Titan Spring Company receives aerospace manufacturing certifications (14269)
HAYDEN, Idaho – New production-standard certifications that qualify Hayden, Idaho manufacturer Titan Spring Company to make precision wire-formed parts for the country’s major aerospace companies are a potential springboard for the industry in the Inland Northwest. The certifications for excellence in quality control, training and auditing establish Titan Spring as a top-tier supplier of custom springs, stampings and assemblies to leading aerospace, space and defense manufacturers. They also helped the high-tech manufacturer gain compliance with Boeing Quality Management System requirements, winning Titan Spring approval to work with any division of Boeing.

Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2007 (14106)
ERLANGER, Kentucky -- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has announced award-winning North American suppliers for 2007. The awards recognize those suppliers who exceeded the company's expectations in the following areas: Launch Performance, Technology, Supplier Diversity, Value Improvement and Quality.

Worthington Steelpac to Manufacture Light Weight Steel Distribution Pallet (14035)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Worthington Steelpac, a Worthington Industries (NYSE: WOR) company, announced today that it plans to begin mass-producing the Steelpac Distribution Pallet in March. Its the first light weight, flame-resistant steel pallet designed to meet Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) capacity and compatibility standards.

Dietrich Metal Framing 500 Grant Street/Suite 2226 Pittsburgh PA 15219 (13128)
The Columbus, Ohio company is consolidating five facilities. The facilities included in the consolidation plan are: East Chicago, Ind.; Rock Hill, S.C.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Wildwood, Fla.; and the downsizing of operations in Montreal, Canada. The Rock Hill facility also houses a Worthington steel processing operation, which will continue to operate. Dietrich Metal Framing, founded in 1959, is the largest manufacturer of steel framing products in the United States. Dietrich’s 2,000 employees in 26 facilities, use state of the art equipment and in-house metallurgic labs to ensure superior product performances and competitive prices. Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of approximately $3 billion. The Columbus, Ohio-based company is North America’s premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured metal products such as metal framing, metal ceiling grid systems, pressure cylinders, automotive past model service stampings and laser welded blanks.

Arvin Sango, Inc. 2905 Wilson Avenue Madison IN 47250 (13120)
Beginning construction on an expansion project in Madison that will create 39 jobs. Will add 35,000 square feet to its facility to increase its production of auto parts. Exhaust system assemblies, instrument panel reinforcement sub assemblies, body panel stampings, side door impact beams

Arvin Sango, Inc. 2905 Wilson Avenue Madison IN 47250 (13047)
Beginning construction on an expansion project in Madison that will create 39 jobs. Will add 35,000 square feet to its facility to increase its production of auto parts. Exhaust system assemblies, instrument panel reinforcement sub assemblies, body panel stampings, side door impact beams.

Dietrich Metal Framing Consolidating facilities; East Chicago, Ind.; Rock Hill, S.C.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Wildwood, Fla.; Downsizing Operations in Montreal, Canada (12943)
Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries Company, is a manufacturer of light-gauge framing and finishing products, systems and services for commercial and residential construction

Detroit\'s GlobalAutoIndustry.com and Asia Forging Supply Co. Ltd. Partner to Expand Global Automotive Sourcing Capabilities(12319)
AFS is a TS16949 and ISO9001 certified company with over 25 years of experience in the forging industry. Our major product lines are chassis parts, transmission parts, powertrain, suspension, and brake systems. We offer hot, warm, cold, and combination forgings, as well as upset forging. Besides forgings, AFS offers castings (ductile iron/ gray iron, die casting, squeeze casting, investment casting, etc.), stampings & stamping tooling, fasteners, and forged & cast wheels.

Toledo’s Dana Corporation Sells Trailer Axle Manufacturing Assets (9971)
The U.S. and Canadian assets, which include trailer axle production equipment, inventory, and related assets at facilities in Lugoff, S.C. and Barrie, Ontario, Canada, were sold for a combined $31 million.

Dorner Lights the Way for Higher Levels of Quality Control in Precision Metal Stamping (9410)
ESP is a program that pays extra attention to building conveyors with unique dimensions and characteristics above and beyond the dimensions of Dorner’s regular conveyor platforms.