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Northeast Manufacturers May Want To 'Terminate ' Schwarzenegger
October 16, 2006 2:58 am | CommentsWants to join California global warming law with Northeast's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Allegheny Gets Titanium Supply Deal From Boeing
October 16, 2006 2:19 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsLong-term deal valued at about $2.5 billion.
Oshkosh Truck Buying JLG For $3.2 Billion
October 16, 2006 2:10 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsOshkosh will pay $28 per share for aerial platform company.
Evergreen Solar In Supply Pact With Mainstream Energy
October 16, 2006 2:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsSigns $100 million, four-year supply contract.
Modine Manufacturing Names Famurewa New CIO
October 16, 2006 1:38 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsYomi A. Famurewa chosen as new chief information officer.
Eaton 's Third-Quarter Earnings Jump, But Growth Expected To Slow
October 16, 2006 1:31 am | CommentsExpects slowdown in residential construction market for electrical products, North American and Brazilian automotive production, and Brazilian agricultural equipment production.
FLIR To Supply Infrared Detectors To AMI Semi
October 16, 2006 12:55 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsAMI Semiconductor and FLIR Systems announced an agreement on Monday for high volume manufacturing of uncooled microbolometer infrared detectors.
Cleaning Chemical Precautions
October 13, 2006 7:32 am | by Michael Kauffman, Eastern Regional Manager, Pro-Link | CommentsProfessional cleaning chemicals, especially those used in industrial and manufacturing settings, can be potentially dangerous. In fact, data from Washington State University indicates that every year about six of every 100 custodians in the U.S. experience a job-related injury from cleaning chemical exposure.
Intelligent Sensor Management Systems: Information For Efficiency
October 13, 2006 7:05 am | by Eric Kirleis, Mettler-Toledo Ingold | CommentsThese systems can offer higher productivity, less downtime, better operational safety, lower operational costs and improved profit margins.
Manufacturing Pushing Growth Of Offshore Services To Double-Digits
October 13, 2006 6:54 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsDue to the increased interest in outsourcing IT and other support services by manufacturers, service providers who offer offshoring capabilities are experiencing double-digit growth. According to a new ARC Advisory Group research study, the worldwide market for offshoring services in the manufacturing sector is expect
Cost-Based Analytics Can Improve Distributor Supplier Relationships
October 13, 2006 6:44 am | by Brett Holland, Chief Operating Officer, Akoya, Inc., Northfield, IL | CommentsArbitrarily setting price can lead to costing inefficiencies. A collaborative, cost-based system can make a difference.
Critical Outsourcing Questions
October 13, 2006 4:49 am | by Peter Cleaveland, West Coast Editor, Medical Design Technology | CommentsMedical device manufacturers’ interest in outsourcing is growing and with it come many misconceptions and questions. This article, based on interviews with experts in the field, will examine the reasons companies choose to outsource, the functions they can outsource, the pitfalls they may encounter along the way, and the steps they can take to make it work.
IP Protection Being Fought On Multiple Global Fronts
October 13, 2006 4:20 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsIntellectual Property Rights protection was the main point of discussion for multiple organizations this week around the globe.
Noble Acquires Pullman
October 13, 2006 3:37 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsDeal had a $120 million price tag.
Arkansas Manufacturing Loses Jobs And Plants
October 13, 2006 3:22 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsArkansas has lost three percent of its manufacturing jobs and 104 plants in the last 12 months, according to a report by the Arkansas Manufacturers Register.
Bobcat To Lay Off 950 USW Workers At N.D. Plant
October 13, 2006 3:09 am | by James MacPherson, Associated Press | CommentsCompany says layoffs are unrelated to strike.
OSHA Fines Wisconsin Company $116,500 For Safety And Health Violations
October 13, 2006 3:01 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsOSHA investigates Domain, Inc. after employee fatality in April.
Another Day, Another Battery Recall
October 13, 2006 2:51 am | CommentsSharp announces Sony battery recall, and Fujitsu adds to earlier recall.
Parker Hannifin To Acquire Sensor Manufacturer
October 13, 2006 2:45 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsPower Components of Midwest, with 191 employees, will become part of hydraulic manufacturer's group.
Driving Lean Knowledge Through Cascade Teaching
October 12, 2006 8:32 am | by Jamie Flinchbaugh, Partner, Lean Learning Center | CommentsCascade teaching is a lean tool method used to drive lean knowledge into an organization. It provides a standardized education of lean principles, either broadly or topic-focused, and offers a top-down connection throughout an organization to establish leadership expectations and practices.
