Dematic to Lay Off 250+ at Grand Rapids Plant
Dematic Corporation plans another wave of cuts at its Grand Rapids site as part of a WARN notice filed December 22. The announcement follows prior rounds tied to relocations to a Mexican plant, with at least 20 workers set to depart each month through March 2018. Dematic, a global AGVS leader, operates Holland headquarters at 11818 James St and employs about 6,000 people overall.
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Ape Michigan
Grand Rapids
Holland
James St
Mexico
Cheryl Falk
Global Marketing Common
Eae
Aaron
D. Graves
Dematic Corporation
Dematic Egemin
Stocks ring in 18 with gains
U S stocks started the new year with gains as technology and health care shares rose, energy firms climbed, and Asian markets gained after China and India surveys showed continued manufacturing growth. The Nasdaq closed above 7,000, with investors favoring firms expected to benefit from faster growth.
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New York
U.S
China
India
Kate Warne
Invest- Jones
Michigan weighs tougher bike safety rules in capitol push
Lawmakers in Lansing push for one of the nation’s strictest bike safety laws including a five foot passing clearance and harsher penalties for distracted driving. The move follows rising cyclist fatalities in Michigan and nationwide, with advocates urging strong protections for vulnerable riders.
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U.S
Iekipasen
Tristan Cole
House Transportation and Infrastructure
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House
Michigan
Paul Gobble
Chain Gang
Michigan State Police Crime Lab
Kalamazoo
Mark Bugnaski
Stocks of Local Interest and Market Ticker
Local stock briefs show close figures for the Dow Jones and Nasdaq with 52 week range noted. Indicators include index values around 24 million for Dow and 7 thousand for Nasdaq, reflecting small movements and daily closing prices.
Goodyear G159 RV Tires Under Probe After Fatal Crashes
U S safety regulators open a probe into older Goodyear G159 tires used on motor homes after court‑ordered data show in‑use failures causing deaths and injuries. NHTSA says documents posted show the tires were designed for extended highway use. Goodyear says it will fully cooperate.
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Detroit
U.S
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Goodyear
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Michigan Gas Prices Rise Over Ten Cents
Gas prices in Michigan rose 10.5 cents per gallon in the past week to an average of 2.68 dollars. Prices are 13.8 cents higher than a year ago and 27.2 cents higher than a month ago. Nationally prices climbed 3.9 cents to 2.48 dollars per gallon, up 1.3 cents from last month.
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Henry
U.S
GasBuddy
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