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CFOs Indicate Interest In New Hires In Second Quarter
March 6, 2007 1:49 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsResearch by Robert Half International indicates that 7 percent of CFOs plan on hiring in the second quarter.
Fourth-Quarter U.S. Manufacturing Productivity Grew At Slowest Pace In Three Years
March 6, 2007 1:28 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsU.S. workers were less productive than originally thought in the fourth quarter, though productivity growth within the manufacturing sector was unchanged from the initial estimate.
Chrysler CEO Confident Of Recovery ... But Leaving Options Open
March 6, 2007 12:44 am | CommentsRebound likely, Zetsche says, but change in perception will take time.
Buying A TV? Honeywell Brand Entering The Market
March 5, 2007 7:34 am | CommentsHoneywell licensing its name to Soyo Group's LCD televisions.
Johnson Controls Sells Virginia Compressor Business
March 5, 2007 6:57 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsKPS Capital Partners will purchase Bristol Compressors to be known as Bristol Compressors International.
Alcoa Chooses A High-Tech Approach To Safety
March 5, 2007 6:50 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsCompany uses a simulation tool to help employees see potential hazards firsthand.
Global Meltdown ... Industrial Meltdown?
March 5, 2007 5:32 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsAs the world grapples with the impact of stock markets that are falling swiftly, it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. For global industrial companies, the outlook remains bright.
Doha Trade Deal Still Struggling To Find Consensus Among WTO Members
March 5, 2007 4:40 am | by Bradley S. Klapper, Associated Press | CommentsU.S., EU, Brazil and India meet to allay fears over stalled negotiations.
Manufacturing Group Sees Widespread Slowdown In European Growth
March 5, 2007 4:38 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsEconomic outlook by the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI says the region saw an industrial cycle peak in 2006, but will not experience a sudden decline.
BP Buying Chevron's Netherlands Manufacturing Businesses
March 5, 2007 4:20 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsChevron selling refinery and wind farm operations for $900 million.
ABB Selling Power Line Components Manufacturing Business
March 5, 2007 4:03 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsAn investor group for ACON Investments and former managers of ABB announced Monday that it has acquired ABB's Power Lines Components manufacturing business.
Honeywell To Hire A "Significant Number" For Illinois Plant
March 5, 2007 2:54 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsHoneywell announced plans to hire production workers at Freeport facility.
Florida Aircraft Plant, Slated For Closure, Bounces Back To Life
March 5, 2007 2:29 am | by Eve Samples, Associated Press | CommentsVought Aircraft Industries' Stuart plant, scheduled to close over a year ago, remains open due to increased demand for Boeing parts.
Fleetwood Closes Another Maryland Travel Trailer Factory
March 5, 2007 2:10 am | CommentsCompany also closes plants in California and Texas; 253 lose jobs in Marylan
Chinese Premier To Balance Economy, Cut Loans To Polluting Factories
March 5, 2007 1:56 am | CommentsIn a speech to the National People’s Congress, Premier Wen Jiabao said he intends to help rural incomes, increase social program spending and fund high-tech military programs.
First All-Biodiesel Power Plant In U.S. Starts Up In Texas
March 5, 2007 1:40 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsHouston area power generating plant has capacity up to five megawatts.
Despite Utility Slump, India’s Industrial Sector Growing
March 5, 2007 1:26 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsAccording to research from Industrial Info Resources, power generation in India has been suffering, but the industrial sector is expected to grow 10 percent.
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.
