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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.
"Ill"-iterate? Domtar Unveils Antimicrobial Office Paper
January 17, 2007 9:09 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany says it's first of its kind in North America.
Illiterate? Domtar Unveils Antimicrobial Office Paper
January 17, 2007 9:09 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsCompany says it's first of its kind in North America.
Honda Recalling 81,000 Accord Sedans
January 17, 2007 8:37 am | News | CommentsHonda says faulty wiring harness could cause air bag sensor to fail.
Report Puts 2007 Global GDP Below That Of Last Year
January 17, 2007 5:02 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEuler Hermes ACI sees worldwide GDP growth dipping to 3.1 percent from 2006’s 3.8 percent.
Allegheny Technologies Expanding Titanium, Specialty Plate Facility
January 17, 2007 4:33 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsATI has announced a $60 million expansion project at Washington, PA, location.
GM Investing $300 Million In Tonawanda, N.Y. Engine Plant
January 17, 2007 4:03 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew production work will retain 150 jobs.
Maybe The NAM Should Hire Him...
January 17, 2007 3:05 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIt appears those in the U.K. manufacturing sector face some of the same key issues as their U.S. counterparts. The Financial Times reports Wednesday that Ian McCafferty, the chief economic adviser of UK business lobbying group CBI, says the manufacturing industry needs to spruce up its image to attract more young folks
North American 2007 Industrial Project Spending Seen At $136 Billion
January 17, 2007 2:42 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsU.S. construction activity estimated at $110 billion in 2007, according to Industrial Info Resources' Project Spending Index.
Drop In Intel Margins Could Mean Secular Shift Is Underway
January 17, 2007 2:24 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIntel, the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductor chips, said late Tuesday its fourth-quarter revenue fell to $9.6 billion.
U.S. Wholesale Prices Up Sharply In December; Industrial Production Also On The Rise
January 17, 2007 2:23 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPrices at the wholesale level surged in December, pushed higher by food and energy costs. The Labor Department said Wednesday that the U.S. producer price index rose by 0.9 percent last month, on the heels of November’s two-percent increase. Excluding the volatile food and energy sectors, prices increased at a 0.2 perc
Toyota Tops In December Japanese Vehicle Sales
January 17, 2007 2:12 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAccording to the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association, over 400,000 cars, trucks and buses were sold and registered in Japan in December.
Timken Expanding Small-Bar Steel Capabilities
January 17, 2007 2:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany will invest $60 million with technical help from Japan's Daido Steel.
China, EU Work To Expand Trade
January 17, 2007 1:47 am | News | CommentsEU commissioner for external relations and Chinese Foreign Minister meet to discuss expanding cooperation in areas such as trade and climate change.
