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More Than 100 New Laws Taking Effect Thursday
July 9, 2012 10:15 am | by Roger Alford, Associated Press | News | CommentsA long list of new laws are set to go in effect this week, including one that will allow Kentucky to offer beefed-up tax incentives to encourage automobile manufacturers and parts suppliers to expand production in the state.
Ex-CEO Of Latex Faces Sentencing For Embezzlement
July 9, 2012 10:13 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsColeman is pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion related to embezzling about $1.7M from the Shelton mattress manufacturer.
Making The Best Of Breakdown In Manufacturing
July 9, 2012 8:16 am | by Tom McNamara and Sarah Hudson, ESC Rennes School of Business, Rennes, France; Sabry Shaaban ESC La Rochelle, La Rochelle, France | Articles | CommentsMore and more production and fabrication work looks like it is coming back to developed economies, so how can countries take advantage using unpaced production lines?
ISM: Manufacturing Activity Down In June
July 9, 2012 8:13 am | by Mike Schmidt. Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business Technology | Articles | CommentsWhile overall economy grew for the 37th consecutive month, economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in June for the first time since July of 2009, according to the June Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
Three-Barrier Solution
July 6, 2012 4:08 pm | by SKF | Product Releases | CommentsThe “Three-Barrier Solution” consists of factory-sealed spherical roller bearings, split pillow block housings, PosiTrac Plus™ type seals, and 60 to 80 percent grease fill inside the housing.
Energy Star Voltage Charger
July 6, 2012 4:06 pm | by Milwaukee Tool Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe new unit will charge M18™ or M12™c ompact batteries in 30 minutes and extended capacity (XC) batteries in 60 minutes.
ALiSENSOR LEVEL
July 6, 2012 4:05 pm | by AliSensor | Product Releases | CommentsThis is a groundbreaking integration of the iPad and other iOS devices into industrial-grade tools and equipment, the company says.
Low Voltage Explosion Proof LED
July 6, 2012 4:03 pm | by Magnalight | Product Releases | CommentsThe 70 watt explosion proof LED lamp of this scaffold mounted light produces over 6,000 lumens of clean white light.
June 2012 - iPurchase
July 6, 2012 2:07 pm | Digital Editions | CommentsCheck out new technologies with this month's industrial product and video highlights.
China: Don't Let U.S. Auto Case In WTO Hurt Ties
July 6, 2012 2:00 pm | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's government said Friday it will "properly handle" a U.S. complaint to the World Trade Organization about its anti-dumping duties on auto imports.
A123 Systems Hopes To Raise $9M In Share Offering
July 6, 2012 1:58 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA123 Systems Inc., a maker of batteries for electric vehicles which is struggling to stay in business, said Friday that it plans to sell stock and warrants to raise about $9M in proceeds after expenses.
Jeep Flagship Refined, Capable
July 6, 2012 1:57 pm | by Ann M. Job, For The Associated Press | News | CommentsThose who thought sport utility vehicles were going the way of the dodo were wrong. SUVs haven't died off amid higher gasoline prices.
Foes Say IL Plastic Bag Recycling Law Won't Work
July 6, 2012 1:55 pm | by Tammy Webber, Associated Press | News | CommentsEnvironmentalists are urging Gov. Pat Quinn to veto a bill that would require manufacturers of plastic bags to set up collection and recycling programs.
Prius Remains Best-Selling Vehicle In Japan
July 6, 2012 1:53 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsToyota Motor Corp.'s Prius hybrid remained the best-selling vehicle in Japan in June for the 13th consecutive month.
Ramtron Rejects Cypress Takeover Offer
July 6, 2012 1:52 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsRamtron International Corp. said Thursday that a bid by rival chip maker Cypress Semiconductor Corp. to buy the company for about $91.4 million is "inadequate" and not in the best interest of Ramtron or its shareholders.
