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Seal Manufacturer Expands in Saudi Arabia [ 11/19/2009 ]By: EM Staff
EagleBurgmann Saudi Arabia Ltd., a manufacturer of mechanical seals, systems, packing and expansion joints, recently unveiled a new production facility in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.Read The Full Article
Kia’s First U.S. Plant Begins Production [ 11/18/2009 ]By: Agence France-Presse
Kia Motors, South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said it has begun production at its first plant in the United States.Read The Full Article
Michelin to Build Plant in India [ 11/18/2009 ]By: Agence France-Presse
Michelin recently announced plans to invest nearly $900 million to build a plant to supply tires to India’s fast-growing vehicle market.
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Chinese Solar Panel Manufacturer to Open Plant in Arizona [ 11/17/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd., a China-based maker of solar modules, recently announced plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing plant, near Phoenix.Read The Full Article
Provider of Material Handling Systems Expanding in Ohio [ 11/17/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Intelligrated Inc., a Mason, Ohio-based provider of integrated material handling systems and services, plans to expand in three Ohio facilities—thanks to a $24 million incentive package from the state.Read The Full Article
Machine Tool Company Completes First Phase of New Plant in China [ 11/12/2009 ]By: EM Staff
MAG Industrial Automation Systems will complete the first phase of a new plant in Changchun, China, by the end of November, with production of machine tools and factory automation systems set to begin in February 2010, according to the company.Read The Full Article
Frozen Foods Maker to Expand Production Center in Southeast Indiana [ 11/12/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Kemper Foods International LLC plans to expand its food production center in New Albany, Ind., creating more than 350 new jobs by 2012.Read The Full Article
Maker of 'Madden NFL' Video Game to Cut 1,500 Jobs [ 11/10/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Video-game giant Electronic Arts posted a net loss for the 11th consecutive quarter on Nov. 9 and said it is cutting 1,500 jobs, or 16% of its workforce.
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Steel Company Opens Chicago and Los Angeles Facilities [ 11/10/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Spring Lake, N.J.-based Eddie Kane Steel Products Inc. recently announced the opening of two additional locations in the Chicago and Los Angeles areas.Read The Full Article
New Tool Measures a Region’s Potential for Productivity and Economic Prosperity [ 11/10/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Rochester, N.Y.-based Greater Rochester Enterprise says it has created a new formula—the Intellectual Density Quotient (IDQ)—for measuring a region’s potential for productivity and sustainable economic prosperity.Read The Full Article
Surgical Mask Manufacturer to Open Factory in Texas to Fight H1N1 [ 11/6/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Prestige Ameritech LP, a manufacturer of surgical masks, plans to turn a former Kimberly-Clark surgical mask factory in North Richland Hills, Texas, into what the company is calling a “global pandemic preparedness and response center.”Read The Full Article
Wireless Products Company Opening New Plant in Thailand [ 11/6/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Powerwave Technologies Inc., a Santa Ana, Calif.-based provider of wireless coverage and capacity products, recently announced the grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility, located in Laem Chabang, Thailand.Read The Full Article
Resin Maker Opens New Manufacturing Plant in India [ 11/6/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Reichhold, a Research Triangle Park-based manufacturer of
unsaturated polyester resins, recently unveiled a new manufacturing facility in Pune, India.
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Manufacturer of Cargo Control Products Opens Plant in China [ 11/3/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Kinedyne Corp., a Branchburg, N.J.-based manufacturer and distributor of cargo control products for the transportation industry, recently announced that its new manufacturing facility in Nantong, China, is up and running.Read The Full Article
Joint Venture Dedicates Pipe Manufacturing Facility in California [ 11/3/2009 ]By: EM Staff
United Spiral Pipe LLC (USP), a joint venture of United States Steel Corp., POSCO and SeAH Steel Corp., earlier this month formally dedicated its new spiral welded pipe manufacturing facility in Pittsburg, Calif.Read The Full Article
Weyerhaeuser to Build New Processing Facility in Poland [ 10/30/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Federal Way, Wash.-based Weyerhaeuser Co. said it intends to build a new cellulose fibers processing plant in Gdansk, Poland.Read The Full Article
Logistics Firm Moves Regional Headquarters to Irvine, Calif. [ 10/30/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Agility, a provider of integrated logistics services, has moved its Americas regional headquarters from Santa Ana, Calif., to Irvine, Calif.Read The Full Article
Toshiba to Build New Battery Plant in Japan [ 10/30/2009 ]By: Agence France-Presse
Toshiba Corp. recently announced plans to build a new facility to manufacture rechargeable batteries in anticipation of strong demand for use in electric vehicles.Read The Full Article
Boeing Picks South Carolina for New Dreamliner Plant [ 10/30/2009 ]By: Agence France-Presse
Boeing has chosen the state of South Carolina as the location for a second production line for the troubled 787 Dreamliner long-haul jet, a move slammed by a union leader.Read The Full Article
Dow Corning Establishes Middle East Operations [ 10/27/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Dow Corning, one of the world’s largest silicon-based materials developers and manufacturers, has established a Middle East headquarters and commercial entity in Manama, Bahrain.Read The Full Article
Fisker Automotive to Build Plug-in Hybrid Cars in Delaware [ 10/27/2009 ]By: Jill Jusko
Fisker Automotive announced on Tuesday its intent to purchase a dormant assembly plant in Wilmington, Del., to build plug-in hybrid cars.Read The Full Article
Tyson Foods to Expand Its Southern Indiana Operations [ 10/22/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Tyson Foods Inc. recently announced plans to expand its poultry processing operations in Corydon, Ind., creating 78 new jobs in the next year.Read The Full Article
Makers of Cellulose Fiber Insulation Products Unveils New Plant in Pa. [ 10/22/2009 ]By: EM Staff
fiberAmerica, an Allentown, Pa.-based manufacturer of environmentally friendly cellulose fiber insulation products, today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of its 61,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Allentown.Read The Full Article
Finisar Unveils New Manufacturing Plant in Texas [ 10/22/2009 ]By: EM Staff
Earlier this month, Finisar Corp., a manufacturer of gigabit fiber optic products for high-speed data networks, unveiled its newly expanded fiber optics manufacturing facility in Allen, Texas.Read The Full Article
Consumer Electronics Company Expanding its Factory in China [ 10/20/2009 ]By: EM Staff
NIVS IntelliMedia Technology Group Inc., a consumer
electronics company that designs, manufactures and sells intelligent audio and visual products, announced that the company has begun construction on Phase II of its factory in Huizhou, China, which will include a new manufacturing facility and dormitory.
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