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RoHS Compliance For Component Distributors
October 17, 2006 5:24 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAccording to Newark InOne, component distributors should also be responsible to adhere to RoHS law that electrical and electronic device producers follow.
Another Sign Of Slowdown: September Industrial Production Falls
October 17, 2006 3:11 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustrial production in September fell for the first time since January, further evidence that the nation's factories are slowing.
British Airways Looking To Purchase New Planes
October 17, 2006 2:42 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBritish Airways launched a competition to purchase new longhaul aircraft by inviting plane and engine manufacturers to submit bids to the air carrier.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Could Be Wasting $50 Billion A Year
October 17, 2006 2:31 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsU.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers could be wasting $50 billion per year in manufacturing costs, based on data from joint research project.
Canadian Factory Shipments Ease In August
October 17, 2006 2:22 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsShipments from Canadian factories in August dropped slightly from their highest level in 2006, according to Statistics Canada.
Delphi To Provide Hybrid Technology To Ford
October 17, 2006 2:00 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsFord chose Delphi to provide hybrid electrical powertrain systems for two hybrid vehicle platforms, company officials announced Monday at the 2006 Convergence Conference.
Economic Sentiment In Germany At Lowest Level Since 1993
October 17, 2006 1:52 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBusiness confidence in Europe’s largest economy took a turn for the worse this month, according to the highly regarded Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) Indicator.
Paper Manufacturer Stora Enso Names New CEO
October 17, 2006 1:51 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsJouko Karvinen will take over on March 29.
Mixed Bag On The Inflation Front; Wholesale Prices Dip, But "Core" Reading Moves Higher
October 17, 2006 1:49 am | News | CommentsWholesale inflation plunged by the largest amount in more than three years in September as a record drop in the cost of gasoline offset rising prices in a number of other areas. So-called core inflation, however, rose sharply.
Mitsubishi Fuso Recalling 75,000 Small Trucks And Buses
October 17, 2006 1:34 am | News | CommentsFaulty braking device with potential to cause fire cited as reason.
Steelmakers Corus, Tata Talking Deal
October 17, 2006 12:36 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCorus acknowledges that Tata approached it for possible offer.
Changes Coming In CAT 's Manufacturing Divisions
October 16, 2006 8:01 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsCompany announces realignment in its manufacturing divisions.
What The ISM Report Doesn't Say
October 16, 2006 6:09 am | by Fred H. Fishman, Manager, Strategic Procurement Programs, TechSolve, Inc. | Articles | CommentsAfter years of stable pricing, suppliers of "pieces and things" all now see a reason to reinitiate their prior practice of providing their manufacturing customers with periodic price increase letters. To find out how to better cope with this trend, read on.
Manufacturing Activity In New York Region Surges In October
October 16, 2006 3:36 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe backdrop for New York manufacturers took a noticeable turn for the better in October, according to the latest reading from the New York Federal Reserve.
Northeast Manufacturers May Want To 'Terminate ' Schwarzenegger
October 16, 2006 2:58 am | News | CommentsWants to join California global warming law with Northeast's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Allegheny Gets Titanium Supply Deal From Boeing
October 16, 2006 2:19 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsLong-term deal valued at about $2.5 billion.
Oshkosh Truck Buying JLG For $3.2 Billion
October 16, 2006 2:10 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsOshkosh will pay $28 per share for aerial platform company.
Evergreen Solar In Supply Pact With Mainstream Energy
October 16, 2006 2:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSigns $100 million, four-year supply contract.
Modine Manufacturing Names Famurewa New CIO
October 16, 2006 1:38 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsYomi A. Famurewa chosen as new chief information officer.
Eaton 's Third-Quarter Earnings Jump, But Growth Expected To Slow
October 16, 2006 1:31 am | News | CommentsExpects slowdown in residential construction market for electrical products, North American and Brazilian automotive production, and Brazilian agricultural equipment production.
