German 'Blue Card' to simplify immigration
Germany is introducing "Blue Cards" designed to make the immigration process easier for skilled workers. Among other measures, the program rewards immigrants who learn German.more
ThyssenKrupp Presta Terre Haute, LLC announces $22 million expansion of its Indiana manufacturing facility
ThyssenKrupp Presta Terre Haute, LLC, a leading manufacturer of steering systems for the automotive industry, today announced a $22 million expansion of its facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. The expansion, which reflects increased existing customer orders from original...more
Auto parts manufacturer Bosch could add second operation in Kentwood, MI along with 80 new jobs
KENTWOOD, MI - Automotive parts manufacturer Bosch wants to add a second production facility in Kentwood to produce a new product to help large vehicles be energy efficient. The new production line could create 80 new jobs.more
German company to invest $5 million in new Kalamazoo facilitys great complement to Michigan's agriculture industry
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced that Hark Orchids L.P., an orchid propagation company headquartered in Lippstadt, will invest approximately $5 million to establish its first facility outside of Germany in Kalamazoo.more
U.S. Manufacturing is on Track to Outperform Overall GDP Through 2013
MAPI predicts manufacturing production will increase 4% in 2012 and 3.5% in 2013, compared to GDP growth of 2.2% in 2012 and 2.4% in 2013. more
Snyder pitches business-university partnerships at Fraunhofer Institute in Germany
Germany - Gov. Rick Snyder today traveled to Pfintzal, Germany on the second day of his European investment mission, where he participated in the Partnership Forum at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, Europe's largest application-oriented research...more
