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International Automotive Components launches Smartfoil process


May 24, 2013 2:11 pm ET

DEARBORN, MICH. — International Automotive Components Group is launching production of a new processing method to improve aesthetic durability of auto interior trim parts.

S. Carolina firms merge to become Blue Ridge Thermoforming


May 22, 2013 3:43 pm ET

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Two South Carolina thermoformers have merged and are moving operations to Greenville. The combined operation will be based in the former PFC-Systems Inc. plant, which had specialized in heavy-gauge thermoforming for a range of industries. PFC merged with Blue Ridge Packaging, which focused on thin gauge thermoforming in...

Johnson Controls Automotive Seating wins manufacturing leadership 100 Award


May 20, 2013 12:01 pm ET

PLYMOUTH, MICH. — Johnson Controls Automotive Seating, an automotive seating and components maker, has won a Manufacturing Leadership 100 (ML100) Award in the Global Value Chain category from Manufacturing Executive, a global association for manufacturing executives.

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TG Fluid adds extrusion equipment for fuel lines


May 17, 2013 2:37 pm ET

BRIGHTON, MICH. — TG Fluid Systems USA Corp. is adding a multilayer single-screw extruder machine to boost production of fuel lines for the North American auto industry.

Auto aftermarket industry to experience growth


May 17, 2013 9:38 am ET

BETHESDA, MD. — The U.S. auto aftermarket industry should grow 3.4 percent annually through 2016 to $263.8 billion, adding $32.6 billion to the economy, according to a report produced jointly by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.

Christina Keller named president of CK Technologies


May 16, 2013 12:04 pm ET

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Christina Keller has been named president of CK Technologies, a unit of Cascade Engineering Inc. that specializes in molding for the commercial truck and bus sectors.

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Analyst: North American mold makers need to expand


May 15, 2013 10:59 am ET

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — Before the auto slowdown that saw two carmakers file for bankruptcy, the North American auto industry launched about 40 all-new vehicle models each year. Next year it will introduce 74.

Fiat halts production over Selmat supply issues


May 14, 2013 3:40 pm ET

MILAN — Fiat Group says problems with supply from components maker Selmat Automotive SpA has forced it to halt production at plants in Italy, Spain and Serbia.

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Engel picking up business from Japanese auto suppliers in Mexico


May 14, 2013 2:32 pm ET

QUERETARO, MEXICO — Engel Holding GmbH says its sales in Mexico of injection molding machines, robots and spare parts soared in fiscal 2012, boosted by purchases from a hitherto ignored source: Japanese Tier 1 auto parts suppliers.

SPE Automotive Division sets date for annual awards


May 13, 2013 12:35 pm ET

LIVONIA, MICH. — The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineered has set its annual Automotive Innovation Awards event for Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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