Manufacturing

Toyota being driven by a surge in US sales

Boeing revenues soar to new heights

ChemSystems

Laurence Davies and Charles Du Bois discuss how the company is making a name for itself in the oil and gas sector.

British American Tobacco

Bernd Meyer, Global Head of Plan, Logistics and Service, talks about a major realignment of supply chain functions.

Lanka Walltiles

Managing director Mahendra Jayasekera explains how unwavering quality and new technologies have created a leading position in the Sri Lankan ceramic tile market.

Coogee Chemicals

This Australian manufacturer of chemicals and a major tank terminal operator is one of the sector’s biggest success stories.

New factory announced by KapStone

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation is to open a new corrugated manufacturing facility in Aurora, Illinois, 40 miles west of Chicago. 

Ford to hire 2,200 salaried workers in 2013

Ford Motor Company plans to hire 2,200 salaried workers in the US this year, the largest increase in more than a decade.

Denel Aerostructures

Chief executive officer Ismail Dockrat discusses the restructuring programme that has contributed to this South African success story.

US auto sales hit five year high

In 2012, the automobile industry in the United States enjoyed its best year since 2007, with sales up by 13.4 percent over 2011. 

CEDC and Russian Standard agree revised transaction

Alcoholic beverages producers and importers Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) and Russian Standard have agreed a revised transaction for their strategic alliance.

Boeing finalizes $1.4 billion Dreamliner order with Aeromexico

Boeing and Aeromexico have finalized an order for six 787-9 Dreamliners, with reconfirmation rights for another four. 

Record debuts for Detroit January show

The 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), commonly known as the Detroit Auto Show, will feature more than 50 new vehicle debuts.