WASHINGTON—Manufacturing activity in the United States expanded at the fastest pace in 2.5 years last month, getting a boost from overseas growth and a strong year for the auto industry. The manufacturing index at the Institute for Supply Management rose to 56.4 in October, up from 56.2 in September.
ATHENS, GA—Caterpillar opened a sprawling new assembly plant here that will make “small-track” bulldozers and mini hydraulic excavators. So far, approximately 300 of a promised 1,400 workers have been hired.
YORK, PA—A York County judge was ordered by a state court to revisit a hard-fought property assessment battle over what value and real estate tax burden should apply to Harley-Davidson’s assembly plant here.
DEARBORN, MI—The recent surge in U.S. auto production is hurting vehicle quality because automotive parts suppliers have less time to fix problems that emerge on the line, according to Ford Motor Co.’s new global purchasing chief.
WASHINGTON—NCR, All-Clad Metalcrafters, Master Lock, Peerless Industries, and Ford Motor Co. are among a growing number of manufacturers that are shifting certain manufacturing operations from China to the United States.
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