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Mixed Bag For Manufacturers In Factory Orders, Income Data
August 31, 2006 2:25 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Commerce Department said new orders for manufactured goods in July fell 0.6 percent, to $405.1 billion, but the pullback was better than the 1.0 percent decline that was expected. Shipments, up two of the last three months, increased $0.1 billion to $403.9 billion, on the heels of a 0.1 percent June decrease.
BP Continues Corrosion Testing At Prudhoe Bay; Production Up
August 31, 2006 2:13 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBP has completed ultrasonic testing in the Eastern and Western Operating Areas at Prudhoe Bay. No additional integrity issues have been located beyond their initial findings.
Japanese Auto Exports Surge In July; Production Also On The Rise
August 31, 2006 1:43 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsJapanese automobile production in July increased 8.2 percent versus the same time last year, according to the Japan Automotive Manufacturers Association.
Fluor Confirms It's Going After British Nuclear Group
August 31, 2006 1:35 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSays company is worth more together than if broken up.
Swimming, Roasting Marshmallows - And Metal Forming!
August 31, 2006 1:31 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation is offering grants to develop camps focused on the manufacturing sector.
Future Looks Bright For Chinese TFT-LCD Market
August 31, 2006 1:22 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsChina expects to see a 35 percent growth in 2007, 50 percent in 2008.
New Online Resources
August 30, 2006 8:00 pm | Articles | CommentsVisit these updated Advantage Business Media websites where you'll find information on innovative technology, industry updates, and links to suppliers/resources: Food Manufacturing IMPO PD&DProduction Technology News
Ultraviolet, Electron Beam Technology Consumption Continues To Grow
August 30, 2006 9:07 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe association for ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technologies announced the results of its 2005 industry survey Wednesday, saying UV & EB formualtion consumption rose for the 35th straight year in North America.
Revised GDP Shows Economy Grew At Faster Clip
August 30, 2006 1:55 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSecond-quarter estimate revised upward to 2.9 percent, from 2.5 percent originally reported.
Planes, Trains And Automobiles: Get Them Into Your Supply Chain
August 30, 2006 1:42 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsSure you're up to speed on Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, but how much thought have you given to integrating your transportation providers into the supply chain? Here's how it will save you money.
Keep Trying, China: As Country Tries To Ease Growth, It's Revised Upwards
August 30, 2006 1:31 am | News | CommentsChina's booming economy grew even faster last year than originally thought, the government said Wednesday, as authorities announced another new measure meant to rein in the growth they fear could create problems.
Product Innovation Holds Future For European Engineering Polyesters Market
August 30, 2006 1:20 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsInvestment in new product development will help market meet performance requirements and environmental standards.
FuelCell Increases Power Output Of DFC Plants
August 30, 2006 1:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew design boasts 20 percent power output increase.
Ford Seeing Double In Russia
August 30, 2006 1:11 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany expects car sales to double to 120,000 this year.
Russian Aluminum Producer Could Become World's Largest
August 30, 2006 1:00 am | News | CommentsRusal's takeover of rival Sual worth $30 billion.
Packaging Big Value And Savings Through Procurement
August 29, 2006 8:56 pm | News | CommentsIn today's global manufacturing market, companies are realizing that in order to grow and maintain their competitive edge they must learn to better manage expenditures.
Boeing Will Invest Up To $100 Million In Repair Facility In India
August 29, 2006 9:04 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany settles on Nagpur in central India.
Chemicals Reaction? More Consolidation
August 29, 2006 7:35 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPricewaterhouseCoopers report shows value of transactions traded so far in 2006 at $58 billion, already higher than last year’s $56 billion.
Chemicals Reaction? More Consolidation
August 29, 2006 7:35 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPricewaterhouseCoopers report shows value of transactions traded so far in 2006 at $58 billion, already higher than last year’s $56 billion.
Senate Gives $2.5 Million To Oregon Manufacturing
August 29, 2006 3:43 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Northwest Manufacturing Initiative will use funding to improve capacity of small and medium-sized companies.
