December 10, 2009

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  Articles

GM Invests $336 Million Iin Detroit-Hamtramck Plant
Production of the Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capabilities, will begin at Hamtramck in 2010. GM states that the plant will be the first U.S. facility owned by a major automaker to produce an electric car. Read More

Babcock & Wilcox Now a Standalone Public Company
Parent company McDermott International Inc. will separate its operating subsidiaries (B&W, J. Ray McDermott SA) into two independent, publicly traded companies. The transaction is expected to be completed in 9-12 months. Read More

Navistar Acquires Continental Manufacturing
Continental offers a full line-up of rear-discharge mixer products sold under the CBMW brand, and replacement parts for all mixer makes. Mixers will continue to be sold and mounted on International brand truck chassis as well as those chassis built by other OEMs. Read More

Dana Names New Head of European Ops
Dana Holding Corp. named Aziz Aghili president of its European operations. The former ArvinMeritor VP will be responsible for leading growth and activities amongst its 19 European operations. Read More


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