News
Hershey Names New CEO
October 3, 2007 6:58 am | by Marc Levy, Associated Press Writer | CommentsDay after previous CEO steps down, David J. West — Hershey's chief operating officer — named company president and a director.
Pfizer Names New Vice President
October 3, 2007 6:20 am | CommentsTanya Clemons, who will also be chief talent officer, currently is a Microsoft Corp. executive.
Rio Tinto Takeover Of Alcan Approved
October 3, 2007 6:16 am | by Constant Brand, Associated Press Writer | CommentsEuropean Union says the deal won't hinder competition in the European market; takeover will make Rio Tinto the world's biggest producer of aluminum and bauxite.
CAT CEO Honored With World Trade Award
October 3, 2007 6:03 am | by Edited by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsChairman and CEO Jim Owens received the award from the National Foreign Trade Council for helping advancement of American foreign trade and investment.
Cadbury Has New Game Plan
October 3, 2007 6:01 am | CommentsChocolate maker will close southwest England plant, cutting 700 jobs; company also will shift 200 jobs from another British plant to Poland.
EU Chief Urges U.S. Openness With Toy Info
October 3, 2007 5:52 am | by Mark Jewell, AP Business Writer | CommentsConsumer chief Meglena Kuneva hopes faster communication would tip authorities off to potentially dangerous toys, leading to more rapid recalls.
World Energy Purchases UTEK Subsidiary
October 3, 2007 5:51 am | by Edited by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsEnergy services company and electronics manufacturer acquires Hydrogen Safe Technologies.
Hubbell Buys PCORE Electric
October 3, 2007 5:43 am | by Edited by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsElectrical products maker acquires manufacturer of high voltage condenser bushings for undisclosed price.
Toshiba Joins Steel Maker To Make, Sell Turbines
October 3, 2007 5:37 am | CommentsToshiba, JFE say deal will allow Toshiba to expand its products to turbines for thermal generators of 100 megawatts and below.
Moravian Cookies Maker Gets New Location
October 3, 2007 5:25 am | CommentsSalem Baking's inner-state move from Winston-Salem to Mocksville has company planning to add about 30 jobs.
Sonoco Acquires Plastic Carriers From Caraustar
October 3, 2007 5:22 am | CommentsPackaging company expects the Caraustar acquisition, which includes six U.S. manufacturing plants employing about 260 workers, will add to earnings in the first year.
American Superconductor Licenses Designs To AAER
October 3, 2007 5:17 am | CommentsEnergy technology company signs two contracts to license wind turbine technology to Canadian manufacturer.
Airbus A380 On Pre-Production Demo Tour
October 2, 2007 10:37 am | by Stephanie Reitz, Associated Press Writer | CommentsWorld's largest passenger jet's current demonstration tour is part of the anticipated December certification of the aircraft/engine combination.
Florida Munitions Maker DSE Aims For New S.C. Plant
October 2, 2007 10:36 am | by Susanne M. Schafer, Associated Press Writer | Comments$25 million South Carolina facility, expected to employ 215 people, will produce grenades for the U.S. military in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Procter & Gamble Explores Selling Brands
October 2, 2007 10:35 am | by Dan Sewell, AP Business Writer | CommentsAccording to Financial Times, the major manufacturer will auction off slow-growth brands like Folgers coffee, Pringles chips and Duracell batteries.
Economic Worries Create 'Bumpy Road' For Auto Sales
October 2, 2007 10:34 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | CommentsFord and Toyota both reported a decrease in September sales, while GM reported a slight increase.
High Milk Prices Force Dean To Cut Jobs
October 2, 2007 8:00 am | CommentsNation's largest dairy producer will cut 600 to 700 jobs; chairman says market is the most difficult challenge the company has ever faced.
FDA Finds Kidney Drug Plant Contamination
October 2, 2007 7:59 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer | CommentsFood and Drug Adminiatration says Genzyme continued manufacturing the drug, Thymoglobulin, despite excessive levels of bacteria in early batches.
Cooper Enters Venture With Chinese Manufacturer
October 2, 2007 6:30 am | CommentsElectrical products maker's joint venture with China's Nature Science and Technology Co. will produce indoor switchgear products that meet IEC standards.
Kraft Sells Two Brands To Sunny Delight
October 2, 2007 6:24 am | CommentsAlong with Fruit2O and Veryfine juice, Kraft also unloading manufacturing equipment, a Massachusetts facility and 200 employees.
