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Toy Story
December 20, 2006 12:49 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAs the holidays arrive, finding the "Made in the USA" seal on game boxes might prove difficult. Sure, toys are the perfect example of low-skilled manufacturing ... but G.I. Joe's made in China?
EU Says Airlines Have To Get In On Carbon Emissions Trading
December 20, 2006 12:49 am | News | CommentsAirlines that fly into EU will be covered by rules that start next year.
Arcelor Buys Mexican Steel Producer For $1.4 Billion
December 20, 2006 12:47 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDeal marks first acquisition since merger with Mittal.
Manufacturers And Technology: Eight Trends To Watch In 2007
December 20, 2006 12:16 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsAs manufacturers continue to watch shrinking margins, they are facing unprecedented challenges developing products in a fast-changing, global marketplace. Manufacturers must become more agile and work smarter in order to be competitive. With the increasing challenge to reduce price and exceed quality, coupled wi
Intellectual Property Exposure, Dangers Rising
December 19, 2006 4:21 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAberdeen Group report shows two-thirds of manufacturers reporting that IP threats have grown in the last two years.
Ferro Boosting Prices On Calcium Stearate
December 19, 2006 4:01 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPrice increase effective Jan. 15, 2007.
International Paper Sells Beverage Packaging, Arizona Chemical Businesses For $985 million
December 19, 2006 3:58 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBeverage packaging goes to Carter Holt Harvey for $500 million; Arizona Chemical goes to Rhone Capital for $485 million.
Honda Sees Record Sales This Year
December 19, 2006 3:12 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsHonda Motor Co. sold 3.55 million vehicles in 2006.
German Business Climate Index On The Rise
December 19, 2006 2:24 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIfo Business Climate index was 108.7 in December, up from November’s 106.8.
Commerce Dept. Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Polyester Staple Fiber From China
December 19, 2006 2:15 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThree Chinese manufacturers cited for unfair business practices.
Cleaning Up: Steady Growth Seen For Janitorial And Housekeeping Products
December 19, 2006 1:50 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew study by Kline & Co. forecasts the U.S. market to reach $3.2 billion by the end of 2006.
Silverado Green Fuel Signs Deal With Mississippi For First Coal-Water Fuel Facility In U.S.
December 19, 2006 1:43 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSilverado Green Fuel expects to produce 110,000 barrels of fuel per year.
Silverado Green Fuel Signs Deal With Mississippi For First Coal-Water Fuel Facility In U.S.
December 19, 2006 1:43 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSilverado Green Fuel expects to produce 110,000 barrels of fuel per year.
ASML To Acquire Brion Technologies For $270 Million
December 19, 2006 1:42 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsASML's acquisition of Brion will advance its semiconductor manufacturing technology.
November Producer Prices Surge By Highest Amount In Three Decades
December 19, 2006 1:40 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. government said Tuesday that the producer price index, or prices at the wholesale level, jumped by the biggest amount in more than 30 years in November, propelled by a surge in energy prices.
Japan's Economic Growth Seen Softer Than Expected
December 19, 2006 12:52 am | News | CommentsGovernment of world's second-largest economy cuts fiscal-year growth rate to 1.9 percent from 2.1 percent.
Specialty TPEs: Fending Off Fluids
December 18, 2006 6:12 am | News | CommentsHow thermoplastic elastomers function in fluid-resistant applications.
Carlyle Buying Roofing Manufacturer ElkCorp For $1 Billion
December 18, 2006 5:05 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAlso buying Hood Companies, which will be merged into Elk.
All I Want For Christmas Is ... Continued Exploitation?
December 18, 2006 3:04 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBetter working conditions mean tougher times for plant owners?
Bucyrus Acquires Coal-Equipment Manufacturer For $710 Million
December 18, 2006 2:24 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBucyrus International said Monday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Germany-based DBT GmbH, a subsidiary of RAG Coal International
