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Overstocked Chemicals Led To Plant Explosion
March 12, 2008 6:35 am | News | CommentsChemical plant in Danvers, Mass., that exploded in November 2006 was storing at least twice the combustible substances it was permitted to keep, according to the state fire marshal report.
Wells' Dairy Workers Reject Labor Deal
March 12, 2008 6:15 am | News | CommentsBlue Bunny ice cream maker struck a tentative agreement with an employee bargaining group, but workers rejected the deal that would cut their pay and perks by $5 million.
UAW, Volvo Trucks Reach Agreement
March 12, 2008 6:10 am | News | CommentsUnion workers have reached a tentative agreement with Volvo Trucks North America in a strike that has halted production at a factory in Dublin, Virginia.
EPA To Decide On Smog Requirements
March 12, 2008 6:00 am | by H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsAn independent EPA advisory group of scientists has urged the agency to adopt a standard of 60–70 parts per billion to provide an adequate margin of protection to millions.
Report: Canada Predicts More Manufacturing Layoffs
March 12, 2008 6:00 am | by Maria Babbage, Canadian Press | News | CommentsOntario won't slide into a recession, despite the expectation of additional manufacturing layoffs in the 'near future,' says the Conference Board of Canada.
Bottled Water Lacks Standards For Pharmaceuticals
March 12, 2008 5:52 am | by Justin Pritchard, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsThe FDA, which regulates the $12 billion bottled water industry in the U.S., sets limits for chemicals, bacteria and radiation, but doesn't address pharmaceuticals.
Exec Admits Cattle Illegally Slaughtered
March 12, 2008 5:42 am | by Erica Werner, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsHead of Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. acknowledged that cattle were illegally slaughtered at his plant and that cows too sick to stand were forced into the food supply.
Manitowoc, Chinese Manufacturer Form Partnership
March 12, 2008 5:35 am | News | CommentsDiversified manufacturer formed a joint venture with Chinese manufacturer TaiAn Dongyue Heavy Machinery to produce mobile and truck-mounted hydraulic cranes.
Beijing Sees Jump In Foreign Investment
March 12, 2008 5:33 am | News | CommentsCommerce Ministry reported foreign investment in China rose 38.3 percent in February from a year ago to $6.9 billion.
American Axle, UAW Negotiations Stalled
March 12, 2008 5:30 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsCompany and union officials each said formal negotiations have ended for the time being but communication would continue.
State Literally Paving The Way To Toyota Plant
March 12, 2008 5:25 am | News | CommentsMississippi has voted to borrow $25 million to construct four-lane highways near Blue Springs, where Toyota is building a $1.3 billion automobile manufacturing plant.
Chinese Exports To Rise This Year
March 12, 2008 5:24 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsDespite a sharp slowdown last month exports will grow this year, but a rising Chinese currency could hurt sales to the U.S.
Grace To Pay For Asbestos Cleanup
March 12, 2008 5:16 am | by Susan Gallagher, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsW.R. Grace & Co. has agreed to reimburse the federal government $250 million for asbestos contamination blamed for sickening hundreds of people, some fatally, in Montana.
Survey: Hiring Increase Expected Within 3 Months
March 11, 2008 12:00 pm | by Dinesh Ramde, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsTwenty-six percent of U.S. employers say they plan to hire within the next three months, according to a Manpower survey of 14,000 companies.
Devcon Appoints Stevens As General Manager
March 11, 2008 11:35 am | News | CommentsChristopher Stevens has been promoted to general manager of Devcon, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of adhesives and sealants for OEMs.
Know Your Supply Chain History
March 11, 2008 11:30 am | by Simon Kaye, Founder and CEO, Jaguar Freight Services | Articles | CommentsBy Simon Kaye, Founder and CEO, Jaguar Freight ServicesElectronic database tracking reduces pressure and workload on a company’s traffic department — saving money, reducing stress and improving efficiency at every turn.
Granite State Manufacturing Acquires Scandia
March 11, 2008 11:20 am | by Edited by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNew Hampshire-based components manufacturer acquired Scandia Manufacturing, maker of precision hydraulic and mechanical marine systems for the Department of Defense.
Metso Minerals To Expand Ohio Operations
March 11, 2008 7:25 am | by Edited by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNew fabrication facility is expected to double capacity and will be located near an existing manufacturing facility in Brunswick.
Private Jet Sales Soar Overseas
March 11, 2008 7:15 am | by Stephen Manning, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsBustling economies in China and India, and newfound oil wealth in countries such as Russia, have helped keep sales of small executive jets strong.
Smithfield To Close North Carolina Plant
March 11, 2008 7:05 am | News | CommentsPork processing company will close a smoked ham manufacturing plant in Kinston, but will offer the 476 employees jobs at other plants.
