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ArticleVive la Renault différence!
With flexibility and lean manufacturing in place, Renault is focusing on quality. In fact, it is obsessive about quality these days.IT drives quality and better ergonomicsSandouville – the key to qualityOperator and supplier involvementRenault’s new Laguna is aimed at one of Europe’s most competitive segments (upper-meduim or M2), fighting for ...
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Flowing lines from Castrol
Castrol’s real-time fluid monitoring system provides improved metalworking while cutting both waste and cost. Michael Dennison reports on how the company is helping carmakers control their fluid systemsReal-time fluid monitoringBiological benefitEnvironmental and health benefitsThe increasing pressure on carmakers to reduce their environmental impact makes today’s manufacturing world more complex than ...
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ArticleFinding a second home
With the right expertise in house, using pre-owned presses or reconditioned robots keeps costs down and means less of an impact on the planet. AMS looks at the pros and cons of the second hand marketMultipurpose pressesRefurbishing the robotGrowing the low endNew combinationsProblem productsSelling whole plantsGoing where the action isMarket ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Vive la revolution!
AMS magazine staff do not routinely attend media launches of new vehicles, as we concentrate on ‘pure’ vehicle-making issues and technologies, and as a B2B title, do not get invited to many new vehicle first drives. So I was pleased to combine visiting Renault’s upgraded plant at Sandouville in northern ...
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ArticleA new design on production
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Renault proudly showed its latest-generation D-segment car, the Laguna III. AMS caught up with Jean-Louis Ricaud, Executive Vice President, Quality and Engineering (Vehicle and Powertrain) to learn how design for manufacturing is being implemented at the Sandouville plantAMS: As a member of the ...
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Pickett is the new Global Procurement Director at Ricardo
Shoreham-By-Sea, UK – Ricardo has appointed Dave Pickett to the new position of Global Procurement Director. Since joining Ricardo in 2000, Pickett has held a wide range of senior managerial roles in operations, programme delivery and testing. His most recent assignment has been as interim Managing Director of Ricardo Deutschland.www.ricardo.com
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Stech is head of Chrysler's new Russian operation
Auburn Hills, MI. – Chrysler has appointed John Stech as head of its new Russian operation. He will be responsible for all operational activities in the market, and will report directly to Jon Holcomb, Director, Chrysler Group Africa, Asia, Middle East and Central/Eastern Europe. Stech will manage sales/ marketing, aftersales ...
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Meleghy promoted to newly created position of President, International Operations
Novi, Michigan – Tower Automotive has promoted Dr Gyula Meleghy to the newly created position of President, International Operations.Meleghy will lead all Tower businesses in Europe, South America and Asia. President of Tower’s Asia operations since July 2006, Meleghy has more than 20 years of technical and commercial experience in ...
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Humberstone leads the Fiat Group Automobiles UK
London, UK – Andrew Humberstone was been appointed Managing Director of Fiat Group Automobiles UK on 1 November. He takes over from outgoing MD Giulio Salomone, who is leaving the UK company after two-and-ahalf years to take responsibility for Fiat brand worldwide dealer network development, fl eet and used car ...
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Orchard steps down from president post at Faurecia
Auburn Hills, MI. – Michael Heneka has been appointed President of Faurecia North America, replacing James Orchard, who has joined Noble International Ltd. as COO. Orchard joined Auburn Hillsbased Faurecia North America in May 2005. Previously, he was president of North American operations at Visteon.www.faurecia.com
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ArticleThe optics at Ogihara
When Japanese Tier One parts supplier Ogihara introduced its revolutionary manufacturing system it needed to bring OEMs up to speed with a user-friendly measurement data solution. CogniTens’ Optigo technology provided the means at just the right timeAhead of the gameEnter CogniTensTime-sensitive troubleshootingRe-engineering and OptigoKey benefitsSix years ago, Ogihara’s quality team ...
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ArticleThe replacement fillers
Automation is key to sealing the deal in a global industry that relies on getting results before the competition. AMS reports on ABB’s complete turnkey package for Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich plant, and looks at how Motoman helped one US metals company stay ahead of the gameManual to automaticFirm with a ...
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ArticleAs the wheel turns for Ford
Globalisation takes on a new dimension as Ford rationalises its platform strategy with baseplates from around the world, as international executive Bill Osborne explainsCompetitiveness is still a major goalConsolidations and restructuringProfitable product kept on the roadA global focus on the futureSeptember 5 marked a full year since the Ford Motor ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Last tango in Detroit?
The temperature in Detroit has been high this summer. But not just in degrees Celsius; while many carmaker executives may have been perspiring heavily, they are sweating dollars, divestment plans and labour force compromises as much as perspiration.It seems that the advance of the transplants and the relative success of ...
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ArticleIndia’s sunrise sector
The Indian government is on a mission to make its booming automotive industry a world contender. The country is encouraging the development of affordable and efficient vehicles, and carmakers are responding with keen interestFramework for future growthStatistics – where are we nowExport demand growingMaruti fights cornerHyundai’s small car hubTata’s small ...
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Number of changes at the top managerial level in GHSP
Grand Haven, MI. – Paul Doyle has been named as President and CEO of control systems supplier GHSP, succeeding Jerry Scott. Scott will remain with the company as Chairman.Jeff Smith has been named Chief Operating Officer, and Dan Fisher has been named Vice President of New Business Development and Marketing, ...
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A dispute caused instant chaos at manufacturing giant Ford Austrailia
Melbourne, Austrailia – More than 200 workers at Melbourne-based Venture Industries walked off the job last week in a row over $25m in entitlements after the firm announced it was relocating to a different site.The dispute caused instant chaos at manufacturing giant Ford, which was forced to stand down almost ...
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Trumpf appoints two additional managing directors: Rübling and Kilian
Ditzingen, Germany – Trumpf has appointed two additional managing directors: Gerhard Rübling, Managing Director of Personnel and Services in the Machine Tool business division, was promoted to Labour Director and, in his new function, is responsible for the Services division group-wide. Friedrich Kilian, currently Managing Director of Development in the ...
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ArticleA platform for reduction
Zero wasteTotal system approachCommon compatible chemistryValue analysisFord is minimising environmental impact while maximising cost efficiency and performance at its Dagenham plant in a collaboration with BPReducing manufacturing costs, whilst simultaneously minimising the effect automotive production activities can have on the environment, seems like an impossible task.Ford and BP have worked ...
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Chrysler appoints Nardelli as Chairman and Chief Executive
Auburn Hills, MI. – US carmaker New Chrysler has appointed Bob Nardelli, the former boss of the DIY store chain Home Depot, as Chairman and Chief Executive.Nardelli is best-known for his record-breaking $210m severance package, including $20m in cash, he received following his abrupt resignation from Home Depot in January.He ...