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Hella Acquires Enko Automotive
March 5, 2007 1:24 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsCompanies had been collaborating on projects since 1999.
U.S., Japanese Officials Try To Calm Rattled Investors
March 5, 2007 12:48 am | CommentsPaulson, Omi say financial markets are healthy despite recent pullback.
Oshkosh Truck Names New Chief Procurement Officer
March 2, 2007 7:47 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsPaul D. Ericksen will be in charge of purchased materials, strategic supplier relationships and lean implementation.
Boeing To Cease Production On C-17 Military Cargo Aircrafts
March 2, 2007 6:20 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsBoeing says lack of orders forcing production line shutdown; 7,000 Boeing employees, 25,000 supplier employees could be affected.
No "Meating" Of The Minds: Tyson Workers Reject Unionization
March 2, 2007 5:49 am | CommentsWorkers at company's largest slaughterhouse vote down union by 3-to-1 margin.
We Cool: New Site For Teens Revamps Manufacturing's Image
March 2, 2007 5:33 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsSME site aims to inspire youth and cut down on labor shortages in the industry.
AK Steel Raising Prices Again
March 2, 2007 3:03 am | by Manufacturing.net staff | CommentsNew price increases for hot- and cold-rolled steel are in addition to increases announced earlier in 2007.
NAM VP To Head Consumer Product Safety Commission
March 2, 2007 2:28 am | by Deb Riechmann, Associated Press | CommentsCritics wonder about Baroody’s impartiality after he was selected by Bush to serve as chairman of the CPSC.
GE Global Research, TOKKI To Develop Technology For OLED Displays
March 2, 2007 2:27 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsProject agreement could result in thinner, lower cost OLED flat panel displays for commercial sale.
Mayday! Mayday! UPS Cancels Order For Airbus A380 Freighters
March 2, 2007 2:27 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsUPS cites decision by Airbus to divert workers to passenger version of A380.
Sanyo Defends Batteries In Lenovo Recall
March 2, 2007 2:13 am | CommentsSanyo is defending itself after a worldwide recall of computer batteries.
U.S. International Auto Group Elects Toyota NA President As Board Chairman
March 2, 2007 1:36 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsToyota North America president, Jim Press, was named the 2007 Automotive Industry Executive of the Year in January 2007.
Dominican Republic Enters Trade Deal With U.S.
March 2, 2007 1:33 am | CommentsCosta Rica is now the only Central American nation that has not joined the trade accord.
GlobalAutoIndustry Seminar To Address Strategies For Doing Business In Chinese Market
March 2, 2007 1:29 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsCompany holding seminar March 29 at Michigan State.
Ford Sells After-Market Subsidiary APCO
March 2, 2007 1:17 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsSale of APCO to Trident IV is part of auto company's strategic business plan.
Turbulent Times At Airbus As Unions Order One-Day Strike
March 2, 2007 12:26 am | CommentsStrike is to protest job cuts and closing of manufacturing plants.
Armor Holdings Gets $50 Million Army Deal For Armored Cabs
March 2, 2007 12:13 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsDeal is from Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command.
No Car Wreck: Big Three February Sales Better Than Expected
March 1, 2007 6:54 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsFord slipped 13 percent, GM was up 3.4 percent, and DaimlerChrysler dropped 8 percent.
Two Air Liquide Subsidiaries Hike U.S. Prices For Rare Gases, Helium
March 1, 2007 6:35 am | by Manufacturing.net staff | CommentsThe companies cite growing demand and tightening supply as reasons for price increases.
Airbus Curtails Production Of A380 Freight Superjumbo
March 1, 2007 5:58 am | by David Rising, Associated Press | CommentsFinancially-strapped airplane manufacturer will focus on troubled passenger version of the aircraft, after UPS postpones delivery order on freight version.
