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Steady Increase in Automotive Production Drives the Global Automotive Component Outsourcing Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) May 10, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn Globalization has played a critical role in the development of automotive component outsourcing by encouraging OEMs and their suppliers to develop and define new international division of labor. The trend has also been partially fueled by the international re-location of auto demand from mature developed countries like North America, Europe and Japan to emerging markets such as, Brazil, India and China. With OEMs adopting a produce where you sell strategy as is reflected by the growing number of supplier and OEM partnerships and shifting of manufacturing plants to overseas markets, opportunities for component outsourcing has been on a commensurate rise. Also, protectionist policies of governments in developing countries that impose constraints and incentives on auto trade and manufacturing coupled with cross border labor cost differentials have been encouraging complete end-to-end outsourcing of component design, development and manufacturing. The growing magnitude of outsourcing by auto OEMs still continue to result in power shifts in favor of suppliers.

In the upcoming years, growth in automotive component outsourcing will continue to be encouraged by the competitive need to cut time to market, given its potential to help OEMs steal a march on competitors. In this regard, outsourced manufacturing of automotive subsystems will rise in importance given its key benefit which is reduction in total time required to develop, manufacture and launch a new vehicle. In other words, reduction in lead times and higher execution speeds will help enhance the flexibility of OEMs to rapidly adjust to changing external market stimulants, giving them increased levels of new product development abilities. As the automotive industrys clockspeed continue to accelerate, cutting down on the traditionally long Concept-to-Car time will emerge to be the sharpest competitive edge for automakers in the upcoming years. And outsourcing in this regard is poised to benefit. As a case in point, the growing electronic content in an automobile, of late, has pushed the automobile industry into a more dynamic environment characterized by rapid change, and this thereby has pushed outsourcing into a tool to stay on top of the opportunities.

In this regard, given the relatively higher clockspeeds of automotive electronics than in comparison with engines and transmissions, outsourcing of automotive electronic subs-systems is growing in popularity. With electronics taking over more and more of a car’s controls, and with it the consumers preferences as well, traditional electronics manufacturers are now joining the automotive supply chain as OEMs increasingly outsource electronics and related hardware and software components of the vehicle. Another major factor governing the outsourcing trend in this space is the fact that shorter lifecycles associated with electronics make OEMs unwilling and hesitant to invest knowledge, technology and capital in dedicated facilities, which run the risk of being underutilized as technologies evolve and processes improve. Outsourcing in this regard takes the uncertainty out of the equation.

The 2007-2009 recession interestingly also encouraged manufacturers to steadily shed full line production processes and step up outsourcing in an attempt to free investment capital. Given the current scenario where business disaggregation and splintering of the value chain is the norm, outsourcing stands as a strategic tool wielded by OEMs to increase production efficiencies and in the process, profitability.

While the automotive industry in most regional markets is steadily recovering, the industry in Europe is running into fresh set of challenges. The industry in the region currently continues to vacillate between optimism and fear, marring sentiments in an otherwise recovering market. Nervous over the play out of the sovereign debt crisis drama, the domestic industry is facing immediate hurdles, such as, credit restriction, consumer indecisiveness, anticipated slowing of vehicle sales, high labor costs, and possible collapse of consumer confidence in the event of escalation in the severity of the debt crisis. The heat raised by the Euro debt crisis in the auto industry in the EU is reflected by the growing concerns voiced by auto majors like Ford, General Motors, Fiat, over the volatile and fluctuating profits being recorded in the region.

At the extreme pessimistic end of the spectrum, bearish market sentiments indicate that multiple defaults by debt ridden economies could trigger a collapse of the Euro as a common currency. The return to local currency, although currently not seen as likely, can spell doom pushing the automobile industry into a complete meltdown like the one witnessed during the 2007-2009 recession.

While no easy and immediate solutions exist for Europes macroeconomic imbalances, current economic data leaves room for hope. For instance, Germanys relative resilience in handling the euro zone crisis is helping strengthen confidence levels. Given the yet encouraging outlook for the German economy, the largest in the euro zone, it is not all gloom and doom as pessimists might view. Also forced austerity measures implemented in Greece to reduce the countrys widening deficits, are less likely to be adopted in relatively stronger economies with lower debt loads like in Germany, Spain and Italy. This is primarily because of the growing acceptance of the counterproductive implications of such a strategy on GDP growth in an economy.

Immediate production cutbacks in the region are not seen as likely, given the yet patchy slowdown in auto sales. Currently, production continues to hold up even in the face of weaker than expected growth and optimism remains with no downgrade in the outlook for auto production. Although short-termed, concerns of the automobile industry are currently alleviated with news about the governments in EU legislating additional bailouts which in effect kicks the EU debt can further down the road. Although these short-term measures do not provide a permanent solution to the crisis and in reality indicates deferring of conclusive, corrective action, market sentiments are nevertheless encouraged.

