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Atlas Technologies Relocates
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Pressroom-automation-equipment manufacturer Atlas Technologies, Inc., has relocated its headquarters to its newer Copper Avenue Technical Center in Fenton, MI. The Technical Center, built in 1997 on an 11-acre site, encompasses 59,000 sq. ft. Learn more at
www.atlastechnologies.com.
Medical-Device Manufacturer has New Name
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Wright Laser, Inc., Waverly, MN, has changed its name to Vitaldyne, Inc., to better reflect the company’s expanded range of manufacturing capabilities. A contract manufacturer specializing in the manufacture, assembly and packaging of medical devices and components, Vitaldyne operates 10 laser-processing systems and also provides adhesive and solvent bonding, soldering and packaging services. Its lasers drill precision holes as small as 0.0005-in. dia., as well as weld and ablate. It employs 20 technicians in a 5000-sq.-ft. shop. Learn more at
www.vitaldyne.com.
DaimlerChrysler AG Recognizes Outstanding Suppliers
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
DaimlerChrysler AG recently honored eight members of its international supply base for outstanding performance in 2005. The OEM held its third annual Global Supplier Awards program in conjunction with the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Winners: Johnson Controls, U.S. (interior); Gentex, U.S. (exterior); Mubea, Germany (chassis); Yazaki, Japan (electrical/electronics); Denso, Japan (powertrain); Dell, U.S. (general goods and services); NYK Line, Japan (logistics); and Marposs, Italy (manufacturing goods and services). DaimlerChrysler evaluates suppliers in four objective measures: quality, systems cost, technology and supply.
