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U.S. Steel Announcing Major Pennsylvania Investment
November 30, 2007 4:35 am | News | CommentsState lawmaker says planned Clairton Coke Works investment is at least $1 billion, and an EPA official says it is related to air quality.
Tainted Pet Food May Have Killed 350 Animals
November 30, 2007 4:32 am | by Kathy Barks Hoffman, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsMichigan State University study documents number of dogs and cats that may have died earlier this year as a result of eating contaminated pet food imported from China.
ArcelorMittal Doubling Brazil Plant's Capacity
November 30, 2007 4:28 am | News | CommentsNew blast furnace for world's largest steel company will add 1 million tons in capacity — part of a five-year, $5 billion plan to increase shipments 20 percent.
AbitibiBowater Closing Four Mills, Idling Others
November 30, 2007 4:25 am | News | CommentsCompany, one of the largest newsprint manufacturers in North America, also will suspend its shareholder dividend as part of plan to 'focus on debt reduction.'
EU Clears Continental To Buy Siemens Unit
November 30, 2007 4:21 am | News | CommentsRegulators approve car parts maker's bid for Siemens' auto electronics unit, saying an investigation removed doubts the deal could hurt rivals.
China Agrees To Eliminate Trade Subsidies
November 29, 2007 8:24 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsBush administration’s breakthrough deal ‘represents a victory for U.S. manufacturers, producers and their workers,’ U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said.
Industrial Sector Warming Up To Wireless Automation
November 29, 2007 8:22 am | by Lauren Tara LaCapra, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsAs companies seek to update aging infrastructure and systems, they're increasingly turning to wireless.
AMD Opening India R & D Center
November 29, 2007 8:21 am | News | CommentsNew 52,000-sq.-ft. silicon research and design center in Bangalore opens as chip maker revs up development of its new 'Shanghai' microprocessor.
Ineos, Nova To Close Ohio Polystyrene Plant
November 29, 2007 8:20 am | News | CommentsCombined joint venture company plans to shut down its Belpre plant by end of January.
Georgia Metals Plant Blast Injures 7
November 29, 2007 8:15 am | by Daniel Yee, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsCause of explosion at G&S Metals in Manchester not yet known; injured men were all plant employees.
Report: Canada's Paper Products To Lose $400 Million
November 29, 2007 8:15 am | News | CommentsConference Board of Canada's report cites the rapid appreciation of the Canadian dollar as a key factor for the industry's continuing woes.
GM Opens First Design Studio In India
November 29, 2007 8:05 am | News | CommentsStudio’s opening comes at a time when General Motors is having some success after struggling for years to penetrate the Indian car market.
Jobless Claims Up Sharply
November 29, 2007 5:18 am | News | CommentsNew applications filed for unemployment insurance rose last week to the highest level since Feb. 10; numbers surprised economists.
Mattel Mexico Destroys Lead-Tainted Toys
November 29, 2007 5:15 am | News | CommentsLocal arm of the world's largest toy maker destroyed 175,000 lead-tainted toys taken from store shelves and factories throughout the country.
Esmark: Time To ‘Right-Size’ Wheeling-Pitt
November 29, 2007 5:10 am | News | CommentsCEO James Bouchard says it's time to work with the United Steelworkers to make Wheeling-Pitt a profitable, productive part of Esmark.
Third Quarter GDP Growth Strongest In Four Years
November 29, 2007 5:07 am | by Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsCommerce Department's new reading of the gross domestic product shows the U.S. economy barreled ahead at a 4.9 percent pace.
Workers Strike At Nike Shoe Plant In Vietnam
November 29, 2007 5:05 am | News | CommentsMore than 10,000 workers walked off the job demanding higher pay; current average monthly salary is $62.
Toyota Recalling 264,000 Lexus Models
November 29, 2007 4:54 am | News | CommentsFaulty fuel pipe design that could lead to a fuel leak is the latest quality control problem the automaker has had since it ramped up production.
Carrier Building R & D Center In India
November 29, 2007 4:44 am | News | CommentsThe $50 million center will be used to develop new products and technology for local markets and expand the company's manufacturing operations.
Japanese Auto Exports Climb 18 Percent
November 29, 2007 4:40 am | News | CommentsThe 27th straight monthly gain was due to brisk demand mainly in Europe and North America.
