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Chemical Companies Coordinate Chlorine Containment Cars
November 15, 2006 6:59 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompanies join to replace U.S. and Canadian chlorine tank car fleets by 2017, improve safety and security.
Integrated ERP Software Helps Manufacturers Multitask
November 15, 2006 3:49 am | by Jay T. Deakins, President, Deacom Inc. | News | CommentsInstalling ERP software not only aids compliance with the Bioterrorism Act but also can help increase efficiency and profitability.
A Uniform Approach To HACCP
November 15, 2006 3:30 am | by Dr. Al Baroudi, President, Food Safety Institute International | News | CommentsNext to their hands, employees’ uniforms pose the greatest risk of product contamination. A quality uniform supplier should strengthen, not compromise, the HACCP program in a processing environment.
Manufacturing Activity In New York Area On The Rise
November 15, 2006 2:21 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing activity in the New York region grew for the third straight month, with new orders and shipments also gaining ground.
China To Invest Further In African Copper Production
November 15, 2006 2:04 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBoth China and India investing heavily in Zambia's copper industry, as international demand grows, report says.
China's Industrial Production "Cools" In October
November 15, 2006 1:43 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe output of China's largest industrial companies slowed to its slowest pace in about two years in October, though the growth by most standards remains remarkable.
Volvo Meets 2007 EPA Standards For Truck Engines
November 15, 2006 1:30 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNew standards reduce nitrogen oxide by 50 percent and particulates by 90 percent.
Steelworkers, Harley-Davidson Reach Deal In Wisconsin
November 15, 2006 1:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsInvestment from company will expand power train capacity, create new jobs and provide security for existing employees.
Hanes Closing Puerto Rico Manufacturing Facility
November 15, 2006 12:52 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany moving production to Caribbean basin.
European Auto Sales Rebound Sharply In October
November 15, 2006 12:37 am | News | CommentsFiat, Toyota and Nissan enjoy largest gins, while Renault, Daimler and BMW see sales slip.
EPA, Others Join To Help Truckers Save Fuel
November 15, 2006 12:35 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsThe EPA has partnered with the Small Business Administration to make loans available to small trucking companies to purchase upgrade kits that will aid in conserving fuel resources and reduce emissions.
Bush, Automakers Talk Health Care And Trade
November 14, 2006 11:23 pm | News | CommentsDetroit's auto industry leaders said they had a productive meeting with President Bush on health care, trade and energy.
ERP Systems Not Delivering As Expected, Manufacturers Say
November 14, 2006 7:16 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSurvey of 1,500 manufacturers showed that only a third saw the ROI they anticipated; visibility and variability cited as key issues.
Chevron Seeks Permit For Missisippi Refinery Expansion
November 14, 2006 6:56 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe company has submitted an environmental permit application to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for the construction of a major gasoline production unit at its refinery in Pascagoula, Miss.
Manufacturing Technology Consumption Sees Best Results Since 2000
November 14, 2006 6:06 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsSept. consumption sees 31.9 percent increase from August, 43.1 percent increase from September 2005; Year-to-date was up 26.2 percent over 2005.
Clariant Cutting 2,200 Jobs, Closing Plant Sites In Corporate Restructuring
November 14, 2006 3:39 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSpecialty chemical company cutting costs to concentrate on new markets, including China and India.
Wholesale Prices Turned Sharply Lower In October
November 14, 2006 3:19 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMain Street got a dose of good news Tuesday in the form of the producer price index, which showed prices at the wholesale level fell sharply in October, but the news was more mixed for the manufacturing community.
Boeing Names New Head Of Japanese Operations
November 14, 2006 2:37 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNicole Piasecki has been appointed vice president of Boeing International and president of Boeing Japan, effective March 2007.
Bush To Meet With Big Three; Healthcare, Japan On The & Agenda
November 14, 2006 2:36 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press | News | CommentsBush will meet with Big Three execs Tuesday to discuss topics such as healthcare costs and Japanese automaker advantages.
Bush To Meet With Big Three; Healthcare, Japan On The Agenda
November 14, 2006 2:36 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press | News | CommentsBush will meet with Big Three execs Tuesday to discuss topics such as healthcare costs and Japanese automaker advantages.
