Bearings Manufacturer, NSK Opens First Japanese Auto Supply Facility in Dyersburg, Tennessee Steering Manufacturer to Employ 140 (14401)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber joined officials from NSK Steering Systems to celebrate the grand opening of their new facility in Dyersburg. The 100,000-square-foot plant will house 140 employees and represents a capital investment of more than $6 million.

Managing Time-Series Data for Predictive Analysis and Preventative Maintenance By Stephen Johnston (14390)
Manufacturing facilities can live or die by the upkeep of their machinery, which means constant monitoring of wear and tear is vital to maintaining an efficient operation. Equipment can now be outfitted with sensors that relay massive amounts of performance-related data. Such data, if managed and analyzed properly, can provide a goldmine of information.

Turning New Ideas Into Jobs (14280)
The growing popularity of business incubators may play a key role in breeding new positions for the manufacturing industry

Job Creation Tax Credits Approved for Twelve Ohio Businesses for Expansion (14226)
Columbus, Ohio -- Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher has announced that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved Job Creation Tax Credits for businesses involved in location or expansion projects that, if located in Ohio, are expected to create at least 1,242 jobs, and retain 1,144 positions for Ohioans.

U.S. Corrugated, Inc., To Be Located In Lancaster, Awarded A 55 Percent Credit for a Five-Year Term to Establish a New Facility (14066)
The value of the tax credit is estimated at $295,839 over the term, and the company would be required to maintain operations at the project site for 10 years.

Hephaestus Holdings, Inc. to Acquire North American Wheel Bearings Business From Delphi Corporation (14053)
NOVI, Mich., Hephaestus Holdings, Inc. ("HHI"), the leading independent manufacturer of forged parts for the North American automotive industry, today announced that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary Kyklos, Inc. ("Kyklos") has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Delphi Corporation, Delphi Automotive Systems LLC and Delphi Technologies, Inc. (collectively "Delphi") under which it will acquire substantially all of the non-cash assets primarily used in Delphi's North American Bearings Business (the "Bearings Business"). Kyklos entered into the agreement after it was declared the winning bidder in an auction conducted as part of a sale process under Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, and will acquire the Bearings Business free and clear of substantially all liens, claims, encumbrances, and interests. The sale of the Bearings Business is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York at a hearing that will be held on March 19, 2008. Closing of the transaction is expected to occur on or before April 30, 2008.

E2S re-invents the mechanical horn (14024)
E2S, Europe's leading manufacturer of sounders and beacons, has developed the GPH (General Purpose Horn), offering a high reliability long life electronic alternative to electromechanical warning devices. The sophisticated electronic circuitry and matching piezo driver combine to produce a very effective sound that mimics that of the traditional design and makes it ideal for use in areas with high ambient noise. In addition to the conventional pulsing output, the GPH generates two alternative warning tones, giving the installer or machine builder much greater flexibility in providing an effective warning signal. The GPH operates from 24VDC, 115 or 230VAC, is continuously rated and offers long operational life as there are no moving parts, diaphragms or contacts to wear out.

Bodine Electric Company Expands Mechatronics Motion Control Solutions (14011)
Mechatronics, or combining electronic and mechanical devices into one integrated system, has become increasingly common. Complexity and economics are behind this trend: one recent survey of engineers showed that 71% of their designs include microprocessors, sensors, actuators, circuit boards or other electronic products used to control mechanical components. However, 63% of the engineers who took the survey said their biggest challenge is to understand all the technologies that must work together. In today’s just-in-time environment, few companies have the time or budget to allow engineers to design entire systems from scratch. Taken together, this means that more than ever today’s engineers must rely on component manufacturers to build several elements of their design into one drop-in unit.

VersaFill Material totes for bulkcomponent storage and transport (13735)
Hardigg Cases, the company that revolutionized the packaging and transport container industry, has introduced new VersaFill Material Totes. These sturdy containers are designed for the storing and transport of items such as plastic pellets and other bulk components. Ideal for warehouse and manufacturing floors, the VersaFill Totes can be easily moved with pallet jacks and forklifts and, with lids in place, stacked securely and efficiently. VersaFill containers are built to survive years of heavy use and can withstand impacts, drops and rough encounters with forklifts and other factory machinery

Avnet Electronics Marketing and Tyco Electronics Ink Global Franchise Agreement (13565)
The extension of the global franchise agreement is focused on Tyco Electronics’ electronic components segment, which includes connectors and interconnect systems, relays, switches, circuit protection devices, sensors, wires and cable