As stated by the new research report on Automotive Component Outsourcing, Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing regional market with revenue from the region waxing at a CAGR of about 12.07% over the analysis period.

Major players in the marketplace include Meritor Inc., Amtek India Limited, AGC Flat Glass Europe, Benteler International AG, Autoliv Inc., Bharat Forge Limited, BorgWarner Inc., BorgWarner Turbo Systems GmbH, Continental AG, Cummins Inc., Delphi Automotive LLP, Denso Corporation, Faurecia SA, Honeywell Turbo Technologies, Johnson Controls Inc., KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH, Lear Corporation, Magna International Inc., Michelin Group, Rane Group, Robert Bosch GmbH, Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd, Sundaram Fasteners Limited, Takata Holdings Inc., Tenneco Inc., ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG, TRW Automotive Holding Corp, Visteon Corporation, Valeo Group, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

The research report titled Automotive Component Outsourcing: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, and key strategic industry activities. Market estimates and projections are presented for all major geographic markets including US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Australia, China, India, South Korea, Thailand & Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America) and Rest of World.

For more details about this comprehensive research report, please visit

http://www.strategyr.com/Automotive_Component_Outsourcing_Market_Report.asp

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MaXaM Production Group Announces Official Website Launch

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Washington D.C. (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

MaXaM Production Group proudly announces the launch of its official website, http://www.maxamgroup.org. The group was created by composer Adam Levowitz to give life to emotionally-driven work that will change the audience and shape the industry.

On the website you will find information about MaXaM Production Group, its founder Adam Levowitz, and news and events centering on the groups productions. Updated regularly with news, the website will also feature social media connections, show times, and much more.

The first of the MaXaM Group productions is Buddy Drew The Musical, based on the real life story of Drew Brown III, Buddy Drew The Musical is a coming-of-age tale about a black kid from Harlem raised by his white, Jewish grandparents in Brighton Beach during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. His black father, Bundini Brown, a street hustler from Harlem and also the corner man for the heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali, married Rhoda Palestine, a nice Jewish girl from Brooklyn who reveled in the sights and sounds of the Harlem nightlife that Bundini reigned over. Growing up with a life as shaky as a yarmulke on an Afro, Buddy Drew must contend with an absentee father who spent the better part of his life fostering the career, affection and respect of his other son, Muhammad Ali.

Also in development are the musicals Rasputin and Galactic Cigarettes Present: It’s Your World. According to Levowitz, Rasputin chronicles the mysterious and scandalous monk of Russia, Gregory Rasputin, in a production that will uncover the truth behind his death. It is a production full of mystery, scandal, and legend. Galactic Cigarettes Present: Its Your World is the musical satire of two supposedly moral Americans who become contestants on a 1950s quiz show with a bizarre twist. With the book and lyrics by Paul Eiseman (http://www.harrisonhuntmysteries.com/about/) and music composed in partnership with Adam Levowitz, this musical is set to intrigue the audience and leave a lasting impression.

Adam Levowitz founded maXam Production Group in 2011 playing off of his 20 years of experience as a conductor and composer. With a wide range of experience with concert ensembles, operas, ballets and musicals, he is now using his talents for the maXam Production Group. Levowitz has composed a wide range of music over the past two decades that has been performed in New York City and across the country. From Shakespeare to ballets, operas to Edgar Allan Poe, Levowitz has done it all throughout his career. He boasts an ASCAP Plus for his composition for Congregation Brith Shalom, and his resume includes many works commissioned by Hazzan Steven C. Berke.

Visit the website for the MaXaM Production Group, http://www.maxamgroup.org, for all the details.

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Duracards New Website Makes Ordering Plastic Cards Fast and Easy with Same Day Production and Shipping Available

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Savage, MD (PRWEB) April 29, 2012

Duracards new website enhances the companys reputation for service, quality, speed and affordability with revised pricing and seasonal discounts. The real-time, user-friendly e-cart system makes the process even more inexpensive and cost-effective while helping customers create the best plastic cards for their purpose.

New features begin with the ability to create an online account, enabling the user to view past orders and keep track of present ones, and save shopping cart items to purchase later. Resellers and businesses with multiple locations in particular will enjoy the ability to store multiple shipping and billing addresses and upload art files with ease. The site also contains an unprecedented amount of information about the products and features offered. Questions about card details? Theres an entire section called the Learning Center dedicated to this. Read about items such as the signature eco-friendly Teslin

Vauxhalls Most Powerful Production Car Ever

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Manchester, U.K (PRWEB) February 26, 2009

In this time of frugalness set to result in a good two years of austerity Vauxhall is fighting back with the recent launch of the Vauxhall Insignia, the new flagship model, but is proving almost decadent as the world sees the release of the brand new VXR8 Bathurst S. Conceived in the spiritual home of Australian Motorsport, Bathurst in New South Wales has become synonymous with power, guts, technical excellence and proving ground for some of very best V8 Supercar drivers the world has produced. Known to the Aussies as ‘The Great Race’, the Mount Panorama circuit has hosted over 50 races since conception in 1960. The most recent legend of the circuit is Peter Brock whose won the championship nine times and led to the subsequent introduction of the Peter Brock Trophy in 2006. In recognition of the circuit, and the drivers and in true racing style Vauxhall has released its most potent car ever.

