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The New World Of Work In High-Tech Manufacturing
October 5, 2006 3:41 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFor high-tech manufacturers, bringing the right products to market at the right time, while competing in a global economy, is a day-to-day challenge. The challenge is becoming more problematic as rapid changes in technology, both at the consumer end and across the manufacturing organization, affect how high-tech manufacturers approach their work environment.
Ryerson Acquires Lancaster Steel
October 5, 2006 2:52 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFinancial terms for the deal were not disclosed.
Fujitsu Recalling Sony Batteries
October 5, 2006 2:50 am | by May Wong, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany will recall 287,000 batteries due to overheating/fire risk.
OPEC Considering Emergency Meeting To Discuss Cutting Output
October 5, 2006 2:38 am | by Bashir Adigun, Associated Press | News | CommentsMembers may meet to discuss oil output after prices reach a seven-month low.
Auf Wiedersehen? Airbus Mulls Transfer Of A380 Production To France
October 5, 2006 1:38 am | News | CommentsAirbus is considering a transfer of A380 production work to France from Germany, and assembly of a planned A350 mid-sized jet could also be based at Toulouse.
Hillenbrand Industries Looks To Outsource Indiana Manufacturing
October 5, 2006 1:09 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsHillenbrand Industries will look to outsource some of its manufacturing operations.
Big 3? Not This Trio
October 4, 2006 5:47 am | News | CommentsGM, Renault, and Nissan call off talks on alliance.
Archer Daniels, EPA Reach Deal On Clean-Air Violations
October 4, 2006 5:00 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe deal resolves EPA allegations that ADM violated federal hazardous air pollutant regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing at its vitamin E production facility in Illinois.
U.S. September Factory Orders Soft; Durable Goods Orders Revised Higher
October 4, 2006 4:23 am | News | CommentsOrders to U.S. factories for manufactured goods softened for a second consecutive month as the nation's manufacturing sector sent signals it was shifting into a lower gear.
Eurozone Manufacturing Activity Remains Healthy
October 4, 2006 4:10 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Eurozone Composite Outlook Index marked an increase for the 38th month in September, but growth did slow, according to the Report on Eurozone Manufacturing and Services by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Stora Enso To Close Two Mills
October 4, 2006 2:21 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsCompany cites lack of profitability for closings.
HP Building Second Indian Manufacturing Plant
October 4, 2006 1:50 am | News | CommentsCites growing demand for computers in that region.
Volkswagon Buys Stake In Europe's Third-Largest Truckmaker
October 4, 2006 1:47 am | Articles | CommentsCompany will use stake to help support cooperation between MAN and Scania, of which VW already owns 18.7 percent.
Volkswagen Buys Stake In Europe 's Third-Largest Truckmaker
October 4, 2006 1:47 am | Articles | CommentsCompany will use stake to help support cooperation between MAN and Scania, of which VW already owns 18.7 percent.
Volkswagon Buys Stake In Europe's Third-Largest Truckmaker
October 4, 2006 1:47 am | News | CommentsCompany will use stake to help support cooperation between MAN and Scania, of which VW already owns 18.7 percent.
Welders Receive Donation For Workforce Development Program
October 4, 2006 12:41 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe American Welding Society announced it received a one million dollar donation for its Workforce Development Program.
Clariant Will Acquire Plastics Business From Ciba
October 4, 2006 12:23 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTransaction expected to close by the end of the year.
Chemtura Settles Rubber-Chemicals Suit
October 4, 2006 12:19 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsChemtura announced Thursday it has resolved the federal class action litigation involving rubber chemicals.
Pall Planning More Production In Puerto Rico
October 3, 2006 6:47 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFiltration manufacturer establishing Life Sciences Center; will add 250 jobs by 2010.
Ford Sales Edge Higher In September; DaimlerChrysler Numbers Dip
October 3, 2006 4:58 am | News | CommentsFord Motor Co., the nation's second largest automaker, said Tuesday its September U.S. sales rose as an increase in car sales outweighed a drop in truck sales.
