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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.
Nissan CEO Says Carmaker Needs To Boost U.S. Production
December 11, 2006 11:23 pm | News | CommentsNissan needs to boost production capacity in the United States to meet growing demand for new models, chief executive Carlos Ghosn said Tuesday.
Manufacturing Technology Spending Fell In October, But Remains Firm
December 11, 2006 6:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsYear-to-date totals are up 27.9 percent from 2005.
Oshkosh Gets $115.1 Million Army Contract
December 11, 2006 3:58 am | News | CommentsOshkosh will rebuild M1070 heavy equipment transporter trucks.
Wholesale Inventories Take Larger-Than-Expected Jump In October
December 11, 2006 3:53 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsWholesale inventories took a surprising jump in October, with demand for machinery and lumber easing noticeably.
Some Goodyear Union Employees Return To Work
December 11, 2006 3:01 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNationwide, company says well over a hundred have returned to work.
Corn Prices Continue To Rise As Demand For Ethanol Stays Strong
December 11, 2006 2:47 am | News | CommentsFarmers see best price for corn in over 10 years.
Securing Palletized Shipments
December 11, 2006 2:37 am | News | CommentsFabricator turns to innovative stretch wrap machine for packaging pallets.
Pharma, Biotech Capital Spending Seen Strong Next Year
December 11, 2006 2:36 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDespite Pfizer's cholesterol drug woes, industry sector is forecasting $16 billion in capital projects for 2007, according to Industrial Info Resources research report.
Nissan Announces Green Program, Focusing On Carbon-Dioxide Reduction
December 11, 2006 2:10 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsNissan Motor Co. announced Monday its environmental action plan, focusing on globally reducing CO2 emissions.
Celgene Acquiring Siegfried 's API Manufacturing Facility
December 11, 2006 1:53 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCelgene purchasing API plant for $46.5 million
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.
