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Supreme Court Ruling On Emissions Boosts States' Efforts
April 3, 2007 6:00 am | CommentsThe Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to regulate those emissions from new cars and trucks under the landmark environment law, and the ''laundry list'' of reasons it has given for declining to do so are insufficient, the court said.
Chinese Company Takes Top Spot In Greenpeace Ranking Of Environmentally-Friendly Electronics
April 3, 2007 5:59 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsLenovo, Nokia, Sony, Dell and Samsung rounded out the top five; Apple ranked last.
Air Products To Build Hydrogen Production Facility In Louisiana
April 3, 2007 5:25 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsNew facility will add capacity to its Louisiana pipeline system, supply Marathon Petroleum Co.
Xerox To Acquire Global Imaging Systems For $1.5 Billion
April 3, 2007 5:18 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsAcquisition will allow Xerox to increase their customer base to small and medium-sized businesses.
Anheuser-Busch Building New Brewery In China
April 3, 2007 5:18 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsThe $63 million facility is expected to be completed by 2008.
U.S. Automakers Voice Opposition To Trade Deal With South Korea
April 3, 2007 5:16 am | CommentsDomestic automakers say trade deal does not go far enough in opening Korean market to U.S. auto industry.
DURA To Close Four Plants
April 3, 2007 5:15 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsFour plants in Ind., Ontario, Mo., and Pa will be closed due to a restructuring plan, with additional consolidation announcements planned for the third quarter 2007.
Japan, Thailand Sign Free Trade Agreement
April 3, 2007 5:13 am | CommentsTrade agreement will cut tariffs on all types of goods - from seafood to autos.
UPDATE: March ISM Report Shows Continued Growth In U.S. Manufacturing
April 2, 2007 8:20 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor in Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsActivity cooled in March, but remained above levels that indicate growth. Rising prices are a concern.
German Manufacturing Index Cools, But Still Shows Strength
April 2, 2007 6:20 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsThe German PMI for March noted a continued increase in the manufacturing sector; however, it remained above the critical 50.0 mark.
BMW Manufacturing Names Kerscher President
April 2, 2007 5:54 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsBMW unit said Kerscher will replace Dr. Clemens Schmitz-Justen.
Industrial Manufacturing Project Spending Looking Good For 2Q
April 2, 2007 5:30 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsAlthough the year started off slowly, the second quarter will see 568 projects at an investment of $15.6 billion, according to Industrial Info Resources.
Laidlaw Energy Will Convert Paper Mill Into Biomass Energy Plant
April 2, 2007 5:25 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsThe 50 megawatt facility in New Hampshire will be constructed on the site of the former Fraser Paper Mill.
TTI To Close Hoover Plant
April 2, 2007 5:20 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsMain campus will close, distribution center and bag assembly plant to remain open.
U.S., South Korea Agree On Landmark Free Trade Deal
April 2, 2007 4:52 am | CommentsThe two countries reached an agreement after months of contentious negotiations.
Collins & Aikman Selling Part Of North American Plastics Business
April 2, 2007 4:50 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsCompany selling interiors plastics business to Cadence Innovation as it tries to exit bankruptcy.
GM Unveiling Global Concept Cars With Its Chinese Joint Ventures At Shangai Car Show
April 2, 2007 4:00 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsFor the first time, GM will showcase new concept cars built with its Chinese partners.
Manufacturing Rebounds! Chicago Manufacturing Activity At Highest Level In 2 Years
March 30, 2007 9:00 am | CommentsIndex of manufacturing activity for northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana rose to 61.7 in March from 47.9 in February, according to data released Friday from National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago.
Visteon Selling European And Brazilian Chassis Business To SSVP II
March 30, 2007 8:47 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsManufacturing facilities, assets and employees will be transferred to SSVP II and the operations will be renamed TeDrive.
Nissan Recalling 1 Million Vehicles
March 30, 2007 8:43 am | CommentsProblem with the gas tank can cause fuel fumes to leak.
