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Eastman Will Sell Arkansas Plant For $75 Million
July 24, 2006 1:18 am | News | CommentsOrganic chemical product and biodiesel fuel plant has 408 employees.
North American Project Spending Up, Report Says
July 24, 2006 1:18 am | News | CommentsNorth American project spending is up 26 percent for 2006, according to a recently released report by Industrial Info Resources. The North American project spending gap also showed an improvement.
New Report Identifies Major Supply Chain Issues
July 24, 2006 1:01 am | News | CommentsA recently released report from The Aberdeen Group identifies major global supply chain concerns.
Delphi Hires Rothschild To Help With Sale Of Some Manufacturing Operations
July 24, 2006 12:53 am | News | CommentsSale would involve cockpit systems and door and latch businesses.
Titanium Metals ' Second-Quarter Sales Jump 64 Percent
July 24, 2006 12:39 am | News | CommentsCompany's operating income up sharply on higher selling prices, sales volume.
Grace Joint Venture Receives Dubai Environmental Award
July 24, 2006 12:30 am | News | CommentsAward recognizes company's contributions to quality of life at Middle East business center.
Don't Be Shortsighted When Making Material Selections
July 21, 2006 9:31 am | by Melissa L. Kurtz, senior materials scientist, Stork Technimet Inc. | Articles | CommentsToday’s engineer is faced with a myriad of design considerations, coupled with an extraordinary number of available resin grades when selecting the optimum material candidate for a functional product. The problem lies in fully knowing what will be required of the product in a wide range of use/abuse environments along with understanding the true functional behavior of the polymer.
Waste Not, Want Not In Biodiesel Arena
July 21, 2006 9:04 am | by Joy LePree | News | CommentsChemical engineering professor develops a way to make a useful material from a biodiesel byproduct.
Reducing Costs With Wire Basket Cable Trays
July 21, 2006 8:48 am | by Randy Durick and Karen Keller, Turck Inc. | News | CommentsRecent amendments to the National Electric Code have permitted new and innovative methods for installing electrical equipment in both general purpose and classified locations, including modifications for cabling requirements.
The Economics Of Filtration System Design
July 21, 2006 7:43 am | by Gerard J. Lynch, P.E., Principal of Sigma Design Company | News | CommentsEach year, over $2 billion is invested in capital improvements for the chemical process industry. Filtration is one area in the capital equation often overlooked in helping to shave away the fat in the product development cycle.
Cross Contamination, Health, And Industrial Facilities
July 21, 2006 7:14 am | News | CommentsWhen we hear about the dangers of cross contamination, we often think about schools, medical facilities, or food preparation centers. However, all types of facilities – including industrial locations – can have potentially dangerous cross contamination problems, which can often originate in a building’s restrooms.
Maintenance Strategies: Ending Red Time
July 21, 2006 4:49 am | by Michael Holloway | Articles | CommentsThe role of the maintenance technician has evolved over the past century. Many years ago, teams would only be relied on to fix a machine when it broke. This approach is known as "reactive maintenance." Today, it's about predictive maintenance.
High-Performance Industrial Doors Contribute To Perfect Safety Record
July 21, 2006 2:47 am | News | CommentsAnheuser-Busch distributor uses industrial doors with soft leading edges to improve safety, increase productivity.
Industrial Pollution Hitting Chinese Farmers Hard
July 21, 2006 2:18 am | News | CommentsAbout 10 percent of Chinese farmland thought to be polluted, government agency says.
Caterpillar's Second-Quarter Earnings Up 38 Percent, Sales Top $10 Billion
July 21, 2006 1:54 am | News | CommentsCompany says nonresidential and highway construction remain strong.
General Electric To Pay $11.5 Million In Workers Suit
July 21, 2006 1:40 am | News | CommentsSuit alleges company sold defective turbine parts.
Singapore Air Orders 20 Airbus Planes
July 21, 2006 1:33 am | News | CommentsBecomes first carrier to commit to new A350 XWB plane.
EPA Suggests New Technologies For Gloucester County, N.J. Contaminated Site Clean Up
July 21, 2006 1:32 am | News | CommentsChemical and biological treatment activities will break down hazardous chemicals into a non-hazardous form at Bridgeport Rental and Oil Services Superfund Site.
ITT Names Taylor President Of ITT China
July 21, 2006 1:31 am | News | CommentsWilliam E. Taylor has been appointed and will be based in Shanghai.
Cummins Turbo Technologies Opens New Charleston Manufacturing Facility
July 21, 2006 1:31 am | News | Comments$113 million plant expected to produce 200,000 turbochargers annually.
