DuPont Fluorochemicals Develops Next Generation Refrigerants
DuPont Fluorochemicals announced that it has identified and is now testing new proprietary refrigerants that will meet the European Union (EU) requirements to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of refrigerants in future automotive air conditioning systems.
Fall ASE Certification Testing Schedule Announced
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer its full complement of 40-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists this fall over the course of three evenings on Nov. 10, 15 and 17. The tests will be given at more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The registration deadline is Sept. 30.
Spring ASE Certification Testing Schedule Announced
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer its full complement of 40-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists this spring over the course of three evenings on May 3, 5 and 10, 2005. The tests will be given at more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The registration deadline is March 25, 2005.
790 Federal-Mogul Jobs Saved
Federal-Mogul Corp., in a move that counters the trend of U.S. companies sending manufacturing jobs overseas, has decided to keep nearly 800 Michigan jobs from heading to Mexico. Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) announced the approval of a Single Business Tax incentive Tuesday worth more than $65 million to keep Federal-Mogul from moving 790 jobs abroad. Meanwhile, the Southfield, Mich.-based auto parts maker said it would invest $6 million of its own money in the operations.
SEMA Sets Fall Dates for Installer Certification Tests
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) will hold its fall test session for Z1-Z4 accessory installation certification on Tuesday, Nov. 9, in more than 700 locations around the United States and Canada, as well as elsewhere outside the United States. All tests begin at 7 p.m. Registration for the tests closes Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Federal-Mogul to Close Greenville, Mich., Auto Bearings Plant
After plant workers at Federal-Mogul’s Greenville, Mich., auto bearings plant rejected a contract that would cut wages, health benefits and vacation time, the company has announced it will move the plant’s production elsewhere. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, Federal-Mogul was seeking $5.35 million to $5.5 million in wage and benefit concessions in order to keep the plant open and maintain the plant’s 310 jobs. Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2017 rejected the deal on Sunday.