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OSHA Fines Wisconsin Company $116,500 For Safety And Health Violations
October 13, 2006 3:01 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsOSHA investigates Domain, Inc. after employee fatality in April.
Another Day, Another Battery Recall
October 13, 2006 2:51 am | News | CommentsSharp announces Sony battery recall, and Fujitsu adds to earlier recall.
Parker Hannifin To Acquire Sensor Manufacturer
October 13, 2006 2:45 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPower Components of Midwest, with 191 employees, will become part of hydraulic manufacturer's group.
Driving Lean Knowledge Through Cascade Teaching
October 12, 2006 8:32 am | by Jamie Flinchbaugh, Partner, Lean Learning Center | News | CommentsCascade teaching is a lean tool method used to drive lean knowledge into an organization. It provides a standardized education of lean principles, either broadly or topic-focused, and offers a top-down connection throughout an organization to establish leadership expectations and practices.
Weekly Unemployment Rate Increases According to DOL
October 12, 2006 6:46 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsWeekly unemployment insurance claims increased by 4,000 to 308,000 according to statistics released by the Department of Labor Thursday.
Ball To Close Two North American Plants
October 12, 2006 5:03 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOhio plastic pail and Canadian metal food can plants to close by the end of the year.
Eaton To Send Jobs To Mexico
October 12, 2006 5:02 am | News | CommentsA plant closure in Ohio will result in 130 jobs moving to Mexico.
Food Manufacturers Need Better Global Automation Infrastructure To Meet Consumer Demands
October 12, 2006 4:33 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe need for an improved global automation infrastructure and better plant security measures is changing how food and beverage manufacturers are planning their facility operations, according to ARC's new Food and Beverage Industry Automation Worldwide Outlook.
RFID and Logistics: Four Trends You Need to Know
October 12, 2006 4:02 am | by Tom Singer | Articles | CommentsTrends are born, live and die, according to the demands of the market. In the supply-chain world, relentless competitive forces are constantly pushing and pulling processes, technologies and strategies. Although these major trends will continue to influence manufacturing and logistics operations for the foreseeable future, here are four trends to watch for.
Manufacturing Firms To Join DOC Secretary On China Trip
October 12, 2006 3:27 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBehlen Manufacturing, Eaton, Altec, and Timken among companies participating in Business Development Mission to Beijing and Shanghai, China, in November.
Energy Conservation Pushes Chinese Electric Drives Market
October 12, 2006 3:14 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGovernment emphasis on energy-efficiency helps boost the electric drives sector.
Biofuels Grants Announced At Renewable Energy Conference
October 12, 2006 3:09 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsSecretaries Bodman and Johanns kicked off the Renewable Energy Conference with $17.5 million for Biofuels Research & Development grants.
MAPI Business Outlook: Manufacturing Continues To Grow, But Slowly
October 12, 2006 3:07 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOver the next three to six months the industrial sector is headed for a slight slowdown after a significant three-year growth spurt, according to the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Survey on the Business Outlook (ER-618e) released Thursday.
GeoPharma Expands Manufacturing Facility
October 12, 2006 2:46 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsGeoPharma's Belcher Pharmaceuticals subsidiary has new 33,000 square foot facility for for pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D.
India Manufactured Output Jumps, Needs More From EU
October 12, 2006 2:41 am | by Aoife White, Associated Press | News | CommentsOutput grew 11.1 percent in August, but India says it needs more investments from EU.
Timken To Exit European Steel Tube Operation
October 12, 2006 2:40 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsDesford facility deemed unprofitable, despite sales of about $85 to $95 million.
Ford Recalling 145,000 Vehicles
October 11, 2006 8:47 am | Articles | CommentsFord is recalling about 145,000 vehicles to fix defective latches that could let in water and drivetrains that could fracture, the automaker said Wednesday.
Match Game
October 11, 2006 7:36 am | by Joe Dysart | News | CommentsIn a recent telephone survey, readers complained how difficult it is to find new employees with the right mix of skills. To help them in their search, this month’s cover story offers an in-depth look at the latest Internet recruiting tools and provides advice on how to find the perfect addition to your team.
RFID Twist: Liquid Logistics Equals Reduced Risk
October 11, 2006 7:27 am | by Wally Klatch, Vice President of Operations, LiquiChain | News | CommentsRisk exists in every supply chain, but a supply flow built for liquid products goes a long way to reduce risk factors. Find out why discrete methods simply can’t compete with liquid-based methods.
TIAX Receives DOE Contract To Develop Engine Sensor Technology
October 11, 2006 5:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | Comments$400,000 contract could make high-efficiency auto engines available to consumers.
