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Manufacturing Finds A Home On The High Plains
August 1, 2006 3:59 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNorth Dakota has embarked on an ambitious plan to retain its largest manufacturer, and to lure others to the state, by creating a commerce center that, when complete, will marry air, rail, and truck transport all in one site.
Manufacturing Activity Vibrant In July
August 1, 2006 3:30 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsISM report shows new orders, production, employment, inventories growing; deliveries slowing.
From Outsourcing To Job Cuts, Kodak Announces Changes
August 1, 2006 3:28 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAn agreement made with Flextronics and cutting 25,000 jobs are part of cost reduction project.
Consumer Spending Is Sluggish In June; Construction Activity Stronger
August 1, 2006 3:25 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsRising gas prices leave Americans with less cash for other items
UK Manufacturing Marked Record Growth In July
August 1, 2006 3:15 am | by by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe seasonally adjusted CIPS/RBS Purchasing Managers' Index posted 53.8 in July, noting growth above the 50.0 mark for the twelfth consecutive month.
EU Manufacturing Remains Close To Six-Year High
August 1, 2006 3:11 am | by by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe RBS/NTC EU Manufacturing PMI dropped slightly to 57.4 in July from the near six-year high of 57.7 in June.
Honeywell To Supply Process Automation System For Vietnam's First Oil Refinery
August 1, 2006 3:10 am | by by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsHoneywell has announced that the company has been awarded a $17.5 million contract to supply process controls for Vietnam's first oil refinery.
GM, Ford Post Drop In July Vehicle Sales
August 1, 2006 3:00 am | by Sarah Karush, Associated Press | News | CommentsDecline is heaviest in trucks and SUVs
Nuclear Plant Work Headed For Indiana
August 1, 2006 2:57 am | by Dan Caterinicchia, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsAgreement re-establishes commercial nuclear power plant component manufacturing in U.S.
Southwest Renewable Energy And Bunge To Build Ethanol Plant In Iowa
August 1, 2006 2:56 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFacility will produce 110-million gallons of ethanol per year.
India 's First RFID Manufacturing Facility To Open In Chennai
August 1, 2006 2:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPlant will produce 45 million RFID tags annually; slash cost of tags by 60 percent.
China's Manufacturing Index On The Rise
August 1, 2006 2:31 am | by by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe CLSA purchasing manufacturer's index, rose to 53 from 52.9 in June, its highest level since May 2005.
Cattle Manure Used to Fuel Plant
August 1, 2006 2:20 am | by by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPanda Ethanol Inc. announced on Tuesday that its Hereford subsidiary has successfully completed financing on its 100 million gallon ethanol plant.
RoHS Is Here - And Manufacturers Aren't Ready
July 31, 2006 8:46 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsMany manufacturers are not ready to demonstrate RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance) compliance or due diligence, based on their documentation management capabilities, according to the RoHS Readiness Survey released Monday by Arena Solutions, a provider of on-demand product lifecycle management systems.
NAM Ends Sponsorship Of National Manufacturing Week
July 31, 2006 8:10 am | by Manufacturing.net staff | News | CommentsThe manufacturing association sponsored the trade event for 15 years.
SMA: New Wafer Fab Construction To Boost Global Capacity Next Year
July 31, 2006 8:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThirty-five new fabs expected to increase capacity 17 percent for 2007.
Dow Corning Venture Searching For Site For New Manufacturing Facility
July 31, 2006 7:07 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPlant would make silicon used in solar industry.
Get Ready To Go Global
July 31, 2006 5:19 am | by Augie Tetzlaff, Managing Consultant, BKD, LLP | News | CommentsRecognize that pursuing global opportunities often entails some cross-functional effort and coordination, whether the immediate opportunity is large or small, or if it lies in sales, purchasing, production or collaboration.
BizJet Shipments Surge In First Half
July 31, 2006 2:41 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), which represents more than 50 of the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation aircraft, engines, avionics and related equipment, said shipment and billing figures for the first half of the year set new records.
Business Activity On The Rise In Chicago Area
July 31, 2006 2:03 am | News | CommentsNew orders move higher, a day before widely watched report from the ISM.
