Britain’s Enodis agrees $2 billion takeover by ITW

Food equipment manufacturer Enodis Plc has agreed to be bought by Illinois Tool Works (ITV) for £1.03 billion ($2 billion), turning its back on the agreed £948 million ($1.9 billion) takeover by U.S.-based Manitowoc.

DACO on meeting the market challenges

Exec speaks to Bruce Lindgren, president of flywheel manufacturer DACO Inc, about the resilience and determination that drives a successful business.

Essar Steel acquires Esmark for $1.1 billion

Essar Steel Holdings, the steel producer based in India, is to buy American steel producer and distributor Esmark Inc., in a deal worth $1.1 billion.

Billionaire Kerkorian accrues five percent share in Ford

The billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has accrued a five percent share in Ford Motors and is seeking another one percent of the firm.

VIPGroup improves client’s processes with technical expertise

Interested in improving your processes? The VIPGroup might just have the solution for you. Exec learns more from VIPGroup’s Robert Burke.

Boeing profit jumps on robust plane orders

Boeing Co. said on Wednesday first quarter rose 38 percent as its backlog of orders grew to a new record of $346 billion.

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Shaking out the cobwebs

In fitting with the shifting of the seasons, it seems a good a time as any for a company to reassess its working processes.

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Joe Glovier on TenCate’s experience in specialized protection fabrics

Joe Glovier on TenCate’s experience in specialized protection fabrics

Demand for its world-leading fire resistant fabrics is powering TenCate Southern Mills to record levels of output – and to boost its production capacity and develop strategic partnerships.

Manufacturing excellence at Kawasaki Motors

Manufacturing excellence at Kawasaki Motors

Getting lean and mean is the secret to manufacturing success, according to those at KMM, who combine the best of Japanese and American manufacturing.

Manufacturers expect sales to grow in 2008

Manufacturers expect sales to grow in 2008

The 10th annual survey of manufacturing company CFOs commissioned by Bank of America Business Capital shows that three out of four CFO’s expect expansion in the manufacturing industry.

Kato Engineering on its niche powering

Kato Engineering on its niche powering

Kato Engineering seeks to redefine how to quickly manufacture design-to-order generators for its customers.

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