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Ford resuming F-150 truck production on Friday after supplier fire
DETROIT — Ford said on Wednesday that production of its popular and highly profitable F-150 pickup trucks would resume on Friday at its Dearborn, Michigan, plant, which had been closed for more than a week because of parts shortages caused by a fire at a key supplier. The No. 2 U.S. automaker also said production […]
‘Cracking’ bottles: WADA supplier Berlinger quits doping control kit business
Swiss company Berlinger Special AG, affiliated to WADA, has withdrawn from the doping control business. The move follows reports of the possible cracking of frozen bottles. “The Board of Directors of Berlinger Special AG has resolved that the company will cease production of its doping control kits in the medium term,” the company said on […]
A Major Automotive Supplier Joins the Ride-Sharing Ranks
– Carpooling has historically been a hard sell to commuters. Whether it’s the convenience of driving themselves or the lure of cheap gasoline, the percentage of Americans who share rides to work peaked at 19.7 percent in 1980 and has fallen by more than half over the past three decades. But with more people rethinking […]
Apple supplier accused of chemical safety and overtime violations
Apple is still struggling to improve working conditions at its suppliers. Both China Labor Watch and Bloomberg report that Catcher, a key supplier for iPhone and MacBook casings, makes workers endure harsh safety conditions and unfair work terms in a factory in Suqian. According to observers and discussions with workers, the machines are not only […]
Apple supplier Dialog’s stock jumped after reporting a record quarter
Thomson Reuters Dialog Semiconductor’s revenue beat its own forecast. With $ 463 million, a 27% rise on last year, it beat its forecasts by nearly $ 50 million. Dialog’s biggest customer is Apple. It has admitted that Apple could stop using its products in the future. Dialog Semiconductor has reported record revenue for the fourth […]
Still in Model 3 “production hell,” Tesla buys factory technology supplier
Enlarge (credit: Tesla) On Tuesday, Tesla announced that it had purchased an automation and machining company called Perbix. Perbix has supplied Tesla with parts for its high-tech factories in Fremont, California, and Sparks, Nevada, for the past three years, according to CNBC. Although it’s unclear how much Tesla paid for Perbix, the company says it […]
One of Sears’ crucial 100-year supplier relationships has died as sales plummet (SHLD)
Whirlpool Sears is no longer selling Whirlpool products, including the Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air brands. The retailer sold its first washing machine from the company that would become Whirlpool in 1916. Sears’ sales have plummeted in recent years, with suppliers expressing concerns regarding bankruptcy. Sears’ 100-plus-year history of selling Whirlpool appliances — from washing machines to […]
Food poisoning symptoms: UK supplier suspends operations – is chicken safe to eat?
FOOD poisoning worries have led to 2 Sisters Food Group, a major poultry supplier to UK supermarkets, to suspend operations. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Best Kitchen Supplier
Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery – Sherwood Charcoal Kitchen Range Benchmarx is a young, fresh-thinking company that invests in innovative new designs for kitchens that suit any specification and budget. Judges feel the company’s commitment to excellence shines through in its classic Shaker style Sherwood Charcoal kitchen range, which has the feel of painted wood but […]
