Feb 29, 2008 | International Herald Tribune
Supplier strikes idle 16,000 U.S. auto workers
“Even if there wasn't a strike, my bet is that they would have had to idle some of those plants for a while anyway to bring those inventories down to more manageable levels”
DETROIT : More than 16,000 workers at General Motors and Chrysler have been temporarily laid off because strikes at two suppliers have created a shortage of parts at some of the carmakers' factories. via International Herald Tribune
American Axle Strike Issues Getting Heated
“We have honored our duty to negotiate in good faith. ... We have provided the union with all the information they're entitled to receive”
Observers: Union seeks to affect car production. In what could be a sign of a prolonged strike against American Axle & Manufacturing, UAW negotiators from out of town were sent home Tuesday, and no talks were ... via Futureoftheunion.com
Cutting wages in half not fair, workers say
“I am striking for fair wages and a fair contract, ”
American Axle & Manufacturing workers trudged through wet, sticky snow as day broke this morning to picket after talks broke down between the UAW and the company. via Detroit Free Press
Town of Tonawanda: Holding the line at American Axle
“What American Axle didn't understand is those concessions aren't given for nothing”
Somber lines of American Axle & Manufacturing workers braved wet, snowy conditions to man picket lines and show their support for a United Auto Workers unfair labor practices strike of the company Tuesday. via Niagara Gazette
Both sides declined to comment on the talks, aimed at reaching a labor deal for more than 3,000 UAW-represented workers in Michigan and New York, incluidng it's plants in Cheektowaga and Tonawanda. via WBEN-AM Buffalo
American Axle to build plant in Thailand
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. said today it will build a new state-of-the-art factory in Thailand. via Detnews.com
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Construction of a New Manufacturing Facilit...
“Our new facility in Thailand represents a significant expansion of our manufacturing footprint in the important economy of Asia where growing demand for vehicles is accelerating production volumes”
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. , which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Thailand, near the city of Rayong, located southeast of ... via Automotive
American Axle to build plant in Thailand
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. said today it will build a state-of-the-art factory in Thailand. via The Detroit News
“If you are an AAM worker or a UAW member from Local 5960 (in Orion Township) Local 594, and Local 653 (in Pontiac) or know people who are, we would like these petitions to be taken into the plants and circulated”
Activists say company is trying to get around contract with UAW . Union activists are challenging American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc.'s bid for a tax abatement in Oxford Township. via Futureoftheunion.com
Kellogg Execs Sell Two Scoops of Stock
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Research and Markets: New SWOT Analysis Available on American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings
RDATE:05022008 Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings - SWOT Framework Analysis to their offering. via Customer Interaction Solutions
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Jamie Little - Director of IR Dick Dauch - Chairman and CEO Mike Simonte - VP and CFO David Dauch - COO Analysts Itay Michaeli - Citi Brian Johnson - Lehman Brothers Brett Hoselton - Keybanc Capital Rich Kwas - ... via Seeking Alpha
Web ExclusiveAmerican Axle falls; analysts say it's too tied to light trucks
Shares of auto parts supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. sank Monday, as analysts expressed concern over the company's reliance on the weakening light truck market. via Oakland Press
Contech Receives New Business from American Axle
“This is an important award for a valued customer as we focus our efforts on expanding our casting presence in the high integrity aluminum axle market”
CONTECH U.S., LLC, a Marathon Automotive Group Company, has been awarded aluminum die casting business by American Axle & Manufacturing for multiple castings used on GM platforms. via Automotive
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial...
“In 2007, AAM made excellent progress in our plan to achieve sustainable market cost competitiveness in our global operations”
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. , which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2007. via Automotive