Assembly Planbook - June 2008 - (Page 16)

Assembly Lines growth opportunities,” says Cosma President Horst Prelog. “The addition of this facility is part of our overall strategic expansion, which brings us closer to key customer assembly facilities.” The 460,000-square-foot Ogihara facility employs approximately 280 people. Cosma operates 38 manufacturing facilities and 12 product development and engineering centers worldwide. Perkins Engine Co. is expanding the number of engines it plans on building at its new plant in China. VNR Nut Driver Simple, Reliable Automatic Nut Driving export ambitions,” says Jim Tevebaugh, managing director of Perkins’ power sales and marketing Division. The 400 series and 1100 series are both engineered to minimize emissions, a particular concern in the Chinese market. The Perkins 400 series ranges from 11 to 66.5 hp, while the 1100 series ranges from 49.5 hp 275 hp. Perkins engines are used to power a wide range of products, including tractors, generators, construction equipment and boats. IBM Training Programmers in Asia ARMONK, NY—IBM Corp. recently unveiled a new program to help students at some 2,100 schools and universities in India, China, Singapore and Vietnam improve their programming skills. For a discounted rate of $30, students at universities in all four countries can now access 25 different web-based exams covering IBM’s Rational software delivery portfolio. In addition, certifications are also available in the areas of architecture management, change and release management, process and portfolio management and quality management. In recent years, demand for IBM software certiﬁcation has increased dramatically in Asia and India as a result of the region’s booming information technology sector. According to one report, the region will need 1.5 million new IT professionals by 2012. “In Asian countries, such as Vietnam, the IT industry is anticipated to be a key driver of the local economy,” says IBM developer relations manager Jim Corgel. “By expanding this program to the region, we are developing a loyal community of highly skilled certified professionals who continue to innovate around open standards and collaborative technologies.” Magna Expanding in the U.S. Southeast AURORA, Ontario—Cosma International, a subsidiary of automotive supplier Magna International Inc., is acquiring a stamping and sub-assembly plant in Birmingham, AL, owned by Ogihara America Corp. The plant supplies exterior and structural welded assemblies to a number of customers in North America, including the MercedesBenz plant in Tuscaloosa, AL. “This facility expands our manufacturing footprint in North America, specifically in the Southeast United States, where there are tremendous For sales and service: 859.255.7907 16 ASSEMBLY / June 2008 www.assemblymag.com http://www.visumatic.com http://www.visumatic.com http://www.assemblymag.com

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Assembly Planbook - June 2008

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