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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.
European Flow Meter Market: Electronic Units Replacing Mechanical Units
August 29, 2006 3:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMarket is growing, but increased competition could hurt smaller companies.
Consumer Confidence Takes Nosedive In August
August 29, 2006 3:05 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsConsumer confidence took a dive in August, falling to its lowest level this year, The Conference Board said Tuesday in its widely watched monthly survey.
Dupont, Bunge To Introduce Soy Products For Industrial, Biofuel Use
August 29, 2006 3:05 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCollaboration launches new TREUS brand-name soy products.
South Korea, China To Partner For Energy
August 29, 2006 2:46 am | News | CommentsCountries will work together in energy sector to combat high oil prices.
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.
