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Air Force "Inconsistent" In Awarding Boeing Chopper Contract
February 27, 2007 2:17 am | News | CommentsGAO says Air Force should reopen talks with all competitors.
Global Peanut Butter Warning: Salmonella-Tainted Product Recalled In 60 Countries
February 27, 2007 2:16 am | by William C. Mann, Associated Press | News | CommentsCon-Agra's salmonella-tainted peanut butter recalled in 60 countries on three other continents and islands in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Cheers! Ratzenberger-Led Group Offers Grants For Manufacturing Careers
February 27, 2007 2:01 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNineteen non-profit and educational organizations have been selected to receive grants to teach students about manufacturing and engineering.
UBS Raises Rating On GE, Cites Potential For Gas-Turbine Business
February 27, 2007 1:56 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTXU deal could mark increase in environmental considerations.
Not Playing Fair: European Companies Losing Billions In Chinese Market
February 27, 2007 1:47 am | News | CommentsReport for EU shows China is lax in R&D, has unfair advantage over European companies.
Dow Corning Selects Reva Systems For RFID Pilot
February 27, 2007 1:20 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPilot will monitor work-in-process at Michigan manufacturing plant.
Stocks In China Suffer Worst Pullback In More Than A Decade
February 27, 2007 12:47 am | News | CommentsSelloff comes after major index hit a record on Monday.
Plunge In Aircraft Demand Leads Big Decline In Durable Goods Orders
February 27, 2007 12:37 am | News | CommentsOrders to factories for big-ticket manufactured goods plunged in January by the largest amount in three months with the weakness led by a huge drop in demand for commercial airplanes.
Lettuce Learn: FDA Sets Meetings On Foodborne Illness And Fresh Produce
February 26, 2007 6:50 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFirst meeting is March 20 in Oakland, CA; second is April 13 in College Park, MD.
USG Acquiring Building Materials Distributor CALPLY; Building New Wallboard Plant In California
February 26, 2007 4:13 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsUSG's L&W Supply subsidiary buying CALPLY for $280 million; its United States Gypsum subsidiary will build new $220 million plant in Stockton.
Lyondell Selling Inorganic Chemicals Business To National Titanium Dioxide
February 26, 2007 4:05 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsLyondell Chemical has announced the sale of its inorganic chemicals business to National Titanium Dioxide Company.
Western Governors Agree To Set Emission Reduction Target Within Six Months
February 26, 2007 4:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGovernors from Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington will set reduction target in six months, develop plan to meet target in 18 months.
India Poised To Become "Manufacturing Powerhouse"
February 26, 2007 3:40 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA recently released study finds that India could become a major manufacturing hub in the next 10 years.
VW Recalling Almost 800,000 Vehicles For Brake Light Switch
February 26, 2007 3:39 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press | News | CommentsVehicles affected by the recall include 1999-2006 Golf and GTI, 2001-2007 New Beetles and the 2004 R32.
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.
