funded exit from bankruptcy protection, CEO Sergio Marchionne is telling employees that the company has made progress but still has a long way to go. MORE
PLAINFIELD, IN-Rolls-Royce officials opened a new factory that will assemble lift fans for the U.S. Marine Corps, the British Royal Navy and Royal Airforce. MORE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC-Advanced Membranes Systems plans to open a battery separator manufacturing plant here. Separators are a key component for making lithium-ion batteries. MORE
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