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Vietnam Trade Bill Fails To Win House Support
November 14, 2006 1:40 am | by Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press | News | CommentsHouse Republicans will try again Wednesday to get Vietnam trade bill passed.
Germany's Economic Growth Slows To A Crawl In Third Quarter
November 14, 2006 12:49 am | News | CommentsFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Germany's economy grew more slowly in the third-quarter, the government reported Tuesday, while the closely watched ZEW index of economic sentiment fell again in November for its 10th consecutive month. Gross domestic product in Europe's largest economy was up just 0.6 percent in the July-Sept
Columbus McKinnon Expanding European Business
November 13, 2006 11:08 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany names Wegener to lead Columbus McKinnon Europe.
Manufacturing Fares Well In Customer Satisfaction Survey
November 13, 2006 10:00 pm | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing/nondurable goods is the highest-scoring sector in latest ACSI survey.
Ferro Closing Niagara Falls Plant In 2007
November 13, 2006 4:46 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsClosure affects 150 employees in Niagara Falls; but 41 jobs will be added with work transfer to other sites.
Green Manufacturing: Noble And Profitable
November 13, 2006 4:08 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsReducing hazardous substances in the development and commercialization of industrial processes is not only good for the environment - it can be healthy for your bottom-line, as well.
It's A Big Country; China Asking Foreign Companies To Go West
November 13, 2006 2:26 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsWith much of the well-publicized foreign investment taking place in the eastern portion of the country, China has plans to get the word out: Go west, overseas company. China's Xinhua News says China plans to encourage about 10,000 foreign companies and eastern-based businesses to look to the west in the next three year
Norsk Hydro To Divest Auto Components Operations
November 13, 2006 2:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsCompany is reorganizing metal production operations and describes the unit as “healthy.”
NAM Optimistic WTO Deal With Russia Will Address Intellectual-Property Rights
November 13, 2006 1:54 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRussian membership in WTO will help U.S. manufacturing export market.
Volvo Trucks To Cut 1,000 Jobs At Virginia Assembly Plant
November 13, 2006 1:48 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsVolvo AB’s North American division said Monday it will cut approximately 1,000 jobs from its Dublin, Va., assembly plant due to an expected drop in demand.
Airbus A380 Makes First Trip For Certification
November 13, 2006 1:40 am | News | CommentsSuperjumbo will take first of four flights Monday in hopes of certification by mid-December.
India's Manufacturing Sector Continues Robust Growth In First Half
November 13, 2006 12:51 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsThe manufacturing sector in India enjoyed another strong performance in the first half of the fiscal year, with nearly 65 percent of manufacturing sectors continuing to show substantial growth.
SPX Chief Operating Officer Riordan Leaving To Join Terex
November 13, 2006 12:49 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSPX said it will streamline structure, eliminate COO position.
Gutierrez To Focus On Trade Surplus, Open Markets During China Visit
November 13, 2006 12:14 am | News | CommentsGutierrez in China to discuss barriers that have contributed to a soaring and politically touchy Chinese trade surplus.
Samsung India To Open Second Manufacturing Complex In Chennai
November 12, 2006 11:02 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsSamsung India Electronics Pvt. intends to set up a second manufacturing complex in Chennai.
Lion Chemical Named As Buyer Of Chemtura 's EPDM, Rubber Chemicals Businesses
November 10, 2006 5:28 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsLion is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses operating in the chemical and related industries.
Perrigo Tracks Acetaminophen Metal Fragments To Third Party Supplier
November 10, 2006 4:01 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsCompany disagrees with FDA statement that it had had problems with its equipment.
Philanthropy In Manufacturing
November 10, 2006 3:25 am | by Nancy Syverson, Editor-in-Chief, IMPO | Articles | CommentsTimes are tough, but manufacturers are still finding time to donate their time and money to charitable causes. Read on to see how the manufacturing community is giving back to the broader community.
U.S. And EU Meet To Discuss Transatlantic Economy
November 10, 2006 3:04 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe Bush Administration hosts second informal U.S.-EU economic ministerial meeting to discuss transatlantic economic integration and shared economic challenges.
Significant Decline Seen In 2006 CPI Plant Closures
November 10, 2006 2:57 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAthough 2006 plant closures declined 27 percent in 2006, closures are still outnumbering new plant startups, according to Industrial Info Resources report.
