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Eaton’s European Automotive Controls Purchased By BorgWarner
October 2, 2006 1:40 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe product line has expected 2006 sales of $57 million.
Eaton 's European Automotive Controls Purchased By BorgWarner
October 2, 2006 1:40 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | Articles | CommentsThe product line has expected 2006 sales of $57 million.
Grace Establishing New BioFuel Technologies Group
October 2, 2006 1:39 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsGroup will develop products for renewable fuels industry.
Nissan Shifts Minivan Production To Japan
October 2, 2006 1:38 am | News | CommentsCompany will move from factory in Canton, Mississippi to Japan.
Detroit Automakers Continue To Lag Behind Japanese
October 2, 2006 1:36 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsFrom paying more for labor to lacking manufacturing capability, Big 3 still rank behind Japanese.
RFID In Manufacturing Can Boost Productivity, Increase Revenue
October 2, 2006 1:14 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe use of Radio Frequency Identification in manufacturing can boost productivity and increase revenue, and is emerging as a favorable solution for security issues throughout the supply chain, according to a recent report from Frost and Sullivan.
Engler Sees Reason For Trade-Talk Optimism
October 2, 2006 12:44 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSays focus needs to shift away from agriculture.
You Get What You Pay For
October 1, 2006 1:44 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThere's a certain feeling in the air – call it a hunch, call it wishful thinking – that more U.S. companies are learning that the cost advantages of moving their businesses to emerging economies aren’t as clear cut as they once appeared.
Chitown Manufacturing At Highest Level In A Year
September 29, 2006 7:07 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturing activity in the Chicago area remained strong in September, posting its highest reading of the year, the National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago said Friday.
NAM Names PPG CEO Chuck Bunch As Chairman For 2007-2008 Term
September 29, 2006 4:05 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsMichael Campbell of Arch Chemicals will serve As Vice Chairman.
NAM Says China Not Complying With Trade Rules; Establishes China Task Force For China Currency Issues
September 29, 2006 3:46 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsChina's currency undervaluation and counterfeiting causing problems for U.S. manufacturers; new task force looking into more effective trade remedies for small manufacturers.
Bulking Up Your Business Intelligence
September 29, 2006 3:33 am | by John Nichols, Chief Operating Officer, Incuity Software, Inc. | News | CommentsOn the production lines and in the plant front office, there’s a version of BI that’s often referred to as “enterprise manufacturing intelligence,” or EMI. This sounds a lot like business intelligence, since they both refer to gathering and analyzing information from multiple applications — but based on their deployment they’re quite different.
More Recalls, More Trouble For Sony
September 29, 2006 3:27 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNearly 7 million laptop batteries have been recalled worldwide.
Global Control Valve Market Experiencing Double-Digit Growth
September 29, 2006 3:03 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsWorldwide market forecasted to exceed $4.5 billion by 2010; China and India lead growth.
China Bans GE Generator
September 29, 2006 2:42 am | News | CommentsDue to design defects, China has banned the GE PG9171E gas turbines that are coupled with GE9A5 generators.
Proliance Closing 22 Distribution Centers
September 29, 2006 2:28 am | News | CommentsRestructuring costs expected to be in range of $500,000 to $600,000; company employs 2,500.
Timken Cuts 3Q Outlook, Citing Weakening North American Auto Market
September 29, 2006 1:43 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsWill also reduce workforce by 700 positions.
India's Manufacturing Sector Grows Sharply In Second Quarter
September 29, 2006 1:24 am | News | CommentsIndia's economy grew a faster-than-expected 8.9 percent in the April-June quarter from a year ago, fueled by exports and strong domestic demand, the government said Friday.
Japanese Auto Production, Industrial Output Healthy In August
September 29, 2006 1:22 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsJapanese production is seeing major increases, according to two reports released Friday.
GE Supplying Fuel-Efficient Locomotives To Kazakhstan
September 28, 2006 5:14 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTotal contract worth over $650 million; 310 locomotives will be built from 2008 to 2012.
