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Japan's Trade Surplus Surprisingly Rose In September
October 25, 2006 2:35 am | News | CommentsTrade surplus increases 6.9 percent, despite economic forecasts.
UK Manufacturing Recovery Fades
October 25, 2006 1:53 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe ongoing manufacturing recovery in the UK faded somewhat over the past three months, hurt by a drop in overseas demand and a falloff in domestic orders.
FuelCell Plant To Power California Wastewater Facility
October 25, 2006 1:53 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany to supply an ultra-clean power plant that will run on a renewable supply of fuel from dairy-processing waste.
Cost Cuts Start To Pay Off For GM
October 25, 2006 1:51 am | News | CommentsWorld's largest automaker posts much smaller-than-expected loss in third quarter.
Huntsman Invests $150 Million To Restructure Textiles Business
October 24, 2006 4:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRestructruing plan will eliminate 650 jobs and create 300 positions, globally.
Irish Medical Devices Group Pushing For Manufacturing Support
October 24, 2006 4:39 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSeeks to reduce excise duty, appoint Chief Manufacturing Advisor and enhance R&D tax credit.
From Toyota To GM -- The Ups And Downs Of Global Production For September
October 24, 2006 4:04 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsThe UK, Nissan, Mitsubishi see production fall; Toyota, Honda see increase.
Manufacturing Activity In Central Atlantic Region Cooled In October
October 24, 2006 3:56 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing activity in the central Atlantic region cooled slightly this month, but expectations for the next six months remain at healthy levels.
Cargill, Environmental Power Collaborate On Environmental Opportunities
October 24, 2006 3:34 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPartnership will work on developing renewable energy gas.
Consumer Product Safety Group Asks Sony To Recall Batteries
October 24, 2006 3:11 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSony voluntarily recalls 340,000 batteries due to possible fire hazard.
An Industry First: Woman To Lead Large Mining Company
October 24, 2006 3:02 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAnglo American said Cynthia Carroll will take on the role of CEO from retiring Tony Trahar. The switch will take place March 1st.
Bombardier To Cut 1,300 Jobs
October 24, 2006 2:49 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBombardier said Tuesday it will be scaling back production of its regional jets, cutting approximately 1,300 jobs while starting up production of its Q400 turboprop plant.
A Manufacturing Job? "I Never Thought About It"
October 24, 2006 1:57 am | News | CommentsYasuhisa Konno is so proud of the fine-tuned skills required to make metal parts at his greasy yet humming shop that he and several like-minded neighborhood factory owners have formed a social club called Republic of Manufacturing.
Trade Is A Two-Way Street, EU Reminds China
October 24, 2006 1:48 am | News | CommentsEurope's openness to a recent flood of Chinese imports has helped China's rapid export-led growth.
OSHA Fines Electrochem $59,000 For Explosive Chemical Hazards
October 24, 2006 1:36 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBattery manufacturer Electrochem facing nearly $59,000 in fines from OSHA for multiple workplace hazards at its Canton, Mass., plant.
WTO Draft Report Says Vietnam Ready To Join
October 24, 2006 12:23 am | News | CommentsVietnam has succeeded in introducing the reforms necessary for it to join the World Trade Organization and become the world body's 150th member.
Snap-On To Acquire ProQuest Business Solutions
October 23, 2006 8:19 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsSnap-on will acquire ProQuest Business Solutions for approximately $480 million in cash plus the assumption of $19 million of debt.
Can Your Distributor Go National?
October 23, 2006 7:12 am | by Dawn Shoemaker, Technical Writer | Articles | CommentsA growing number of manufacturers are using distributors who will provide the services for all of their facilities throughout the country. What's more, manufacturers are demanding more products and services than in years past.
GE In Research Partnership To Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Bus
October 23, 2006 5:31 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | News | CommentsThe $13 Million investment will go towards bringing emissions-free bus to market.
Fitch: U.S. Energy Industry Remains Strong Despite Weaker Commodity Prices
October 23, 2006 5:26 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsFitch Ratings continues to maintain a positive view on the U.S. energy industry even as crude and natural gas prices pull back from second-quarter levels, according to its quarterly report, Oil & Gas Insights.
