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RFID Market Growth Dependent On Pilots Becoming Products
January 19, 2007 2:01 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMarket growth for RFID in manufacturing operations forecasted for strong growth as products come to market to meet manufacturers' needs for tagged finished goods, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.
Mid-Atlantic Manufacturing More Brisk In January
January 18, 2007 7:21 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPhiladelphia Federal Reserve manufacturing index rose to 8.3 from -2.3 in December.
Hoku To Provide Polysilicon For Sanyo
January 18, 2007 6:25 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDeal could be worth as much as $370 million.
China Steps Up 'Green' Initiatives
January 18, 2007 5:45 am | by Joe McDonald, Associated Press | News | CommentsLaunches multibillion-dollar effort to cut pollution and coal and oil demand.
Factory Shipments On The Rise In Canada
January 18, 2007 4:28 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFactory shipments increased in November in Canada, according to government statistics released Thursday.
Mitsubishi Fuso Recalls 56,000 Heavy Trucks
January 18, 2007 2:42 am | by Hans Greimel, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany says trucks have faulty wheel hubs that can crack.
Level Field Institute 's 2007 Index Finds Domestic Car Makers Still Have Jobs Advantage
January 18, 2007 2:17 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Level Field Institute's 2007 Index shows which car makers support the most domesitc jobs.
Level Field Institute’s 2007 Index Finds Domestic Car Makers Still Have Jobs Advantage
January 18, 2007 2:17 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Level Field Institute's 2007 Index shows which car makers support the most domesitc jobs.
Back To The Drawing Board - The Key To Fuel Cell Commercialization
January 18, 2007 2:01 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA recent Frost & Sullivan report sees the European fuel cells market reaching commercialization by 2010, with a value of $197 million.
Hooker Closing Its Last Wood Furniture Plant In V.A.; IKEA Expanding Presence In Southeast
January 18, 2007 2:00 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsHooker's Martinsville plant closure will result in loss of 280 jobs; IKEA's new store will add 400 jobs in Charlotte.
FAA Issues Directive To GE To Fix Engine Problems
January 18, 2007 1:44 am | by Dan Caterinicchia, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe FAA has issued a directive to GE to permanently fix issues with its CF34-10E turbofan engines.
Andrew Opens RF Cable, Antenna Manufacturing Facility In India
January 18, 2007 12:27 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany says new facility is first of its kind in India.
"Ill"-iterate? Domtar Unveils Antimicrobial Office Paper
January 17, 2007 9:09 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany says it's first of its kind in North America.
Illiterate? Domtar Unveils Antimicrobial Office Paper
January 17, 2007 9:09 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsCompany says it's first of its kind in North America.
Honda Recalling 81,000 Accord Sedans
January 17, 2007 8:37 am | News | CommentsHonda says faulty wiring harness could cause air bag sensor to fail.
Report Puts 2007 Global GDP Below That Of Last Year
January 17, 2007 5:02 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEuler Hermes ACI sees worldwide GDP growth dipping to 3.1 percent from 2006’s 3.8 percent.
Allegheny Technologies Expanding Titanium, Specialty Plate Facility
January 17, 2007 4:33 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsATI has announced a $60 million expansion project at Washington, PA, location.
GM Investing $300 Million In Tonawanda, N.Y. Engine Plant
January 17, 2007 4:03 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew production work will retain 150 jobs.
Maybe The NAM Should Hire Him...
January 17, 2007 3:05 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIt appears those in the U.K. manufacturing sector face some of the same key issues as their U.S. counterparts. The Financial Times reports Wednesday that Ian McCafferty, the chief economic adviser of UK business lobbying group CBI, says the manufacturing industry needs to spruce up its image to attract more young folks
North American 2007 Industrial Project Spending Seen At $136 Billion
January 17, 2007 2:42 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsU.S. construction activity estimated at $110 billion in 2007, according to Industrial Info Resources' Project Spending Index.
