Porsche plans to raise its stake in VW to more than 75% this year, with which it expects to gain total control over the group.

The company, which specializes in computer peripherals, employs 9,400.

Growth in 2007 was 18.5%

All 12 factories in Japan will stop for 11 days

Government says despite difficult times it wants to invest in the future

Country will build 50 wind turbines

Increase due to government economic stimulus plan for industry

For 2008 sales are off 23%

For 2008 the company saw a 30% decrease

Tools such as 5S, quick changeover, standard work, and visual management can improve and streamline equipment maintenance.

Sales are down 16% for 2008

However the company increased its U.S. market share to 14.6%.

Company takes over Laporte, Texas, operations

Ssangyong Motor's union is protesting massive layoffs.