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Rockwell Automation CFO Gelly Resigns
April 5, 2007 4:55 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTheodore Crandall, senior vice president and head of the Control Products & Solutions segment, will take over on an interim basis.
Automakers Hopeful But Cautious Over Free Trade Agreement Between U.S. And South Korea
April 5, 2007 4:54 am | News | CommentsElimination or lowering of tariffs and other trade barriers could prove a boon to auto industry, but agreement is not yet finalized.
China Says U.S. Guilty Of Protectionism
April 5, 2007 4:38 am | News | CommentsCharge comes after the U.S. imposed tariffs on coated-paper imports from China.
Ford CEO: Restructuring Is Going Well, But It's Really, Really Difficult
April 4, 2007 10:25 am | News | CommentsMulally acknowledges Ford is in a tough transition period, but he says sweeping turnaround plan is right on track.
Five Auto Luminaries Inducted Into Auto Hall Of Fame
April 4, 2007 10:25 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney, Charles B. King, Sergio Pininfarina, and Shoichiro Toyoda are in the Inductee Class of 2007.
GM Goes Urban With New Minicar Concepts
April 4, 2007 10:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew site will allow potential buyers to vote for the concept they like most.
Guard The Green
April 4, 2007 9:22 am | by Patrick T. Copps, MS, BCE Technical Services Manager, Orkin, Inc. | Articles | CommentsProtect your organic food products with environmentally friendly pest management.
Generating Savings
April 4, 2007 9:00 am | by Mark Kleinginna, Strategic Energy | Articles | CommentsBy Mark Kleinginna, Strategic Energy Volatility in energy prices isn't likely to go away soon. If you've already monitored electricity usage, modified production cycles, and upgraded to energy-efficient equipment in an effort to cut electricity expenses, it might be time to consider shifting the focus of your cost-control efforts up from the plant floor and deep into your business plan. Here's how to do it.
ROI From RFID
April 4, 2007 8:40 am | by Bill Arnold, Chief Strategist, Omron | Articles | CommentsTaking a long, hard look at what’s required.
Developing Medical Components Utilizing Early Supplier Involvement
April 4, 2007 7:04 am | by Thomas Taylor | Articles | CommentsDeveloping complex plastic medical components for high volume assembly can be greatly enhanced by taking advantage of early supplier involvement. This article reviews steps medical device manufacturers should consider prior to the start of their efforts on a new product and what they should expect from, as well as ask of, their supplier partners.
Asia Expected To Lead As Global Airline Industry Returns To Profits
April 4, 2007 5:55 am | News | CommentsFollowing 6 years in the red, the global airline industry is expected to return to profits in 2007; Asia expected to become the world's largest aviation market by 2010.
ChemNutra Announces Nationwide Wheat Gluten Recall
April 4, 2007 5:54 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsChemNutra Inc. announced a recall of all wheat gluten it had imported from one of its three Chinese suppliers.
PLM Market's Strong Growth In 2006 Fueled By Heavy Investments
April 4, 2007 5:53 am | by Anita LaFond, New Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsHeavier than expected investments caused Product Lifecycle Management market to grow as companies look for methods to improve business performance, according to report from CIMdata.
March Eurozone PMI Showing Strong Manufacturing Expansion
April 4, 2007 5:50 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAccording to the Eurozone PMI from the Royal Bank of Scotland and NTC Economics, output, new order and employment growth show further expansion of the sector.
ADP Report Says U.S. Manufacturing Employment Dipped By 15,000 In March
April 4, 2007 5:45 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOverall job growth expanded by 106,000, the firm says, but manufacturing and construction were soft.
Teleflex Sells Its Aerospace Manfacturing Group To British Aircraft Supplier
April 4, 2007 5:35 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGKN Aerospace's acquisition of Teleflex Aerospace will create a leading manufacturer of engine components.
China Says 'Unfair' To U.S. Tariffs On Paper Imports
April 4, 2007 5:30 am | News | CommentsCommerce Dept.'s tariffs on high-gloss paper angers China's paper industry association.
EPA Gives California Green Light To Set Auto Emissions Standards
April 4, 2007 4:54 am | News | CommentsAfter Supreme Court ruling Monday, EPA has authority over standards.
Louisiana Officials Say State Could Not Meet ThyssenKrupp's Steel Mill Requests
April 4, 2007 4:45 am | News | CommentsThe state's final bid of $2.9 billion was rejected by German steel maker; Alabama is still in the running.
Boeing Surpasses 500 Orders
April 4, 2007 4:45 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany says the plane is on track for its first flight in August and first deliveries in 2008.
