Manufacturing News
- Lucio Tan, Gatchalian duke it out in Valenzuela Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:07AMTAIPAN Lucio Tan and hotel magnate William Gatchalian are in the thick of a legal battle over the control of Plastic City, the 84-hectare, 44-warehouse compound in Valenzuela that used to be the largest integrated plastic manufacturing complex in the country.
- by Jenniffer B. Austria Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:05AMHenry Sy Jr., eldest son of the richest Philippine tycoon, offered to buy all of UEM Development Philippines Inc. and use the company to invest in state infrastructure projects.
- Press Release Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:04AMNottingham, UK (September 2, 2010) Novozymes Biopharma, part of Novozymes A/S, world leader in bioinnovation, will be showcasing its innovative portfolio of biopharmaceutical technologies and solutions at booth #507 and #509 at the 2010 BioProcess International Conference and Exhibition, 20-24 September at Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, USA.
- JGBs drop; sale sours sentiment, jobs eyed for relief Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:03AMJGBs drop; sale sours sentiment, jobs eyed for relief
- Most China Stocks Advance; Automakers Gain, Developers Retreat Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:02AMMost China stocks rose as automakers gained on prospects sales will pick up, countering declines by financial companies on concern that the government will impose more measures to curb property speculation.
- Oil slips ahead of US jobs data Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:01AMHurricane Earl fuels concerns of disruptions. 3 Sep 2010 5:51 PM
- Research and Markets: Industry Estimates Indicate That Exports of Access Control Systems from China Will Surpass $900 ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:00AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Report: Access Control & Anti-Intrusion" report to their offering.
- German 10-Year Yield Stays Near a Two-Week High Before U.S. Jobs Report Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:59AMGerman 10-year government bond yields held near the highest level in two weeks as rising stocks sapped fixed-income demand before a report that’s forecast to show U.S. companies added fewer jobs in August.
- Worries Over Jobs Numbers Ahead Of New Data Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:57AMThe biggest cause for concern is that this month could show the weakest business hiring in months. Although the economy is technically a year into a recovery, that is not yet showing up in the jobs numbers.
- Caterpillar to expand manufacturing in Brazil Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:55AMPEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Caterpillar Inc. plans to spend about $180 million to expand its manufacturing capacity in Brazil and meet growing demand in Latin America. The world’s largest maker of construction and mining equipment said Wednesday that it had purchased an existing manufacturing plant in Campo Largo, Brazil, and over the next two years, [...]
- TAC Manufacturing plans to hire more workers after seeing increase in automotive parts orders Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:54AMGood economic news has been hard to find, but it’s starting to appear in an unexpected place for many — automotive manufacturing.At TAC Manufacturing, 4111 County Farm Road, the parts supplier has been seeing increased orders from customers and is...
- In other legislative action, salary reforms inspired by the Bell scandal move closer to reality. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:54AMGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure Monday allowing tens of thousands more Californians with environmentally friendly cars to drive solo in carpool lanes, while state lawmakers moved closer to approving reforms inspired by the eye-popping salaries of Bell city officials.
- DENSO Introduces New Aseptic Robots Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:53AMLONG BEACH, Calif. – The new DENSO VP-G2 six-axis articulated aseptic robots offer Class 100 cleanroom performance in a space-saving, ultracompact design.
- Significant Strength Remains Visible On Wall Street - U.S. Commentary Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:52AMAfter showing a substantial upward move in early trading on Wednesday, stocks have continued to perform well over the course of the morning. The major averages are holding onto strong gains, more than offsetting the steep losses seen on Monday.
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- Stock market kicks off September with strong gains Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:51AMStocks are surging after surprisingly strong growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing allayed some of the worries that had been building over the global economy.
- Area News In Brief Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:20PMMOULTON — Two Lawrence County men were in jail Tuesday in connection with methamphetamine manufacturing, Sheriff Gene Mitchell said.
- This Week Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:20PMLine and pattern partner dance classes will be held at the Beacon Grill in Swannanoa every Tuesday evening. Beginner line dance classes will be held from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.; intermediate line dance from 6:15 – 7 p.m.; and pattern partner from 7 – 8 p.m. For more information, contact Denna Yockey at denna.yockey@yahoo.com or visit the Beacon Pub and Bistro Web site at ...
- Surveys show growth in Chinese manufacturing recovering in August as production, orders climb Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:18PMSHANGHAI - Chinese manufacturing activity recovered slightly in August, the first gain in four months, as surveys released Wednesday showed production, new orders and purchasing prices all edging higher.
- Obama looks beyond Iraq Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:15PMDeclaring an end to the combat mission, he says the U.S. must now focus its shrunken resources on rebuilding its ailing economy. President Obama marked the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq on Tuesday by declaring that after more than seven years, vast expenditures and thousands of casualties, the nation must focus its shrunken resources on rebuilding the ailing domestic economy.
- Asian shares bounce back after Wall Street rise Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:15PMAsian stock markets advance; GDP data powers Australia benchmark
- Manufacturing growth slows in Aug Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:59PMActivity in the manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in August due to significantly slower growth in production and new orders, a survey shows.
- Manufacturing growth slows in August Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:53PMActivity in the manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in August due largely to significantly slower growth in production and new orders, a survey says.
- Australia August Manufacturing Growth Slows to Weakest Pace in Five Months Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:52PMAustralian manufacturing growth slowed to the weakest pace in five months as uncertainty about the outcome of national elections and the stronger local currency triggered weaker growth in new orders.
