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Airbus Announces Several Orders Of A320 Jet Family
June 20, 2013 | by Lori Hinnant, Associated Press | News | Comments
Airbus announced a series of orders for its smaller single-aisle jets Thursday, racking up 80 purchases for the A320 family of short- to medium-haul planes. On its home turf, Airbus so far seems to have the edge over its rival Boeing at the Paris Air Show, which serves as a platform for the sales race between the giants.
6 Arrested In La. Explosives Investigation
June 20, 2013 8:00 am | by Jeff Amy, Associated Press | News | Comments
Explo Systems had a multimillion-dollar military contract to dismantle propelling charges used...
Survey: Car Quality Dinged By Tech Glitches
June 20, 2013 8:29 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | Comments
The top complaints in J.D. Power's closely-watched survey of new vehicle owners, released...
Leading 3-D Printer Firms To Merge In $403M Deal
June 20, 2013 7:49 am | News | Comments
Stratasys Ltd. said Wednesday the acquisition will enable it to offer affordable desktop 3-D...
EPA Levies $2.5M Penalty Against Cement Maker
June 20, 2013 8:32 am | by John Miller, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Environmental Protection Agency levied a $2.5 million penalty against a big cement maker and required the company to invest $30 million in pollution controls at plants in nine states alleged to have violated the federal Clean Air Act.
Polaris Recalling About 4,500 Off-Road Vehicles
June 20, 2013 8:04 am | News | CommentsSnowmobile and ATV maker Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 4,500 of its 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles due to a potential burn hazard. The company said Wednesday that the firewall in back of the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt.
LA To Give Every Student An iPad
June 20, 2013 7:57 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday approved the purchase of $30 million worth of iPads as the first part of a multi-year commitment. It found that the iPad was the least expensive option that met its specifications. The initial order is for more than 31,000 iPads, Apple said.
House Votes To Delay Food Safety Rules
June 20, 2013 7:54 am | by Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | News | CommentsLawmakers adopted an amendment by voice vote to a wide-ranging farm bill just before midnight that would delay the rules signed into law in 2011 until the Food and Drug Administration conducts a study on their economic impacts. The proposed rules would require farmers to take new precautions against contamination.
Survey Shows China Manufacturing Shrinks In June
June 19, 2013 11:09 pm | News | CommentsManufacturing in China contracted this month at a faster pace as demand weakened, according to a private survey Thursday, adding to fears about a fragile recovery in the world's second-biggest economy.HSBC said that the preliminary version of its monthly purchasing managers index fell to a nine-month low of 48.3 in June, down from 49.6 in May.
Value Stream, Self Deception, & Enormous Cost
June 19, 2013 4:15 pm | by Alan Nicol, Executive Member, AlanNicolSolutions | Articles | CommentsThere are dozens of ways I have witnessed an incomplete value stream structure drive waste instead of eliminate it, but here is one that is both common and huge in total business impact. I’ll even go so far as to say that this behavior has affected U.S. economy.
Tech Savvy
June 19, 2013 4:11 pm | by Interview by Jeff Reinke | Articles | CommentsAccording to the business consulting firm Jones Lang LaSalle, there has been a significant uptick in the number of tech manufacturing jobs in the U.S. since 2001.One of the major reasons for expanding manufacturing to the U.S. stems from the desire to have factories closer to consumers andthose who can then fix problems.
Fed Foresees Lower U.S. Unemployment Rate
June 19, 2013 2:08 pm | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsThe Fed now predicts unemployment will fall to 7.2 percent or 7.3 percent at the end of 2013 from 7.6 percent now. It thinks the rate will be between 6.5 percent and 6.8 percent by the end of 2014, better than its previous projection of 6.7 percent to 7 percent.
Waste Can Become Business
June 19, 2013 1:43 pm | by Suley Muratoglu, vice president, Marketing & Product Management, Tetra Pak Inc. | Articles | CommentsIt can rot in the field, go bad during processing, spoil at the grocery store or get tossed in the garbage by the consumer. For food producers, processors and manufacturers with the foresight and ingenuity to tackle this problem, there is more than a cautionary tale here — there is real business opportunity.
