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VW Not Interested In Chrysler; Private-Equity Firms Might Be
February 23, 2007 12:43 am | News | CommentsVW joins Renault and Hyundai in taking a pass on Chrysler.
Reliant Energy Announces Leadership Changes
February 22, 2007 5:05 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsJoel Staff will retire as CEO, Mark Jacobs will become president, CEO and board member, and Brian Landrum will become COO.
Minnesota's New Law Requires Utilities To Use Renewable Energy
February 22, 2007 4:55 am | by Brian Bakst, Associated Press | News | CommentsUtilities must generate one-quarter of their power from renewable sources by 2025.
KC Federal Reserve Reports Strong Manufacturing Activity Growth
February 22, 2007 4:04 am | News | CommentsFuture factory hiring and capital spending is forecasted to experience growth also, according to a report released Thursday by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
DaimlerChrysler Drops Plans For New Wisconsin Plant
February 22, 2007 2:18 am | News | CommentsDaimlerChrysler cancels plans to build a new engine plant in Kenosha County.
DOL: Unemployment Down By 1.9 Percent
February 22, 2007 2:09 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsData released by the Department of Labor noted a decrease in employment for the week ending February 17.
Milacron Employees Facing Furloughs And Pay Cuts As Profits Fall
February 22, 2007 1:44 am | News | CommentsCincinnati company challenged by high oil and resin prices, and downturn in new business orders.
Power Demand Boosts Southeast Asia Generator Set Market
February 22, 2007 1:39 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsReport by Frost & Sullivan expects the generator set market to grow from $281.1 million in 2006 to $504.1 million in 2013.
Otis To Appeal Elevator Cartel Fine
February 22, 2007 1:36 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIt will appeal the European Commission’s fine since the 9 employees involved are no longer with the company.
China's Manufacturing Growth Leading To Increased Demand for AC-DC Converters
February 21, 2007 3:35 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsAC-DC SPS market is also growing in other Asian countries, but at a slower rate, according to Frost & Sullivan report.
CBI: British Manufacturing Demand Strongest In 12 Years
February 21, 2007 3:09 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe Confederation of British Industry is reporting that book levels for manufactured goods is at a 12-year high.
SMT Demand To Increase In European Market
February 21, 2007 2:41 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsResearch from Frost & Sullivan expects the market to see revenues of $138.9 million in 2012.
Study Reveals Efficiency Gaps In Food And Beverage Manufacturing
February 21, 2007 2:37 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsBest-in-class food and beverage manufacturers lead their peers in operational metrics according to a five-month study recently announced.
MAPI: Manufacturing Growth Will Trail GDP In 2007 And 2008
February 21, 2007 2:10 am | News | CommentsThe Manufacturer's Alliance/MAPI is predicting that manufacturing production will fall behind GDP over the next two years.
Going Down? European Commission Levies $1.3 Billion Fine For Elevator Cartel
February 21, 2007 2:08 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsCompanies involved in the cartel include KONE, Mitsubishi Elevator Europe B.V., Otis, Schindler and ThyssenKrupp.
Nissan Offers Separation Packages to Tennessee Employees
February 21, 2007 2:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsEmployees at the Smyrna and Decherd plants have the option of taking a $45,000 lump sum with $500 for each year of service.
AK Steel Increases Carbon Steel Prices
February 21, 2007 1:57 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAK Steel said Wednesday that it will increase spot market prices for its carbon steel products by $40 per ton for all new orders accepted for shipment on April 1, 2007 and later. According to a statement released by AK Steel, the price increase is in response to increased demand for carbon steel products, as well
Delphi To Sell Interiors And Closures Business To The Renco Group
February 21, 2007 1:53 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsDelphi has signed a non-binding agreement with The Renco Group for the sale of its interiors and closures business.
Scania Acquiring GM Powertrain Plant In Sweden
February 21, 2007 1:52 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAcquistion will allow Scania to boost capacity to 100,000 vehicles by 2010.
Eastman Selling Spanish Polymers Business To La Seda
February 21, 2007 1:47 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSale includes PET polymers manufacturing assets and related polyester resins business.
