The auto company shut down most of its facilities for the summer, but the Hamtramck assembly plant remained open, for employees like Leblanc to get the Volt rolling.

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Samsung, meanwhile, is expanding its huge supply chain reach into Africa with plans to develop new assembly facilities in Ethiopia.

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Adding to the troubles are flooding at assembly and components facilities and work stoppages due to poor access and power outages.

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In recent years, EADS has been building assembly and service facilities in Alabama and securing the support of targeted congressional delegations.

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