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Blue-Chip Companies To Urge Tougher Fight Against Global Warming
January 19, 2007 6:18 am | News | CommentsDuPont, GE among those that will gather Monday.
Dashboard Data: Too Much Of A Good Thing?
January 19, 2007 6:16 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsStudy by Compass says that dashboard programs tend to fail because too much data leads to confusion.
Motorola, Pfizer Plan Major Staff Cuts
January 19, 2007 3:47 am | News | CommentsBoth Motorola and Pfizer are planning major job cuts after a rough 2006.
Toyota Recalling 533,000 Tundras, Sequoias
January 19, 2007 3:45 am | News | CommentsThe 2004-2006 Tundra trucks and 2004-2007 Sequoia full-size SUVs are being recalled due to a potential failure with a front suspension lower ball joint.
Infrastructure Business Helps Boost GE's Fourth-Quarter Results
January 19, 2007 3:24 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany posted 11 percent increase in revenue in quarter.
iPhone Profit Margins Seen At 50 Percent
January 19, 2007 3:08 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Apple iPhone should generate a 50 profit margin, according to BoM analysis.
Bright Idea: ITC Midwest Buying Transmission Assets Of Interstate Power
January 19, 2007 2:38 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe deal is worth $750 million and is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2007.
Russell Closing Plant In North Carolina; 300 To Lose Jobs
January 19, 2007 2:30 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRussell says plant closing is result of increased textile imports from China and Far East.
RFID Market Growth Dependent On Pilots Becoming Products
January 19, 2007 2:01 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMarket growth for RFID in manufacturing operations forecasted for strong growth as products come to market to meet manufacturers' needs for tagged finished goods, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.
Mid-Atlantic Manufacturing More Brisk In January
January 18, 2007 7:21 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPhiladelphia Federal Reserve manufacturing index rose to 8.3 from -2.3 in December.
Hoku To Provide Polysilicon For Sanyo
January 18, 2007 6:25 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDeal could be worth as much as $370 million.
China Steps Up 'Green' Initiatives
January 18, 2007 5:45 am | by Joe McDonald, Associated Press | News | CommentsLaunches multibillion-dollar effort to cut pollution and coal and oil demand.
Factory Shipments On The Rise In Canada
January 18, 2007 4:28 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFactory shipments increased in November in Canada, according to government statistics released Thursday.
Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls 56,000 Heavy Trucks
January 18, 2007 2:42 am | by Hans Greimel, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany says trucks have faulty wheel hubs that can crack.
Level Field Institute 's 2007 Index Finds Domestic Car Makers Still Have Jobs Advantage
January 18, 2007 2:17 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Level Field Institute's 2007 Index shows which car makers support the most domesitc jobs.
Level Field Institute’s 2007 Index Finds Domestic Car Makers Still Have Jobs Advantage
January 18, 2007 2:17 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Level Field Institute's 2007 Index shows which car makers support the most domesitc jobs.
Back To The Drawing Board - The Key To Fuel Cell Commercialization
January 18, 2007 2:01 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA recent Frost & Sullivan report sees the European fuel cells market reaching commercialization by 2010, with a value of $197 million.
Hooker Closing Its Last Wood Furniture Plant In V.A.; IKEA Expanding Presence In Southeast
January 18, 2007 2:00 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsHooker's Martinsville plant closure will result in loss of 280 jobs; IKEA's new store will add 400 jobs in Charlotte.
FAA Issues Directive To GE To Fix Engine Problems
January 18, 2007 1:44 am | by Dan Caterinicchia, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe FAA has issued a directive to GE to permanently fix issues with its CF34-10E turbofan engines.
Andrew Opens RF Cable, Antenna Manufacturing Facility In India
January 18, 2007 12:27 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany says new facility is first of its kind in India.
