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S.C. ArcelorMittal Mill To Stay Closed Until 2011
October 27, 2009 4:39 am | News | CommentsGEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A union leader says he doesn't think a South Carolina steel mill will reopen before 2011. United Steelworkers Union local president James Sanderson told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach a company official told him that ArcelorMittal's Georgetown steel mill may not reopen until 2011.
Missouri, Michigan Autoworkers Reject Ford Contract
October 27, 2009 4:27 am | News | CommentsDETROIT (AP) — Autoworkers in Missouri and Michigan overwhelmingly rejected a new contract with Ford Motor Co., a sign that the automaker and the United Auto Workers union are having trouble convincing some workers to accept changes that would lower Ford's labor costs. Ninety-two percent of workers at the Kansas City Assembly Plant voted against changes to their contract Sunday.
U.S. Steel Posts $303 Million 3Q Loss
October 27, 2009 4:21 am | by Daniel Lovering, AP Manufacturing Writer | News | CommentsPITTSBURGH (AP) — United States Steel Corp. said Tuesday it lost money for a third straight quarter as the global economic downturn continued to dampen demand for the metal. But the company said its production and shipments rose significantly from the previous quarter, and that it expects a narrower loss in the October-December period as North American automakers order more steel for vehicles.
CRM: The Secret Ingredient
October 26, 2009 10:53 am | Articles | CommentsAs with many a treasured recipes and favorite dish, Illes Seasonings & Flavors’ name and genesis came from its founding family: current owner Rick Illes’ grandfather, Dr. A.E. Illes, who in 1927 founded this highly respected manufacturer of distinctive seasonings and flavor products.
Cleaning The Toughest Tubes
October 26, 2009 10:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe automated water jet system from NLB Corp. (Wixom, MI) features five rigid lances, each with a specially-designed nozzle to deliver high-pressure water (up to 20,000 psi) to clear tubes of hardened debris. The powerful hydraulics on the ATL-5000 inserts the five lances at a rate of 39” per second.
'Barrier-Free' Barriers
October 26, 2009 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsEasyfit, Inc. (North Canton, OH) announces a new line of slip-on structural pipe fittings to build handrail systems that conform to the “barrier-free” requirements of the Americans and Disabilities Act. The fittings can be used to construct handrails that provide a smooth, contiguous gripping surface throughout the entire length of the installation.
Belt Drive Is Better
October 26, 2009 10:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsSteam Jenny (Somerset, PA), a division of Jenny Products Inc., has introduced four new models of belt-drive cold pressure washers, which provide a longer pump life than direct-drive units. The washers are powered by 9 or 13 horsepower Honda GX Series engines, with pressure ratings between 3,000 and 4,000 psi and flow rates between 3 and 4 gpm.
Keep The Light On
October 26, 2009 10:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Champ VMV LED Series from Cooper Crouse-Hinds (Syracuse, NY) provides the same reliability of a traditional Champ luminaire, combined with the improved energy efficiency and long life of LED technology. Improved temperature ratings and enhanced visibility with full spectrum lighting provide a safer work environment in hazardous and industrial locations.
Per The Yankees, Investment Worthless Without Execution
October 26, 2009 6:27 am | by by Jeff Reinke, Editorial Director, IMPO | Blogs | CommentsBaseball season within the IMPO family leads to several interesting and often heated conversations — many of which offer a unique parallel to the competitive environment you see on the plant floor. Our family resides in two different homes. Out on the east coast we have Chuck Marin.
Thermocoupling Made Easy
October 26, 2009 5:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Thermocouple Mini-Grabbers from Electronic Development Labs (EDL, Danville, VA) provide a continuous thermocouple connection from bare wires to the measuring instrument without the need to attach plugs. The continuous thermocouple material, from trip to mini plug, offers a better and more convenient connection when compared to copper wire, according to the company.
'Insourcing' A Boon To Mississippian Economy
October 26, 2009 4:47 am | by David Tortorano, AP Writer | News | CommentsGULFPORT, Miss. (AP) -- It's hard to come up with an example that better shows the dual nature of awarding a project to a company with foreign roots than the ongoing controversy over a $40 billion Air Force aerial tanker. Boeing Co. supporters say a win by European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co.
Biden To Announce Plans For Ex-GM Delaware Plant
October 26, 2009 4:38 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce Tuesday that a California luxury automaker will build plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at a former General Motors plant in Delaware. The White House said Sunday that Biden, a former senator from Delaware, will make a major announcement about the future of the former GM plant in Wilmington, Delaware, along with Delaware Gov.
Survey: Job Hiring To Speed Up In Next 6 Months
October 26, 2009 4:28 am | by Betsy Vereckey, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsCHICAGO (AP) — Results from a new economic survey may ease concerns about rising unemployment and its effect on consumer spending, as forecasters say more employers appear willing to hire in the coming months. The latest quarterly survey from the National Association for Business Economics, set for release on Monday, shows that unemployment is moderating.
GAO: FDA Ignores Follow-Ups On Ineffective Drugs
October 26, 2009 4:23 am | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has allowed drugs for cancer and other diseases to stay on the market even when follow-up studies showed they didn't extend patients' lives, say congressional investigators. A report due out Monday from the Government Accountability Office also shows that the FDA has never pulled a drug off the market due to a lack of required follow-up about its actual benefits — even when such information is more than a decade overdue.
Swine Flu Vaccine, Hot Off The Production Line
October 26, 2009 4:17 am | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday the swine flu vaccine "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line." But at the same time, she acknowledged delays in getting a sufficient supply for all those demanding it.
