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Safer And More Efficient Drum Handling Equipment
June 7, 2013 12:05 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMorse Manufacturing Co., Inc. has recently expanded its <PILOT> product line of drum handling equipment with the Model 910 walkie stacker. This version allows users to rack 55-gallon steel or plastic drums with top rims up to 10.5 feet high.
Exxon Mobil Seeks Dismissal Of Lawsuit Over Spill
June 7, 2013 10:58 am | News | CommentsAttorneys for Exxon Mobil Corp. and Exxon Pipeline Co. have filed a motion asking for dismissal of a lawsuit by Mayflower residents over a recent oil spill. ExxonMobil Pipeline's Pegasus pipeline ruptured March 29 and spilled thousands of barrels of oil in the town about 25 miles northwest of Little Rock and forced the evacuation of about 20 homes.
Calif. Utility Says It Will Retire Nuclear Plant
June 7, 2013 10:51 am | by Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsThe troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant in Southern California is closing, after an epic 16-month battle over whether the twin reactors could be safely returned to service, officials announced Friday.Operator Southern California Edison said in a statement it will retire the twin reactors because uncertainty about the future of the plant.
Comprehensive Recall Protection, Inside And Out
June 7, 2013 9:22 am | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsIn today’s business climate, in particular for many industries that serve consumers directly operate under the assumption that they’ll be subjected to a recall incident at some point. But what about the manufacturers who still think, ‘I’ve never had a recall. It’s not going to happen to me.’?
Unemployment Rate Rises To 7.6 Pct.
June 7, 2013 8:45 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsU.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in May, steady hiring but below the more robust pace that took place during the fall and winter. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate rose to 7.6 percent from 7.5 percent in April. The increase occurred because more people began looking for work, a good sign.
TiVo Settles With Cisco, Motorola And Time Warner
June 7, 2013 8:19 am | News | CommentsTiVo says it's reached a deal to settle patent disputes with Cisco, Motorola and Time Warner Cable. Tivo will get an upfront lump-sum payment of $490 million from Google and Cisco. TiVo will also enter into patent licensing deals with Cisco, Google and Arris Group Inc.
GM CEO Says Dividend, Share Buyback Possible
June 7, 2013 8:18 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsGeneral Motors CEO Dan Akerson says the company's finances are sound enough to consider paying a dividend or even buying more of its stock from the U.S. government. The CEO, in comments after GM's annual meeting Thursday, also said the company first has to keep investing in new vehicles and equipment.
Arraignment Set In Kevlar Trade Secrets Case
June 7, 2013 8:15 am | News | CommentsKolon Industries will be arraigned Friday morning in U.S. District Court in Richmond. Kolon is charged in a six-count federal indictment with theft of trade secrets, conspiracy to convert trade secrets and obstruction of justice. Five Kolon employees also face conspiracy and obstruction charges.
Safety At Deadly China Plant 'Extremely Chaotic'
June 7, 2013 8:14 am | by Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press | News | CommentsSafety exits were blocked at the Jilin Baoyuanfeng Poultry Co. plant and managers neglected to hold required safety drills or worker education, State Administration of Work Safety head Yang Dongliang said in a statement posted Friday on the administration's website, confirming workers' accounts.
Sporty New Corolla Aimed At Youthful Buyers
June 7, 2013 8:11 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsThe Toyota Corolla, an aging, stodgy but reliable economy car, is getting a radical new look. The world's largest automaker was rolling out a new version of the compact Thursday night at a splashy event in Santa Monica, Calif., hoping to shed the old version's low-cost image and attract new, younger buyers to its brand.
Texas Site Begins Taking Federal Nuclear Waste
June 7, 2013 8:09 am | by Betsy Blaney, Associated Press | News | CommentsRepublican mega-donor Harold Simmons' remote hazardous waste dump in West Texas began accepting low-level radioactive material Thursday from a federal lab in New Mexico — the latest step in Simmons' vision of a site that accepts all types of waste.
FDA Panel Favors Easing Safety Limits On Avandia
June 7, 2013 8:06 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer | News | CommentsA majority on a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted Thursday to modify or remove measures that currently limit patient access to GlaxoSmithKline's Avandia. Among those requirements, patients must sign a waiver before getting a prescription that they understand the drug's risks.
Feds: NY's 2012 Economic Growth Ranked 37th
June 7, 2013 8:04 am | by Michael Gormley, Associated Press | News | CommentsNew York's economy grew at a slower pace than the national rate in 2012, ranking 37th among all states, according to a federal report released Thursday. The state's economic growth rate was 1.3 percent compared with the national rate of 2.5 percent, according to a U.S. Department of Commerce report released Thursday that is based on gross domestic product.
IKEA Recalls Coffee And Tea Cups Due To Burn Risk
June 7, 2013 8:02 am | News | CommentsIKEA is recalling its "LYDA" jumbo coffee and tea cups due a burn hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that the cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them. No injuries have been reported in the U.S., but 20 incidents have been reported worldwide, including 10 scalding injuries.
Canada Charges Nestle, Mars With Price Fixing
June 7, 2013 8:01 am | News | CommentsThe accused in a chocolate price-fixing case could face a bitter fate if convicted — millions of dollars in fines for the companies and potential jail time for the individuals.Canada's Competition Bureau said Thursday it is laying criminal charges against Nestle SA's Canada arm, Mars Inc.'s Canada division and ITWAL Ltd., a network of independent wholesale distributors.
Icahn And Southeastern Push Against Dell Buyout
June 7, 2013 7:56 am | News | CommentsActivist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management Inc. are formally urging Dell shareholders to reject a buyout offer from the struggling PC maker's founder and investment firm Silver Lake Partners. Dell Inc. has agreed to sell itself to founder and CEO Michael Dell and Silver Lake for $24.4 billion, or $13.65 per share.
Graphene Still Strongest Material In The World
June 6, 2013 4:59 pm | by Columbia University | Articles | CommentsIn a new study, published in Science May 31, 2013, Columbia Engineering researchers demonstrate that graphene, even if stitched together from many small crystalline grains, is almost as strong as graphene in its perfect crystalline form.
Food Safety & Collaboration
June 6, 2013 4:51 pm | by Krystal Gabert, Editor, Food Manufacturing | Articles | CommentsI can remember exactly where I was in my life as the story broke and continued to unfold, as I’m sure many of you can as well. For those who cared about food safety, the recall — and the illness and death associated with it — was big news.
U.S. Labor Department Accused Of Bias
June 6, 2013 2:01 pm | News | CommentsThe Florida agency in charge of job creation on Wednesday accused the U.S. Department of Labor of conducting a politicized investigation against it. An attorney for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity sent a letter to federal lawmakers and the federal Department of Labor's Inspector General, asking for an inquiry of the federal agency's probe of the state agency.
Endo Will Explore Options For 2 Businesses, Cut Jobs
June 6, 2013 1:59 pm | News | CommentsThe company said it will consider options for its HealthTronics urology business and for its branded drug development platform. It also plans to eliminate about 15 percent of its staff positions and reduce annual spending by about $325 million.
