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As Transportation Costs Surge, Railroads Keep On Truckin'
August 10, 2006 8:00 pm | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsBy Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.netWith the supply and demand balance having turned in their favor, railroads continue to push through price increases. That's not likely to change in the near future, and shippers, not surprisingly, aren't happy about it. Just business, or have the railroads gotten "arrogant?"
Before You Go Global, Make Sure You've Got The Growth Rates Right
August 10, 2006 5:13 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAs manufacturers continue to assess their business opportunities overseas – both selling into foreign markets and setting up shop there – they’re increasingly having to get in tune with regional and global growth rates, studying multi-country and cross border economic data that can determine whether or not to do busine
DHS Narrows Site List For National Bio And Agro-Defense Facility
August 10, 2006 2:11 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEighteen sites have been chosen, with a group of finalists expected by the end of 2006.
June Trade Gap Slightly Improved, While Deficit With China Expands By Nearly 12 Percent
August 10, 2006 1:40 am | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) - America's trade deficit improved slightly in June as record sales of U.S. farm products and other exports blunted the impact of soaring crude oil prices. The deficit for June dipped 0.3 percent to $64.8 billion, which was still the fifth largest deficit on record. The imbalance in May was revised to $
Automation In Overdrive: Motion Control Market Seen At $7 Billion By 2010
August 10, 2006 1:30 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMarket growth spurred by automation investment for globalization.
RFID Market Update: Revenue Forecasts Down 15 Percent
August 10, 2006 1:25 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsABI Research report attributes decline to evolving RFID market and market consolidation.
Cargill and Missouri Soybean Association Plan Biodiesel Facility
August 10, 2006 1:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsKansas City plant will produce 40 million gallons of biodiesel annually.
Microsoft Names New VP Of U.S. Manufacturing Industries
August 10, 2006 1:12 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsJohn Fikany will be responsible for over $1.5 billion business operations in U.S.
New Flexible Railcar Manufacturing Plant Planned For Arkansas
August 10, 2006 1:10 am | News | CommentsAmerican Railcar Industries' facility will produce 2,500 railcars annually.
Flowserve CEO Nabs Highest Business Honor In China
August 10, 2006 1:00 am | News | Comments2006 Marco Polo award recognizes Flowserve's humanitarian efforts in China.
Price Of Oil Dips; Latest Terror Plot Could Mean Less Demand
August 10, 2006 12:43 am | News | CommentsCrude oil prices fell nearly $2 a barrel Thursday as thwarted airplane attacks led many carriers to cancel flights, which could mean dampened jet fuel demand and weaker consumer confidence.
Get To Know China; Commerce Department Plans Business-Development Mission
August 9, 2006 11:55 pm | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNovember trip will include stops in Beijing and Shanghai.
Ford Making Adjustments For Consumer Shift Away From SUVs
August 9, 2006 7:19 am | by Tom Krisher, Associated Press | News | CommentsNo. 2 automaker plans to bring new products to market faster, including more fuel-efficient, compact cars
USDA And DOE Award $5.7 Million for Bioenergy Fuels Research
August 9, 2006 6:46 am | News | CommentsNine grants will fund development of alternative energy sources.
Eaton Scoops Up Dover 's Fine-Filtration Business
August 9, 2006 6:22 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsDeal expected tp close by end of third quarter.
Bumpy Road For Bridgestone As Profits Drop
August 9, 2006 3:49 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsProfit drops 68 percent for the first half of 2006.
USW Gets Rights To Photos Of Safety Hazards At DuPont Facility
August 9, 2006 3:32 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsLawsuit settled; photos show unsafe work conditions at Niagara Falls facility.
A Cool Idea: Getting Your Air System Right From The Start
August 9, 2006 3:13 am | News | CommentsBuying a new air system is a major investment, and it can seem daunting at times: comprehensive compressed air audits, baselining systems, compressor controls, system controls, pipe sizing, variable speed technology, flow controllers, and list the list goes on. But how do you make the right choices from the start?
South Korean Welding Equipment Market Expanding
August 9, 2006 3:12 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsShipbuilding and automotive sectors fueling growth.
Clyvia Successfully Turns Plastics Into Diesel Fuel
August 9, 2006 2:42 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompany converted 3 tons of plastic into 528 gallons of fuel.
