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Elena Morales, the president of SMT Automation, had been preparing for a big year at the tiny Michigan maker of manufacturing ...

Her customers, who are some of the biggest automakers and parts suppliers in the U.S., had asked her if SMT would have ...

When automakers delay a new model, companies like SMT get hurt. Morales said revenue dropped by 40% in the first quarter and she had to lay off 8 employees, cutting SMT’s headcount to 45.

Trump is betting that the pain will be short-lived and that eventually tariffs will push more companies to follow General ...

When automakers delay a new model, companies like SMT get hurt. Morales said revenue dropped by 40% in the first quarter and she had to lay off 8 employees, cutting SMT’s headcount to 45.

When automakers delay a new model, companies like SMT get hurt. Morales said revenue for the Bruce Township-based company dropped by 40% in the first quarter and she had to lay off eight employees ...

Marelli's downfall, officially announced with its U.S. Chapter 11 filing on June 11, 2025, wasn't sudden. It's the culmination of years of mounting pressure, exacerbated by a colossal $9.5 billion ...

Marelli ranks No. 23 on the Automotive News list of the world’s largest suppliers, with sales to automakers of $13.3 billion in 2023.