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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.
Oil Industry Pushed To Improve Safety At U.S. Refineries
October 31, 2006 3:12 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOn a unanimous vote of 5 to 0, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued Tuesday new safety recommendations and called on the U.S. oil industry to improve safety practices for refinery pressure relief systems.
Chicago Business Barometer Falls Sharply
October 31, 2006 2:58 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | Comments"The boom has busted," says one survey respondent.
Western Growers Initiate Better Food Safety Procedures
October 31, 2006 2:38 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBoard striving to make spinach and leafy greens safer.
DaimlerChrysler: 9,300 Workers Leaving Mercedes Car Group; Talks Underway With Indian Truck Manufacturers
October 31, 2006 2:26 am | News | CommentsCost of job cuts less than expected; DaimlerChrysler looking for link-up in India.
Boeing Won’t Follow Airbus With China Plant
October 31, 2006 1:54 am | by Joe McDonald, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany says it doesn’t believe symbolic investments equal good business partnerships.
Arcelor Mittal Temporarily Slows Flat Steel Production In Europe
October 31, 2006 1:41 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsReducd output in facilities in France and Spain will help to balance inventory levels.
Arcelor Mittal Temporarily Slows Flat Steel Production In Europe
October 31, 2006 1:41 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsReducd output in facilities in France and Spain will help to balance inventory levels.
Fuel-Cell Breakthrough At Volkswagen
October 31, 2006 12:36 am | News | CommentsEurope's largest automaker unveils high-temperature fuel cell.
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy: No Agreement On Sales Tie-Up With GE
October 30, 2006 11:32 pm | News | CommentsMitsubishi Heavy Industries is not planning talks with GE aimed at the U.S. company selling Mitsubishi nuclear reactor technology in the United States, a spokesman for the Japanese company said Tuesday.
Parting Ways?
October 30, 2006 7:59 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | Articles | CommentsAs the auto industry gets turned on its head, a similar adjustment awaits the parts suppliers. In fact, the term "parts supplier" may not even work any more. Read on to see how this embattled industry needs to cope with its uncertain future.
Midwest Auto, Machinery Production Slip In September
October 30, 2006 4:04 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMidwest manufacturing activity slowed last month, led by a decline in auto and machinery production.
Ford Production Projection Down
October 30, 2006 3:58 am | News | CommentsCompany expects production to be down 8-12 percent for first half of 2007.
End Of The Road For Goodyear Manufacturing Plant In Texas
October 30, 2006 3:19 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief | News | CommentsClosure in Tyler, Texas, will result in loss of more than 1,000 jobs.
