Manufacturing News
- U.K. Liberal Democrats Seek U.K. Tax, Voting Reform (Update1) Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:38AMMarch 14 (Bloomberg) -- Nick Clegg , leader of the U.K.’s opposition Liberal Democrat Party, said he will demand tax reform and a new electoral system if his party holds the balance of power after this year’s general election.
- Chemical plant in Pasig shut down by owners Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:32AMChemical manufacturer CAWC Inc. has shut down its manufacturing plant in Pasig City after a fire hit the facility on Thursday, leaving two workers injured.
- Sembler should not receive tax incentives Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:24AMOur Administration fought alongside scores of small businesses a few years ago against similar special legislation that would have given $9 million to the hunting and fishing store Cabela’s to come to South Carolina.
- State help not certain Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:17AMEven though the national economy is showing signs of recovery, California’s schools shouldn’t count on government aid anytime soon, according to an expert in education management.
- China’s new generation picky about factory jobs Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 7:17AMFactory worker Chen Qinghai frowned as he looked at a tall bulletin board full of help-wanted notices from companies making everything from photocopiers and DVD drives to mobile phones and car parts.
- Partying to Change the World Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:53AMBeadforLife, which teaches entrepreneurial skills to impoverished Ugandans, is an example of how Americans can make a difference.
- China Scores Top Marks In High Speed Railway Development Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:49AMBEIJING, March 14 (Bernama) -- China scored top marks in the world for high speed trains in terms of speed and total length of high speed railway tracks completed and in operation, Deputy Railways Minister Wang Zhiguo said Saturday.
- Unraveling the incentive question Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:46AMThe panelists – representing K-12 education, higher ed, the environmental community and human services, along with your business columnist, who was designated to discuss economic development – were convened by the League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County to consider the question “Why do we pay taxes?”
- Remaining face of a bygone era Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:49AMIt was once at the heart of a bustling waterside manufacturing quarter – but now it is all that remains of an age gone by.
- Letter box Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:40AMSaturday March 13, 2010 ’Democracy hypocrisy’ reigns in Guilford Editor of the Reformer: Yesterday, the Reformer published the annual letter by Don McLean, the lead spokesperson for Guilford’s reigning aristocracy against core democratic values and the inalienable rights of Guilford’s electorate -- which consists of all 1,700 registered voters in town.
- Everett courts water-bottling company Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:33AMEVERETT — A private company named after the Greek goddess of fresh water wants to build a beverage plant in north Everett, a venture that could bring as many as 1,000 family-wage jobs to the city.
- Energy firm eyes Paulsboro port. Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:33AMSouth Jersey Port Corp. added a second company this week to its list of potential tenants for a new $300 million marine terminal that is under construction in Paulsboro.
- Electronic Cigarettes Are Tobacco Products, States AAPHP Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:17AMThe American Association of Public Health Physicians submitted a petition to the US Food and Drug Administration on February 23rd in response to their official stance concerning electronic cigarettes.
- Manchin introduces assistance tool for business Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:10AMAssociated Press - March 13, 2010 6:05 AM ET CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Gov. Joe Manchin says a new technical assistance program should help small businesses and manufacturers improve their...
- Robbinsville solar company in bankruptcy Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:55PMROBBINSVILLE -- A cloud has passed over the local renewable energy industry as a township-based solar manufacturing concern, once trumpeted as a leader in green technology, has been forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
- Census participation urged; CVB, Sports Council recognized for landing big events Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:45PM“Grand Island, stand up and be counted — it’s important!”
- JBS gets rezoning -- and a scolding Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:45PMGrand Island’s largest employer got the rezoning nod it needed Wednesday night to build a new parking lot — but received a major scolding, too.
- Thursday, March 11, 2010 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:42PMViolation of parole: Mark Cano, 35, of Lubbock was arrested Wednesday by Midland police in Midland on a charge of violation of parole.
- Mayor schedules business forums Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:40PMPye and Coffee no more. It’s time for breakfast at Noon ... sort of. Pye and Coffee was the name given to former Mayor Randy Pye’s regular office drop-in visits with citizens.
- State regulators preparing for new water-quality rules Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:23PMState regulators are moving rapidly to re-write more than two dozen coal mining permits in advance of an anticipated crackdown by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on water quality.
- Supplier News: Related News Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:12PM3/12/2010 - Daimler Sheds Stake in Tata Motors to Ramp Up Activities in India Daimler sold its 5.34 percent stake in Indian-based Tata Motors, which manufactures commercial vehicles and cars....
- Wheel & Tire: Related News Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:12PM3/10/2010 - Haweka Debuts New Truck Alignment System Haweka, which develops wheel balancing technology, has launched a new heavy-duty truck alignment system, the Axis 4000....
- Auto-related firms gear up for market revival Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:08PMLISTED companies in the automotive business have announced strong earnings in the recently concluded reporting season. This is not surprising, considering the upswing in the sector’s total industrial volume (TIV) and the rebounding economy.
- H2 will give clearer indication of recovery Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:08PMEconomic data are optimistic but can they be sustained?
- £270m loan deal to save Vauxhall Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:07PMTHE Government yesterday announced a £270 million loan guarantee to car giant General Motors to help secure its Vauxhall operations in Britain.
