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ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

In September, Toyota announced that it will invest $391 million in its truck assembly plant in San Antonio. Hyundai announced that it is investing nearly $300 million in its factory in Montgomery, AL. Brake manufacturer Bendix Spicer began construction on a $65 million expansion of its assembly plant Bowling Green, KY. And, automotive supplier Hirotec Group said it will invest $48 million to build a new assembly plant in Fayetteville, TN.

2019 Assembly Plant of the Year: Refrigerator Production Heats Up at GE Appliances

Refrigerators are one of the only appliances found in nearly every type of home, whether it's an apartment in suburban Atlanta, a high-rise condominium in downtown Chicago, a beach house in Hawaii or a trailer in Texas. The humble refrigerator is also the hardest working household appliance. Day and night, it's constantly running to keep all types of food and beverages cool, fresh or frozen.

Nationwide Appliance Shortage Makes it Hard for Retailers, Repair Shops to Meet Demand

September 20, 2020

KANSAS CITY, MO—Although several appliance manufacturing plants have resumed production in the last few months, a nationwide shortage remains, forcing retailers and repair shops to scramble to meet demand.

LG Manufactures 1 Millionth Washing Machine in TN

September 16, 2020

CLARKSVILLE, TN–The LG Electronics home appliance manufacturing plant here has produced its 1 millionth washing machine.

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

New technologies are solving challenges in staking plastic parts

John Sprovieri

September 15, 2020

Staking is ideal for assembling plastic parts. It's quick and inexpensive. It can join dissimilar materials. It eliminates the cost of fasteners and adhesives, and it allows engineers to loosen the tolerances for molded parts.

Generator Manufacturer Opens Manufacturing Facility in TX

September 11, 2020

MESQUITE, TX—The FNA Group, a manufacturer of gas and electric powered generators, pressure washers and accessories, has opened a new 400,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution center here.

Kawasaki Adds Additional Assembly Lines to MO Plant

September 5, 2020

MARYVILLE, MO—The Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing plant here is adding three additional assembly lines starting this fall.

Clinching for Electrical Assemblies

The Tox Joining process can be used to make durable, electrically conductive connections in electrical products.

Troy Waldherr

September 4, 2020

Since its introduction to automotive manufacturing in the mid-1980s, the Tox clinching process has captured hundreds of different applications.

Indiana Manufacturing Partnership to Receive $18 Million in Federal Funding

September 4, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN—A manufacturing program at Purdue University recently announced nearly $18 million in federal funding to expand its work with Indiana businesses.

Smart Pneumatic Monitoring Brings BSH Closer to Carbon-Neutral Production

Jim Camillo

August 10, 2020

Manufacturers are under pressure to reduce their overall energy consumption, improve sustainability and save money.

Loctite 243 is a medium-strength threadlocker that performs well on 0.25- to 0.75-inch-wide fasteners in high-vibration envi-ronments, such as motors. Photo courtesy Henkel Corp.

Securing Bolted Joints With Threadlockers

Whether pre-applied or applied on the assembly line, threadlockers keep fasteners tight, and immune to vibration and failure

Jim Camillo

August 4, 2020

Lubricity is more than a just a cool word. It is the slipperiness needed on a fastener to achieve controlled torque during assembly. A wide variety of lubricants are specifically designed for this purpose, ranging from beeswax polish and anti-seize grease, to silicone spray.

GE Hits the Off Switch on Lighting Business

John Sprovieri

July 28, 2020

General Electric will no longer make lightbulbs. In May, GE announced that it is selling its lighting business to Savant Systems Inc., a seller of home-automation technology.

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ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

2019 Assembly Plant of the Year: Refrigerator Production Heats Up at GE Appliances

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Nationwide Appliance Shortage Makes it Hard for Retailers, Repair Shops to Meet Demand

LG Manufactures 1 Millionth Washing Machine in TN

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Generator Manufacturer Opens Manufacturing Facility in TX

Kawasaki Adds Additional Assembly Lines to MO Plant

Clinching for Electrical Assemblies

Indiana Manufacturing Partnership to Receive $18 Million in Federal Funding

Smart Pneumatic Monitoring Brings BSH Closer to Carbon-Neutral Production

Securing Bolted Joints With Threadlockers

GE Hits the Off Switch on Lighting Business

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