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IPS To Open First Thin-Film Battery Manufacturing Plant
December 11, 2006 1:48 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | Comments36,795 square foot plant is in Littleton, Colo.
Dubai Ports Company Selling Off U.S. Operations
December 11, 2006 1:38 am | News | CommentsCompany was at center of ports-management storm earlier in year.
DuPont Closing Some Manufacturing Facilities In Seeds Business
December 11, 2006 12:50 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsMove expected to impact 1,500 employees around the world.
BASF Buying Chinese Motorcycle Emissions-Control Company
December 11, 2006 12:47 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief | News | CommentsDeal expected to close in first half of next year.
Defense Agency Says Quality Of Sikorsky Helicopters Deteriorating
December 9, 2006 2:24 am | News | CommentsDefense Contract Management Agency says "management oversight is out of control."
Prairie Grass Found To Be Better Source Of Biofuel Than Corn, Soybeans
December 8, 2006 1:58 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFuels made from prairie biomass reduce carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere, according to a new study.
Welders In Short Supply
December 8, 2006 1:51 am | by Thomas R. Cutler | Articles | CommentsIndustrial manufacturers are being squeezed by a lack of qualified welders. By some estimates, the shortage of skilled welders will grow to 200,000 in the next few years. Now, some groups are trying to improve the recruiting process.
U.S. Team To Work With China Trade
December 8, 2006 1:43 am | by Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press | News | CommentsGroup hopes to find better solutions to solving the U.S.-China trade gap.
Demand From Developing Markets Should Fuel Growth In Industrial Robotics
December 8, 2006 1:36 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew robotic technology requires less skill level, making robotics more attractive to a broader base.
Factory Blast May Impact Gear Supply
December 8, 2006 1:30 am | News | CommentsA fatal explosion this week at a major maker of large gears may increase the already long waiting times for equipment for mining and construction companies, industry experts say.
Intel May Dump India Manufacturing Plant On Government Delay
December 8, 2006 1:21 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIntel may dump plans to build an assembly and testing plant in India if the federal government doesn't announce its semiconductor policy by March 2007, the Economic Times reported, citing unnamed company officials.
BIO Group: EIA Underestimates Cellulosic Ethanol Production
December 8, 2006 1:21 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGroup says recent energy outlook does not take into account new projects in the sector that will increase production.
VW Looking Into Asian Plant
December 8, 2006 1:20 am | News | CommentsCompany is in talks with several groups to establish plant in Southeast Asia market.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Edges Up In November; Manufacturing Loses More Jobs
December 8, 2006 12:48 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe nation's unemployment rate edged higher in November, and the jobs picture within manufacturing dimmed further.
Chinese Suppliers To Wal-Mart Accused Of Labor Violations
December 8, 2006 12:29 am | News | CommentsOne bathroom for 2,000 employees?
Saturn To Sell Astra In North America Next Year
December 7, 2006 11:12 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsSaturn confirmed Friday that it will add the Opel Astra compact car to its North American auto line late in 2007.
China To Hold Energy Conference
December 7, 2006 6:36 am | News | CommentsU.S., India, Japan and South Korea to attend conference on energy consumption.
AGA Foodservice Building Amana Plant In Iowa
December 7, 2006 6:09 am | by Todd Dvorak, Associated Press | News | CommentsAGA's plant in Cedar Rapids will create about 112 jobs.
Doubling Of New Plant Openings, Additional New Jobs For 2007 Are Good Signs for Manufacturing Industry
December 7, 2006 4:29 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFor first quarter of 2007, 129 plants will become operational, adding 25,000 new jobs, according to Industrial Info Resources
Al Frink Resigns As Assistant Secretary For Manufacturing And Services
December 7, 2006 3:59 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsU.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez has announced that Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Al Frink, the first to hold that position, will resign his office effective Jan. 31, 2007.
