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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.
Allegheny Expanding Titanium Production In Oregon, Utah
February 23, 2007 1:06 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCites increased demand from aerospace, agriculture and energy markets.
VW Not Interested In Chrysler; Private-Equity Firms Might Be
February 23, 2007 12:43 am | News | CommentsVW joins Renault and Hyundai in taking a pass on Chrysler.
Reliant Energy Announces Leadership Changes
February 22, 2007 5:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsJoel Staff will retire as CEO, Mark Jacobs will become president, CEO and board member, and Brian Landrum will become COO.
Minnesota's New Law Requires Utilities To Use Renewable Energy
February 22, 2007 4:55 am | by Brian Bakst, Associated Press | News | CommentsUtilities must generate one-quarter of their power from renewable sources by 2025.
KC Federal Reserve Reports Strong Manufacturing Activity Growth
February 22, 2007 4:04 am | News | CommentsFuture factory hiring and capital spending is forecasted to experience growth also, according to a report released Thursday by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
DaimlerChrysler Drops Plans For New Wisconsin Plant
February 22, 2007 2:18 am | News | CommentsDaimlerChrysler cancels plans to build a new engine plant in Kenosha County.
DOL: Unemployment Down By 1.9 Percent
February 22, 2007 2:09 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsData released by the Department of Labor noted a decrease in employment for the week ending February 17.
Milacron Employees Facing Furloughs And Pay Cuts As Profits Fall
February 22, 2007 1:44 am | News | CommentsCincinnati company challenged by high oil and resin prices, and downturn in new business orders.
Power Demand Boosts Southeast Asia Generator Set Market
February 22, 2007 1:39 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsReport by Frost & Sullivan expects the generator set market to grow from $281.1 million in 2006 to $504.1 million in 2013.
Otis To Appeal Elevator Cartel Fine
February 22, 2007 1:36 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIt will appeal the European Commission’s fine since the 9 employees involved are no longer with the company.
China's Manufacturing Growth Leading To Increased Demand for AC-DC Converters
February 21, 2007 3:35 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAC-DC SPS market is also growing in other Asian countries, but at a slower rate, according to Frost & Sullivan report.
CBI: British Manufacturing Demand Strongest In 12 Years
February 21, 2007 3:09 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Confederation of British Industry is reporting that book levels for manufactured goods is at a 12-year high.
SMT Demand To Increase In European Market
February 21, 2007 2:41 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsResearch from Frost & Sullivan expects the market to see revenues of $138.9 million in 2012.
Study Reveals Efficiency Gaps In Food And Beverage Manufacturing
February 21, 2007 2:37 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsBest-in-class food and beverage manufacturers lead their peers in operational metrics according to a five-month study recently announced.
MAPI: Manufacturing Growth Will Trail GDP In 2007 And 2008
February 21, 2007 2:10 am | News | CommentsThe Manufacturer's Alliance/MAPI is predicting that manufacturing production will fall behind GDP over the next two years.
Going Down? European Commission Levies $1.3 Billion Fine For Elevator Cartel
February 21, 2007 2:08 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompanies involved in the cartel include KONE, Mitsubishi Elevator Europe B.V., Otis, Schindler and ThyssenKrupp.
