Canadian mayors suspend resolution to retaliate against Buy American provisionsOctober 3rd, 2009 Canada mayors won't boycott over Buy American dealTORONTO — Canada's mayors are withdrawing their threat to boycott suppliers from the U.S. in retaliation for the Buy American provisions in the U.S.
GM to speed up payments to parts suppliers to help with cash flow, improve relationshipsSeptember 24th, 2009 GM to speed up payments to parts supply companiesDETROIT — General Motors Co. has decided to speed up payments to its parts suppliers to help ease their cash flow problems and ultimately improve relations with the companies, a spokesman said Thursday.
Auto parts suppliers ask Obama to find new ways to help ailing their sectorAugust 27th, 2009 Auto parts suppliers ask Obama for more helpWASHINGTON — An auto parts industry association is asking President Barack Obama to consider new ways to help the industry, which is facing a spike in bankruptcies due to the woes of U.S. automakers. In a letter to the White House Wednesday, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association wrote that there was "insufficient capital" available for parts suppliers to rehire workers and acquire raw materials for a possible increase in vehicle production later this year.
2nd person dies from injuries after stage being built for Madonna concert in France collapsedJuly 17th, 2009 2nd death after collapse of stage for Madonna showMARSEILLE, France — The Marseille hospital authority says a second person has died after the roof of a stage being built for a Madonna concert collapsed. The hospital authority says the British worker died Friday from injuries suffered in the accident.
Black smoke seen for miles as fire breaks out on roof of Dallas high-rise; no serious injuriesJuly 15th, 2009 Fire breaks out on roof of Dallas high-riseDALLAS — A fire broke out on the roof of a high-rise apartment building west of downtown Dallas on Wednesday, but no serious injuries were reported. The fire erupted in an air conditioning unit on the top of the 11-story Indigo apartment tower, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
Ford Motor says more of its suppliers ailing this year, slashes number OK'd for future workJune 24th, 2009 Ford says more of its suppliers are ailing in 2009DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.'s top executive for auto parts purchasing said Wednesday the number of the automaker's suppliers that are under distress, bankruptcy protection or under observation has more than doubled in the last year.
Himachal school roof collapses, students escape unhurtJune 18th, 2009 SHIMLA - Students in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district had a narrow escape Thursday when the roof of their school collapsed, officials said. More than 100 students had a miraculous escape when the roof of our school collapsed this (Thursday) afternoon, school principal Anup Rani told IANS on phone.
Searchers of fatal blast at NC meat plant hampered by rain-swollen roof, structural integrityJune 10th, 2009 Searchers at fatal NC plant blast hampered by roofGARNER, N.C. — Searchers will attempt to enter a North Carolina meat products plant that was ripped by an explosion that killed at least two workers.
Auto suppliers to request $8-$10B loan guarantees as companies struggle with falling revenueJune 10th, 2009 Auto suppliers to seek $8-$10B in loan guaranteesNEW YORK — Struggling automotive parts suppliers plan to ask the U.S. Treasury Department for $8 billion to $10 billion in loan guarantees to help support their operations.
Small auto suppliers say they're vulnerable from GM, Chrysler downturnMay 13th, 2009 Auto suppliers lobby for federal supportWASHINGTON — Auto suppliers appealed to lawmakers Wednesday for federal support, warning that the U.S. supply base could buckle under from the declining fortunes of General Motors Corp.
ESPN Classic to air live coverage of Wimbledon roof-test exhibition matches with Agassi, GrafMay 11th, 2009 ESPN Classic to air Wimbledon roof-test matchesBRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN Classic will air live coverage of the May 17 exhibition matches under Wimbledon's new Centre Court roof.
Auto suppliers want Congress, Obama to protect supply base amid summer factory shutdownsMay 9th, 2009 Auto suppliers urge lawmakers to protect baseWASHINGTON — Auto suppliers say the auto industry's supply base could be threatened by factory shutdowns by General Motors and Chrysler. In a letter to congressional offices on Friday, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association said the supplier industry is in crisis and during the shutdowns many suppliers will have no choice but to permanently close their facilities this summer.
Australian police rescue alleged burglar stuck on steep, wet factory roofMay 3rd, 2009 Police rescue alleged burglar from rooftopSYDNEY — A man who got stuck on the roof of a factory he was allegedly trying to rob has been rescued by police after a three-hour operation. New South Wales state police said they were called early Sunday to a joinery factory, where a 53-year-old man was on the roof.
Special teams coach among at least 5 hurt in roof collapse at Cowboys' practice facilityMay 2nd, 2009 Coach among injured at Cowboys' practice facilityIRVING, Texas — Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was among at least five people injured Saturday when the roof of the team's practice facility collapsed during a storm. Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple said four team support staff members were injured and all players and coaches were accounted for.
Chrysler forced to close plants early as some suppliers stop shipping partsApril 30th, 2009 Some Chrysler parts suppliers stop shippingDETROIT — Chrysler says it has sent workers home from at least two factories because parts suppliers have stopped shipping due to its bankruptcy filing. Vice Chairman and President Tom LaSorda said in a conference call Thursday that workers were sent home from stamping and assembly factories in the Detroit suburb of Warren.
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