PENSACOLA, FL-Pall Life Sciences has completed a 40,000-square-foot expansion project at its assembly plant here. A division of Pall Corp., a manufacturer of filtration, separation and purification devices, the Pensacola plant employs 200 scientists, technicians and operators. The expansion creates an additional 50 jobs. MORE
Milwaukee,
WI-Wisconsin
Governor Jim Doyle today announced the 50 companies that will participate in
the Sustainable Manufacturing Pilot program. The state is investing $1.75
million through the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership to help small
and mid-sized manufacturers use sustainable practices to save money and gain a
competitive edge. MORE
VIERA, FL-Bolstered by $18.8 million in federal economic stimulus bonds, Lighting Science Group plans to build a major assembly plant here, creating 832 new jobs. MORE
MOBILE, AL-The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. jumped back into competition for the U.S. Air Force tanker contract, challenging Boeing Co. for the potential $40 billion deal and rekindling hopes in Mobile for a massive new factory to assemble the planes. MORE
SHREVEPORT, LA-Faulty microchips made in China have forced GM to shut down its plant here for one week starting April 19. The microchips were designed for the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado. MORE
SPARTANBURG, SC-BMW is cutting production at its assembly plant here, because the volcanic eruption in Iceland has disrupted delivery of key parts for two SUVs. MORE
WEST MELBOURNE, FL-Lockheed could open a new manufacturing facility here, creating 100 new jobs. This $1.6 million expansion project would produce surveillance and reconnaissance equipment for the Army. MORE
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