For the hardened among us the VXR8 was great but not super-great but now they’ve teamed up with the high performance experts Walkinshaw to produce this special edition. Walkinshaw engineering has a well-established history of converting and upgrading superchargers in Australia and the UK and they’ve now coupled the latest 122 supercharger with the 6.2 litre LS3 V8 to produce the 552bhp VXR8 Bathurst S. Other modifications include a WP Engine ECU re-map, a large capacity intercooler, cold air intake, high flow fuel injectors and stiffened suspension. The standard conversion gives a 30% increase in power on the normally aspirated model. Torque has been revised down 41lb ft down on the old supercharged car’s 568lb ft as a concession between performance and durability.

For those with the money and inclination you could decide on the WP 122 Superplus upgrade. This option yields an insidious 40% increase in power and torque, 9-10 psi boost pressure; a further refined engine management system and a greater capacity fuel pump. This is more of a track car so expect track car maintenance; beware that the brakes, transmission and clutch will be vulnerable to excessive wear and tear. Perhaps a more sensible optional extra would be what Vauxhall has termed a ‘Bi-modal’ exhaust system that permits two noise settings; The street setting limits the Bathurst S to 92dbA, whilst the optimum setting allows the full heart pounding 102dbA. At around the

L-arginineplus.com: New Supplement Found to Lower Blood Pressure and Naturally Increase HGH Production

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

A new supplement has been produced by L-arginine Plus that offers a variety of health benefits. In 1998 three American scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering the role Nitric Oxide plays in the cardiovascular system and throughout the body. During digestion, the amino acid arginine changes into nitric oxide (NO). NO is a powerful neurotransmitter that helps blood vessels relax and improves circulation, which can reduce blood pressure in users of the supplement.

L-arginine is also known to increase growth hormone by blocking production of somatostatin. Somatostatin is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus that inhibits the release of somatotropin (growth hormone) from the anterior pituitary gland. Simply put, somatostatin is blocked it gives the body the ability to increase HGH levels.

For those with high blood pressure, diet and exercise are great way to get to a healthy blood pressure level. What if that is not enough? An l-arginine supplement can be an added weapon in the fight for a healthy blood pressure reading. The products web site also offers blood pressure monitors, providing a method to directly see changes within blood pressure daily, while taking L-arginine Plus.

Questions of safety are often the first to arise during discussions of nutritional supplements. The company advises that key ingredients in L-arginine Plus include L-arginine, L-citrulline, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin D as well as 72 trace minerals. These have a history of safe use and the site advises as with any dietary supplement, when being treated for a medical condition, users should always consult with a healthcare provider. Discount codes and free offers are present for return customers and those who buy more than one bottle at a time.

For more information on l-arginine please visit http://www.l-arginine.com/ or call 1-800-583-8004



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Food Manufacturer Resolves Quality Problem and Saves $1million p.a. on Production Line Using New CAMO Multivariate Data Analysis Software

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Oslo (PRWEB) April 30, 2012

Despite deep experience and heavy investment in their manufacturing and quality control processes, Nidar were unable to identify the cause of the problem which resulted in significant waste, downtime, energy usage and re-work costs.

Because chocolate manufacturing is a complex process with many variables, Nidar required more powerful analytical tools than traditional Statistical Process Control (SPC) to understand the relationships between product variables.

Therefore, the company turned to The Unscrambler

ESA Renewables Initiates Solar Power Production Guarantee Program for O&M Division

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Lake Mary, FL (PRWEB) March 09, 2012

ESA Renewables, (ESA), a leading turnkey solar solutions provider, announced the launch of their Solar Power Production Guarantee. This new program guarantees specific monthly energy production for solar energy generating systems under an ESA operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement. Should the photovoltaic system fail to meet ESA’s annual guaranteed power production levels, ESA will compensate the solar farm owners the difference between guaranteed and actual energy generated.

“ESA is the only company to offer a solar power production guarantee of this type,” said Jeffrey Burkett, President of ESA Renewables. “We stand behind our solar energy projections whether or not we constructed or commissioned the solar farm.”

Once an asset manager contracts with ESA for O&M, engineers will visit the solar farm and perform a complete audit and analysis. To make projections for future production levels and guarantee that rate on return, ESA will analyze current and historic data including energy production levels, panel and inverter compatibility, ratios, high efficiencies, tilt of panels and weather variants.

