Month: March 2020

Auto parts makers offer to produce medical equipment

Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has offered its manufacturing facilities as well as expertise for developing miscellaneous medical equipment locally, starting from ventilators. According to a letter sent to the Engineering Development Board on Wednesday, the association said it extended support keeping in view the rapid spread of novel coronavirus in […]

Ryobi puts 560 workers in Carrickfergus on temporary redundancy

ALUMINIUM castings manufacturer Ryobi is to temporarily close its Carrickfergus operation and put all 560 of its staff on furlough until at least April 3. A senior source at its Northern Ireland headquarters told the Irish News that workers were told of the plan at 3pm yesterday. The company, founded in Japan more than 70 […]

Yazaki halts car parts production in Bulgaria due to coronavirus

SOFIA — Japanese car parts maker Yazaki said on Tuesday it was closing its three plants in Bulgaria until April 5 in response to the measures aimed at containing the coronavirus outbreak and decreased demand for its products. Yazaki’s plant shut-downs will be in place at the company’s three plants in southern Bulgaria, affecting around […]

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