Talking Cars: Tires can be tricky Nov 2, 2009
I have also saved some of the wire harnesses for replacement engines that come with a wire harness. They are also available at local salvage yards. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
2 manufacturers locate shops in Ark prisons Oct 12, 2009
Electronics manufacturer Actronix Inc. of Flippin employs 70 women at the McPherson Unit in Newport, where they make wire harnesses for MRI machines, among other things. Executives with both companies say they were able to expand their "free world" factories because of the prison labor. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
S.D. gets nearly $25.5 million in Senate defense bill Oct 7, 2009
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe advances the capabilities of the Army defense system electronics by reducing size, weight and cost of electronic circuit cards, components, wire harnesses and electronic cabling with an emphasis to reduce hazardous substances-materials and employ lead-free components in micro-electronic products. - 3 million for SDSU to study renewable jet fuels produced from lignocellulosic feedstocks. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Flail! Fall! Stunt Students Eager to Learn Oct 2, 2009
The International Stunt School's three-week beginner's course covers a wide variety of skills, including driving, fighting, falling from various heights, working with ropes and wire harnesses, and getting torched in a controlled burn while covered in flame-retardant jelly. Tuition is about $4,000; a one-week follow-up focused on aerial skills can run up to $1,800. (CBS News -- US)
Commercial Vehicle wins new contract Sep 18, 2009
The company said it expects to supply the contractor with a number of products in the production phase, including wire harnesses, wiper systems and driver seat components, and send engineers to work with the contractor on the assembly line. To meet the contract s demands, Commercial Vehicle said work will be performed at five of its North American company plants and one in Europe. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Deltona man takes chairmanship for after-market group Sep 3, 2009
Taylor makes automotive wire, wire harnesses, ignition wires and accessories. He held the same title for more than nine years with Superchips, a Sanford maker of electronic tuning products for late-model cars and light trucks. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Furukawa ups stake in Permintex Aug 12, 2009
Established in 1993, Permintex Industries is a major supplier of wire harnesses for Proton, Perodua and Modenas, and it currently employs 1,400 workers at its facilities in Jitra and Jeniang, Kedah. Its technical partner, Furukawa Electric Co Ltd, is a unit of Furukawa and has been providing technical assistance to the group since 1993. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Northrop Grumman Selected by AFRL to Develop Wireless Spacecraft Technology Mar 4, 2009
Wireless technology will allow us to build faster, lower cost and lighter weight spacecraft by reducing the extensive touch labor, risks and complexities associated with integrating heavy, copper wire harnesses. . (Primezone Releases)
