Tag: Manufacturing

28/2017,                    Christiane Benner calls for a broad alliance to shape the digital transformation

Cologne – Christiane Benner, Second Chairwoman of the IG Metall, has called on employers and politicians to shape the societal change that is to be expected as a result of digitization together with IG Metall. The unionist criticized employers’ lack of ideas: “More than two-thirds of executives say they have no idea what digitization is… Continue reading 28/2017,
                   Christiane Benner calls for a broad alliance to shape the digital transformation

29/2018,                    Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their power back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

Munich – “Digitization and globalization are changing the specifications of the unions – we have a whole new dynamic to deal with – jobs and work organization in companies will change dramatically, which requires a new quality of operating, industry and collective bargaining Nothing is given to us, but we do not shy away from… Continue reading 29/2018,
                   Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their power back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

27/2018,                    IG Metall Chairman Jörg Hofmann: “Strong works councils, strong tariff system, strong country”

Transformation in the interests of the employees More money and time for qualification Strengthen domestic demand for more equity and more balanced trade balance Kassel – “In the face of the grave changes brought about by digitization, globalization and climate change, we are in a transitional process that needs to be tackled with a new… Continue reading 27/2018,
                   IG Metall Chairman Jörg Hofmann: “Strong works councils, strong tariff system, strong country”

29/2018,                    Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their strength back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

Munich – “Digitization and globalization are changing the specifications of the unions – we have a whole new dynamic to deal with – jobs and work organization in companies will change dramatically, which requires a new quality of operating, industry and collective bargaining Nothing is given to us, but we do not shy away from… Continue reading 29/2018,
                   Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their strength back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

Aston Martin Says China Spurring Another Horse-to-Cars Moment

China’s policies to cut pollution is driving a rapid move toward electric vehicles in the world’s biggest market and causing an upheaval in the global auto industry, Aston Martin Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Andy Palmer said. “This whole show is revolving around what they call new energy vehicles, but Chinese policy is very much… Continue reading Aston Martin Says China Spurring Another Horse-to-Cars Moment

Tesla deploys a 2 MW Powerpack system to avoid any downtime due to power outages at a glass factory

With the help of an Irish energy company, Tesla is deploying a large Powerpack system at a glass container factory in Scotland in order to avoid any downtime due to power outages and take advantage of lower electricity rates when demand is not high on the grid. Home Solar Power The battery system was deployed earlier… Continue reading Tesla deploys a 2 MW Powerpack system to avoid any downtime due to power outages at a glass factory

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UK car output slumps on poor demand

The number of cars made in the UK during March fell by 13.3% from a year earlier as both domestic and overseas demand for vehicles declined. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said poor weather had affected production. But it said that double-digit falls in output for the both home market and exports… Continue reading UK car output slumps on poor demand

End doubts over diesel’s future, says Ford boss

Media playback is unsupported on your device Uncertainty about the future of diesel is threatening the UK car industry and leaving drivers in limbo, according to Ford’s UK boss. Andy Barratt said consumers were buying fewer diesel cars, fearing they were polluting and will face new taxes. However, he claimed new diesels were “every bit… Continue reading End doubts over diesel’s future, says Ford boss