Early in 2011, the Italian light vehicle manufacturer Casalini needed a better adhesive for three of its vehicles: the M10 micro car, Kerry MPV and Kerry Pickup truck.

KWD Automobiltechnik GmbH manufactures side panels and assemblies for various car manufacturers at its Wolfsburg, Germany, plant.

Spanish manufacturer Martisa produces metal parts for the automotive industry at its Barcelona plant.

Knorr Brake Corp., which makes brakes and air-conditioning parts for railcars, has begun building a new assembly plant here. The company could employ 300 people in the next year or so.

OBX Boatworks plans to build a new assembly plant here after introducing a new boat line in February.

The Obama administration has released a new report that touts the progress of U.S. manufacturing and outlines steps to encourage reshoring.

Wisconsin has won a high-stakes competition to bring Kestrel Aircraft’s new assembly plant here.

Xugong Group Construction Machinery Co., China’s largest manufacturer of construction machinery, used simulation software to optimize throughput at its new assembly plant in Xuzhou.

Window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen Inc. plans to open a new, $120 million assembly plant here later this year.

A manufacturer of safety equipment for school buses will open a new assembly plant here, creating approximately 30 jobs.