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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.

Progress stalls in automotive supplier relations


May 13, 2013 12:12 pm ET

DETROIT -- John Henke, CEO of Planning Perspectives Inc. in suburban Detroit, says North America's six major automakers made zero progress improving relations with suppliers over the past year.

Michigan OSHA investigates death at MöllerTech


May 10, 2013 1:23 pm ET

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICH. — An investigation is continuing into the March 21 death of a worker at an automotive injection molding supplier, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Wisconsin molder Vision Plastics adding space, equipment


May 9, 2013 1:00 pm ET

DELAVAN, WIS. — Custom molder Vision Plastics Inc. recently broke ground on an 18,600 square foot addition that will boost the size of its facility nearly 50 percent and provide more engineering and production space.

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