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Micron CEO Dies In Experimental Plane Crash

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 19:16
Steve Appleton, an avid pilot, was the only one aboard the experimental fixed-wing plane when it crashed at the Boise airport. Topics: 

Ala. Senators Push Bills To Ban Synthetic Pot

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 19:06
Andy Brownfield, Associated PressProducts with names like "Spice" and "K2" were marketed as incense or potpourri, but when smoked or ingested they yielded a high similar to marijuana. Topics: 

Officials: Fire At Candy Factory Wasn't Severe

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 18:44
The landmark candy factory caught fire in a second-floor packaging area, where firefighters had to wade through melted chocolate. Topics: 

No OSHA Combustible Dust Rules Any Time Soon

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:59
Travis Loller, Associated PressSafety advocates were disappointed by OSHA's latest regulatory agenda, which contained a note about combustible dust regulations that reads "next action undetermined." Topics: 

Factory Orders Up 1.1 Percent In December

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:27
Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics WriterThe results cap off a strong year for manufacturing, with total orders for the year up to $5.36 trillion, still slightly below the peak of $5.44 trillion set in 2008. Topics: 

Caterpillar Shuts Locked Out Plant In Canada

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:23
Rob Gillies, Associated PressElectro-Motive had demanded pay cuts of up to 50 percent when it locked out 450 employees, saying the plant was not sustainable. Topics: 

The Car That Saved Volvo

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:40

In February 1982 the new Volvo 760 GLE was launched, and it not only saved the company, but also paved the way to the company's current philosophies.

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Purchasing Managers Index Makes Post-Holiday Rebound

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:27

The index, which measures production, new orders, inventories, and employment activity in Michigan, rose to 65.9 in January after falling below 50 in December.

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The Ultra-Rich Sound Off On The Middle Class

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 14:59
Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net

John Chambers, the CEO of Cisco, says that big business should be embarrassed by how badly the middle class has been hit by the recession.

Lawsuit Seeks Info, Damages In 7-Year Oil Spill

Manufacturing.Net - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 14:37
Michael Kunzelman, Associated PressWaterkeeper Alliance claims hundreds of gallons of oil have been leaking every day for more than seven years with few details about what's being done to stop it. Topics: 

Chrysler Adding 1,800 Jobs At Ill. Factory

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:37
David Mercer and Jason Keyser, Associated PressThe new employees will be working at the northern Illinois plant's new body shop to produce the 2013 Dodge Dart. Topics: 

MTI Systems Celebrates 30 Years Of Cost Estimating For Manufacturing

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:20
MTI Systems Inc. has seen its flagship product, Costimator, implemented by over 1,400 companies in 22 countries since 1982. Topics: 

23 Fall Ill After Drinking Pa. Farm's Raw Milk

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:14
Maryland health officials also said laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni in Family Cow's milk. Topics: 

Live Drum Spiral Conveyor Reaches New Heights

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:05

Nercon has manufactured one of its tallest Live Drum Spirals, now with 17 tiers with cases that travel and 150 feet per minute.

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Plex Systems Announces Enhanced For Plex Online

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 18:57

Plex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, Cloud ERP for manufacturers, announced additional functionality to support complex assembly processes at manufacturing facilities.

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Union Fight Brews With Right-To-Work Push In Minn.

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 18:52
Brian Bakst, Associated PressGOP senators introduced a plan to bar compelled membership, but stressed the measure doesn't change the ability to collectively bargain in places where unions exist. Topics: 

Your Sales Team: Does It Fit Your Company?

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 18:24
Ty Swain, CEO, Growth Dynamics

A recent survey showed 42.5 percent of companies struggle to hire sales professionals that succeed at selling their product offerings. What can done differently?

American Crystal Union To Fight US Sugar Program

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:47
The local union leader said his group cannot stand with the company, and with farmers, because of American Crystal's lockout of 1,300 workers. Topics: 

Chrysler Workers To Get $1,500 In Profit Sharing

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:44
Tom Krisher, AP Auto WriterAbout 26,000 union-represented workers in the U.S. should get the payments as they share in the automaker's improbable turnaround. Topics: 

Silicon Valley’s Low Down, Dirty Shame

Manufacturing.Net - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:12
David Mantey, Editor, Product Design & Development

The furor stems from accusations that senior Silicon Valley executives of reached a gentleman's agreement to not poach one-another's best employees.

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