Auto Parts Manufacturer to Expand Its Headquarters, Manufacturing Center in Franklin (14367)
FRANKLIN, Indiana - Aluminum auto parts manufacturer Casting Technologies Company and its parent, Compass Automotive Group, announced today it will expand its manufacturing and headquarters operations here, creating 40 new jobs.

Citation Corporation to Discontinue Operations at Butler, Ind., Foundry (14345)
Novi, Michigan, Citation Corp. will idle its Butler, Ind., permanent and semi-permanent aluminum molding operations by the end of July 2008, transferring production and equipment to foundries located in Bristol, Ind., and Milwaukee, Wisc., owned by Diversified Machine Incorporated (DMI). The transition is part of Citation’s long-term business strategy aimed at enhancing its manufacturing efficiencies and refocusing on core competencies.

Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2007 (14106)
ERLANGER, Kentucky -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has announced award-winning North American suppliers for 2007. The awards recognize those suppliers who exceeded the company's expectations in the following areas: Launch Performance, Technology, Supplier Diversity, Value Improvement and Quality.

Empire Die Casting Wins Energy Champion Plant Award (13626)
After a little more than 18 months of implementing cost-savings ideas, the mid-sized manufacturer based in Macedonia Ohio has won the Energy Champion Plant Award by the U.S. Department of Energy

Coszo Industry & Trade Co. Ltd Announces Expansion and Relocation (13495)
Ningbo, China, 11/01/2007 - Established as a casting manufacturer for fifteen years, Coszo expands its production lines and relocate the office to the factory this September, which increases efficiency in service for customers.

Water IS NOT Waste or Waste Water; Waste Money (13287)
In the face of rapidly depleted fresh water supplies, the industrial sector is learning that reducing water usage and increasing reuse is an essential ingredient of productivity and profitability today. This is increasingly true in countries such as the US, where water usage for industrial purposes is 46% of all water consumption, says Dr. Peter Glieck, President of the Pacific Institute for studies in environment.

ELLISON LAUNCHES NEW DESIGNS FOR SIZZIX AT CHA WINTER 2007(12439)
In the first quarter of 2007, Ellison will introduce hundreds of new products for its Sizzix line, including the entirely new Rub Ons and Rub Ons Alphabets, Clear Rubber Stamps and Acrylic Stamp Mounts to complement many of the Sizzix die and embossing designs

Provo Craft Releases Cuttlebug™, New Universal Die Cutting and Embossing System(12438)
Cuttlebug™ goes Beyond the Ordinary™ in important ways. It utilizes \"rolling\" technology that allows for cutting and embossing with even pressure, delivering superior embossing and intricate cuts with unmatched quality

Detroit\'s GlobalAutoIndustry.com and Asia Forging Supply Co. Ltd. Partner to Expand Global Automotive Sourcing Capabilities(12319)
AFS is a TS16949 and ISO9001 certified company with over 25 years of experience in the forging industry. Our major product lines are chassis parts, transmission parts, powertrain, suspension, and brake systems. We offer hot, warm, cold, and combination forgings, as well as upset forging. Besides forgings, AFS offers castings (ductile iron/ gray iron, die casting, squeeze casting, investment casting, etc.), stampings & stamping tooling, fasteners, and forged & cast wheels.

Minneapolis, Minn.'s GKS Inspection Services Opens Laser Scanning and CAD Modeling Office in Singapore (11985)
GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional inspection, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services since 1981, has recently opened a laser scanning and CAD modeling office in Singapore. "GKS Singapore is an important part of our strategy for becoming the global leader in the 3D laser scanning services industry," said Armando Alonso, Vice President of GKS. "GKS Singapore increases our worldwide reverse engineering and CAD modeling capabilities while also giving us entry into the Singaporean marketplace."