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Durable Goods Report Optimistic, But Analysts Remain Pessimistic On Economic Outlook
April 25, 2007 7:58 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsAccording to the Census Bureau report, new orders were up 3.4 percent, and most other markers were positive, but some still worry.
GE Looks To Sell Plastics Unit Soon, Experiences Labor Unrest
April 25, 2007 7:57 am | by Stephen Singer, Associated Press | News | CommentsAt the annual shareholders' meeting, the CEO said the plastics unit should be sold by the second or third quarter; problems with the pension program drew protests.
Northrop Grumman's President Says Its Pascagoula Shipyard Needs More Workers
April 25, 2007 7:56 am | News | CommentsPhil Teel says shipyard needs 400 skilled craftsmen and 250 salaried employees to fulfill its Navy commitments; blames housing shortage and high interest rates for labor shortage.
China Is Now Japan's Largest Trade Partner, Replacing The U.S.
April 25, 2007 7:55 am | News | CommentsChange in trade partners establishes China's place in the global economy and highlights economic interdependence between Japan and China.
Case Construction Awarded $160 Million U.S. Army Contract
April 25, 2007 7:50 am | News | CommentsCompany will build 1,500 compact track loaders and 1,900 skid steers at Wichita, Kan., facility.
NAM President Says Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Needs More Funding
April 25, 2007 7:44 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsEngler says MEP program stimulated more than $2.2 billion in economic growth, created or saved more than 53,000 jobs.
AFL-CIO: Wyoming & Montana Worst In Worker Safety
April 25, 2007 7:42 am | by Kathleen Miller, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsThe AFL-CIO annual ''Death on the Job'' report, released Wednesday, said Wyoming has the highest rate of job fatalities, with 16.8 deaths per 100,000 workers, and Montana has the second-highest, with 10.3 fatalities per 100,000 workers.
Central Atlantic Manufacturing Activity Slowdown Continues
April 25, 2007 7:38 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsReport by the Richmond Fed indicates that the manufacturing activity index for the region registered -11 in April, down from -10 in March.
U.S. Carmakers Providing Safety Training For Chinese Suppliers
April 25, 2007 7:30 am | News | CommentsGeneral Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler will train their Chinese suppliers about how to comply with safe working standards.
Taiwan’s Industrial Production Index Up Slightly In March
April 25, 2007 7:20 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsThe growth of Taiwan's manufacturing production index (MPI) and its industrial production index (IPI) in the first quarter of this year only showed a slight improvement, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Force Protection Receives $490 Million Vehicle Contract From U.S. Marine Corps
April 25, 2007 7:12 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsLadson, S.C.-based company will supply 1,000 vehicles for U.S. Marine Corps’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.
Cytos Partners With Novartis For Nicotine Addiction Treatment
April 25, 2007 7:10 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsCytos could receive up to $496 million under the terms of the agreement.
UTEK, Robbins & Myers Sign Technology Acquisition Alliance
April 25, 2007 7:01 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsAlliance will allow Robbins & Myers to cost-effectively acquire technologies for new product development.
Plasmatronics To Open Ignition Systems Center In Indiana
April 25, 2007 6:58 am | News | CommentsNew York-based company will research alternative vehicle ignition systems; plant to employ 220 people.
Technip Awarded Contract for China’s BYACO Acetic Acid Plant
April 25, 2007 6:21 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsTechnip has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management services contract by BP-YPC Acetyls Co. Ltd.
German Company Acquires Minnesota Generator Set Manufacturer Katolight
April 25, 2007 5:35 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsFinancial terms were not disclosed, but German Tognum GmbH has purchased generator set manufacturer Katolight.
Boeing, Virgin Atlantic Join For Biofuel Development; Virgin Atlantic Puts In Big Order For Boeing's Dreamliners
April 24, 2007 12:23 pm | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsTwo companies announce environmental partnership; Virgin Atlantic orders 15 Dreamliners at $2.8 billion.
Myers Industries Accepts $1.07 Billion Bid By GS Capital Partners
April 24, 2007 12:15 pm | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany has 45 days to solicit competing proposals.
Raytheon Receives $184 Million U.S. Navy Contract For Australian, Spanish Navies
April 24, 2007 11:56 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsRaytheon will provide radar equipment for foreign navies; work will be done in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Honda's Global Production Rises, Toyota, Nissan Slip
April 24, 2007 11:45 am | News | CommentsHonda's global production rose 5.7 percent for March, marking the 20th consecutive month of an increase in production.
