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Toyota To Sell Hybrid Avalon In Fall
June 26, 2012 2:06 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsToyota will offer a gas-electric hybrid version of its all-new Avalon big sedan when the car comes out in the fall.
Nippon Steel, Sumitomo Metal Finalize Merger Prep
June 26, 2012 2:04 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNippon Steel Corp. and Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd. said they've cleared the way for the establishment on Oct. 1 of the world's second-largest steelmaker.
PA Packaging Plant To Lay Off 53 Of 125
June 26, 2012 2:03 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA packaging and labeling plant in northwestern Pennsylvania plans to lay off 53 of 125 workers because it's moving some work to plants in Ohio and Wisconsin.
LDK Solar Posts 1Q Loss As Solar Prices Drop
June 26, 2012 2:00 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLDK Solar Co. on Tuesday posted a first-quarter loss of $185.2 million, reversing a year-ago profit, after booking charges related to a plunge in solar panel prices and new anti-dumping regulations in the U.S.
How An Irishman Became Tech's "Mr. China"
June 26, 2012 1:49 pm | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsPCH International has become one of Silicon Valley's go-to companies when manufacturing tech products in China.
Baldor Electric To Pay $2M In Bias Investigation
June 26, 2012 10:06 am | by Chuck Bartels, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsBaldor Electric Co. agreed Monday to pay $2 million to settle a discrimination allegation by the U.S. Labor Department, but the company denied bias in its hiring practices.
Nissan Chief Wary Despite Quick Disaster Recovery
June 26, 2012 10:04 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsGhosn said the automaker needs to conserve cash despite its quick recovery from a year of disasters as the global economic outlook is highly uncertain.
CAT Studies Future Of Peoria Headquarters
June 26, 2012 10:03 am | by David Mercer, Associated Press | News | CommentsCaterpillar Inc. announced Monday that it plans to spend the next several months studying ways to modernize its 45-year-old headquarters in Peoria.
MD Man Found Guilty In Renewable Energy Scheme
June 26, 2012 10:01 am | by Alex Dominguez, Associated Press | News | CommentsA Maryland man accused of selling millions of dollars in fraudulent renewable energy credits was convicted Monday on all 42 counts against him, including money laundering, wire fraud and violations of the Clean Air act.
Analyst Says Next Few Quarters Are Key For Tesla
June 26, 2012 9:59 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNow that Tesla Motors Inc. has delivered its first Model S electric luxury car, the next few quarters are key to seeing whether the company can build a sustainable business, an analyst said.
Titanium Tubing Company Plans LA Expansion
June 26, 2012 9:57 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsIndiana-based Haynes International Inc. announced a $37M expansion at its manufacturing plant in Arcadia, and plans on creating 19 new jobs at the site.
Five Capabilities That Mid-Sized Manufacturers Need To Build
June 26, 2012 8:32 am | by Mindy Fiorentino, SAP | Articles | CommentsMid-sized companies are the growth engine of U.S. economy and are expected to outpace larger companies in growth over the next 12 months.
Head Directly To Jail, Do Not Collect $2M
June 26, 2012 8:28 am | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | Blogs | CommentsQuite a bit more damaging than a few lost plastic houses, fraud in manufacturing companies seems to be becoming more and more common.
Single-Phase Compressor Control
June 25, 2012 4:00 pm | by Ingersoll Rand | Product Releases | CommentsIngersoll Rand has added a run-on timer and load/unload and blowdown solenoids to improve the reliability and performance of single-phase units in these applications.
Mica-Flex Flooring
June 25, 2012 3:58 pm | by Dur-A-Flex, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Mica-Flex systems utilize Dur-A-Flex’s epoxy and methyl methacrylate resins in combination with the unique look of natural mica flakes.
