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Ford Selling Its Automotive Components' Glass Operations Business
April 18, 2007 8:29 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTulsa-based Glass Products will buy Ford's glass business; sale will help Ford's restructuring plan.
Chinese Paper Sanctions May Lead To Cases In Other Industries
April 18, 2007 7:05 am | News | CommentsThe sanctions were the result of a complaint by a U.S. paper manufacturer; while no new cases are pending, it remains a possibility in other industries.
Kyocera To Double Its Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity
April 18, 2007 6:57 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany investing $250 million to upgrade equipment and plants in effort to meet global demand for solar electricity.
Industrial Project Activity In Great Lakes Region Is Going Strong
April 18, 2007 6:10 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGreat Lakes Region has 256 projects with investment value of $22 billion, according to Industrial Info Resources.
FDA Seizes Medical Devices From NJ Manufacturer
April 18, 2007 5:45 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFDA and U.S. Marshals seized implantable medical devices from Shelhigh due to manufacturing violations.
Industrial Chemical Found To Contaminate Another Pet Food Ingredient
April 18, 2007 4:44 am | News | CommentsThe chemical, melamine, is believed to have contaminated rice protein concentrate used to make a variety of Natural Balance Pet Foods products for both dogs and cats, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Federal Reserve: Industrial Production Drops In March, Manufacturing Output Increases
April 17, 2007 11:57 am | by Manufacturing.net staff | News | CommentsIndustrial production decreased 0.2 percent, manufacturing output grew 0.7 percent, according to Federal Reserve report.
DuPont Must Pay $2.3 Million In Coating Lawsuit Settlement With Vermont Company
April 17, 2007 11:14 am | News | CommentsFab-Tech says Dupont sold steel-duct coating in violation of an agreement between the two companies.
Minnesota Senate Asks State Scientists To Probe Contamination Risks From 3M Chemicals
April 17, 2007 10:53 am | News | CommentsSenate passes bill ordering Department of Health to examine health risks in water supplies and fish in Twin Cities area; 3M says its own tests show chemicals in water pose no risk to humans.
Unleaded Computers? Dell Joins EPA To Cut Lead Pollution
April 17, 2007 10:35 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBy switching from cathode ray tube computer monitors to flat screen panels, the company expects to eliminate over 19 million pounds of lead compounds.
Chrysler Planning To Build $700 Million Axle Plant Near Detroit
April 17, 2007 10:24 am | News | CommentsMarysville plant will replace Detroit Axle plant built in 1917; 900 jobs will be created in addition to 1,600 at existing plant.
FDA Proposes Fee Changes For Medical Device Companies
April 17, 2007 10:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe FDA is looking to establish predictable fees and improve review times.
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General Motors Planning To Redouble Manufacturing And Marketing Efforts In India
April 17, 2007 6:12 am | News | CommentsGM's chief exec Wagoner says India is one of the world's fastest growing regions for auto sales, and GM wants to be in on it.
Missouri Furniture-Maker O'Sullivan Closing Plant; 735 To Lose Jobs
April 17, 2007 6:10 am | News | CommentsO'Sullivan Industries shutting down manufacturing facility in Lamar by October 2007.
GE Healthcare Purchases Pharma Equipment Maker
April 17, 2007 6:09 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany will acquire Wave Biotech LLC to expand products and services for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Fat To Fuel: ConocoPhillips And Tyson Foods Join Forces To Develop Bio-Diesel
April 17, 2007 6:07 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsConocoPhillips and Tyson Foods, Inc. will join up to produce renewable diesel fuel from beef, pork and poultry by-product fat.
Fired Dow Chemical Advisor Denies Wrongdoing
April 17, 2007 6:05 am | News | CommentsFormer Dow Chemical adviser J. Pedro Reinhard denies the company's accusations that he participated in a buyout effort; Dow Chemical shrinks its Board size in a step to eliminate Reinhard from the company completely.
Air Liquide Acquiring German Engineering Company Lurgi
April 17, 2007 6:03 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustrial gas company buying Lurgi for $745.5 million; acquisition will strengthen Air Liquide's presence in hydrogen market.
EPA Awards Energy Star Label To Two Honda Of America Plants
April 17, 2007 6:00 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe EPA has awarded the Energy Star label to two Honda of America's automobile assembly plants in Ohio.
