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EPA Settles With Auto Product Company For $950,000
February 1, 2007 7:38 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsInfineum has reached a $950,000 settlement with the EPA for alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Rockwell Automation Acquires Irish Engineering Company
February 1, 2007 3:44 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsProsCon Holdings, headquartered in Cork, Ireland, will increase Rockwell's presence in life sciences market.
Harley Suspends Production at Pennsylvania Plant After Failed Contract Negotiations
February 1, 2007 3:16 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsUnion members may strike as early as 12:01 A.M., February 2.
Northrop Grumman, EADS Joint Venture Receives German Defense Contract
February 1, 2007 3:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsContract for unmanned signals intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance system is worth $559 million.
Manufacturing Enters 2007 In A Decline
February 1, 2007 3:05 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsJanuary ISM statistics show economic activity for manufacturing shrank, while overall economy grew for 63rd consecutive month.
Inflation Increases Manufacturing Pressures In China, Eases In India
February 1, 2007 2:55 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsChina PMI sees lowest level in 10 months, while India PMI shows more expansion.
UK, German PMI Above 50.0 While UK Manufacturing Employment Appears "Ominous"
February 1, 2007 2:43 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Royal Bank of Scotland reported Thursday that both the UK and Germany stayed above the 50.0 mark in January, while the British Chambers of Commerce see tough times ahead for UK manufacturing employment.
China's Chery And Italy's Fiat Considering Further Cooperation
February 1, 2007 1:57 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press | News | CommentsChery and Fiat, which now cooperate on engine production, might expand into Fiat car assembly in China.
Caterpillar Purchases Remy's Diesel Remanufacturing Businesses
February 1, 2007 1:47 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCaterpillar acquires Franklin Power Products and International Fuel Systems for $150 million.
Fifth District Trucking Industry Under Review In New Report
January 31, 2007 7:02 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsRecent reports by the Richmond Fed and Old Dominion University focus on troubles with truck transportation in the region.
HVAC Equipment Market In U.S. Forecasted To Reach $18 Billion By 2010
January 31, 2007 6:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMandated energy efficiency upgrades for air conditioners and heat pumps are fueling market growth.
Chicago-Area Manufacturing Index Suggests Contraction For First Time In Nearly Four Years
January 31, 2007 3:27 am | News | CommentsChicago PMI drops below 50; employment reading at four-year low.
Paulson Pushes Chinese Yuan Reform
January 31, 2007 3:20 am | by Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press | News | CommentsEnsures Congress that Bush Administration was focused on the issue.
The "L" Word
January 31, 2007 2:41 am | by Mark Gottlieb, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsSearching for a reason why so many of your newly hired MBAs turn out to be lackluster performers? Try looking in a mirror.
Gulf Coast Region's Project Spending Said To Be Still Going Strong Into 2007
January 31, 2007 2:34 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDemand for natural gas and clean burning fuels is driving project spending in the region.
Tata Steel Wins Bid For Corus
January 31, 2007 2:32 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsUK-based Tata Steel has acquired Corus after competitive bidding closed Tuesday.
Marion, Arkansas Seen As Likely Choice For New Toyota Plant
January 31, 2007 1:55 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsLocal paper says Marion is the automaker’s focus, though Toyota declined to comment.
Freightliner Announces More Layoffs In North Carolina
January 31, 2007 1:48 am | by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press | News | CommentsTruck manufacturer laying off 260 employees at Gastonia plant; considering 500 layoffs from Mount Holly facility.
Good Things In Small Packages: Fuel Cells For Lawnmowers?
January 31, 2007 1:44 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsTwo Princeton scientists have developed a new fuel cell technology that is efficient for small machines, like lawnmowers.
Bosch Acquires FHP Heat Pumps
January 31, 2007 1:33 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBosch expects the U.S. heat pump market to grow substantially in the coming years.