Upon completion of the audit, ESA will make any necessary system upgrades and install their renewable energy Monitoring System. The company will then chart projected production levels and execute a guarantee with the facility owners to meet these expectations. Should a system fail to reach projected levels, for any reason, ESA will compensate the renewable energy plant owners the variance between the two numbers based on a set cost per kilowatt hour (kWh).

“Our cutting edge Monitoring System, Power Production Guarantee Program and commitment to achieving maximum energy production sets ESA apart from other service providers. Whether your power plant is two, five or ten years old, ESA can help you maximize your ROI, continued Burkett.”

ESA’s proprietary monitoring and control system is used to manage O&M services. The monitoring system can be integrated into any renewable energy installation allowing plant owners and operators access to simplified, centralized, reliable and secure historical and real-time data from the power plant. Effective monitoring reduces PV system downtime, increases performance and allows operators to make informed decisions as to O&M servicing. ESA’s monitoring solution also automatically alerts system managers of events to allow for quick response, resulting in maximum energy output with minimal expenses.

About ESA Renewables, LLC:

ESA Renewables has positioned itself as a leader in the industry providing turnkey solar PV systems globally. ESA owns and operates a diverse portfolio of more than 500 solar PV power generating facilities located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Spain and Italy. ESAs scope of services includes financing, engineering, construction, testing and operation and maintenance. With headquarters in Castellon Spain, ESA has additional offices in Florida, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Canada, France and Italy. For more information about ESA Renewables, LLC, please visit http://www.esarenewables.com or call 407-268-6455.

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Jennifer Pagan

ESA Renewables, LLC

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Norgren Selects Solarsofts Real-time Production Monitoring System

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Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) March 06, 2012

Solarsoft Business Systems, a leading provider of enterprise software and IT services to manufacturers worldwide, today announced its manufacturing execution system, Mattec MES, has been selected to provide real-time production monitoring for Norgren, a pneumatic actuator manufacturer in Brookville, Ohio.

Norgren Brookville manufacturers hundreds of parts to serve a variety of applications which require push, pull and rotary motions. Because the production monitoring of these parts had been a manual process, Norgren wanted to reduce these time-consuming tasks and improve the accuracy of its data.

Mattec will virtually eliminate the need for our machine operators to manually record production data, says John Janowiecki, Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities Manager at Norgren Brookville. The time that theyd be spending on manual data collection can now be better utilized, for example, to set up the next machine and prepare the tools.

More importantly, the accuracy of the data will be huge for us, as we can better calculate our job costs, says Janowiecki.

With installations of the software in its UK operations, Norgren is no stranger to the benefits of Solarsoft and Mattec MES. Norgren Brookville will be the first Mattec MES installation among Norgrens US locations.

Janowiecki adds, The Solarsoft people weve been working with have been very professional and helpful. The team that came out to do the installation for us made the entire process simple and painless. We were ready in no time.

About Norgren

Norgren is a world leader in the supply of pneumatic motion and fluid control technologies for a diverse set of industries such as life sciences, commercial vehicles, and industrial automation. With 6,000 employees and established manufacturing facilities in the USA, Germany, UK, Switzerland, Mexico, the Czech Republic, and China, Norgren has the global manufacturing and supply chain expertise to support customers around the world. Norgren is a subsidiary of IMI PLC. For more information please visit http://www.norgren.com.

About Solarsoft Business Systems

Solarsoft provides modern enterprise software and IT services to manufacturers, distributors and wholesale businesses in North America, Europe and Asia. The company has grown organically and through acquisition since 1986 and has worldwide revenues of US$ 100 million. Solarsoft employs more than 400 professionals providing local support across 16 time zones. More than 2,000 companies rely on Solarsoft to bring clarity and efficiency to their daily operations. For more information please visit http://www.solarsoft.com.

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Aerotek Now Hiring for 150 Production Positions in Pennsylvania

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Chambersburg, PA (PRWEB) July 07, 2011

Aerotek, a leading provider of commercial staffing, is now hiring for approximately 150 production positions at several manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania. Available positions include painter jobs, welder jobs, assembler jobs, material handler jobs and machinist jobs. A job fair will be held July 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1603 Orchard Drive in Chambersburg.

The new production positions are a result of heavy manufacturing needs in the area. Aerotek will be providing the staffing and management of all production employees at several manufacturing plants throughout Pennsylvania.

Aeroteks widespread and continued presence in the community brings confidence to our ability to provide quality recruiting and staffing to our customers in the area, said Steve Ricker, Director of Business Operations for Aeroteks Chambersburg and Harrisburg offices.

Interested candidates can call the Chambersburg staffing office directly at 717-267-0087or via the companys toll-free line at 1-888-AEROTEK.

About Aerotek

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.aerotek.com.

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