Manufacturing
GFMS recognized for microtechnology innovation
GF Machining Solutions stood out for its Integrated Vision Unit (IVU), a newly developed non-contact, vision-based measurement system.
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Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Manufacturing
Cenntro Automotive launches Citelec electric vehicle production in Nevada
Company purchased Citelec, other electric vehicles from France's Brant Motors.
Manufacturing
Ford earnings fall by more than half to $1.2 billion as sales fall globally
Launches of new vehicles adding costs and cutting revenues, outlook improves.
Fleets
Mercedes to move some Sprinter van production to North America
U.S. tariffs makes importing the popular commercial vehicles difficult.
Industry
Novelis opens aluminum automotive sheet plant in China
Growing popularity of automotive lightweighting has driven company investments.
Manufacturing
Aleris to sell off recycling, specialty businesses, focus on aluminum for autos, aerospace
Divestiture generates cash for aluminum production, separates companies joined 10 years ago.
Fleets
Truck orders defy seasonal trends, stay strong in September:
ACT Research: orders up 21% year to date.
Manufacturing
GM outlines financial strategies for future growth
Automaker to invest in China, speed product launches in North America.
Manufacturing
Ford swapping out plant fluorescent, HID lighting with LEDs
$25 million project expected to save $7 million per year in energy.
Fleets
Volvo drops plans to produce liquefied natural gas truck engine
Will continue to develop and test the technology, but engine production dropped.
Manufacturing
Honeywell predicts booming turbocharger market in North America, Asia, slower growth elswhere
Technology forecast says fuel-efficiency demands require smaller, more powerful engines.
Manufacturing
GM regains investment-grade credit status, drops “junk” label
Financial strength, combined with growing auto sales boost GM's outlook.