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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.
Is Brawn Or Brains Running Your Business?
August 25, 2006 3:39 am | by Gary Flum | Articles | CommentsIt’s possible to adjust production flow based on the capacity of machines on the factory floor, but a change in production has broader ramifications that reach all the way to suppliers, and response requires more than tactical decisions.
Bad Vibrations - Fixing An Imbalance
August 25, 2006 3:00 am | Articles | CommentsSome maintenance issues become so prevalent, plant managers merely accept the problems as a part of the manufacturing process. However, at Plum Creek, a manufacturer of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) located in Columbia Falls, Mont., the reality of changing bearings every week and a half, as well as the shortening of the lifespan of their $500,000 fans, was not acceptable.
Bad Vibrations - Fixing An Imbalance
August 25, 2006 3:00 am | News | CommentsSome maintenance issues become so prevalent, plant managers merely accept the problems as a part of the manufacturing process.
More Whiskey And Fresh Horses For My Men!
August 25, 2006 2:59 am | by Michael Holloway | Articles | CommentsStrong management can help business flourish. Sometimes, though, management is the sole reason why a company fails. To get it right, be flexible - and check your ego at the door.
Air Liquide Bumping Up Prices On Industrial, Medical Gas Products
August 25, 2006 2:01 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsSays increase will be up to 10 percent for some products, 15 percent on facility fees.
Ford Says It 's Open To All Options; Sees 'Radical Change ' In Some Brands
August 25, 2006 1:52 am | News | CommentsMeanwhile, JCB said to be interested in Jaguar.
Truck Stop: UBS Sees Falloff In Heavy-Duty Orders
August 25, 2006 1:51 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsWhile Paccar and Cummins have performed well, order pace not likely to continue, firm says.
If Not Soon, Then When?; Time Running Out On Trade Talks
August 25, 2006 1:30 am | News | CommentsU.S. trade chief says deal needs to be reached within 6 to 8 months.
Hot Topic: Lithium-Ion Batteries
August 25, 2006 12:37 am | News | CommentsWe can't live without the tiny batteries, but poorly made devices can be dangerous.
Planned Maintenance Spending Seen Down Sharply In Fourth Quarter, Report Says
August 25, 2006 12:34 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustrial Info says planned maintenance spending in industrial manufacturing industry could be off 25 percent from a year ago.
Hyundai Heavy Industries Sets Sail With Climax Mill
August 25, 2006 12:33 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsHyundai and Climax reach an agreement for custom mill for ship construction project.
OSI Unit Opens Facility To Manufacture Security Screening Systems
August 25, 2006 12:10 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsMississippi plant will produce system to detect metallic and nonmetallic devices.
Cat, Navistar Settle Suits; Ink Long-Term Supply, Licensing Deals
August 24, 2006 8:21 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCaterpillar will get up-front cash payment, take $50 million charge.
Put Down That Mop And Start Innovating!
August 24, 2006 5:13 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew research from Dow Corning shows that, at a growing number of manufacturing companies, all employees – not just the technology and science geeks - are being counted on to advance innovation.
