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PerkinElmer To Acquire Evotec Technologies
December 1, 2006 3:30 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPerkinElmer will acquire Evotec AG's majority-owned subsidiary, Evotec Technologies GmbH for $30 million.
ISM Report: Manufacturing At Lowest Level Since April 2003
December 1, 2006 3:24 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDespite overall economic growth, manufacturing lost speed after 41 consecutive months of growth, according to November 2006 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
German Manufacturing Looks Strong While UK Slows
December 1, 2006 3:12 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPMI for November shows an employment increase in Germany and a decrease in the UK.
Energy And Treasury Secretaries Announce $1 Billion In Tax Credits for Clean Coal
December 1, 2006 2:57 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsU.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Samuel W. Bodman and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson announced Thursday the awarding of $1 billion in federal tax incentives to nine companies for rapid deployment of advanced coal-based power generation and gasification technologies.
Cardinal Health To Sell $1.8 Billion Drug Manufacturing Business
December 1, 2006 2:39 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCardinal Health's PTS business employs 10,000 at 30 global plants.
Paper Maker Marcal Files Chapter 11
December 1, 2006 2:00 am | by Jeffrey Gold, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsMarcal Paper Mills files a voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy petition; blames rising energy costs.
Kerkorian Selling His Remaining Investment In GM
December 1, 2006 1:58 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press | News | CommentsTransaction could total more than $800 million; Kerkorian would lose his GM postion.
Volkswagen Predicting Losses On North American Car Sales
December 1, 2006 1:37 am | by Tom Krisher, Associated Press | News | CommentsSoft U.S. economy and unfavorable currency exchange rates blamed for lack of profit in 2007 and 2008.
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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.
