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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

MCI completes production of first D45 CRT LE Commuter Coach

The coach offers modern styling and rider comfort along with a second door with a low-entry automatic ramp system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2018

GreenPower set to triple electric bus production

Initial production will focus on EV Stars and then Synapse Type-D school buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

Spanish door manufacturer Masats opens Ga. plant

With the start-up of this plant, the company has achieved the goal of being an American manufacturer of doors, fulfilling the Buy America Act.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

NJ Transit advises MCI to temporarily suspend Commuter Coach order

Gov. Chris Christie issued Executive Order No. 210 declaring a State of Emergency and directing the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and the Executive Director of the NJT to plan an immediate and orderly shutdown of all ongoing work that is funded by the Transportation Trust Fund Account.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2013

Siemens localizes electric-drive systems production

Move to Alpharetta, Ga., allows a quicker response to the production and service needs of its customers in North America, as well as meeting “Buy America” compliance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2012

Volvo AB CEO: Must improve bus unit production

The bus unit’s operating income was 4.6% of sales in 2011, compared with trucks’ 9.1%, construction equipment’s 10.2% and boat engine maker Penta’s 8.8%. The bus unit continued to trail the other divisions in the quarter ended June, when it posted a 3.4% operating margin.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

NABI Chief Steering Bus Manufacturing to the U.S.

With a three-phase plan to move manufacturing of bus structures to its Anniston, Ala. plant, company CEO/President Jim Marcotuli believes the removal of some freight and duty from its current cost structure will position NABI to be more cost and lead-time competitive.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2011

U.S. DOT encourages production of steel streetcar rails

Industry experts estimate that 18,000 metric tons of steel girder rail will be needed over the next three years to meet the demand of streetcar projects being planned and built in the U.S. That amount is expected to expand to upwards of 33,000 metric tons over the coming decade.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2011

American Railcar: Ohio Castings plant to restart production

Company is one-third owner of Ohio Castings, which provides access to railcar castings at a favorable price, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2009

IC Bus Tulsa plant reaches milestone

Since the plant opened in 2001 and through the end of October, the facility will have built more than 73,000 buses. While some of the vehicles built at the Tulsa facility are commercial buses, the majority are school buses.

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