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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.
Punchdown/Screwdriver Multi-Tool
June 25, 2012 3:57 pm | by Klein Tools | Product Releases | CommentsThis all-in-one, interchangeable device comes with a 110/66 cut-style punch down blade, both Phillips and slotted screwdriver tips, and converts to a nut driver or a hex key.
MunchMan Steel Belt Conveyor
June 25, 2012 3:55 pm | by Jorgensen Conveyors | Product Releases | CommentsThe new MunchMan hinged steel belt conveyor is designed to handle heavy chip loads and large stringy chips and balls of chips generated in milling and turning applications where high work piece stock removal rates exist.
Samsung: Galaxy S III Sales To Hit 10M In July
June 25, 2012 2:13 pm | by Youkyung Lee, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe world's top mobile phone maker said it expects global sales of the latest Galaxy smartphone to surpass 10 million in July even as it struggles to keep up with demand because of component shortages.
Nissan Announces New $800M Factory
June 25, 2012 2:11 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNissan Motor Corp. announced plans Monday for an $800 million factory in China's northeast as part of efforts to expand sales in the world's biggest auto market.
Union Pension Fund Sues Defunct PA Foundry
June 25, 2012 2:10 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA union pension fund is suing a foundry that suddenly shut down in southwestern Pennsylvania in January, idling about 30 workers.
Sneakers-Maker Puma Tracks Its Carbon Footprint
June 25, 2012 2:09 pm | by Jenny Barchfield, Associated Press | News | CommentsHow big is a sneaker's carbon footprint? In a quest to find out, Puma is looking at environmental costs inflicted at every step of the manufacturing process.
Kansas City Auto Supplier Getting State Aid
June 25, 2012 2:07 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLMV Automotive Systems is building a new facility in the Kansas City area with the help of up to $5.6 million of incentives from Missouri.
Kraft Seeks State Help For DE Facility
June 25, 2012 2:05 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsKraft Foods Group is asking state officials for a grant of up to $456,000 for upgrades to its manufacturing facility in Dover.
GigaOM TV Drives The New Tesla Model S
June 25, 2012 11:32 am | by Reuters | Videos | CommentsHot off the factory floor, GigaOM TV takes the much anticipated Tesla Model S for a spin.
American Crystal Workers Reject 'Final' Offer
June 25, 2012 10:21 am | by Dave Kolpack, Associated Press | News | CommentsLocked-out union employees at American Crystal Sugar Co. rejected the company's contract proposal a third time Saturday in a nearly 11-month dispute that focuses on seniority and job security.
First Tesla Electric Sedans Hit The Road
June 25, 2012 10:18 am | by Haven Daley, John S. Marshall, Associated Press | News | CommentsTesla Motors Inc. says more than 10,000 people have put down a refundable deposit for the five-seat sedan, and the Palo Alto company expects to sell 5,000 this year.
Nissan Motor Begins Building 4th Factory In China
June 25, 2012 10:16 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNissan said its Chinese unit Donfeng Motor has begun constructing its fourth Chinese plant, to start operating in 2014 with an initial output capacity of 150,000 vehicles.