- Aust manufacturing growth slows Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:52PMAiG-PWC index shows eighth month of expansion. 1 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- Hyundai shifting production of SUV to Kia plant Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:45PMHyundai Motor America says the automaker will shift manufacturing of its Santa Fe SUV beginning this fall from its plant in Alabama to one in Georgia run by Kia Motor Manufacturing.
- Australia July Manufacturing Index 51.7 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:43PMThe opinions and analysis offered on Forexlive are for educational purposes only and clients and prospects are advised to carefully consider the opinions and recommendations offered by the analysts and to use the analysis and opinions in conjunction with the client and/or prospects own independent analysis.
- Reaping the fruits of success Latest! Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:14PMKUCHING: Used to be considered as a ’subsistence’ means for farmers, the state’s agricultural sector is poised to becoming a key sector for private players to invest in as a business.
- Estonia Industrial Production Rises In July Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:14PM(RTTNews) - Estonian industrial production climbed 25% in July compared to the same month of the previous year, official data showed on Tuesday.
- New California law expands carpool lane use Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:13PMIn other legislative action, salary reforms inspired by the Bell scandal move closer to reality. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure Monday allowing tens of thousands more Californians with environmentally friendly cars to drive solo in carpool lanes, while state lawmakers moved closer to approving reforms inspired by the eye-popping salaries of Bell city officials.
- Estonia Industrial Production Grew Most on Record in July Amid Export Gain Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:13PMEstonian industrial production rose in July at the fastest annual pace in at least a decade as export demand continued to improve.
- FOREX-Yen rises towards 15-yr peak as BOJ move fizzles Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:13PMFOREX-Yen rises towards 15-yr peak as BOJ move fizzles
- Geese fly into power lines causing widespread outage along Route 28 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:13PMA pair of geese out for a lunchtime flight along the Spicket River flew into power lines yesterday that carry 28,000 volts of electricity.
- Toshiba Starts Mass Producing Higher-Density NAND Chips Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:11PMToshiba Starts Mass Producing Higher-Density NAND Chips
- HID Global Extends Its Leadership In Access Control To Enable Secure Print Authentication Solutions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:11PMHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced an extension of its industry-leading secure access and identification solutions to secure print authentication.
- South Korea Manufacturers’ Confidence Rebounds for September Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:38PMSouth Korean manufacturers’ sentiment rebounded for September due to the prospect of overseas seasonal buying for students and local holiday shopping.
- Standards and Performance Metrics for Sensing and Perception Systems Used in Manufacturing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:38PMManufacturing represents over 10 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, which amounts to about 1.6 trillion dollars annually. More than 11 million people are employed in this sector, which also experienced a 33% increase in productivity over the last ten years.
- After technical difficulties, downtown ramp set to start charging Monday Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:33PMThe new parking ramp in downtown Stillwater is set to being charging people $3 a day for parking starting Monday. Hopefully.
- Aussie dollar back above 90 US cents Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:16PMThe Australian dollar has opened above 90 US cents on Monday.
- PM to lay stone for Mannavaram project Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:16PMAfter innumerable delays, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will finally visit Chittoor district on Wednesday to lay the foundation stone for the Rs 6,000-crore Mannavaram power equipment manufacturing unit.
- Putin starts delivery of Siberian oil to China Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:11PMRussia yesterday officially launched the Russian section of an oil pipeline that delivers east Siberian oil to China.
- Zuma under pressure as stir widens Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:11PMA powerful South African labour leader threatened at the weekend to withdraw support for President Jacob Zuma’s African National Congress, ending a long- standing alliance strained by a nearly three-week-old strike.
- Survey shows little growth, worried businesses Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:02PMThe Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s second-quarter 2010 economic survey shows little growth in key performance areas and business confidence for an improving economy is waning. The one bright spot in the survey is that most respondents expect their companies to do well, which could lead to hiring.
- Sanofi Offers $18.5 Billion in Cash for Genzyme Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:48PMSanofi-Aventis SA offered to buy Genzyme Corp. for about $18.5 billion in cash, taking its bid public today after the U.S. biotechnology company refused to negotiate previously.
- $A back above US90c Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:43PMTHE Australian dollar opened above 90 US cents today after comments by the head of the US central bank lifted market sentiment on Friday night.
- Fears grow of double-dip US recession Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:08AMSome fear the American economy may have already headed into reverse.
- Wall Street waits for US jobs report Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:01AMTraders in the US brace for negative data topped by an expected rise in the US employment rate.
- Economy slowing down; Bernanke says Fed will take action if needed Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:55AMFed “will do all that it can to ensure continuation of the economic recovery,” Bernanke says
- Malaysia’s New Journey Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:53AMFrom Time Magazine By Michael Schuman / Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is that rare country with an unequivocal national narrative. It goes something like this: Malaysia’s 28 million people, comprising mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians, make up a moderate and modern emerging democracy. Unlike members of other multiethnic countries, they respect one another’s beliefs and values [...]
- Local employment picture not so grim Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:53AMWhen you’re talking economy and the jobs situation in Rhinelander and the Northwoods, the old saying is probably true, “Employment doesn’t fall too much in tough times and doesn’t rise too much in good times.” Some looking for work would say it’s stable, all bad, but local employers are optimistic.
