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VA To Track Disposal Of Hazardous Waste, Chemicals In New England
January 24, 2007 6:25 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAs part of a settlement with the EPA, the new system will track the purchase, use, storage and disposal of chemicals.
All That Glitters Is Not ... Botox?
January 24, 2007 6:02 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsWhat weighs more, an ounce of gold or an ounce of Botox? Well, kudos to you if you know they both weigh the same, but did you also know that Botox could be weighing on the performance of gold-jewelry makers? That’s right. In fact, Prudential analyst John Tumazos sees the threat so much that he’s lowered
Basin Electric Still Mulling Site For $1.5 Billion Coal-Fired Power Plant
January 24, 2007 4:43 am | News | CommentsKnocks one potential site off list, adds another.
Rhodia Upgrading Chicago Manufacturing Facilities
January 24, 2007 4:35 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMulti-million upgrade for personal-care-products plant.
Texas Industrial Project Spending Forecasted For Significant Increase In 2007
January 24, 2007 3:13 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPower Industry spending will be more than $27 billion in 2007, which is more than 50 percent of Texas' planned industrial spending for 2007, according to Industrial Info Resources.
Industry Organizations Weigh In After President's State Of The Union Address
January 24, 2007 2:46 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSeveral organizations release statements commenting on the President's State of the Union Address.
EU, Italy Crack Down On Price Fixing
January 24, 2007 2:27 am | News | CommentsEU imposed $978 million in fines for 10 companies for heavy equipment price fixing, while Italy opened a probe on nine oil companies.
Industrial Gas Producer Praxair To Acquire Indiana's Mittler Supply
January 24, 2007 1:55 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPraxair will integrate Mittler's 210 employees into its North American distribution business.
The Sickly Sound Of Healthcare Costs
January 24, 2007 1:38 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPresident Bush devoted a good portion of his State of the Union Address Tuesday night to the matter of healthcare costs. To most folks, especially those running businesses, it’s no surprise as to why. While the U.S. is far from alone in shouldering a massive financial healthcare burden – Europe and Japan know all
No Slowing In Chinese Economy
January 24, 2007 12:31 am | News | CommentsOfficial says 2007 will bring even hotter growth than last year.
Finding The Right Fit For Tubing
January 23, 2007 8:03 am | by Frank Lombardi and Mark Rosneck | Articles | CommentsThere is more to finding the right barb style connector for tubing than engineers might currently consider. Taking the extra time to conduct the proper tests will go a long way in ensuring a reliable system.
Global Fieldbus Market Projected To Grow 22 Percent Annually
January 23, 2007 7:04 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAs more end users adopt fieldbus solutions, the market is forecasted to be at $2,279 million by 2011, according to new ARC Advisory Group study.
California Companies Wonder How To Be Green Under New Law
January 23, 2007 6:39 am | by Samantha Young, Associated Press | News | CommentsCoalition seeks guidelines for utilities, refineries and cement manufacturers in advance of pending regulations.
U.S. Manufacturing Activity Softens In Central Atlantic Region
January 23, 2007 3:19 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsRichmond Fed says optimism on the rise, however.
Synthetic Instrumentation Test Equipment Market Set To Experience Strong Growth
January 23, 2007 2:41 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSynthetic instrumentation test equipment market, now focused in the defense and aerospace industry, has the potential to reach $500 million by 2013, according to new Frost & Sullivan report.
GE Places 39-Plane Order With Boeing
January 23, 2007 2:18 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsGE Commercial Aviation Services orders 15 777s, 24 737-800s.
The Dirty Secret Of Industrial Cleaning
January 23, 2007 2:16 am | by Tom Morrison, Vice President of Marketing, Kaivac, Inc. | Articles | CommentsWhile manufacturers have made great strides in the use of new technologies and processes in recent years, advances in the industrial cleaning industry have been largely ignored. The failure to embrace these improvements may be more detrimental than you realize.
UK Quarterly Industrial Orders Show Largest Increase In Three Years
January 23, 2007 2:07 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA quarterly report released Tuesday by the UK Confederation of British Industry (CBI) noted an increase in domestic output prices, but a mixed picture of the industry overall.
Southwest Region's Industrial Project Spending For 2007 Said To Top Great Lakes Area
January 23, 2007 1:43 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsSouthwest region has fewer projects planned for 2007, but is spending more money than the traditionally number one Great Lakes region, according to research from Industrial Info Resources.
Not Gone With The Wind: Wind Power Capacity Expected To Increase
January 23, 2007 1:39 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustry saw a 27 percent increase in new capacity in 2006 and a 26 percent increase is expected for 2007.
