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LG.Philips LCD, Matsushita Say No Deal In The Works
February 14, 2007 1:14 am | News | CommentsCompanies deny reports LG.Philips was selling a stake in Matsushita.
Sustaining Lean
February 13, 2007 7:46 am | Articles | CommentsIt is inherent in human nature to get excited about anything that is new. But, as time goes on, the excitement fades and exuberance seems to go by the wayside. This holds true for the manufacturing world, too. When implementing a process improvement initiative such as Lean Transformation, once the big gains are over
Parts Suppliers In Tennessee Laying Off 900 Workers As GM Halts Spring Hill Production
February 13, 2007 6:58 am | News | CommentsEight auto-parts suppliers will be forced to layoff workers when production at the Spring Hill GM plant is halted.
Profit Drop At Sony Leads To Cuts In Semiconductor Investments
February 13, 2007 6:38 am | News | CommentsSony blames Playstation 3 launching costs for profit loss; cutting semiconductor investments by "large amount."
'Trade For America' Pushing Congress To Extend Trade Policies
February 13, 2007 3:59 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNAM joins other businesses and trade associations to ccall for renewal of presidential Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
Court Ruling Protects Mine Workers Against Diesel Pollution
February 13, 2007 3:35 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAn appeals court has ruled that safety standards set by the MSHA are reasonable for reducing diesel particulate pollution for mine workers.
Mine Air Pack Makers Struggle With Orders As New Safety Rules Take Effect
February 13, 2007 3:08 am | by Tim Huber, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsMine air pack maker, CSE, is struggling to keep up with demand in light of new safety rules.
New Technology Makes Biofuel From Any Renewable Oil
February 13, 2007 3:08 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDiversified Energy will produce “100 percent green” Biofuel from North Carolina State University's Centia process.
India’s Industrial Output Continues To Rise
February 13, 2007 3:01 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndex from the Central Statistical Organization shows an 11.1 percent increase for December 2006 over December 2005.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Slashing 3,500 jobs In Restructuring Effort
February 13, 2007 2:36 am | News | CommentsCompany expected to spend $300 million on restructuring to deal with higher alumunim costs and shift in consumer tastes.
Albemarle Increasing Prices For Aluminum, Magnesium And Zinc Alkyl Products
February 13, 2007 2:14 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAlbemarle raising prices for aluminum alkyl products by 25 percent; magnesium and zinc alkyl products by up to 100 percent.
Demand For Power Boosts Underground Cable Market
February 13, 2007 1:54 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFrost & Sullivan research predicts an expansion in revenue from $800 million in 2006 to over $1 billion in 2012.
Northrop Grumman Names New CEO And CFO
February 13, 2007 1:52 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsWesley G. Bush becomes CEO in addition to president; James F. Palmer elected corporate vice president and CFO.
Toyota Fears U.S. Backlash, Denies Plans For India
February 13, 2007 1:51 am | News | CommentsReport in the Detroit Free Press says Toyota fears a political and consumer backlash; company spokesman denies reports of India plant.
Advance Auto Parts To Build Distribution Center In Indiana; Create 600 Jobs
February 13, 2007 1:40 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAdvance Auto Parts, Inc., an automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, announced plans Tuesday to operate a new distribution facility in Remington, Ind. The new distribution center will serve Advance’s growing store base in the Midwest. The company expects the facility
Totally Tubular: Tenaris Purchases Hydril
February 12, 2007 8:17 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDeal has a potential value of $2 billion.
India's Hindalco To Acquire Aluminum Products Producer Novelis
February 12, 2007 3:24 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNovelis, headquarterd in Atlanta, Ga., will be sold for $6 billion.
Diversa, Celunol Merger Creates New Biofuel Company
February 12, 2007 3:03 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCombined company will advance cellulosic ethanol plant development and production in the U.S.
Blackstone To Acquire Pinnacle Foods For $2.16 Billion
February 12, 2007 2:51 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPinnacle Foods has more than 3,000 employees, owns seven manufacturing facilities in the U.S., and generates about $2.1 billion in annual gross sales.
Tecumseh To Close Wisconsin Plant; 320 Employees To Lose Jobs
February 12, 2007 2:33 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTecumseh Products closing facility in Wisconsin due to manufacturing outsourced overseas.
