News
Blast Rocks Iowa Chemical Plant
October 29, 2007 12:26 pm | by Nafeesa Syeed, Associated Press Writer | CommentsOne minor injury reported as flames and clouds of black smoke soared above the Barton Solvents plant, and exploding barrels could be seen jetting into the sky.
Wyeth Replacing Cold Meds Over Dose Cup Problem
October 29, 2007 12:25 pm | CommentsProducts being removed from stores come with a cup that does not mark the half-teaspoon level recommended for children 2-5; replacement products will be available in November.
Chrysler Selects VP Business Development, M & A
October 29, 2007 11:14 am | by Edited by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsJohn Cataldo will lead major business development activities globally, including alliances, partnerships, joint ventures and key multi-region, product-related programs.
EU Aviation Safety Agency Meets With Bombardier
October 29, 2007 11:03 am | by Karl Ritter, Associated Press Writer | CommentsEuropean Union called for a 'crisis meeting' to evaluate the airworthiness of Bombardier Q-400 turboprops after three crash landings prompted SAS to drop the planes from its fleet.
Salmon Dip Recalled After Inspectors Find Bacteria
October 29, 2007 10:59 am | by Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer | CommentsNo one has been reported ill from the Listeria monocytogenes contamination found in the 7.5-ounce package of Kroger Smoked Salmon Dip.
Alberto-Culver Closing Toronto Plant
October 29, 2007 10:54 am | CommentsPersonal care products manufacturer closing plant to help the company streamline operations and improve efficiencies; 115 jobs eliminated.
GM Starts Up Production Of New Hybrid Transmission
October 29, 2007 10:49 am | CommentsGM invested $118 million in its Baltimore transmission plant for production of a 2-Mode hybrid transmission, including new machinery and tooling and a 100,000-square-foot addition.
Campbell Soup CEO New Conference Board Chairman
October 29, 2007 7:00 am | by Edited by Manufacturing.net Staff | CommentsDouglas R. Conant will succeed Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr., as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
China, ASEAN Strengthen Food Safety Stance
October 29, 2007 6:51 am | CommentsMinisters for food safety and health from 10 countries agreed to unify the standards with international requirements on food products to facilitate regulation and enforcement.
European Steel Producers Ask For Chinese Sanctions
October 29, 2007 6:44 am | CommentsSteel industry group Eurofer says steel producers are asking the European Union to slap a 40 percent surcharge on soaring imports of below-cost Chinese steel.
India's Economic Development Hides Plight Of Poor
October 29, 2007 6:42 am | by Gavin Rabinowitz, Associated Press Writer | CommentsCritics contend India's Special Economic Zones, set up to attact foreign investment, force farmers from their land or cheat them on its value.
Safran To Sell Business Unit To Gores Group
October 29, 2007 6:40 am | CommentsFrench aerospace company agrees to sell its Sagem Communications business in a deal worth $551.5 million.
Toy Train Makers Close To Ending Lengthy Legal Battle
October 29, 2007 5:57 am | CommentsColumbia-based MTH Electric Trains had sued Lionel LLC, a century-old brand, accusing it of stealing train designs through a Korean subcontractor.
CAW Head Not Impressed With Chrysler, UAW Contact
October 29, 2007 5:54 am | by Roger Ward, CP | CommentsCanadian Auto Workers’ leader Buzz Hargrove voiced disappointment with a deal he said fails to resolve issues of foreign competition and health care.
Idaho Officials Trying To Attract More Gun Makers
October 29, 2007 5:50 am | CommentsBesides favorable manufacturing and tax regulations, gun makers are also looking for areas where gun ownership is viewed more favorably.
Pentax Could Seek Damages Over Battery Plant Fire
October 29, 2007 5:45 am | CommentsDamages could result from the cost of finding another supply of battery components for Pentax's new digital camera, as well as losses from the launch delay.
Westlake Expanding Vinyls Production
October 29, 2007 5:40 am | CommentsWestlake Chemical investing $90 million to expand production of chlor-alkali and PVC resin at its Calvert City, Ky., plant.
Novartis To Invest In Singapore Cell Culture Plant
October 29, 2007 5:40 am | CommentsSwiss pharmaceutical company will invest US$700 million in the production facility.
Nissan Joint Venture To Build LCVs In India
October 29, 2007 5:29 am | by Rajesh Mahapatra, AP Business Writer | CommentsJapanese automaker and India's Ashok Leyland investing $500 million to jointly develop and manufacture light commercial vehicles.
Manufacturers Going The Extra Mile For Sustainability
October 29, 2007 5:22 am | by Jeff Barnard, AP Environmental Writer | CommentsBeyond cutting costs for energy and waste, embracing sustainability can improve a manufacturer's reputation, get better performance out of employees and foster innovation.
