FRANKFURT, Germany—Daimler may build a new assembly plant in North America if demand for compact cars picks up, says the head of production and procurement at Mercedes-Benz Cars.
MARION, AR—Hino Manufacturing U.S.A. plans to invest more than $55 million to expand its assembly plant here, adding 200 new jobs. The facility manufactures axles, knuckles and suspension components for Toyota’s Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia trucks.
PARDUBICE, Czech Republic—Contract manufacturer Foxconn, which has been accused of exploiting workers at its Chinese assembly plants, is now facing similar charges at its assembly plant here.
WASHINGTON—The federal government shut down Oct. 1, suspending discretionary services deemed “nonessential,” including OSHA, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Small Business Administration and other services for manufacturers.
WASHINGTON—U.S. factory activity expanded last month at the fastest pace in 2.5 years. The Institute for Supply Management said that its manufacturing index rose in September to 56.2, the highest since April 2011.
DETROIT—GM has entered into a new cooperative research and development agreement with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) to develop new hydrogen fuel cell technology.
SEATTLE—TTF Aerospace increased its manufacturing space by 40 percent with the purchase of a new assembly plant here. The company TTF Aerospace makes aircraft interior components.
WEST POINT, GA—Hyundai Dymos is opening a $35 million assembly plant here to supply parts for the nearby Kia Motors assembly plant. The new facility will create 350 jobs.
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