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Tough Market Takes Toll On Novelis ' CEO
August 29, 2006 2:43 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAluminum company replacing CEO with Chairman William Monahan.
Westinghouse Signs Contracts For South Korean Nuclear Plants
August 29, 2006 2:41 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsContracts will provide work for several Westinghouse U.S. locations.
Wrap Up: Global Packaging Still Trying To Fight Off Higher Costs
August 29, 2006 1:49 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA continuation of raw material price increases, combined with signs of a U.S. economic slowdown, could put further pressure on results of the global packaging industry.
Celanese Bumps Up Presence In Acetate Business
August 29, 2006 1:31 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBuys Acetate Products Limited from Corsadi. Business posted sales of $230 million last year.
Kaiser, A.M. Castle Extend Raytheon Aluminum Deal
August 29, 2006 1:28 am | News | CommentsThe agreement extends an earlier contract to 2010 and calls for an increased supply of aluminum sheet and plate products.
Japanese Authorities Order Apple to Investigate Faulty Batteries
August 29, 2006 12:53 am | News | CommentsJapanese authorities reported Tuesday the first case of an Apple laptop catching fire in Japan and ordered the company to investigate the trouble involving the faulty Sony batteries and report back within a week.
Japanese Authorities Order Apple to Investigate Faulty Batteries
August 29, 2006 12:53 am | News | CommentsJapanese authorities reported Tuesday the first case of an Apple laptop catching fire in Japan and ordered the company to investigate the trouble involving the faulty Sony batteries and report back within a week.
Midwest Manufacturing On The Rise
August 28, 2006 8:47 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Chicago Federal Reserve Monday unveiled its Midwest Manufacturing Index, which showed manufacturing activity in the region rose 0.6 percent in July, to a seasonally adjusted level of 107.6.
Ernesto Fears Ease, And So Do Oil Prices
August 28, 2006 7:19 am | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) - Oil prices pulled back by more than $2 a barrel Monday as concerns eased about Tropical Storm Ernesto's threat to Gulf of Mexico energy production. Gasoline and natural gas futures also fell sharply, and analysts said the downward trend was supported by rising supplies and indications of a weakening e
NABE Survey: $100 Oil Likely To Cause Recession, But Terrorism Is Bigger Fear
August 28, 2006 5:48 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAlthough oil at $100 per barrel would likely cause a recession, terrorism is still the most significant short-term problem facing the U.S. economy, according to the latest Economic Policy Survey from the National Association of Business Economics (NABE).
Next Time Mother Nature Hits, Be Prepared
August 28, 2006 2:58 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsOver the next several months, the chances are good a hurricane will strike the U.S. While you can't fully prevent the damage a devastating storm will do, taking steps now could save you time, money, and a lot of headaches.
Western Acquisition Of Giant Gives It East Coast Refining Presence
August 28, 2006 1:37 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDeal will create fourth-largest publicly traded independent refiner.
Germany's SGL Building First Plant In Southeast Asia
August 28, 2006 1:34 am | News | CommentsCompany will invest $240 million in facility that will supply graphite electrodes used in electric furances.
Germany's SGL Building First Plant In Southeast Asia
August 28, 2006 1:34 am | News | CommentsCompany will invest $240 million in facility that will supply graphite electrodes used in electric furances.
Matsushita Closing UK Car-Speaker Plant
August 28, 2006 1:24 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany cites intense competition for closure.
Matsushita Closing UK Car-Speaker Plant
August 28, 2006 1:24 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany cites intense competition for closure.
Japan 's July Global Auto Market: Toyota, Honda, Mazda Up; Nissan, Mitsubishi Down
August 28, 2006 1:20 am | News | CommentsToyota reports rise in overseas figures for 55th consecutive month.
Brookfield To Acquire WV Hydroelectric Plants
August 28, 2006 1:17 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAgreement reached between Brookfield and Alloy Power for two generating plants, power sale.
Mylan Labs Buying Majority Of Matrix
August 28, 2006 1:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompanies reach acquisition agreement worth $736 million.
Boeing Buys Into Korean Communications Company, Lands Deal In India
August 28, 2006 1:08 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBoeing announced an agreement on Sunday to invest in Huneed Technologies, a Korean manufacturer of military communications systems. The company also announced a firm deal with Air Sahara for 10 new planes.
