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Alabama makes sure no Airbus suppliers come to Miss.

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:23:24 +0000

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In an effort to ensure that Airbus aircraft suppliers move to Alabama and not neighboring states, Alabama leaders have enacted a new law putting a time limit on lawsuits against the airplane manufacturer and its suppliers. The Alabama Senate gave final approval to the legislation yesterday, 27-0, and Gov. Robert Bentley quickly [...]

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Nissan-Canton bill passes but blocked from governor’s desk

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:47:35 +0000

CANTON — The Mississippi House Saturday passed a bill to help finance buildings for suppliers that might locate at Nissan Motor Co.’s plant near Canton. The bill was blocked from going to Gov. Phil Bryant immediately because some House members are seeking a second round of debate. Senate Bill 2920 would allow the Madison County [...]

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MDA launches new tool to identify minority businesses

MBJ Staff — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:11:13 +0000

JACKSON — The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) has launched the Mississippi Minority Business Registry, a resource for businesses and public entities looking for prospective suppliers or contractors that can meet their procurement needs. The new registry can be accessed online at www.mmbr.org. A component of MDA’s Diversity in Contracting initiative, which focuses on increasing minority- [...]

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Federal appeals panel to weigh LCD price-fixing lawsuit

Associated Press — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:12:34 +0000

NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals panel will decide whether a Mississippi or federal court has jurisdiction over a lawsuit alleging price fixing by manufacturers of liquid crystal display screens. A panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral argument in New Orleans for Oct. 5. Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood [...]

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Indiana company purchases Pontotoc Spring; terms not disclosed

Associated Press — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:38:12 +0000

PONTOTOC — Pontotoc Spring, which makes coiled springs for the automotive aftermarket, as well as metal stampings for automotive, industrial and commercial applications, has been acquired by an Indiana company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. MW Industries of Logansport, Ind., made the announcement. Pontotoc Spring employs 90 workers. Pontotoc Spring general manager Allen [...]

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Toyota supplier celebrates start of production

Associated Press — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:49:37 +0000

BALDWYN — Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi (APMM) celebrated the start of production of the company’s new facility in the Harry A. Martin North Lee Industrial Complex in Baldwyn last Friday. APMM, the North American subsidiary of Toyota Auto Body, is a tier-one supplier for the Toyota plant in Blue Springs. APMM, which currently employs 340 [...]

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First Toyota supplier to bring 100-plus jobs

MBJ Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:58:55 +0000

SHERMAN — KC Integrated Services, a full-service supply chain solutions provider, is locating a logistics service center in Sherman in Pontotoc County. KC Integrated Services’ Sherman facility will service Toyota and Toyota’s Tier I suppliers, providing just-in-time delivery services to support Toyota’s production control system at its automotive manufacturing plant in Blue Springs. In addition, [...]

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Delphi Automotive investing in plant, keeping workers

MBJ Staff — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:10:07 +0000

BROOKHAVEN — Delphi Automotive is a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for the automotive industry. The company has confirmed it will invest approximately $15 million to enhance its Brookhaven manufacturing facility in support of securing business with a major automotive customer. The new business and investment means the retention of more than 200 [...]

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Toyota supplier now taking applications for 300 jobs

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:59:02 +0000

TUPELO — A Toyota supplier in north Mississippi is taking applications for about 300 jobs at its Baldwyn facility. The job listings for Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi were posted on the Mississippi Department of Employment Security website Thursday. The company is looking for about 250 hourly workers and 50 supervisors that will work on salary. [...]

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