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Toyota Closing In On GM As Global Production Continues To Climb
March 28, 2007 4:00 am | News | CommentsFor February, Toyota’s global production was up 0.9 percent on year, its 28th month of increase.
I(TT) Fought The Law And The Law Won
March 27, 2007 7:00 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany to plead guilty to export of defense articles without a license and omission of statements of material facts in arms exports reports.
Portuguese Electricty Provider Acquires U.S. Wind Power Company For $2.15 Billion
March 27, 2007 6:12 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEnergias De Portugal is buying Horzon Wind Energy of Houston, Texas.
Mainland China Export Prices Expected To Rise In 2007
March 27, 2007 6:00 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsStudy by Global Sources indicates that 76 percent of mainland China manufacturers intend to increase export prices this year.
Truck Tunnage Index Shows Increase For February
March 27, 2007 5:18 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFor-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.6 percent despite severe winter conditions, according to American Trucking Associations.
Canadian Apparel Manufacturer Closing 5 Plants, Including One In New York
March 27, 2007 5:15 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGildan Activewear's restructuring will affect 465 workers in U.S. and Canada, 1,365 in Mexico.
January German Manufacturing Turnover Rises 8.6 Percent On Year
March 27, 2007 5:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFederal Statistical Office said turnover in manufacturing for January 2007 was up 8.6 percent over January 2006 and up 0.9 percent over December 2006.
Consumers Skittish Over Financial Market, Gasoline Prices
March 27, 2007 5:07 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRecent upheaval in financial market and increases in gasoline prices causing consumers to be apprehensive about short-term future, according to The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index.
Manufacturing Hiring In April Will Remain Strong
March 27, 2007 5:00 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsStill no evidence of wage inflation; Recruiting difficulty down in manufacturing, up in service sector, according to Leading Indicator of National Employment (LINE) report.
Move Over CIA: Business Intelligence Expected To Reach $23.8 Billion In '07
March 27, 2007 5:00 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA recent report by AMR Research shows that North American companies will increase business intelligence and performance management spending by 9 percent to $23.8 billion.
Novartis Transfers Betaseron Manufacturing To Bayer
March 26, 2007 8:00 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe $200 deal will allow Bayer to take over manufacturing of the MS drug Betaseron from Novartis at the company's Emeryville, Calif. location.
India's Economic Growth Said To Moderate In 2007
March 26, 2007 8:00 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsA new report projects that India's record growth will soften slightly over the next two years.
New Bill Would Make Manufacturers Financially Responsible For E-Waste
March 26, 2007 7:00 am | News | CommentsMinnesota legislature trying to establish a system to make it easier to comply with recycling, but would add costs to manufacturers.
‘Everything Is Bigger In Texas’…Including Manufacturing Activity For March
March 26, 2007 5:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAccording to the Dallas Federal Reserve, manufacturing activity in the region jumped to 27.2 from 18.1 in February.
Big 3 Automakers Voice Support For Reducing Gasoline Consumption
March 26, 2007 5:00 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler execs meet with President Bush; commit to making alternative fuel vehicles, but ask for incentives.
Bittersweet News: Hershey Looking To Cut 650 Jobs At Hometown Factories
March 26, 2007 5:00 am | News | CommentsLocal paper reports Hershey, union discussing potential cuts with the union decision to come later this week.
Merck, Schering-Plough Collaborating On New Cholesterol-Reducing Drug
March 25, 2007 8:00 pm | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew drug introduction will coincide with patent expirations for current drugs in use.
China Closing Pollution-Emitting Small Thermal Power Plants
March 25, 2007 8:00 pm | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsChina will be shutting down 50-gigawatts of small thermal power plants, 10 GW in 2007, according to Industrial Info Resources.
When Outsourcing Goes Bad
March 25, 2007 8:00 pm | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | Articles | CommentsBy Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.netBringing back to your facility a process that you have already outsourced is no picnic. More importantly, it often suggests it never should have been outsourced in the first place. Before you take the outsourcing leap, make sure you've covered all the bases.
Shaw Receives $440 Million Emissions Control Pact From PSEG
March 23, 2007 3:14 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsWork expected to be completed by 2010.
