DETROIT - The U.S. manufacturing sector remains healthy, contributing to a rebound from weak first quarter Gross Domestic Product, Comerica Bank reported. The ISM manufacturing index eased slightly to a still-strong reading of 55.3 percent. A key manufacturing index for the Eurozone dipped closer to the break-even point in May. Meanwhile the British manufacturing purchasing
SAN FRANCISCO - California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Saturday that legalizes the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, reversing what backers called an outdated prohibition against use of alternative currencies. The bill, dubbed AB 129, ensures that various forms of alternative currencies such as digital currencies, coupons, and points are legal for
AUBURN HILLS - Alexander Sagel, 43, has been appointed head of KSPG's Hardparts division, which encompasses Small-Bore Pistons, Large-Bore Pistons, Bearings, and Castings. The division incorporates the global operations of this automotive supplier within the Rheinmetall Group in the markets for small- and large-bore pistons, as well as plain bearings, continuous castings, engine blocks, cylinder
TROY - Billhighway has signed a three-year contract with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to automate billing and dues processing for 110,000 members. ?Automating our dues process not only saves the lodge secretaries time but provides a seamless experience for our members,? said Robert Dunkle, District Deputy Grand Master. The Billhighway solution will also provide
WESTLAND ? Online Tech is close to completing the development of a major data center in Metro Detroit, a 34,000 square foot data center in Westland. It officially opens August 1. ?Detroit?s potential is immense,? said Yan Ness, co-CEO of Online Tech. ?Our new data center brings crucial technology infrastructure to a city with an
ANN ARBOR ? Lots of mobile wireless communications events are scheduled for this summer. And MITechNews.Com has them all for you. Google Developer Group Ann Arbor Android: 6/25/14, 12:00 p.m., Arbormoon Software, Ann Arbor, MI. "Google I/O Extended Ann Arbor". Details available at http://meetup.com/gdg-a3 CocoaHeads Detroit: 6/26/14, 5:30 p.m. Register to attend at http://meetup.com/CocoaHeadsDetroit Detroit
DETROIT - The U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing a major international conference this September in Detroit focused on leveraging free trade agreements to grow export sales. Entitled DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS Leveraging Free Trade Agreements: Opportunities and Challenges, the event will take place September 9-10 at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit. Commercial diplomats from
AUBURN HILLS - The Gibbs Quadski, the world's first high-speed sports amphibian, gets a new front-end appearance and a Quadski XL model added to its lineup for 2014. Compared to the standard Quadski, the new Quadski XL offers seating for two; has 11.8 inches of additional wheelbase; is nearly a foot longer and offers increased
SOUTHFIELD - Plante Moran is back for a fourth year asking businesses throughout the Midwest to identify the link between culture and innovation. The innovation survey from the public accounting, tax and business advisory firm again asks Midwest businesses and organizations to share how they use innovation to increase revenue, improve quality and cut costs.
NORTHVILLE - Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America introduced its FLEXConnect audio-video bridging system. This next generation in-vehicle infotainment system provides flexibility for multiple displays and multiple content streams, allowing passengers to enjoy individual entertainment preferences. ?FLEXConnect is an exciting development for in-vehicle infotainment systems,? said Doug Ray, director, audio, video and communications, Mitsubishi Electric. ?Our new