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MIT Prof To Study Energy Use In Manufacturing
November 8, 2006 3:59 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMechanical engineering professor Timothy G. Gutowski wants to compare the environmental performance of traditional methods to alternative processes.
Robust Spending Expected In Chemical Processing Next Year
November 8, 2006 3:39 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsProjects range from petrochemical projects to cogens and petroleum coke gasification, according to Industrial Info Resources survey.
Timken Launching Aerospace Manufacturing Center In China
November 8, 2006 2:51 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCenter will employ 200 people in aerospace products manufacturing.
Opportunities Seen Growing For Chinese Steering-System Suppliers
November 8, 2006 2:14 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsIncreased demand for passenger vehicles helped growth in Chinese steering systems and advanced technologies.
AK Steel Adding $135-Per-Ton Surcharge For December Shipments
November 8, 2006 1:43 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsSurcharges based on prices for raw materials and energy used in product manufacturing.
DaimlerChrysler Planning Second Auto Plant In India
November 8, 2006 1:28 am | News | CommentsNew plant will make about 2,000 cars per month, employ 350 workers.
H.B. Fuller Chief Executive Stroucken Resigns
November 8, 2006 12:56 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMichele Volpi named new President and CEO.
W.R. Grace Unit Mulls Sale Of Washcoat Business
November 8, 2006 12:54 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsProducts used in manufacture of emissions control catalysts.
Lonza Buying Genentech Manufacturing Facility For $150 Million
November 8, 2006 12:29 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGenentech entered into an agreement with Lonza Group Ltd. for the company to buy Genentech's manufacturing facility in Porriño, Spain, for $150 million.
Volkswagen CEO Ousted
November 7, 2006 11:40 pm | by Matt Moore, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsShares of Volkswagen AG dipped Wednesday as investors pondered whether the decision by Europe's biggest car maker to replace its chief executive at the end of the year would help the company stay competitive.
The Full Package?
November 7, 2006 12:55 pm | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAs the U.S. economy shows further signs of cooling, some packaging companies may find the going getting tougher next year.
FedEx Cancels A380 Order
November 7, 2006 5:52 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsFedEx cancels order for 10 Airbus A380 jets due to the continuous delays in its production.
WestPoint Stevens Closing N.C. Plant; Eliminating 800 Jobs
November 7, 2006 3:55 am | News | CommentsPlant closing is part of company's reorganization plan; 370 jobs were eliminated in August 2006.
FuelCell Announces System For Natural Gas Pipeline Energy Recovery
November 7, 2006 3:16 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew system can generate 2.2MW of ultra-clean energy.
Toyota Purchases Stake In Isuzu
November 7, 2006 2:13 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsToyota will buy 5.9 percent stake by purchasing 100 million shares.
Boeing To Lighten 787, Increase Fuel Efficiency
November 7, 2006 1:42 am | by Elizabeth M. Gillespie, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany plans to lighten the plane by 2.5 tons.
Baldor Acquiring Rockwell Automation's Power Systems Business For $1.8 Billion
November 7, 2006 1:40 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTransaction will make combined company one of the leaders in electric motor and power transmission market.
Alcoa, UAW Fail To Reach Labor Agreement
November 7, 2006 1:28 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAlcoa said late Monday it had not reached an agreement with UAW Local 1050 on a new labor contract. Workers walked off the job Monday night.
Hitachi Consulting Names New Head Of Industrial Manufacturing
November 7, 2006 1:14 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTroy Lutes will lead business to help manufacturers solve problems across their enterprise.
IEA Calls For Stronger Energy Policies
November 7, 2006 12:47 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe International Energy Agency is calling for strong policy action to move the world onto a more sustainable energy path, according to a report released Tuesday.
