Global Manufacturing
Modine Expanding Presence in China
October 18, 2006 8:22 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsBoard of Directors approves $16 million for a new manufacturing facility.
Responsible Profits
October 18, 2006 4:12 am | by Mark Gottlieb, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsJapan's latest export is about to enter Western business culture in the guise of a new standard for corporate behavior. If you don't know about it yet, you'll need to learn soon.
Air Products To Build Production Facility In Asia
October 18, 2006 4:10 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAir Products' South Korean NF3 plant will support Asian semiconductor and TFT-LCD markets.
European Pigment Market Colored By Asian Competition
October 18, 2006 4:05 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsPigment producers must boost product innovation and cut costs to meet growing demand by European plastics market.
China To Locals: Enforce Land Controls, Or Else
October 18, 2006 1:48 am | News | CommentsGovernment desperately trying to slow sizzling economic growth.
Malaysian Manufacturing Sales, Employment Surge In August
October 18, 2006 12:37 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsThe sales value of Malaysia’s manufacturing sector jumped 12 percent in August.
Another Sign Of Slowdown: September Industrial Production Falls
October 17, 2006 3:11 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustrial production in September fell for the first time since January, further evidence that the nation's factories are slowing.
British Airways Looking To Purchase New Planes
October 17, 2006 2:42 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBritish Airways launched a competition to purchase new longhaul aircraft by inviting plane and engine manufacturers to submit bids to the air carrier.
Canadian Factory Shipments Ease In August
October 17, 2006 2:22 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsShipments from Canadian factories in August dropped slightly from their highest level in 2006, according to Statistics Canada.
Paper Manufacturer Stora Enso Names New CEO
October 17, 2006 1:51 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsJouko Karvinen will take over on March 29.
Mitsubishi Fuso Recalling 75,000 Small Trucks And Buses
October 17, 2006 1:34 am | News | CommentsFaulty braking device with potential to cause fire cited as reason.
Steelmakers Corus, Tata Talking Deal
October 17, 2006 12:36 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCorus acknowledges that Tata approached it for possible offer.
Manufacturing Pushing Growth Of Offshore Services To Double-Digits
October 13, 2006 6:54 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDue to the increased interest in outsourcing IT and other support services by manufacturers, service providers who offer offshoring capabilities are experiencing double-digit growth. According to a new ARC Advisory Group research study, the worldwide market for offshoring services in the manufacturing sector is expect
IP Protection Being Fought On Multiple Global Fronts
October 13, 2006 4:20 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIntellectual Property Rights protection was the main point of discussion for multiple organizations this week around the globe.
Another Day, Another Battery Recall
October 13, 2006 2:51 am | News | CommentsSharp announces Sony battery recall, and Fujitsu adds to earlier recall.
Eaton To Send Jobs To Mexico
October 12, 2006 5:02 am | News | CommentsA plant closure in Ohio will result in 130 jobs moving to Mexico.
Manufacturing Firms To Join DOC Secretary On China Trip
October 12, 2006 3:27 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBehlen Manufacturing, Eaton, Altec, and Timken among companies participating in Business Development Mission to Beijing and Shanghai, China, in November.
Energy Conservation Pushes Chinese Electric Drives Market
October 12, 2006 3:14 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGovernment emphasis on energy-efficiency helps boost the electric drives sector.
India Manufactured Output Jumps, Needs More From EU
October 12, 2006 2:41 am | by Aoife White, Associated Press | News | CommentsOutput grew 11.1 percent in August, but India says it needs more investments from EU.
Timken To Exit European Steel Tube Operation
October 12, 2006 2:40 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsDesford facility deemed unprofitable, despite sales of about $85 to $95 million.
China’s Economy Expected To Grow 10.5 Percent
October 11, 2006 3:34 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's economy is likely to grow by 10.5 percent this year and slow only slightly in 2007; government think tank calls for cooling investment boom.
Industrial Production Increases In Asia And France
October 10, 2006 3:44 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustrial production was up in Singapore, France and Malaysia, according to government reports.
MAN Seeking To Withdraw Hostile Scania Takeover Bid; MAN 's Workers Planning Protests
October 9, 2006 3:43 am | by Geir Moulson, Associated Press | News | CommentsGerman truckmaker wants friendly merger with Swedish company; employees concerned about job possible job losses.
Danaher To Acquire Australian Medical Technology Company
October 9, 2006 3:12 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsVision Systems will be sold to Danaher for $520 million
Move Over Alcoa: Russian Company Takes Top Spot
October 9, 2006 2:57 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsUnited Company RUSAL will replace Alcoa as leading aluminum producer.
