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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.
Valspar Gains Powder Coating Business
October 19, 2006 2:37 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany purchased H.B. Fuller Co.’s powder coating business.
A Snappy Containment Solution
October 18, 2006 8:00 pm | News | CommentsWith new EPA regulations for containing pipes transporting hazardous fluids, companies are continually faced with the challenge of adapting to meet these rulings, often at significant expense.
Tennessee Manufacturing Drops 3.1 Percent
October 18, 2006 8:24 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTennessee lost 3.1 percent of manufacturing jobs and 140 plants since October of 2005, according to a report released Wednesday.
Modine Expanding Presence in China
October 18, 2006 8:22 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsBoard of Directors approves $16 million for a new manufacturing facility.
Responsible Profits
October 18, 2006 4:12 am | by Mark Gottlieb, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsJapan's latest export is about to enter Western business culture in the guise of a new standard for corporate behavior. If you don't know about it yet, you'll need to learn soon.
Air Products To Build Production Facility In Asia
October 18, 2006 4:10 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAir Products' South Korean NF3 plant will support Asian semiconductor and TFT-LCD markets.
European Pigment Market Colored By Asian Competition
October 18, 2006 4:05 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPigment producers must boost product innovation and cut costs to meet growing demand by European plastics market.
Pacific Ethanol Gains Stake In Front Range
October 18, 2006 2:53 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany purchased a 42 percent stake for $30 million, stocks.
Parts Supplier Cuts Shipments To Ford
October 18, 2006 2:51 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPricing dispute action causes Ford to halt production at Mexico plant.
Metaldyne Names Chambers President, COO
October 18, 2006 2:41 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsTom Chambers will lead day-to-day operations at company’s 38 facilities.
Florida Group Launches Manufacturing Certification Center
October 18, 2006 2:41 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGrant helps establish center aimed at building skilled workforce for manufacturing.
Alaska Governor Announces Measures To Ensure Pipeline Integrity
October 18, 2006 2:38 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGov. Murkowski has directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to assemble an Arctic Pipeline Technology Team and called for a corrosion conference to improve pipeline integrity.
Consumer Prices Dip, But Don't Rule Out More Rate Hikes
October 18, 2006 2:25 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPrices paid by consumers fell sharply in September, helped by a dramatic drop in energy costs, but the manufacturing community can’t yet rule out more interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
China To Locals: Enforce Land Controls, Or Else
October 18, 2006 1:48 am | News | CommentsGovernment desperately trying to slow sizzling economic growth.
