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Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Says Inflation Likely To Ease
September 20, 2006 6:33 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFacing mounting evidence that the U.S. economy has cooled, the Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged, as was widely expected.
Transportation Management Market Selling More To Logistics Service Providers
September 20, 2006 4:00 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSales to LSP outpacing sales to manufacturers and retailers.
Still Grounded: Airbus Expecting Further Delays In A380 Jet Deliveries
September 20, 2006 2:52 am | News | CommentsProduction delays have customers waiting up to two years for new planes.
Prudential Sees Tough Times For Heavy-Duty Truck Market; Likes Cat, Deere
September 20, 2006 2:51 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPrudential Securities Wednesday started coverage of the capital goods and machinery industries with a “neutral” rating, noting a lack of major improvement in the North American trucking market and a downturn in residential construction.
Small Manufacturers Not Taking Full Advantage Of ERP, Aberdeen Says
September 20, 2006 2:01 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAccording to a study released by the Aberdeen Group, the majority of small manufacturers are not taking full advantage of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
U.S., China Ready To Start Fresh Talks On Economic Issues
September 20, 2006 1:41 am | News | CommentsTreasury Secretary, visiting China, and Chinese leaders seek new dialogue.
Manufacturers Stop Production In Thailand After Military Coup
September 20, 2006 12:47 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSeveral manufacturing companies expressed concern over Tuesday's military coup in Thailand.
ExxonMobil Unit Unveils New FDA-Compliant TPV
September 20, 2006 12:44 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNew version of Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizate bonds with engineering thermoplastics.
EPA Proposes New Refrigerant Options For Car Manufacturers
September 20, 2006 12:42 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed two new choices of refrigerants for use in new vehicle air conditioning systems.
DCI Investing In Israeli Windmill Farm
September 19, 2006 11:27 pm | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDCI will upgrade existing turbines; plans further development in Israel, Jordan, Turkey and Australia.
Chrysler Slashing Vehicle Deliveries By 90,000
September 19, 2006 4:54 am | News | CommentsDeclining truck and SUV sales leaves car manufacturer with too much inventory.
Shaw Signs With China National BlueStar For Crude Feedstock Conversion
September 19, 2006 4:44 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsShaw will turn heavy crude feedstock into ethylene and propylene.
Auto Experts: GM-Ford Always Talking, But Merger Is Unlikely
September 19, 2006 3:23 am | by David N. Goodman, Associated Press | News | CommentsCollaboration among auto companies is common business practice; not necessarily a foretelling of merger.
Motorola Acquires Symbol Technologies For $3.9 Billion
September 19, 2006 3:06 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMotorola, Inc. and Symbol Technologies, Inc. announced a merger agreement Tuesday.
UK Sales: AES Sells Power Plant, Lubrizol Sells Chemical Site
September 19, 2006 2:59 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsInternational Power IQ buys AES plant for $60 Million; D1 Oils buys Lubrizol site for $5.7 million.
National Reserve Corp. Makes Deal On Behalf Of Aeroflot
September 19, 2006 2:49 am | News | CommentsNRC reserves 22 787’s from Boeing.
Wholesale Prices Calm In August As Energy Costs Ease
September 19, 2006 1:46 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsWholesale prices rose ever so slightly in August, held in check by declining automobile and energy prices.
Confidence In German Economy At Seven-Year Low
September 19, 2006 1:43 am | News | CommentsHigher taxes, interest rates lead to fears of slowing growth in Europe's largest econony.
New Website Aims To Make Chinese/U.S. Trade Easier
September 18, 2006 8:44 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsStandards Portal will be in both Mandarin and English and have 2,000 standards, 1,000 for each country.
New York State Continues To Lose Manufacturing Jobs
September 18, 2006 7:10 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEmployment down 2.5% since last year; technology and outsourcing prime culprits.
