GRANITEVILLE, SC-MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. will open a new assembly facility here to build large engines for boats, trains and heavy equipment. MTU will invest $45 million in the facility, which is expected to bring 250 jobs over the next four years. MORE
ORLANDO, FL-General Automotive, a manufacturer of aftermarket parts, has entered into a joint venture with SenCer to develop SenCer’s UltraTemp ceramic composite materials for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly fuel cells. MORE
LOUISVILLE, KY-Sypris Technologies has won a new multiyear contract with Eaton’s vehicle group to assemble transmission components for its commercial vehicle transmission business. MORE
SEATTLE-Jim Albaugh, chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said Monday that even though the company is creating a new 787 Dreamliner assembly line in South Carolina, Washington state is his preferred location for building future airplanes. MORE
BLUE SPRINGS, MS-Toyota has been hounded lately by production problems on several models. Problems with gas pedals, floor mats and brakes on various models have led to the biggest worldwide recall in the company's history. But the recall came well after the announcement that production at Blue Springs was on hold. Toyota officials insist the recalls won't derail the Blue Springs plant. MORE
SAN DIEGO, CA-Kyocera announced plans Wednesday to open a solar-panel-assembly line at its U.S. headquarters in Kearny Mesa. When it starts up in June, the assembly line will employ 65 to 75 people, company officials said. MORE
CAMBRIDGE, ON-All-natural mattress maker, Natura World has purchased a 478,000 sq. foot manufacturing facility in Wichita Falls, TX. the State of Texas is investing $1.5 million to help launch the operation. The plant is expected to create 300 to 400 jobs. MORE
ST. MARYS, PA-Light bulb maker Osram Sylvania will preserve 265 jobs at its assembly plant here, by refitting the factory to make a new type of energy-saving bulb. MORE
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