Auto parts - RFID for Supply Chains How RFID enables and extends item-based processes across multiple partners in the business ...

RFID for Supply Chains How RFID enables and extends item-based processes across multiple partners in the business ...
The widespread adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) and sensor networks will be determined by how well organizations can leverage this technology to improve business processes and efficiency.

Report: Company plans to close Buffalo plant
BUFFALO, N.Y. An auto industry publication reports that American Axle plans to close one of its plants in the Buffalo area. Detroit-based Automotive News, citing two sources familiar with the situation, reports that the automotive parts maker will close its plant in the city of Buffalo.

Colfor drops money request
LISBON The Salem company interested in obtaining county money to help with a proposed expansion withdrew its application at this time.

More Clemex instruments for Materials science applications
Clemex Technologies Inc. announces today that it has sold and delivered seven image analysis systems to materials science industries in December 2006 for a total amount of $440,000.

New China tariff may attract Taiwanese car-electronics makers
China will implement a new customs tariff scheme on July 1, 2007 in order to protect domestic production of automotive parts, a move that will likely attract Taiwanese makers of automotive electronics to set up factories in China to avoid high custom duties, according to industry sources in Taiwan.

Keystone Automotive Names Grimes New CFO
EXETER, Pa., Jan. 15, 2007 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the largest distributor and marketer of specialty automotive accessories in North America, today announced the appointment of Don Grimes as Chief Financial Officer of Keystone effective January 22, 2007.