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Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop

SMMT

British CV production records best Q1 since 2008, rising by 27.4% in the first quarter of 2024, the best Q1 performance since 2008, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). to 32,626 units. Export volumes grow 57.9% Growth in January and February followed by -19.2% to 2,859 units.

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UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011

SMMT

Best June since 2008 up, 23.0%, and rounds off third consecutive month of growth. 11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0%

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UK half year auto production figures point towards recovery

SMMT

The latest car and van production figures out this week show an auto industry finally getting back on track after the tough Covid years, helping meet pent-up consumer demand as manufacturers were increasingly able to manage global supply chain challenges – notably the shortage of semiconductors. Car production grew 11.7%

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All State Fastener Appoints, Darryl Dvorak, CEO

Fastener News Desk

Operating for more than 50 years, we have been working in partnership with major OEM’s and Tier Suppliers in industries including Automotive, Heavy Truck, Transportation, Heavy Equipment, Electronics, Appliances and Construction to name a few.

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Quantum Storage Systems/M&M Plastics Continues Updating Aging Fleet of Molding Machines, Orders 11 New LS Mtron IMM’s

Plastics News

Quantum/M&M maintains an extensive customer base that includes major catalog organizations, material handling and distribution groups, consumer stores and outlets, window and door manufacturers, automotive, heating and air conditioning manufacturers, food service and medical supply, US Government, aerospace assembly and many others.

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St. Thomas, Ont. wins big due to Volkswagen battery manufacturing deal

Canadian Manufacturing

The small city in southwestern Ontario steeped in automotive manufacturing history is set to boom again with the creation of a huge new electric-vehicle battery plant. But the 2008 recession hit the auto industry hard and Ford decided to close shop. Thomas, Ont., But the month-long smile has drawbacks. Some 2,4000 jobs were lost.

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Beyond the Scoreboard: The Impact of Fastener Industry Sponsorship in Professional Sports

Fastener News Desk

About Würth Group The Würth Group is a worldwide wholesaler of fasteners, screws and screw accessories, dowels, chemicals, electronic and electromechanical components, furniture and construction fittings, tools, machines, installation material, automotive hardware, inventory management, storage and retrieval systems. www.fastenal.com.