GACCoM Congratulates All 2012 MERLIN Award Winners!
The 2012 MERLIN Awards recognized the following companies for their exceptional achievements in four categories: 004 Technologies USA as Best New Company; Rittal Corporation as Best Innovator; Barnes & Thornburg LLP as Best Service Provider; and KOMET of America for...more
German 'Blue Card' to simplify immigration
Germany is introducing "Blue Cards" designed to make the immigration process easier for skilled workers. Among other measures, the program rewards immigrants who learn German.more
ThyssenKrupp Presta Terre Haute, LLC announces $22 million expansion of its Indiana manufacturing facility
ThyssenKrupp Presta Terre Haute, LLC, a leading manufacturer of steering systems for the automotive industry, today announced a $22 million expansion of its facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. The expansion, which reflects increased existing customer orders from original...more
Auto parts manufacturer Bosch could add second operation in Kentwood, MI along with 80 new jobs
KENTWOOD, MI - Automotive parts manufacturer Bosch wants to add a second production facility in Kentwood to produce a new product to help large vehicles be energy efficient. The new production line could create 80 new jobs.more
Lincoln, IL, factory adds 10 jobs, spends millions on equipment
Estimates call for 10 new jobs as the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation adds to the products it rolls out of the Lincolnton plant, IL. Those jobs will pay average weekly wages of $400, according to county documents detailing incentive plans for around $47,000 in grants...more
German company to invest $5 million in new Kalamazoo facilitys great complement to Michigan's agriculture industry
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced that Hark Orchids L.P., an orchid propagation company headquartered in Lippstadt, will invest approximately $5 million to establish its first facility outside of Germany in Kalamazoo.more
U.S. Manufacturing is on Track to Outperform Overall GDP Through 2013
MAPI predicts manufacturing production will increase 4% in 2012 and 3.5% in 2013, compared to GDP growth of 2.2% in 2012 and 2.4% in 2013. more
