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Automotive Council announces new industry leadership

SMMT

The Automotive Council has today announced the appointment of two industry heavyweights to spur innovation, competitiveness and growth in the UK’s critical automotive sector. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Graham for his commitment to the UK automotive Sector and his work as Industry co-Chair.

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Automotive sales across Canada fell 4.5 per cent in September

Canadian Manufacturing

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) says vehicle sales were down 4.5 per cent in September compared with last year as supply shortages persist. The firm estimates 130,421 light vehicles were sold in the month, down from 136,584 last year, hitting the lowest sales level for September since 2009.

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UK car production down a fifth in first half but shortages beginning to ease

SMMT

uplift in overall output this year, with firmer recovery to follow as supply chain issues recede. 403,131 units were built, representing the weakest first half since the pandemic-ravaged 2020 and worse than 2009 when the global financial crisis decimated demand.1 Battery electric vehicle production increases by 6.5%

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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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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.3%; March 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

percent recorded in February; this is the index’s lowest reading since March 2009 (43.2 The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index dropped back into contraction as panelists’ companies continue to manage their total supply chain inventories and liquidity. percent is 0.4

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1%; April 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

percent recorded in March; this is the index’s lowest reading since March 2009 (43.2 Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases. The Supplier Deliveries Index figure of 44.6 percent is 0.2 percentage point lower than the 44.8

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Nissan pulling out of Russia

Canadian Manufacturing

Petersberg in 2009. . “While we cannot continue operating in the market, we have found the best possible solution to support our people,” Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida said in a statement. Nissan began making SUVs in St. It suspended manufacturing in Russia in March after the invasion of Ukraine.