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Micron Names Mark Durcan Interim CEO
05 Feb 2012 23:39
'We are fortunate to be able to appoint someone with Mark's operations and technical leadership experience to serve as the company's CEO.' Read more…
Lifted by Commercial-Airplane Market, Goodrich Achieves Record Earnings in 2011
05 Feb 2012 19:53
Goodrich's sales of original equipment for large commercial airplanes grew by 18%, fueled by increased demand from Airbus and Boeing. Read more…
Micron CEO Dies in Plane Crash
03 Feb 2012 21:27
'Steve's passion and energy left an indelible mark on Micron, the Idaho community and the technology industry at large,' Micron's board of directors said in a statement. Read more…
Bel Brands Builds New Plant in South Dakota
03 Feb 2012 21:11
Will add 400 new jobs as company doubles in size in past four years. Read more…
Tredegar Closing Aluminum Extrusion Plant in Indiana
03 Feb 2012 20:49
The facility had sales of approximately $38 million in 2010 and has been operating at a loss for the past several years. Read more…
Super Bowl Ads: Has Chevrolet Become King of the Big Game?
03 Feb 2012 20:01
As part of a multimedia onslaught, Chevy will air five news ads on Sunday -- three during the game -- including a music video featuring its new Sonic subcompact and the band OK Go. Read more…
U.S. Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Approaches Three-Year Low
03 Feb 2012 19:13
The jobs gains were broad-based, in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and manufacturing sectors, while the information, finance and clothing-retailer sectors shed jobs. Read more…
GE Opens R&D Center in Canada
03 Feb 2012 18:56
Center will develop advanced testing methodologies, equipment for GE Aviation's commercial and military aircraft engines. Read more…
Compliance in a Complex Global Supply Chain World
03 Feb 2012 18:40
Manufacturers should shift compliance activities as far forward in the process as possible. Read more…
Offshore Wind Farms in U.S. Gain Key Approval
03 Feb 2012 18:24
Obama administration moves forward with leasing process in mid-Atlantic region. Read more…
B/E Aerospace Celebrates Record Year, Milestone Boeing Order
03 Feb 2012 17:52
'I am pleased to report that our 2011 results were the best in the company's history,' B/E Aerospace Chairman and CEO Amin Khoury declared. Read more…
Samsung Says Germany Rejects Apple's Sales-Ban Bid
03 Feb 2012 13:35
The two technology giants are engaged in a legal battle involving dozens of cases worldwide as they struggle for leadership in the hugely lucrative smartphone and tablet-computer market. Read more…
Bosch to $101 Million in Romania
03 Feb 2012 01:34
Plant will employ 300. Read more…
Chrysler Adds 1,800 Jobs in Illinois
02 Feb 2012 21:22
A third crew is being added to produce Dodge Dart. Read more…
Toyota Industries Opens Plant in Georgia
02 Feb 2012 21:06
Plant will create 320 jobs. Read more…
Volkswagen Has its Best January in America Since 1974
02 Feb 2012 19:31
High demand for the Passat has sparked additional hiring at VW's new Chattanooga, Tenn., facility. Read more…
Toyota Invests $90 Million to Expand Russia Factory
02 Feb 2012 19:15
In 2011, sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia went up by 39% compared with 2010. Read more…
How Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers Are Leading Consumers Toward Innovation
02 Feb 2012 18:59
From seats that automatically adjust based on traffic conditions to vehicle-body absorbers that limit shock to struck pedestrians, suppliers are doing a much better job of getting in front of consumer expectations. Read more…
Creating High Performing Teams
02 Feb 2012 17:07
Video collaboration can make it much easier for teams to access knowledge from different areas and participate in richly connected social networks while making it much easier to test different ideas more quickly. Read more…
Cummins Hitting on All Cylinders; Reports Record 2011
02 Feb 2012 16:50
The company is on track to meet its goal of $30 billion in annual sales by 2015. Read more…