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Turnkey Solution Turns Around CNC Machine Losses At Visteon
October 30, 2006 1:42 am | News | CommentsRetrofitting a CNC machine opened the door to significant cost savings for Visteon, an auto parts supplier; and Kentucky Rebuild Corp. (KRC), a machine tool rebuilder, provided the turnkey solution.
Schneider Electric Buying American Power Conversion For $6.1 Billion
October 30, 2006 1:05 am | News | CommentsSchneider said the $31 per share offer, which represents a 30 percent premium over APC's Friday closing price, has been approved by the APC board.
Schneider Electric Buying American Power Conversion For $6.1 billion
October 30, 2006 1:05 am | News | CommentsSchneider said the $31 per share offer, which represents a 30 percent premium over APC's Friday closing price, has been approved by the APC board.
Timken Building Bearing Manufacturing Plant In India
October 30, 2006 12:58 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe $25 million facility will be built in new Special Economic Zone.
Albemarle Ups Some Bromine Prices By 20 Percent
October 29, 2006 11:47 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany cites higher costs, sales of French plant.
Albemarle Ups Some Bromine Prices By 20 Percent &
October 29, 2006 11:47 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany cites higher costs, sales of French plant.
Japanese September Auto Production Up Nearly 3 Percent
October 29, 2006 11:43 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsJapanese auto production rose 2.8 percent in September, as compared with the same period in 2005, according to a report released Monday.
Volvo Trucks Cutting 600 Jobs In Maryland
October 29, 2006 11:31 pm | News | CommentsHeavy truck maker AB Volvo said Friday it will lay off 600 workers next year at its Hagerstown engine-and-transmission plant.
Housing Slowdown Hits Third-Quarter Economic Growth
October 27, 2006 1:42 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. economy grew at its slowest pace in about three years in the third quarter, finally feeling the impact of a slowing housing market.
CEMEX Offers $12 Billion For Australian Building Products Company
October 27, 2006 1:17 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCEMEX, the Mexican cement manufacturer, said Friday it plans to acquire Rinker Group Limited for $12.8 billion, including debt.
Leading Indicators Up In Taiwan, But Manufacturing Numbers Dip
October 27, 2006 1:02 am | News | CommentsTaiwan's composite index of leading economic indicators - a key prediction of future economic activity - rose 0.4 percent in September.
PepsiCo Selects Oregon For New $250 Million Manufacturing Facility
October 27, 2006 1:00 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPepsi will open a $250 million manufacturing and bottling distribution center in South Albany, Oregon.
Labor Department & Launches Career Advancement Accounts
October 27, 2006 12:59 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsU.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao said eight states have volunteered to test $3,000 personal accounts that workers can use to get needed education and training.
Labor Department Launches Career Advancement Accounts
October 27, 2006 12:59 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsU.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao said eight states have volunteered to test $3,000 personal accounts that workers can use to get needed education and training.
Mittal, Noble Combining Laser-Welded Tailored-Blanks Businesses
October 27, 2006 12:58 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsArcelor will receive $300 million in cash and Noble stock.
Mittal, Noble Combining & Laser-Welded Tailored-Blanks Businesses
October 27, 2006 12:58 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsArcelor will receive $300 million in cash and Noble stock.
MAN Realigns Steel Business; VW Seeks To Increase Stake
October 27, 2006 12:23 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsCompany looks to transfer steel business to partnership; Volkswagen AG wants to increase share of MAN up to 30 percent.
Nordic Volvo Truck Center To Distribute Nissan Trucks
October 27, 2006 12:05 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe Nordic groups of Volvo Truck Corp. and Nissan Europe have agreed to distribute three of Nissan’s light commercial vehicles through the Volvo Truck Center dealer network in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.
EPA Fines Illinois Food Manufacturer For Clean-Air Violations
October 26, 2006 11:50 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsFONA International also allegedly violated hazardous-waste regulations.
Parker Promotes Nitrogen Tire Inflation
October 26, 2006 7:02 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsParker Hannifin joins Get Nitrogen Institute; nitrogen-inflated tires are safer than air and more fuel efficient.
