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Innovation Key to Machine Tool Market Growth
September 21, 2006 3:19 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsManufacturing process optimization main trend at IMTS 2006, reports ARC Advisory Group
Manufacturing Jobs? Not Yet
September 21, 2006 3:10 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Economic Policy Institute is out with new employment data on the industry and says that from 1998, jobs in manufacturing are down by 3.4 million. What's more, wages aren't faring much better.
Nokia To Double Workforce In India
September 21, 2006 3:07 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNokia planning to double current workforce of 3,700 at its India-based manufacturing plant.
Preparing For The Worst
September 21, 2006 2:59 am | by Dr. Jeff Karrenbauer, President, Insight Inc. | Articles | CommentsBy one measure, U.S. firms are exposed to more than $300 billion in supply chain disruptions. Waiting for a terrorist attack, pandemic or another natural catastrophe is a recipe for disaster. Here's how to avoid it.
Biodiesel Production Plant Planned For Illinois
September 21, 2006 2:54 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew plant will be the largest in the state; production capacity of 45 million gallons annually.
Ford Sees Manufacturing Plants Running At Full Speed By 2008
September 21, 2006 2:53 am | News | CommentsAfter announcing the closings of 16 plants and thousands of job cuts, Ford anticipates 100 percent capacity.
California Sues Automakers For Tailpipe Emissions
September 21, 2006 1:49 am | News | CommentsSeeking monetary damages for impact of global warming by vehicles.
Kodak Sells Photochemicals Division To Champion
September 21, 2006 1:45 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsChampion Chemtech Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Eastman Kodak’s photochemical manufacturing facilities in Rochester, NY.
Emirates May Cancel Airbus Order After Production Delays
September 21, 2006 12:53 am | News | CommentsEmirates airlines said Thursday that its order of 45 Airbus A380 jumbo jets was ''up in the air,'' after the manufacturer announced deliveries of the plane would be delayed.
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Says Inflation Likely To Ease
September 20, 2006 6:33 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFacing mounting evidence that the U.S. economy has cooled, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged, as was widely expected.
Transportation Management Market Selling More To Logistics Service Providers
September 20, 2006 4:00 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSales to LSP outpacing sales to manufacturers and retailers.
Still Grounded: Airbus Expecting Further Delays In A380 Jet Deliveries
September 20, 2006 2:52 am | News | CommentsProduction delays have customers waiting up to two years for new planes.
Prudential Sees Tough Times For Heavy-Duty Truck Market; Likes Cat, Deere
September 20, 2006 2:51 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPrudential Securities Wednesday started coverage of the capital goods and machinery industries with a “neutral” rating, noting a lack of major improvement in the North American trucking market and a downturn in residential construction.
Small Manufacturers Not Taking Full Advantage Of ERP, Aberdeen Says
September 20, 2006 2:01 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAccording to a study released by the Aberdeen Group, the majority of small manufacturers are not taking full advantage of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
U.S., China Ready To Start Fresh Talks On Economic Issues
September 20, 2006 1:41 am | News | CommentsTreasury Secretary, visiting China, and Chinese leaders seek new dialogue.
Manufacturers Stop Production In Thailand After Military Coup
September 20, 2006 12:47 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSeveral manufacturing companies expressed concern over Tuesday's military coup in Thailand.
ExxonMobil Unit Unveils New FDA-Compliant TPV
September 20, 2006 12:44 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNew version of Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizate bonds with engineering thermoplastics.
EPA Proposes New Refrigerant Options For Car Manufacturers
September 20, 2006 12:42 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed two new choices of refrigerants for use in new vehicle air conditioning systems.
DCI Investing In Israeli Windmill Farm
September 19, 2006 11:27 pm | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDCI will upgrade existing turbines; plans further development in Israel, Jordan, Turkey and Australia.
Chrysler Slashing Vehicle Deliveries By 90,000
September 19, 2006 4:54 am | News | CommentsDeclining truck and SUV sales leaves car manufacturer with too much inventory.
