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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.
Japanese Auto Production Surged In October
November 28, 2006 11:40 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsDomestic sales dropped, however.
Fluor Receives $2.2 Billion Deal For Saudi Petrochemical Plant
November 28, 2006 11:37 pm | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEngineering on the U&O facilities began in July 2006 and will continue through 2008. Construction is set to begin in February 2007 with a targeted completion of December 2009.
EU Cuts Back On Emissions Credits For Next Stage Of Trading Plan
November 28, 2006 11:34 pm | News | CommentsBritain was only EU country to win approval.
Leaders vs. Lean Leaders: Which Are You?
November 28, 2006 9:13 pm | by Andy Carlino, Partner, The Lean Learning Center | News | CommentsLean is often a difficult choice between what is easiest for an organization or what is right for an organization. Leadership is about making a choice. Lean leadership is about making the right choice.
BAE Wins $1.2 Billion Deal To Remanufacture Bradley Combat Vehicles
November 28, 2006 5:47 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsArmy deal includes upgrade of 490 Bradley A3 systems and 120 Bradley A2 systems.
DuPont Selling Special Adhesives Business To Bostik
November 28, 2006 4:11 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSpecial Adhesives Business is located in Germany; its 27 employees will be offered jobs by Bostik.
A Smarter Way To Keep Danger At Bay
November 28, 2006 4:00 am | by Joe Biondo | News | CommentsIntelligent drives can help engineers increase machine safety.
Not Much Employment Growth Expected For December
November 28, 2006 3:32 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing and service employers finding it difficult to recruit qualified workers, according to SHRM Leading Indicator report.
Orders For Manufactured Goods Fall Sharply In October
November 28, 2006 3:29 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew orders for big-ticket manufactured goods fell by the largest amount in more than six years in October, led by a big drop in transportation equipment.
Designing Medical Devices For The 21st Century
November 28, 2006 2:37 am | by Mauricio Zavatti and Darin C. Roark, RN, BSN | News | CommentsHealthcare today is an ever-changing marketplace where technological advances fuel change and increase the demand for innovative ideas that often spawn a series of new applications. In today’s medical device marketplace, the demand for reliable and safe medical device equipment instrumentation comes not only from the clinical end user, but also the informed consumer.
Spain’s Iberdrola To Buy ScottishPower For $22.5 Billion
November 28, 2006 2:29 am | News | CommentsCombined company would be one of Europe’s largest utilities.
Spain's Iberdrola To Buy ScottishPower For $22.5 Billion
November 28, 2006 2:29 am | News | CommentsCombined company would be one of Europe’s largest utilities.
Southeast Region Will Benefit From $60 Billion In Future Capital Spending
November 28, 2006 2:04 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOver 600 projects are planned; biggest expenditures will be in power industry and industrial manufacturing, according to Industrial Info Resources.
