Appliance Assembly

Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the appliance industry.

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.

Appliance Makers Keep It Together With PSAs

Pressure-sensitive adhesives are helping appliance assemblers enhance aesthetics, performance and reliability

Michael G. Price II

April 8, 2020

Pressure-sensitive adhesives are helping appliance assemblers enhance aesthetics, performance and reliability

Threaded Fasteners for Plastics Assembly

Here are some tips, tricks and suggestions for using threaded fasteners to assemble plastic parts

John Sprovieri

April 7, 2020

With so many ways to formulate plastic to get just the right combination of color, texture, strength and durability, it’s easy to forget how the parts will be assembled. However, if the parts will be assembled with screws, overlooking such parameters as thread style, driver speed and boss design could spell disaster on the assembly line.

La-Z-Boy stays agile with lean foundation

La-Z-Boy Announces Temporary Closure of U.S. Manufacturing Facilities

April 1, 2020

MONROE, MI —La-Z-Boy has announced a temporary closure of its U.S. manufacturing facilities, company-owned stores and regional distribution centers.

Cummins Shifting Work, Reducing Hours for Employees

March 30, 2020

SEYMOUR, IN –Cummins Inc. has announced it will change shift patterns and reduce hours for employees at three local manufacturing facilities due to the statewide stay-at-home order.

Steelcase to Supply Personal Protective Equipment to Healthcare Workers

March 30, 2020

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Steelcase joins a collaborative effort to rapidly design, manufacture and deploy healthcare resources at scale.

Trane Plant Closed Due to Employee Testing Positive for COVID-19

March 26, 2020

TYLER, TX — Trane manufacturing plant in Tyler has closed their location for deep cleaning of workstations and common areas after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.

HP Offers 3D Printing to Increase Production of Critical Devices

March 25, 2020

PALO ALTO, CA — HP Inc. and its global digital manufacturing community are mobilizing 3D printing teams, technology, experience and production capacity to help deliver critical parts in medical facilities treating patients with COVID-19.

Ford Working With 3M, GE, UAW to Speed Production of Respirators and Ventilators

March 24, 2020

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Co. is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of medical equipment and supplies.

Merging US Factories Tempers Electrolux Profit Expectations

March 24, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Electrolux AB, the Swedish maker of Frigidaire appliances, has announced that it will incur a bigger-than-expected financial hit from merging fridge and freezer factories in the U.S. amid delivery disruptions.

COVID-19 Causes GE Appliances to Halt Production Until March 30

March 24, 2020

LOUISVILLE, KY — In response to the coronavirus pandemic, GE Appliances has shut down production at Appliance Park until March 30.

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