WASHINGTON—U.S. manufacturing grew for the first time in four months, buoyed by a jump in new orders and more jobs. The increase is a hopeful sign that the economy may be improving after a weak stretch.
GREENSBORO, NC—Electronics manufacturer Lenovo will start assembling tablet, notebook and desktop computers at its warehouse here. The company will hire 115 employees.
TORONTO—The Canadian Auto Workers’ Chrysler members have approved a new contract with the automaker that delivers $9,000 in bonuses to the workers over the next four years.
BILLERICA, MA—Teledyne Dalsa is hosting a free webinar, “Machine Vision for Factory Automation,” on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Eastern time.
WYOMING, MN—Polaris Industries has begun construction of a product development center here. The new facility will offer large work bays for off-road vehicles, conference and display space, a new electrical lab, and a new electromagnetic interference lab.
WASHINGTON—With the stakes for manufacturers higher than ever, the National Tooling & Machining Association and the Precision Metalforming Association have launched an initiative to encourage manufacturers to vote in the Nov. 6 presidential and congressional elections.
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