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Secretary Johanns Promotes American Agriculture, In The U.S. And Abroad
July 21, 2006 1:30 am | News | CommentsU.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has announced the award of 25 loans and grants totaling over $9.4 million to assist rural communities and businesses in 11 states. Secretary Johanns has also announced plans to travel to Kazakhstan at the end of the month. He will lead a U.S. trade and investment mission and meet with top government officials.
Bell Helicopter Awarded $137 Million Navy Contract
July 21, 2006 1:30 am | News | CommentsContract is part of $8 billion H-1 upgrade program.
Spanish Company Says It Can Make Oil From Plankton
July 21, 2006 1:30 am | News | CommentsBio Fuel Systems claims plankton oil can reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
New Alcan Edgewood, N.Y. Labels Plant Opens
July 21, 2006 1:30 am | News | Comments$33 million facility will initially employ 85 workers
DOC, NAM Applaud House Passage Of Oman Free Trade Agreement
July 21, 2006 1:25 am | News | CommentsDOC's Gutierrez says agreement will expand economic opportunity in Middle East; NAM's Engler says manufacturers will gain market share
Boeing Consolidating Southern California Facilities
July 21, 2006 1:22 am | News | CommentsMoving 3,700 workers from Anaheim to Huntington Beach.
Lear To Sell Europe Automotive Interiors Unit
July 21, 2006 1:20 am | News | CommentsSales affects nine manufacturing plants in five countries.
Japan Set To Lift Ban On U.S. Beef
July 21, 2006 12:13 am | Articles | CommentsOfficial timing not announced, but reports are that approval could come next week.
Lean Thinking: All About The Assets
July 20, 2006 8:22 pm | by Eric Luyer | Articles | CommentsStrive for a "zero breakdown regime" on production lines by focusing on manufacturing equipment performance.
How Much Do You Know About Lockout/Tagout? Take the Quiz and Find Out!
July 20, 2006 7:36 am | Articles | CommentsProcedure can save your life, but lockout/tagout violations are common.
Carrot More Effective Than Stick In Hearing Conservation Efforts
July 20, 2006 7:34 am | News | CommentsLeading industrial audiologist says motivation is key in preventing noise induced hearing loss.
Supreme Court Decision On Carbon Dioxide Will Be Vital To Manufacturing Industry
July 20, 2006 7:21 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTwelve states, several cities and multiple environmental groups have joined the battle against the Environmental Protection Agency for not limiting carbon dioxide emissions under the federal Clear Air Act of 1990, and the outcome of the case will likely have a meaningful impact on the manufacturing industry.
The Realities Of Synthetic Lubricants
July 20, 2006 6:41 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsThere is nothing "fake" about synthetic lubricants; they are created from natural materials as a cost-effective, more efficient substitute for mineral-based products. And the synthetic lubricant industry is not new either; its roots can be traced back to the World War II years, even earlier, when synthetics were devel
Managing Assets By Criticality
July 20, 2006 6:33 am | by Darrin Wikoff, CMRP, Life Cycle Engineering | News | CommentsAlthough most reliability management processes are based on managing critical assets, many organizations fail to fully understand the meaning behind the criticality ranking. Most reliability specialists will tell you that the “critical” assets have the greatest impact on the plant mission, be it production rate, quality of product produced or cost per product produced.
Air Products Oxygen Plant Online In China For Largest Asian Fiberglass Manufacturer
July 20, 2006 5:56 am | News | CommentsNew plant will supply gaseous oxygen and liquid products for the Jushi Group.
DuPont Mississippi Plant Hurricane Protection Measures Finished Ahead Of Schedule
July 20, 2006 5:55 am | News | CommentsCost for enhanced levee/flood protection estimated at $12.5 million; plant now fully operational
Timken Invests In New Induction Heat Treat Line
July 20, 2006 5:21 am | News | CommentsInvestment of approximately $5 million; new line to be completed by March 2007
Modine Shutting Two U.S. Plants, Opening Another In Mexico
July 20, 2006 4:57 am | News | CommentsCompany also will unveil new business partner this quarter.
New Specialty Metals And Titanium Hotline Unveiled To Offer Information On Availability
July 20, 2006 4:23 am | News | CommentsToll-free hotline will allow buyers to check on domestic availability.
More Than a Third Of Chemical Companies Are Victims Of Economic Crime &
July 20, 2006 4:20 am | News | CommentsTangible fraud costs victimized companies an average of nearly $600,000 each, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.
