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Royal Dutch Shell Plans Acquisition Of Miniority Shares In Shell Canada
October 23, 2006 3:06 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRoyal Dutch Shell owns 78 percent stake in Shell Canada.
Ford To Restate Earnings And Posts A $5.8 Billion Loss
October 23, 2006 3:03 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsFord plans to restate more than five years of earning.
Suzuki, Nissan Considering Shared Vehicle Production In Russia And Brazil
October 23, 2006 2:41 am | News | CommentsNissan will make cars for Suzuki; possible collaboration in India, also.
Stocks Fall After Caterpillar Report
October 20, 2006 7:43 am | by Tim Paradis, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWall Street pulled back Friday as a lackluster profit report and forecast from Caterpillar Inc. curtailed investor enthusiasm a day after the Dow Jones industrial average closed above 12,000 for the first time.
Michigan Governor, Credit Union Providing Loans To Displaced Manufacturing Workers
October 20, 2006 7:07 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsForty million earmarked to help workers update job skills.
Coffeyville Resources Celebrates One Year Of On-The-Job Safety
October 20, 2006 7:03 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCoffeyville Resources announced Friday that the company has marked one year without a lost-time accident. The total time equates to approximately 657,000 employee hours.
Billionaires May Bid On Aston Martin
October 20, 2006 6:51 am | News | CommentsTwo billionaires looking to make a bid to buy car business from struggling Ford Motor Co.
ConocoPhillips Expanding Capacity At British Power Station
October 20, 2006 6:33 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsInvestment of $400 million will boost capacity to 1,180 megawatts.
Speedier Case Packer Leads The Way
October 20, 2006 5:47 am | News | CommentsIn today’s fast-paced society, speed is a way of life. This is also the case in the industrial automation market, as an increase in speed results in an increase in production rates.
New Brick Plant Fueled By Landfill Gas
October 20, 2006 4:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEPA and Jenkins Brick partnered on Landfill Methane Outreach Program.
Tata Steel Board Approves Corus Acquisition
October 20, 2006 4:21 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe Board of Directors of Tata Steel has approved the acquisition of Corus Group for $8.05 billion.
Workplace Illnesses And Injury Rates For 2005 Lowest On Record
October 20, 2006 3:08 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsHighest injury and illness rates for manufacturing reported in transporation equipment, fabricated metal production and food industries.
DOL Awards $16.8 Million In Grants For Advanced Manufacturing Job Training
October 20, 2006 2:35 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEleven organizations will receive aid to promote high-tech jobs.
Philadelphia Manufacturing: No Overall Growth
October 19, 2006 7:16 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFederal Reserve survey indicates steady pace for manufacturing activity, with some growth in new orders, shipments and employment.
Cancer Deaths Higher For Computer Manufacturing Employees
October 19, 2006 5:10 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCancer deaths among U.S. computer manufacturing employees are significantly higher than the general population according to a study released Thursday.
Leading Index Shows Slight Increase In September
October 19, 2006 4:44 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Conference Board announced Thursday that the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent in September, after declines in July and August.
AREVA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Reach Nuclear Energy Agreement
October 19, 2006 4:26 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompanies will develop a 3rd-generation, 1,000 MW nuclear power plant.
Nissan Recalling 130,000 Vehicles
October 19, 2006 3:01 am | by Chisaki Watanabe, Associated Press | News | CommentsAffected vehicles were sold in North America, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore.
The Andersons Plan Another Ethanol Plant
October 19, 2006 2:59 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany files air permit for possible facility in Crestline, Ohio
PetroChina To Supply China Natural Gas
October 19, 2006 2:50 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPetroChina will provide an annual supply of 150 million cubic meter of natural gas.
