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Private-Equity Firm Buying Reinhold Industries For $41 Million &
November 3, 2006 12:31 am | News | CommentsReinhold makes composite parts and sheet molding compounds.
Government Eyes CBS For Superfund Cleanup
November 2, 2006 8:17 am | News | CommentsThe federal government sued CBS Corp., a landowner and a pottery manufacturer over the costs of cleaning up a hazardous waste site north of Gettysburg, PA.
Sikorsky Planning New Engineering Center in Fort Worth, Texas
November 2, 2006 4:16 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe 25,000 square foot facility will employ over 100 aerospace professionals.
Global Biodiesel Capacity Growing Faster Than Demand
November 2, 2006 2:42 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOvercapacity of biodiesel manufacturing facilities will increase competition and drive out smaller producers.
Performing Under Pressure
November 2, 2006 2:18 am | News | CommentsWhen Steve Asselin, a project manager and specialist in automated test measurement, came to Heat Transfer Products Inc., a manufacturer of water tanks and water heating appliances, his initial assignment was to design a production line for the company’s compact, modular Munchkin water heaters.
EPA Issues $52 Million Cleanup For Beazer
November 2, 2006 2:01 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany’s 300-acre site in Newport, Del., to be cleared of 600,000 tons of creosote-contaminated soils and 5,000 gallons of NAPL.
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.
