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Wal-Mart Sees Slow U.S. Recovery, Looks To China
September 30, 2009 4:42 am | by Eileen Ng, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. warned Wednesday the global economic recovery will likely be lethargic, even as the retailing behemoth sees great growth potential in China and India. "The world recovery is going to be led by Asia although it's going to be very challenging.
Controlling Motor Inefficiencies
September 30, 2009 4:39 am | by Christian Fritz, Product Marketing Manager, and Brian MacCleery, Senior Product Manager, National Instruments | Articles | CommentsIn the face of economic uncertainties and increasing environmental concerns, many businesses today are evaluating ways to make their operations more lean, efficient, and environmentally friendly. Examining the electricity bill is a good place to start. The top consumers of electricity are typically the HVAC system, water heating, lighting, office equipment, and machinery.
China Puts Brake On Industrial Overexpansion
September 30, 2009 4:33 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsBEIJING (AP) — China announced sweeping curbs on surging investment in steelmaking, cement and other industries, warning that chaotic overexpansion was raising the danger of job losses and trouble for banks. Business groups and economists have warned that Beijing's huge stimulus might fuel a dangerous boom and bust.
Toyota Recalls 3.8m Cars For... Floor Mats?
September 30, 2009 4:24 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company's largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash. The recall will involve popular models such as the Toyota Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota Prius, the best-selling gas-electric hybrid.
BAE Systems Under Midnight Deadline In Fraud Probe
September 30, 2009 4:18 am | News | CommentsLONDON (AP) — British defense contractor BAE Systems PLC faces a midnight deadline set by the Serious Fraud Office to agree to a settlement or potentially be prosecuted for alleged bribery, The Guardian newspaper reported Wednesday. The Serious Fraud Office declined to discuss the matter.
Oshkosh Corp. Lands $800m Pentagon Truck Contract
September 30, 2009 4:13 am | News | CommentsOSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The defense division of Oshkosh Corp. has signed a roughly $800 million deal with the Pentagon to deliver nearly 2,500 new and rebuilt military vehicles. Oshkosh Defense said Tuesday it will provide more than 1,450 new trucks and trailers. It will also deliver more than 1,000 tactical trucks that have been restored to like-new condition after being damaged in warfare.
Northrop: Boeing Given 'Unfair' Edge In Tanker Contract
September 29, 2009 12:21 pm | by Donna Borak, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has given Boeing Co. an "unfair" advantage in the latest competition for a troubled $35 billion tanker contract, a Northrop Grumman Corp. executive said Tuesday. The Pentagon shared Northrop's pricing data from its previous bid with Chicago-based Boeing, but did not reveal Boeing's cost estimates to Northrop.
Toyota Issues Recall Of 3.8 Million Cars
September 29, 2009 11:42 am | News | CommentsTORRENCE, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. takes public safety very seriously. It believes its vehicles to be among the safest on the road today. Recent events have prompted Toyota to take a closer look at the potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Reid Supply Adds Plethora Of New Products
September 29, 2009 10:16 am | News | CommentsMuskegon, Michigan — Reid Supply Company, a Michigan-based, premier global distributor of industrial supplies , added over 20,000 new apparel and footwear products to its online offerings at ReidSupply.com. “We are very excited to add the new apparel and footwear category to our industrial product offerings”, says John Carrier, President of Reid Supply Company.
Energy-Efficient Dryer
September 29, 2009 10:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsHankison International (Ocala, FL), an SKF brand, announces the release of their new HES Energy Saving Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers, ideal for flows from 90 to 675 scfm (153 nm3/h to1147 nm3/h). The HES series delivers precision-engineered heat exchangers, ISO Quality Class integrated filtration, and rugged refrigerant compressors.
Small Protectors, Big Surges
September 29, 2009 10:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new PS-C DIN rail power supplies from Altech (Flemington, NJ) has been engineered to deliver high power (up to 20 amps) in a compact package, up to 50 percent smaller compared with conventional versions, according to the company. These single-output units can provide an upfront power surge by boosting 50 percent more power in the first three seconds, followed by 100 percent of continuously rated power in service.
When It's Good To Be Dense
September 29, 2009 10:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sanitary Low Profile Container/Bulk Bag Densifier from Material Transfer and Storage, Inc. (Allegan, MI) is designed to automatically fill containers or bulk bags by weight and settle the contents. The stainless steel construction and continuous TIG welds allow for quick, thorough wash-down cleaning.
Rugged Panel PCs
September 29, 2009 10:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsComark Corporation (Medfield, MA) line of PanelMagic PCs are useful in a wide variety of industrial machinery applications, including packaging, food processing, and material handling, due to their rugged stainles steel construction. Additional features include: Display sizes ranging from 12” to 20”.
Peterbilt Shuts Down Idle Nashville Plant
September 29, 2009 5:18 am | News | CommentsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Peterbilt Corp. is permanently closing its truck plant in Nashville. The Tennessean quoted plant manager Larry Vessels who said the decision means the loss of about 390 jobs at the idled plant. Peterbilt manufactures over-the-road commercial trucks and said it will consolidate work at its plant in Denton, Texas.
Kraft Sparks Anti-Government Protests In Argentina
September 29, 2009 4:45 am | by Vanessa Hand Orellana, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- An effort by Kraft Foods Inc. to end a labor dispute at its Argentina factory has ignited a larger dispute between leftist groups and the government, as several thousand people marched to the presidential palace late Monday in solidarity with fired workers. Kraft spokesman Pedro Lopez Matheu said the plant in suburban Buenos Aires reopened Monday after police enforcing a court order evicted fired employees who had occupied the factory 40 days ago.
