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Energy Sector Compressor And Pump Package Orders Forecast To Rise
December 13, 2006 1:46 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNorth America has 572 compression and pump units, in various states of completion, reports Industrial Info Research.
Dell Implements Free Global Recycling Program
December 13, 2006 1:37 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDell has completed its implementation of a world-wide recycling program, meeting a timetable set earlier this year as part of its global recycling policy.
Celanese Unloading Oxo Products And Derivatives Business For $630 Million
December 13, 2006 12:42 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSelling unit to private-equity firm Advent International.
Isuzu Mulling U.S. Plant For Small Trucks
December 13, 2006 12:34 am | News | CommentsCompany says it will build a second truck plant if demand continues to be strong.
Oreck To Cut 450 Jobs With Long Beach, Miss., Closing
December 12, 2006 8:15 am | News | CommentsCompany plant in Cookeville, Tenn., will remain open.
Oreck To Cut 450 Jobs With Long Beach, Miss. Closing
December 12, 2006 8:15 am | News | CommentsCompany plant in Cookeville, Tenn. will remain open.
Dana Announces Four Plants Slated For Closure
December 12, 2006 7:54 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDana announced Thursday four of the eight facilities it plans to close during the next two years.
Robots May Fill Japan’s Population Void
December 12, 2006 6:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRobots may take over jobs that the Japanese youth don’t want to do, according to research from Frost & Sullivan.
Robots May Fill Japan's Population Void
December 12, 2006 6:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRobots may take over jobs that the Japanese youth don’t want to do, according to research from Frost & Sullivan.
U.S. October Trade Gap Shrinks; Manufactured Goods Exports Up Sharply
December 12, 2006 4:43 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in October, as imports cooled from the previous month and oil prices fell sharply.
The Building Blocks Of Robotic Learning
December 12, 2006 3:16 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThis is definitely not your father's LEGO. The iconic maker of those interlocking blocks, together with National Instruments, has come up with a toy that just might help develop the next generation of engineers.
U.S. To Push WTO Complaint Against Airbus
December 12, 2006 2:41 am | News | CommentsAlso talking with EU about common concerns, including Chinese intellectual property protection.
India's October Industrial Production Slows
December 12, 2006 1:47 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsIndia’s industrial production growth slowed to 6.2 percent for October, according to a government report released Tuesday.
Pharma-Biotech Industry Poised For Big Jump In New Facility Activity In 2007
December 12, 2006 1:44 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustry will see 30 percent new construction increase in 2007 over 2006, according to Industrial Info Resources' Pharmaceutical Tracker - Online Database.
Use Of Wet Scrubbers At Mirant Plant Has Maryland Town Concerned
December 12, 2006 1:42 am | News | CommentsPlant's daily water use will be equivalent to 7,500 homes.
Fluor To Open Northeast Regional Office
December 12, 2006 1:19 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew office will employ 200 people and open Dec. 18 in Mt. Laurel, N.J.
GM Plans $225 Million Investment For Tennessee Plant
December 12, 2006 1:17 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsPlant will be idle beginning in April 2007.
Economic Sentiment On The Rise In Germany
December 12, 2006 12:42 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsConfidence in Europe's largest economy is on the rise. The Centre for European Economic Research unveiled its widely watched ZEW indicator of economic sentiment Tuesday, which showed a jump of 9.5 points, albeit to a reading of minus 19 points. The organiztion said the rise of the indicator might reflect that
FDA Proposes New Experimental Drug Rules For Patients, Manufacturers
December 12, 2006 12:17 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew rules would clarify costs manufacturers can charge.
DuPont Unit In Joint Venture With Chinese Seed Company
December 11, 2006 11:44 pm | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTo develop, distribute corn hybrids for spring market in China.
