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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2019

Over 3,500 Mack Trucks Union Employees Go on Strike

About 3,500 Mack Trucks employees who are members of the United Auto Workers union went on strike at six manufacturing facilities while the two sides negotiate new wages and benefits.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Report Reveals Utility Trailer's Environmental and Sustainability Improvements

The results of a third-party sustainability performance report shows that Utility Trailer Manufacturing has managed to cut emissions and improve sustainability at its manufacturing operations over the past two decades.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2019

Navistar to Build Next-Gen Diesels at Alabama Engine Plant

Navistar announced a $125 million investment in its Huntsville, Alabama, engine plant as part of a plan to begin producing next-generation big-bore diesel engines developed with its European partner, Traton, in the future.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2019

Great Dane Recognizes Top Supply Partners

Great Dane has recognized two of its supply partners, Hendrickson International and Rockland Flooring, with service awards for their outstanding support and commitment to the company.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 1, 2018

Economic Watch: Unemployment Hits New Low; Manufacturing, Construction Up

The U.S. unemployment rate in May hit its lowest level since 2000, while other reports showed increased movement in the nation’s manufacturing sector and spending on construction hit a record high.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 25, 2018

Economic Watch: Business Investment, Consumer Sentiment Strong as Home Sales Slip

Orders for long-lasting durable goods fell in April, but a closely watched proxy of business investment moved higher. And although sales of existing homes declined, consumer sentiment remains strong.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 23, 2018

Good Numbers for Manufacturing, New Home Sales

A first look at the nation’s manufacturing for this month shows business conditions improved just a little from the previous month, remaining strong, while a separate report showed that although new homes sales fell last month, they posted a double-digit gain compared to a year ago.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 16, 2018

Economic Watch: Industrial Production Strong; Home Building, Retail Lose Steam

Industrial production rose again in April for the third consecutive month, according to Federal Reserve figures issued Wednesday, while separate reports show a decline in new home sales and a smaller gain in retail sales.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 1, 2018

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Continues Expanding, Construction Mixed

Two reports about the nation’s manufacturing sector during April showed it continued expanding, though they differed in just how much activity increased overall. Another report indicated activity in the construction sector was volatile.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2018

Daimler Trucks Names Manufacturing, Reman Leadership

Daimler Trucks North America has announced three high-level appointments to its manufacturing and remanufacturing operations.

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