Manufacturing
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Makeup orders boost tractor and trailer production — for now
Makeup orders for tractors and trailers lead to rehiring of some laid-off workers and rebuilding shrunken backlogs from March and April coronavirus shutdowns. But how…
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Kenworth honored for error-proofing cabs and taking guesswork out of bolt tightening
The National Association of Manufacturers recognized Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio, plant for taking the guesswork out of bolt tightening and error-proofing truck cabs.
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Peterbilt proves adage that everything is bigger in Texas
Peterbilt’s Denton, Texas, plant marks its 40th anniversary, evidence of the adage that everything is bigger in Texas — or grows to become that way.
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Parts shortage from Mexico slows Volvo plant in US
Volvo Cars is facing supply chain issues from factories in Mexico, according to CEO Hakan Samuelsson. Samuelsson said supplier issues in Mexico and lower demand…
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Paycheck Protection Program loans in manufacturing
PPP loans have been more prevalent for durable goods manufacturers relative to makers of nondurable goods.
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Manufacturers adapt in uncertain times
CIE Manufacturing has made the move to U.S. production.
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Daimler Trucks cautiously resumes US production (Update 2)
The largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks puts worker protections in place as it tries to make up for production lost to the coronavirus pandemic.
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As plants in Texas and Mexico close, cross-border freight slowdown looms
The latest regional survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shows that general business activity for manufacturing in Texas declined to -70 in…
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Today’s Pickup: Drivers and delivery workers demand hazard pay and safety equipment
logistics workers demand hazard pay; customer traffic fell across storefronts last week; supply chains will diversify post-epidemic.
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