A Supply Chain With No Weak Links
June 19, 2013 1:36 pm | by Rowmark | Articles | CommentsIncluded in this growth has been an increase in the number of clients with unique requests of Sportech, which has provided increased uncertainty in their TPO needs. In search of a supplier that could keep up with their growth and handle this unpredictability, Sportech turned to Rowmark’s Premier Material Concepts (PMC).
Porsche Tops Annual Survey Of Vehicle Quality
June 19, 2013 1:23 pm | News | CommentsPorsche is the top performer in an annual survey of new vehicle quality. J.D. Power questioned more than 83,000 U.S. car owners about problems with their 2013 vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership. In the results released Wednesday, Porsche, GMC, Lexus, Infiniti and Chevrolet owners reported the fewest problems.
Unmanned Aircraft Struggle To Shed 'Drone' Image
June 19, 2013 12:51 pm | by Sarah DiLorenzo, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThat word conjures up pilotless planes dropping bombs or spying in war zones. But industry officials and regulators say the day is coming when unmanned aircraft will be regularly used for more mundane purposes — and people will be at ease with them appearing in their skies.
Export Revival Underway For Small Businesses
June 19, 2013 12:48 pm | by Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsResearch shows an increase in overseas sales by companies already exporting, and a growing interest in exporting among those who have yet to test the international waters. Exporters say demand for their goods, from clothing to blankets to crop dusting planes, is rising.
Kolcraft Recalls Strollers Due To Wheel Blowouts
June 19, 2013 12:46 pm | News | CommentsThe government watchdog group said there have been 39 reports of inner tube ruptures that have caused the wheel rim to break off and become a projectile. The incidents took place mostly when the tires were being inflated, causing cuts and bruises to arms, legs, torso and head or face.
United Tech Sees Possible Impact From Court Order
June 19, 2013 11:33 am | by Stephen Singer, Associated Press | News | CommentsJudge Thomas M. Rose of the U.S. Southern District Court of Ohio issued the order Monday. The Hartford, Conn., aerospace company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it will appeal the order. With damages, penalties and interest, United Technologies said the penalty would rise to about $660 million.
Senators Seek Cost Cuts For F-35 Fighter Jet
June 19, 2013 11:29 am | by Bradley Klapper, Associated Press | News | CommentsSenators are seeking cost-cutting opportunities in the Pentagon's $400 billion program for the next-generation F-35, a fighter jet with a troubled testing record that military leaders say America cannot afford not to build. Chairing the hearing, Sen. Dick Durbin on Wednesday compared the F-35's history to a textbook on how not to develop a plane.
Xerox To Sell Western European Paper Business
June 19, 2013 11:27 am | News | CommentsXerox, based in Norwalk, Conn., sold its U.S. and Canadian paper businesses earlier this year. The copier company said it is focusing on growing its business services and document technologies. Xerox doesn't make paper but has distributed a range of papers and specialty print media through its brand name.
Obama Renews Calls For Nuclear Reductions
June 19, 2013 10:32 am | by Julie Pace, Associated Press | News | CommentsIssuing an appeal for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change, a danger he called "the global threat of our time."
Not 'Tired' Of Yokohama
June 19, 2013 10:30 am | by Nathan Gregory, The Commercial Dispatch | News | CommentsCustomers of George's Tire in West Point are specifically ordering Yokohama's car and light truck tires, said owner Todd Glusenkamp. Glusenkamp said he has seen an overall sales increase of about 20 percent to 30 percent since he started distributing Yokohama tires just over a month ago.
Obama Warns EU Over High Youth Unemployment
June 19, 2013 10:01 am | News | CommentsObama said at a news conference in Berlin Wednesday that he has confidence in the eurozone's policies to resolve the 17-nation bloc's debt crisis, but also warned that policymakers must not lead to lose sight "of our main goal, which is to make people's life better."
