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Philly Fed Says Manufacturing Activity Slowed In December
December 21, 2006 4:15 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing activity in the mid-Atlantic region cooled slightly in December, though sentiment surrounding manufacturing employment took a turn for the better.
U.S. Should Adopt RoHS-Like Law, Poll Findings Suggest
December 21, 2006 4:15 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsA three-month poll found that many would like a national RoHS directive from Congress.
Quality: Job 1?
December 21, 2006 3:14 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsIn a world where companies of all shapes and sizes are cutting costs, the one thing General Motors and Ford can’t afford to do is cut corners. But how do they reverse the impact of trends that have already led to the elimination of tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in sales?
Global Total Process Automation Market Poised For Robust Growth
December 21, 2006 2:45 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMarket will reach almost $79 billion in 2010, as manufacturers continue to invest in automation equipment, according to ARC study.
Dominion Selling Three Gas-Fired Facilities
December 21, 2006 1:53 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsStations are in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Airbus Chief Promises First A380 Will Be Delivered In October 2007
December 21, 2006 1:50 am | News | CommentsGallois is "committed personally" to keeping delivery schedule, despite two-year setback.
U.S. Economy Grew At Slower-Than-Expected Pace In Third Quarter
December 21, 2006 1:50 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEconomic growth in the U.S. was softer than originally thought in the third quarter, as consumers reined in their spending and home building slowed.
Chemtura To Acquire Chemicals Manufacturer Kaufman Holdings
December 21, 2006 1:41 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCash transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2007.
Bridgestone Building First Tire Plant In Japan In 30 Years
December 21, 2006 12:47 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief | News | CommentsCites demand for mining and construction vehicles.
Nissan, NEC In Talks About Batteries For Hybrid Cars
December 21, 2006 12:42 am | News | CommentsNissan and NEC could establish joint venture that would make lithium ion batteries for use in hybrid and fuel cell cars.
Raytheon Sells Aircraft Company For $3.3 Billion
December 20, 2006 10:32 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsRaytheon will sell its Raytheon Aircraft Co. to Hawker Beechcraft Corp.
Chrysler Starts Production Of Jeep Patriot At Upgraded Illinois Plant
December 20, 2006 6:21 am | News | CommentsPlant has become flagship for flexible manufacturing.
GE Selling Hydro Business To Pescarmona
December 20, 2006 6:14 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSales includes all of GE Energy's global hydro business, except for operations in Norway and Sweden.
Lone Star, Welspun Form Joint Venture For Tubular Products
December 20, 2006 5:59 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompanies will form Welspun-Lone Star Tubulars, with Lone Star having a 40 percent stake and Welspun controlling the remaining 60 percent.
Celanese Increases Prices on Emulsions Sold In North America
December 20, 2006 5:45 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPrice increase of up to 10 percent applies to shipments on or after Jan. 15, 2007.
South Dakota Leads Midwest Manufacturing Job Growth
December 20, 2006 4:20 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe state that brought us, “Great Faces, Great Places” can tack on something else to its slogan: The largest creator of manufacturing jobs in the Midwest in 2006.
Taiwan Gives Green Light To $825 Million Semiconductor Investment In China
December 20, 2006 2:59 am | News | CommentsApproval seen as softening of opposition to Taiwanese investments in mainland China.
Damaged Falk Plant Tries To Return To Business As Usual
December 20, 2006 2:43 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany expects all 750 employees to return to work by the end of January.
FPL Energy To Purchase Wisconsin Nuclear Power Plant For $998 Million
December 20, 2006 2:35 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFPL Energy's acquisition will almost double its Midwest power generation operations.
Chemtura, TETRA Sign 20-Year Deal
December 20, 2006 2:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompanies set long-term supply and purchase agreements.
