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14 States Seen As Best Positioned To Compete In Manufacturing
November 2, 2006 1:54 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing not in bad shape - you just need to be in the right state, research group says.
Funai Plans $22 Million LCD Facility In Poland
November 2, 2006 1:40 am | News | CommentsNew factory will manufacture 2.4 million LCD televisions per year.
Beware The Dragon's Roar
November 2, 2006 1:26 am | by Mark Gottlieb, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAs Westerner's rush to take advantage of China's low manufacturing costs and endless appetite for consumer goods, they ought to keep one ear cocked for a telltale sound - the low rumble of a nation growing angrier by the minute.
U.S. Productivity Slows In Third Quarter, Wages Rise
November 2, 2006 12:45 am | News | CommentsReport shows wage inflation in past year at highest rate since 1982.
Ford, Nissan Sales Up For October; DaimlerChrysler, Infiniti Slip
November 1, 2006 4:59 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBoth Ford and Nissan saw an increase of almost 10 percent, while DaimlerChrysler and Infiniti dropped almost 2 percent.
Louisville Tops In Manufacturing Jobs In Southeast U.S.
November 1, 2006 4:36 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsReport says Louisville accounts for 65,071 manufacturing jobs, topping Atlanta by 5,000 jobs.
UK Manufacturing Slows In October
November 1, 2006 4:09 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsManufacturing slowed slightly in the UK in October, but still signaled solid improvement for the 15th consecutive month according to a report released Wednesday.
Panda Ethanol Plans 100-Million-Gallon Ethanol Plant For Muleshoe, Texas
November 1, 2006 3:51 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsFacility will use 38 million bushels of corn and 1 billion pounds of cattle manure annually to make renewable fuel.
Philips Pledges To Reduce Mercury And Lead In Manufacturing
November 1, 2006 3:19 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany will cut 780 pounds of mercury by next year, and 1.5 million pounds of lead by 2010.
BP Replaces President Of Alaska Operations
November 1, 2006 2:42 am | by Dan Joling, Associated Press | News | CommentsDoug Suttles, president of BP Sakhalin, will take over on January 1; Marshall to remain as operations development vice president.
IMF Says China Is Losing The Battle To Slow Its Economy
November 1, 2006 2:12 am | by Foster Klug, Associated Press | News | CommentsIMF report urges China to change its currency policy or face protectionist backlash.
Indian Group Holds Standardized Tests For Job Seekers In Outsourcing Industry
November 1, 2006 2:12 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAiming to create a continuous supply of talented employees, NASSCOM initiates national assessment and certification program.
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Slowed Again In October
November 1, 2006 1:58 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing growth in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in more than three years in October, as new orders, production and backlog all declined.
Pace Of Manufacturing Activity Cooling In China, UK
November 1, 2006 1:56 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsChina's purchasing manager's index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector dropped to 54.7 points in October from 57 in September.
Eastman Sells Arkansas Specialty Chemicals Plant
November 1, 2006 1:39 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFacility, related assets and product lines were sold for $75 million.
Esmark Will Not Cut Steelworker Jobs At Wheeling-Pittsburgh 's Blast Furnace
November 1, 2006 1:37 am | by Vicki Smith, Associated Press | News | CommentsEsmark will shut down Wheeling-Pittsburgh's last blast furnace in Ohio, but will keep all jobs.
Global Economy Means Worker Rights, Globally
November 1, 2006 12:43 am | News | CommentsDelegates from trade unions worldwide launched a new global labor federation Wednesday aimed at ensuring that workers' rights are not forgotten in the rush toward economic globalization.
REX Stores Continue Ethanol Investments
October 31, 2006 8:01 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsElectronics retailer diversifies earnings with investments in Iowa, Texas, Illinois and South Dakota ethanol production plants.
It's Not Your Parent's Offshoring Anymore
October 31, 2006 3:32 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsWith the offshoring of highly-skilled work comes worries of loss of managerial control.
Increased Awareness Pushing Growth In Global Process Safety System Market
October 31, 2006 3:31 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsProcess safety system suppliers are experiencing strong growth due to the increased awareness, understanding and adoption of safety system standards coupled with more demand from manufacturers who are expanding operations in China and India.
