Hino will expand production
Hino Motors’ Williamstown plant plans to temporarily increase production, beginning next month, according to a company official. Sandy Ring, general manager of external and legal affairs for Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, said the facility will step up production to about 20 trucks a day, but the increase is not yet a long-term action. “We are going to increase moderately to significantly,” Ring said. “It is difficult to say how long that will last, based on forecasts for the near term.” Ring said the site has depleted its inventory and is responding to the current forecast. Some temporary workers will be hired to keep up with the increase in production. Ring said the increase or decrease of production is not a day-to-day event. He said it takes days to set up the site’s production line to produce a set amount of trucks a day. Hino’s line will be recalibrated to produce 20 trucks a day beginning in December. The facility had been doing eight to 10 trucks a da.
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Jeweler completes annual certification
Larry Hall has successfully completed the annual American Gem Society re-certification exam, announced Baker & Baker Jewelers, a member of AGS.
Everyday leadership: Leadership class a bunch of ‘turkeys’
I was on the road a lot last week. Thursday was Pittsburgh, Friday found me in Columbus, and Saturday I drove to Cleveland State University and back. The Cleveland trip was to honor the 2009 graduating class of Leadership Ohio.
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Woman first certified in West Virginia
Debra J. “Debbie” Cunningham of Williamstown has become the first in West Virginia to become certified as a money, marketing and soul consultant. She is also one of only 35 globally to be certified.
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Sporting goods business expands
Dixie Sporting Goods, at 100 Front Street, fifth floor in the Riverview Building in Marietta, has expanded its sales force once again.
Talking Turkey
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching and the economy in a slump, an annual survey that takes an informal look at food prices says the traditional holiday dinner should be a little easier on wallets this year.
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