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Consumer Price Index Up Slightly In February
March 16, 2007 3:36 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsData released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted an increase of 0.5 percent for February.
Caterpillar Officer To Assume New Responsibilities
March 16, 2007 2:34 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCaterpillar has announced that Mark Pflederer will replace Rod Bussell as vice president for the Heavy Construction & Mining Products Division.
Ghosn Out As Head Of U.S. Market At Nissan; Company Also Cuts Japanese Production
March 16, 2007 2:03 am | News | CommentsGhosn will continue as CEO of both Nissan and Renault; two factories in Japan expected to close.
It's Safe ... Really
March 16, 2007 1:54 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsRecent reports on aircraft-maintenance outsourcing have questioned its safety. Those in the industry, not surprisingly, disagree. The FAA is OK with it, so it must be fine, right? Read on - and enjoy your next flight.
Volvo Construction Investing $160 Million In Swedish Components Factory
March 16, 2007 1:15 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsInvestment will stretch over three years.
No Slowdown Yet In Chinese Factories, Real Estate
March 16, 2007 12:41 am | News | CommentsInvestment in factories jumped by 23 percent in first two months of the year.
Boeing Completes First Vertical Fin For New 787 Dreamliner
March 15, 2007 7:57 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBoeing has more than 400 orders for the commerial airliner.
Beware The Ides Of March ... Or Maybe The Next Six Months
March 15, 2007 6:30 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSurvey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia shows manufacturing activity in the region unchanged from February, but future indicators for the next six months slip.
U.S. Manufacturing Job-Opening Rate Fell In January
March 15, 2007 4:56 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe rate at the end of January rose 3.1 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
GM Looks To Union Heath Care, Pensions To Lessen Financial Burden; Admits Accounting Troubles
March 15, 2007 4:47 am | News | CommentsIn September, current contracts expire and the company will renegotiate with the UAW; Company also says it is working to fix problems with financial reporting.
Ford CEO: Challenge Is Significant, But We Have A Plan
March 15, 2007 4:06 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFord CEO Alan Mulally told Congress Wednesday he has a plan to resolve the company’s issues.
Is This What They Mean By "Job Security?"
March 15, 2007 3:31 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAbout 14,000 employers were notified because they identified higher-than-national-average levels of injuries and illnesses.
Fall-Off In Trucks Could Bring Japanese Vehicle Sales To 23-Year Low
March 15, 2007 3:30 am | News | CommentsJapan Automobile Manufacturers Association says domestic sales to slip 2.0 percent, the lowest level since 1984.
DuPont To Open Biotech Research Center In India, Titanium Technical Center In Russia
March 15, 2007 3:24 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDuPont will open its first non-U.S. biotech center in India and will employ 100 scientists by year-end.
MIT: Coal Industry Needs To Change With The Times
March 15, 2007 2:57 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA study released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggests that carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) will be the key technology for reducing carbon dioxide produced by using coal.
Honda Aircraft Names Suppliers For Light Jet
March 15, 2007 2:46 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGKN Aerospace will provide the fuselage structural sub-assembly, Garmin will supply an avionics system and Avcorp will supply wing structural sub-assembly.
Littelfuse Moving Chicago-Area Production To Mexico, Philippines
March 15, 2007 2:40 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany expects to save $10 million a year when program is complete.
Enidine Acquires Gas-Spring Company Ameritool
March 15, 2007 2:28 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAcquisition of Ameritool will allow Enidine to expand market options.
Business Conditions Deteriorate Sharply For New York Manufacturers
March 15, 2007 2:08 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew orders for manufacturers in the New York region fell sharply in March, as did indexes for shipments and unfilled orders.
BMW Eyes Sharp Increase In U.S. Production By 2010
March 15, 2007 1:34 am | News | CommentsCompany wants to reduce exposure to weaker dollar.
