Heavy Machinery
Satellite Firm Snaps Picture Of Chinese Carrier
December 14, 2011 2:25 pm | by Dan Elliott, Associated Press | News | CommentsDigitalGlobe Inc. says China's first attempt at an aircraft carrier, bought from the Ukraine in 1998, is now undergoing testing at sea.
Bad Economy? Farmers Have Incredible Year
December 12, 2011 9:29 am | by Jim Suhr, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsFarm profits are expected to spike by 28 percent this year to $100.9 billion, despite the economy, on higher prices for many crops and livestock.
Deere 4Q Profit Up 46 Percent On Strong Sales
November 23, 2011 10:43 am | by Josh Funk, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe Moline, Ill. company said equipment sales were up 20 percent in the quarter and that business will be even better in 2012.
Milestone Marked In Maine On Stealthy Destroyer
November 18, 2011 2:02 pm | by David Sharp, Associated Press | News | CommentsTwo daughters and son of the late Adm. Elmo "Bud" Zumwalt helped Bath Iron Works celebrate the "laying of the keel" on a 600-foot ship.
Caterpillar Makes Bid For China's ERA
November 11, 2011 4:10 am | News | CommentsCAT said its offer to buy a Chinese maker of mine safety machinery will help it expand in the world's biggest coal-producing country as it modernizes its mines.
US Homebuilders Less Pessimistic, But Still Miserable
October 18, 2011 9:53 am | by Derek Kravitz, AP Real Estate Writer | News | CommentsAn index of builder sentiment this month rose from 14 to 18, while any reading below 50 indicates negative sentiment about the housing market.
Oshkosh Corp. Union Rejects Second Contract
October 10, 2011 5:55 am | News | CommentsThe disagreement seems to center on non-monetary issues such as the hiring of temporary workers.
Philippine Communist Rebels Raid Mining Companies
October 3, 2011 8:15 am | by Teresa Cerojano, Associated Press | News | CommentsMore than 200 heavily armed communist rebels stormed three mining companies as a "show of force" in the 42-year-old rebellion.
CAT Recalling Workers In Indiana
September 23, 2011 4:53 am | News | CommentsCaterpillar Inc. has recalled many of the 400 workers it laid off from a central Indiana engine plant and is starting to hire more people.
GE Inks Health Care, Energy Deals In Russia
September 16, 2011 5:29 am | News | CommentsOne deal allows GE to manufacture and sell natural gas turbines in the country, while the other covers high-tech medical diagnostic equipment.
Worker Dies In Accident At Magnolia Steel Mill
September 7, 2011 9:48 am | News | CommentsA worker at a steel mill in Magnolia is dead after an accident that occurred while changing a cable on an overhead crane.
Adults Get Life-Sized Sandbox Near Las Vegas Strip
September 2, 2011 7:51 am | by Oskar Garcia, Associated Press | News | CommentsA business owner has created sandbox for adults who pay up to $750 each to push around dirt, rock and huge tires with the earth-moving construction equipment.
Hyundai Searching For 500 Workers At Ala. Plant
September 1, 2011 10:52 am | News | CommentsOfficials with Hyundai Heavy Industries, which is preparing to open a plant in Montgomery, say they've received about 14,000 applications for the jobs.
Indiana Steals Manufacturer Away From Illinois
August 23, 2011 9:46 am | News | CommentsOfficials of Blue Island, Ill.-based Modern Forge cited a "positive business environment" for choosing to move its foundries across state lines.
CAT: Sales Stayed Strong Through July
August 18, 2011 8:53 am | News | CommentsCaterpillar says global sales of its heavy equipment grew 35 percent in July even though last year's numbers were strong.
Golden Decade For Defense Companies Is Ending
August 16, 2011 5:45 am | by Jonathan Fahey, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsIn the decade since the Sept. 11 attacks, the annual defense budget has more than doubled to $700 billion, but massive cuts are right around the corner.
CAT Expansion To Create 250 Jobs
August 2, 2011 4:39 am | News | CommentsThe $50 million expansion project is expected to create about 250 new jobs, nearly doubling the current workforce at the plant.
Durable Goods Orders Fall In June
July 27, 2011 5:19 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsOrders for durable goods fell 2.1 percent, with the weakness led by a big drop in orders for commercial aircraft, the Commerce Department said.
CAT 2Q Profit Jumps 44 Percent
July 22, 2011 4:22 am | by Josh Funk, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsCaterpillar says its profit grew 44 percent and with strong demand for its heavy equipment, it is bumping up its outlook for the entire year.
Baldor Now Offers ABB Motors and Generators
July 20, 2011 8:45 am | News | CommentsBaldor is now responsible for selling and supporting the complete line of ABB low and medium voltage industrial electric motors and generators.
CAT Completes $8.8 Billion Bucyrus Buyout
July 11, 2011 5:38 am | News | CommentsCaterpillar Inc. said it completed the deal to buy the South Milwaukee, Wis.-based company after getting regulatory approval from China.
Precision Castparts To Buy Primus For $900 Million
July 11, 2011 5:29 am | News | CommentsPrimus, an aerospace component supplier for the likes of Boeing, has about 1,500 employees across seven manufacturing locations, including three in the Seattle area.
Chinese Crane-Maker Finishes Bay Bridge Work
July 11, 2011 5:25 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsShanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries was awarded the $6.3 billion project to fabricate the steel girders and tower meant to improve the bridge's earthquake resistance.
Caterpillar Accused Of Tax Dodging
July 11, 2011 4:48 am | News | CommentsCAT avoided paying more than $2 billion in federal income taxes from 2000 to 2009 by accounting fraudulently for billions of profits, lawsuit says.
Nashville Metalworker Dies After Weekend Fire
July 7, 2011 9:27 am | News | CommentsShawn Allen Austin was one of two workers injured Saturday at the John W. McDougall Co. plant, which does custom fabrication of sheet metal.
