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Manufacturing Production, Sentiment On The Rise In Texas
February 26, 2007 3:34 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDallas Fed says production index jumped to 18.1 in February from 13.8 in January.
Advanced Process Control Market Will Grow As More Users Understand The Benefits
February 26, 2007 2:50 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSolution providers must change perception that advanced process controls are too expensive or too complex, according to new research by Frost & Sullivan
Temple-Inland To Spin Off Real Estate, Financial Services Units
February 26, 2007 2:31 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany's manufacturing operations will focus on corrugated packaging and building products.
Samsung Builds World's Fastest Graphics Memory Chip
February 26, 2007 2:17 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSamsung Electronics has developed a new graphics memory chip that is approximately 65 percent faster than its nearest competitor.
New England Planned Projects To Triple 2006 Levels
February 26, 2007 2:08 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAccording to research from Industrial Info Resources, the region has 42 new projects planned that are worth $1.2 billion.
Meter Merger: Itron Purchases Actaris For $1.6 Billion
February 26, 2007 2:06 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsResulting company will be one of the world’s largest metering companies.
DaimlerChrysler Reportedly Considering Deal With GM
February 26, 2007 2:05 am | News | CommentsThe Financial Times reported Monday that DaimlerChrysler was considering taking a stake in GM in the form of a payment for the Chrysler brand.
U.S. Economy Still On Solid Footing, Experts Say
February 26, 2007 1:58 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIf the experts have it right, expect essentially more of the same from the U.S. economy this year.
Singapore's Manufacturing Output Surges In January
February 26, 2007 1:50 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTransport engineering and biomedical manufacturing show strongest growth.
Uncertain Debut For Unleaded Fuel At NASCAR Cup Race
February 26, 2007 1:40 am | by Mike Harris, Associated Press | News | CommentsSeveral racecar malfunctions could be related to unlead fuel use, but the jury is still out
Navistar To Halt Production Of Ford Diesel Engine
February 26, 2007 1:00 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSays automaker is not honoring terms of contract.
Private-Equity Group Buying TXU For $45 Billion
February 26, 2007 12:45 am | News | CommentsGroup agrees to scale back TXU's controversial plan to build coal-fired power plants.
Michigan Group Pushing Lawmakers To Pass Pro-Manufacturing Policies
February 23, 2007 7:10 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBusiness taxes, tort reform, health care costs, education top the 2007 Michigan Manufacturing Agenda released Friday by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA)
Don't Have A (Cloned) Cow! Dean Foods Says No To Meat, Milk From Cloned Animals
February 23, 2007 3:28 am | News | CommentsCompany says customers aren't interested.
Manufacturing Confidence In Germany Slips In February
February 23, 2007 1:50 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGerman manufacturers less optimistic about the next six months.
High On The Hog: Harley Settles Factory Strike
February 23, 2007 1:35 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsHarley-Davidson employees at the company's York, Pa., plant have approved a new labor agreement.
UPS Amends Pact With Airbus Over A380 Orders
February 23, 2007 1:23 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDeal provides for possible termination of original order later this year.
Oshkosh Truck Receives $878 Million Contract for U.S. Army's Heavy Tactical Vehicles
February 23, 2007 1:19 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTruck manufacturer will manufacture 1,857 new vehicles and 2,599 new trailers, plus remanufacture 1,130 vehicles as a continuation of its contract.
Pharma-Biotech Spending On The Rise In North America
February 23, 2007 1:13 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsResearch by Industrial Info Resources expects over $2.4 billion in capital and maintenance project spending in 2007.
Adiós? Delphi May Close Spanish Plant
February 23, 2007 1:12 am | News | CommentsSpanish trade union says Delphi will close a facility in southern Spain, cutting 1,600 jobs.
