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Project Financing Aid For Manufacturers Doubled To $20 Million
January 15, 2007 2:34 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsExtra financial assistance will increase economic development, create jobs, expand local economies.
Labor Department Predicts Strong Employment Growth For Blue-Collar Jobs
January 15, 2007 1:57 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics is predicting positive growth of blue-collar jobs through 2014.
FDA: GE To Stop Production At Two X-Ray Plants
January 15, 2007 1:46 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGE must stop production at two plants while it corrects manufacturing problems that don’t live up to the FDA’s current good manufacturing practice requirements.
ThyssenKrupp's Uhde Building Petrochemical Complex In Egypt
January 15, 2007 1:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPropylene/polypropylene plants will produce 350,000 tons per year.
Japanese Machinery Orders Surge In November
January 15, 2007 12:55 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOrders jumped by 14.2 percent over October.
Not Too Late For U.S., South Korea To Wrap Up Trade Deal
January 15, 2007 12:37 am | News | CommentsCountry is America's seventh-largest trading partner.
GE Buying UK-Based Smiths Aerospace For $4.8 Billion
January 15, 2007 12:35 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany makes engine components and integrated systems.
Honda To Build Second Manufacturing Plant In India
January 15, 2007 12:32 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsHonda Siel Cars India has selected Rajasthan for its second car plant in India.
Ford Ahead of Schedule On Job Cuts, Plant Closures
January 12, 2007 6:41 am | News | CommentsFord's CEO Mulally: 29 percent reduction of North American work force by 2008 was ''absolutely the right thing to do.''
BP CEO Browne Retiring Early; Hayward Named Successor
January 12, 2007 5:02 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBrowne retiring earlier than expected.
Vietnam's WTO Entry Should Offer U.S. Manufacturers Opportunities
January 12, 2007 3:59 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCountry will cut tariffs, allow previously banned products.
Owens-Illinois Explores Sale Of Plastics Business
January 12, 2007 3:38 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsO-I releases statement that it is reviewing options for the division; GE rumored to be selling its plastics business.
It's Personnel
January 12, 2007 2:58 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsThe challenges of going global are many. Chief among them is finding the right personnel, which can be difficult in foreign markets where top-tier talent may be in short supply. Read on for advice.
'Russia Steel ' Just Doesn 't Have The Same Ring To It
January 12, 2007 2:02 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsThe U.S. government - specifically the Treasury Department's Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. - has approved the takeover of Oregon Steel by Russia's biggest steel company, Evraz.
"Russia Steel" Just Doesn't Have The Same Ring To It
January 12, 2007 2:02 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. government - specifically the Treasury Department's Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. - has approved the takeover of Oregon Steel by Russia's biggest steel company, Evraz.
European Energy Group Says Wind Power Now Cost Competitive
January 12, 2007 1:49 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsLower costs and environmental benefits are making wind power a popular option in Europe.
U.S. Import Prices Up Sharply In December
January 12, 2007 1:35 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsHigher oil prices led U.S. import prices in December to their largest increase since last May.
Nissan Looking Into Low-Budget Autos For Fast-Growing Markets
January 12, 2007 1:25 am | by Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | News | CommentsNissan considering targeting markets in emerging economies through alliance with Renault.
Zebra Technologies Buys RFID Provider WhereNet For $126 Million
January 12, 2007 1:24 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsWhereNet expected to post sales of about $50 million this year.
North American Industrial Plant Closings Cooled In 2006
January 11, 2007 11:09 pm | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSurge in start-ups helped offset 2006 closings.
