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An Interview With Peter Desloge, Watlow CEO
November 22, 2006 1:32 am | by Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief, Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsA heating solution can be a tricky, yet necessary, component in a variety of medical devices. Manufacturers want to ensure they can rely on the experience and expertise of a leader in this area, and this month’s ‘View From The Top’ discusses this technology area with a leader in the marketplace.
Pennsylvania Plans $18 Billion Industrial Project Spending For 2007
November 22, 2006 1:20 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOver 291 projects will keep Pennsylvania in the top ranking for industrial project spending, according to Industrial Info Resoures.
UAW Says It Will Try To Preserve GM Workers ' 'Job Bank '
November 22, 2006 12:03 am | News | CommentsUnion tries to reassure workers and retirees about pensions.
U.S. Census Bureau Unveils New Manufacturing Data
November 21, 2006 6:06 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. Census Bureau is out with a trio of reports documenting the health of the manufacturing industry in 2005.
EPA, DuPont Reach Agreement To Protect Drinking Water Near W.Va. Plant
November 21, 2006 4:25 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDuPont will offer alternative drinking water or water treatment dependent on PFOA levels in water near Washington Works facility.
BASF And Dow Studying Joint Construction Of Largest TDI Plant
November 21, 2006 3:56 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsState-of-the-art facility would be built in Europe and produce 300,000 metric tons annually.
Feedstock Forecasts For Phenol
November 21, 2006 3:54 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCMAI expects phenol capacity increases of more than 2 million tons to reduce rates.
Economic Growth Below Trend In October, Chicago Fed Says
November 21, 2006 3:15 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsThe latest reading from the Chicago Federal Reserve's National Activity Index shows the U.S. economy grew below its historical trend in October, with all of the four broad categories of indicators making negative contributions to the index. The Chicago Fed said the index came in at -0.31 last month, slightly bet
American Cars Don 't Make Safety List
November 21, 2006 3:02 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsForeign cars ranked as the safest due to electronic stability controls (ESC); no American models in survey had ESC systems, according to Institute for Highway Safety.
NAM Asks Supreme Court To Review West Virginia Limitation On “Forum Shopping”
November 21, 2006 2:51 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe NAM believes court cases should take place "in the state where the plaintiff lives and the accident occurred."
Illinois Tool Works Acquires Ark-Les
November 21, 2006 1:50 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsArk-Les, a producer of electronic and electromechanical controls, will be part of ITW's Global Appliance Group.
Illinois Tool Works Acquires Ark-Les
November 21, 2006 1:50 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsArk-Les, a producer of electronic and electromechanical controls, will be part of ITW's Global Appliance Group.
Size Matters: Washington Group International Plans One Of The Largest Cement Plants
November 21, 2006 1:44 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew facility will produce 12,000 metric tons of clinker per day, make the plant the largest single clinker production line in the world.
Size Matters: Washington Group International Plans One Of The Largest & Cement Plants
November 21, 2006 1:44 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew facility will produce 12,000 metric tons of clinker per day, make the plant the largest single clinker production line in the world.
TRW Opens New Plant In China
November 21, 2006 1:42 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNew plant will have 6,900 square meters of operating space and employ 100 people.
India's Manufacturing Sector Still Expanding At Rapid Pace
November 21, 2006 1:04 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndia's manufacturing sector grew at a robust 12 percent in September, while foreign direct investment in the country doubled in the first half of this fiscal year.
China, India Say They'll Put Aside Differences For Trade
November 21, 2006 1:02 am | News | CommentsPledge to double trade between them by 2010.
Ladder Manufacturer Werner Appoints New President, CEO
November 20, 2006 6:28 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNew president, Edward Gericke, will continue as senior vice president of sales & marketing; new CEO James Loughlin's company was advising on Werner's bankruptcy restructuring.
Industrial Real Estate Market Remained Healthy In Third Quarter
November 20, 2006 6:03 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. economy showed various signs of weakening in the third quarter, but the market for industrial real estate appears to be the picture of health.
Eaton Lands $88 Million Contract For Boeing 's 787 Dreamliner
November 20, 2006 5:59 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEaton to provide quick-disconnect coupling and hose products for airplane's cooling systems.
