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Plasmatronics To Open Ignition Systems Center In Indiana
April 25, 2007 6:58 am | CommentsNew York-based company will research alternative vehicle ignition systems; plant to employ 220 people.
Technip Awarded Contract for China’s BYACO Acetic Acid Plant
April 25, 2007 6:21 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | CommentsTechnip has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management services contract by BP-YPC Acetyls Co. Ltd.
German Company Acquires Minnesota Generator Set Manufacturer Katolight
April 25, 2007 5:35 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | CommentsFinancial terms were not disclosed, but German Tognum GmbH has purchased generator set manufacturer Katolight.
Boeing, Virgin Atlantic Join For Biofuel Development; Virgin Atlantic Puts In Big Order For Boeing's Dreamliners
April 24, 2007 12:23 pm | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | CommentsTwo companies announce environmental partnership; Virgin Atlantic orders 15 Dreamliners at $2.8 billion.
Myers Industries Accepts $1.07 Billion Bid By GS Capital Partners
April 24, 2007 12:15 pm | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsCompany has 45 days to solicit competing proposals.
Raytheon Receives $184 Million U.S. Navy Contract For Australian, Spanish Navies
April 24, 2007 11:56 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor | CommentsRaytheon will provide radar equipment for foreign navies; work will be done in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Honda's Global Production Rises, Toyota, Nissan Slip
April 24, 2007 11:45 am | CommentsHonda's global production rose 5.7 percent for March, marking the 20th consecutive month of an increase in production.
Real Growth In Manufacturing Rebounded In 2006
April 24, 2007 7:34 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsThe Commerce Department said Tuesday in its advance estimate of GDP by industry that real growth in manufacturing rebounded to 3.3 percent in 2006, up from 2.2 percent in 2005.
Toyota Beats GM For First Time In Global Sales
April 24, 2007 7:30 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | CommentsToyota sold more vehicles globally in a quarter than General Motors (GM), preliminary January-March figures show for the first time.
Sandvik Announces Two Acquisitions, Adds To Mobile Crushing And Screening Offerings
April 24, 2007 7:20 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsSankvik acquiring iExtec Screens and Crushers, and Fintec Crushing and Screening, both mobile crushing and screening equipment manufacturers.
Agilent Technologies Launches Fast X-Ray Inspection Solution
April 24, 2007 7:15 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsAgilent has announced a breakthrough for in-line 3D X-ray inspection systems that can detect printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) solder and manufacturing assembly defects.
3M Acquiring Innovative Paper Technologies, Powell
April 24, 2007 7:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsInnovative Paper Technologies makes technical papers, boards and laminates; Powell supplies non-woven polyester mats for the electrical industry.
iRobot, Boeing Developing New Military Reconnaissance Robot
April 24, 2007 7:07 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsThe SUGV Early, a Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle, weighs less than 30 pounds.
Hershey Announces Plant Closing, Job Cuts
April 24, 2007 6:50 am | by Marc Levy, Associated Press | CommentsAs part of a restructuring plan, Hershey will close its Reading plant and eliminate 260 jobs.
NAM Says U.S. Is Lagging Behind In Health Care Reform
April 24, 2007 6:42 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsNAM Presdient Engler suggests using health information technology (health IT) to reduce inefficiencies in the health care system.
Food Safety Is Focus At House Hearing Tuesday
April 24, 2007 6:38 am | CommentsThe Food and Drug Administration's oversight of what Americans eat is the larger focus of a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
Snap-On Promotes Pinchuk To President And COO
April 24, 2007 6:35 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsPinchuk succeeds Jack Michaels, Snap-on’s chairman and CEO, who was also president.
Lonza Planning $300 Million Bio-manufacturing Plant Expansion
April 24, 2007 6:25 am | CommentsCompany will expand its plant at Pease International and could add 350 jobs.
Tata Motors May Set Up Manufacturing Unit In Egypt
April 24, 2007 6:23 am | CommentsEgypt is gaining popularity as an investment destination due to its geographic location.
First Quarter 2007 Industrial Project Activity Tops 2006 Levels
April 24, 2007 6:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsProject spending has increased 30 percent over 2006 levels for each month in the first quarter, according to Industrial Info Resources.
