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Korean Process Industries Under Pressure As China Improves Exports
November 30, 2006 8:46 am | News | CommentsThe trade gap between Korea and China is beginning to turnaround, according to research released Thursday.
Chicago Business Index Hits Three Year Low
November 30, 2006 8:18 am | News | CommentsManufacturing activity in the Chicago area contracted in November for the first time in three-and-a-half years, the National Association of Purchasing Management Chicago said Thursday.
KC Fed Reports Drop In Manufacturing Activity
November 30, 2006 8:00 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsManufacturing activity slowed slightly in November according to a report released Thursday by the Kansas City Federal Reserve.
Mexico, Brazil Agree On Automobile Free Trade Pact
November 30, 2006 4:11 am | News | CommentsDespite problems, Mexico and Brazil reach deal on free trade for light vehicles and most auto parts beginning on Jan. 1, 2007.
Manufacturing Payrolls And Unemployment Both Increase
November 30, 2006 3:25 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTwo federal reports released Thursday noted an increase in unemployment, as well as an increase in manufacturing payrolls.
Sonoco Products Purchases Clear Pack
November 30, 2006 2:57 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsDeal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Nissan To Produce Versa At Second Mexican Plant
November 30, 2006 2:38 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsGrowing U.S. demand for subcompact car will add 1,500 workers at Cuernavaca plant.
Gulf Region Chemical Processing Industry Spending Up For 2007
November 30, 2006 2:27 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOver 174 projects valued at more than $2.3 billion are planned for the region next year.
NAM: “Supreme Court Should Reject Case On Global Warming”
November 30, 2006 2:25 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released a statement Thursday noting their stance that the Supreme Court should find that individuals and states do not have legal standing to force the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate without congressional authorization.
DaimlerChrysler Buys Stake In Chinese Truck Maker
November 30, 2006 1:55 am | News | CommentsWill buy 297 million shares for $104 million.
India's Continued Economic Growth Fueled By Surge In Manufacturing Output
November 30, 2006 1:48 am | by Rajesh Mahapatra, Associated Press | News | CommentsIndia's GDP expanded faster than expected; economic growth is rivaling China.
Baby-Food Buyout? Nestle Looking To Purchase Gerber
November 29, 2006 3:24 am | News | CommentsNestle wants to buy Gerber and a medical nutrition business from Novartis; acquires Australia's Green Foods.
U.S. Economy Fared Better Than Originally Thought In Third Quarter
November 29, 2006 2:23 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGross domestic product revised upward in quarter.
MAPI Finds New Opportunities For Manufacturers In Central America, Dominican Republic
November 29, 2006 1:51 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe implementation of the United States-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) will provide U.S. manufacturing companies with improved trade and investment opportunities, based on a new Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI report.
EU Fines Five Companies $682 Million For Rubber Price Fixing
November 29, 2006 1:51 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsEni, Bayer, Shell, Dow Chemical, Unipetrol and Trade-Stomil were found in violation for participating in a cartel, but Bayer was spared its fine because it alerted the Commission.
U.S. Power Plant Industry Adding Over 272,000 MW In Future Development
November 29, 2006 1:36 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCoal-fired projects will see biggest additions, outpacing natural-gas-fired units, according to Industrial Info Resources' Power Tracker report.
Twice As Nice: Sikorsky Aircraft Doubles Troy, Ala. Workforce
November 29, 2006 1:20 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany will add 250 employees to the existing 240 that manufacture H-60 helicopter tail cones and cabins.
Japanese Industrial Production Up In October
November 29, 2006 1:18 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsJapanese industrial production in October increased 1.6 percent from the previous month, according to a government report.
The Ultimate ... Green Machine?
November 29, 2006 12:02 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief | News | CommentsBMW to introduce diesel engines in U.S. in 2008.
