INDUSTRY news
Aisin Holdings of America Invests in TN Casting Facility Aisin Holdings of America
Inc., Seymour, Ind., plans to invest $53.8 million in its subsidiary Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee in Clinton, Tenn. The firm expects to add 81 new jobs to its current 595-member team over the next two years. Occupying a 524,000-sq.-ft. facility, the additional equipment will support increased customer demand and new products secured for future models. “With the increasing sales of en-
gine components in North America, the role of our plant here in Clinton becomes even more important to the overall business expansion of the Aisin Group,” said Stephen Barnes, president, Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc. “The dedication of our team members along with the continued support from the Tennes- see Department of Economic and
Waupaca Foundry Earns Hire Power Award
Waupaca Foundry Inc., Waupaca,
Wis., is featured in the second annual Inc. Magazine “Hire Power Awards” recognizing the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the past 18 months. From January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, Waupaca Foundry hired 414, placing fi rst among Wis- consin honorees and ranking 29th among job creators nationally. Waupaca Foundry employs more than 3,700 people nationally, operating four plants in Wisconsin and plants in Tell City, Ind., and Etowah, Tenn. “Manufacturers in markets we serve
are realizing increased demand from their customers,” said Gary Gigante, president and CEO, Waupaca Foundry. “T eir production increases have required us to expand our workforce.” Waupaca Foundry added positions in electrical maintenance, mechanical engineering, quality control and other production related areas. Waupaca Foundry produces gray and
ductile iron castings for the automotive, commercial vehicle, agriculture, con- struction, and industrial markets.
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Community Development and TVA has provided this opportunity for Aisin to continue another stage of growth here in Anderson County.” T e Clinton diecasting facil-
ity includes casting, machining and assembly to produce engine compo-
nents such as water pumps, oil pumps and pistons that will be installed in automobiles produced by Aisin customers located throughout North America. Aisin Automotive is an automotive parts supplier for General Motors, Nissan and Toyota.
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