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Bobcat Workers Strike In Bismarck
October 9, 2006 2:26 am | by James MacPherson, Associated Press | News | CommentsNegotiations on new labor contract failed; USW represents about 780 employees.
Keeping Coating Tanks Clean
October 6, 2006 7:08 am | News | CommentsInnovation has brought the automobile assembly line a long way since the days of Henry Ford. While the basic concept remains the same, these days, automobile manufacturers have further streamlined and automated all of the processes involved.
JAMA Issues Report On Contributions To American Economy
October 6, 2006 5:25 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsThe Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association has completed a report on the organization’s contributions to the American economy.
UK And German Manufacturing Sectors Surging
October 6, 2006 5:18 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsUK manufacturing output up 0.7 percent; German factory orders up 3.7 percent.
Solectron Cuts Workforce
October 6, 2006 3:40 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRestructuring plan includes workforce cut of 1,400.
AGCO Cuts Sales Outlook, Citing Softer & Market Conditions
October 6, 2006 3:21 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsThe company now expects sales to decline 2 to 3 percent versus 2005, and 2006 adjusted earnings per share to be approximately $1.00.
On The Prowl: Tata Seeking Overseas Acquisition
October 6, 2006 3:19 am | News | CommentsTata Group looking to buy leading European steelmaker.
Goodyear Keeping Plants Open During Strike
October 6, 2006 3:18 am | by Connie Mabin, Associated Press | News | CommentsTire company will use salaried workers, inventory and imports to continue business while 12,000 USW employees strike.
Goodyear & Keeping Plants Open During Strike
October 6, 2006 3:18 am | by Connie Mabin, Associated Press | Articles | CommentsTire company will use salaried workers, inventory and imports to continue business while 12,000 USW employees strike.
Hitachi Newest Name On Growing Recall List
October 6, 2006 2:46 am | by Carl Freire, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany recalling 16,000 Sony-made laptop battery packs.
DOC Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Chinese Activated Carbon
October 6, 2006 2:42 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTariffs, ranging from 14 percent to 228 percent, expected to bring about fair market prices.
September Jobs Growth Well Below Expectations; August Numbers Revised Higher
October 6, 2006 2:24 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. economy created far fewer jobs than expected in September, but revisions to prior months’ employment numbers softened the blow. The Labor Department reported Friday that nonfarm payrolls rose by 51,000 last month, well below the 120,000 or so that was expected. The overall unemployment rate edged down to 4.6%
AGCO Cuts Sales Outlook, Citing Softer Market Conditions
October 6, 2006 2:21 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe company now expects sales to decline 2 to 3 percent versus 2005, and 2006 adjusted earnings per share to be approximately $1.00.
OSHA Proposes Heavy Fine For Connecticut Electronics Manufacturer
October 6, 2006 12:41 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA Connecticut-based manufacturer of electronic products faces up to $315,000 in fines from OSHA for multiple workplace hazards found at its plant.
Northwest Places Jet Orders With Bombardier, Embraer
October 6, 2006 12:30 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNorthwest placed an order for 36 Bombardier CRJ900 and 36 Embraer 175 aircraft models.
Airbus Confirms Further A380 Delays
October 6, 2006 12:09 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAirbus President and CEO Christian Streiff also announced this week a new restructuring program called “Power8,” which will include a 30 percent cut in costs, primarily from job cuts.
Just The Facts: Modern Manufacturing Driving Economy, But Faces Bumpy Road
October 5, 2006 8:12 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAccording to “The Facts About Modern Manufacturing,” manufacturing output is high, but challenges loom.
Mittal Steel Idling Two Blast Furnaces
October 5, 2006 5:08 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsSteelmaker responding to reduced demand for light flat-rolled products; no employee lay-offs.
China Threatens Retaliation Over New EU Anti-Dumping Tariffs
October 5, 2006 3:55 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe European Union has imposed an anti-dumping tariff on imports of Chinese and Vietnamese made leather shoes.
K-Tron Acquires Premier Pneumatics
October 5, 2006 3:44 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsK-Tron International announced Thursday the acquisition of privately held Premier Pneumatics Inc.