- Nortel Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:06PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - Nortel (OTCBB:NRTLQ) - /
- Popular business directory searches Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:05PMSTONEPEAK CERAMICS, INC A leading manufacturer of fine Italian porcelain ceramic tile and committed to advanced manufacturing methods and enviro ... >MORE
- NOVAVAX Reports Q4 and 2009 Year-End Financial Results Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:47AMROCKVILLE, Md. -- Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX) today announced financial results for the fourth quar...
- LaHood, trade and commerce reps discuss new Mexico truck program Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:46AMWASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Secretary of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke met Thursday to discuss how the U.S. will address its ongoing dispute with Mexico over access to the U.S. market for Mexican trucks.
- Reportlinker Adds Global Die-cut Paper, Paperboard and Cardboard Industry Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:45AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
- Research and Markets: Footwear Market Report Plus 2009 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:42AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Footwear Market Report Plus 2009" report to their offering.
- Koito Executives Leave, President Takes Pay Cut After Fake Data Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:41AMMarch 13 (Bloomberg) -- Koito Industries Ltd. , the Japanese plane-seat maker that falsified test results, said three executives will leave and its president will take a pay cut as work begins on checking seats in about 1,000 commercial aircraft.
- Retail Sales in U.S. Unexpectedly Rose in February (Update4) Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:41AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly climbed in February as shoppers braved blizzards to get to the malls, signaling consumers will contribute more to economic growth.
- Toyota Quits Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:40AMCalifornia’s left-wing business agenda is coming home to roost. Toyota has announced that it will close the state’s only automobile manufacturing plant.
- TAG Heuer addresses the 1887 movement controversy Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:39AMShortly after the Silverstone (UK) introduction of the new Caliber 1887 chronograph movement, Jean-Christophe Babin, President and CEO of TAG Heuer, found himself under attack from an unexpected source – the Internet.
- Is proposed state soda tax unfair? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:20PMArley Adams, left, and Calvin Lewis work on an oil change during clases at Lincoln Technical Institute in Whitestone. Photo by Liz Rhoades With childhood obesity at epidemic levels and New York State in a severe economic crisis, the governor says he has come up with a solution to help solve both problems: tax sweetened soft drinks.
- Environmentally Friendly Generation Of Energy For The Production Of Iron Oxide Pigments In Brazil Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:20PMSpecialty chemicals group LANXESS has started up a new on-site power plant at its location in Porto Feliz in Brazil. This will increase the efficiency and environmental compatibility of the on-site production of iron oxide pigments, which are marketed globally as Bayferrox and regionally as Po Xadrez.
- Gripple set to move into new complex Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:13PMYORKSHIRE manufacturer Gripple and its sister company Loadhog are poised for expansion after buying larger premises. (11/03/2010 19:51:29)
- VWSA wins more major export contracts Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:11PMVolkswagen South Africa has won big new contracts for vehicles and engine exports and increases in existing export contracts.
- USD Softball Wins Two Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:10PMKISSIMMEE, Fla. — The University of South Dakota softball team posted two wins at the Rebel Spring Games Wednesday. The Coyotes beat Sacred Heart University, 3-1 and Youngstown State, 4-3 to improve to 4-10 on the season.
- Euro Advances on Speculation Greece’s Deficit Crisis Contained Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:19AMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- The euro rose against most of its major counterparts as German government bonds dropped to the lowest level in more than two weeks on optimism Greece’s budget- deficit crisis has been contained.
- Show of force Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:19AMDouglas County’s government agencies have taken a unique approach to the medical marijuana debate in a collaborative show of strength.
- Water soluble films maker to expand LaPorte operations Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:17AMMonoSol LLC, a manufacturer of water soluble films for a variety of industries, announced Thursday that it will expand its manufacturing operations in LaPorte, investing $18 million and creating up to 11 new jobs by the end of the year.
- Anglers report good action on reds Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:15AMMonday evening, slot reds were the talk of anglers fishing near the mouth of Offatts Bayou just west of the Crash Basin.
- Fishing pros vote on their favorite lures Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:15AMCapt. Joe Kent asked several guides and fishing professionals in the area which type of lures they prefer to use for inshore fishing.
- Loral Space & Communications to Host 2009 Year End Results Conference Call Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:11AMNEW YORK -- Loral Space & Communications invites shareholders, analysts and professional investors to participate in a conference call with Loral chief executive officer Michael B.
- Strictly Business: Q&A with Ken Lopez of General Scales Inc. Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:11AMThe trucking sector is feeling the economic downturn like everyone else because the health of the industry is based in large part on oil prices and shipping trends. We asked the head of a local truck scale manufacturer how all of that is affecting trucking industry vendors. NAME: Ken Lopez
- Women train their sights on business in Lebanon camp Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:49AMSpecialised training courses give Palestinian women refugees hope in Nahr el-Bared camp.
- Stanchart Launches Women In Business Resources Centre Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:47AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Standard Chartered Bank has opened the Women in Business Resource Centre, an online tool designed to help women entrepreneurs start and grow their own business.
- Color technology in works for e-readers Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:46AMWith a slew of color-display tablet computers, such as Apple’s iPad, coming to market soon, makers of e-readers are looking for ways to add color screens to their devices without gobbling up too much power.
