http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/ Manufacturing news for executives in the USA. Covering issues in economic growth and recession, manufacturing process, globalisation, jit, emerging technology. ArcelorMittal has agreed to acquire London Mining South America Ltd and a Brazilian port facility for US$810 million to diversify its iron ore base http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/ArcelorMittal-acquires-Brazilian-iron-ore-miner_7224.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/ArcelorMittal-acquires-Brazilian-iron-ore-miner_7224.aspx Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:07:43 GMT MFG Digital US URS Corporation today, August 18, announced that it has acquired LopezGarcia Group Inc, one of Texas’ leading engineering design and environmental planning firms http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/URS-acquires-LopezGarcia-Group-Inc_7198.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/URS-acquires-LopezGarcia-Group-Inc_7198.aspx Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:51:26 GMT MFG Digital US Engineering firm McDermott International Inc has announced today that it has named John A Fees as President and CEO of McDermott, succeeding the retiring Bruce W Wilkinson http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/John-Fees-named-CEO-of-McDermott-_7180.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/John-Fees-named-CEO-of-McDermott-_7180.aspx Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:11:40 GMT MFG Digital US Renold plc has revealed that it has been awarded a new US$17 million contract by Mitsubishi to supply couplings and gearboxes for the New York City Metro North Transit Authority http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Renold-plc-announces--9-1m--Mitsubishi-contract-win-_7155.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Renold-plc-announces--9-1m--Mitsubishi-contract-win-_7155.aspx Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:10:51 GMT MFG Digital US John Deere, (NYSE DE:US) the world’s foremost manufacturer of farm machinery, today reported third quarter earnings up 7 1 percent, however, despite bucking the market trend, the figures are still seen as some by as having missed analyst’s projections http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Deere-misses-Wall-Street-expectations_7144.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Deere-misses-Wall-Street-expectations_7144.aspx Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:21:14 GMT MFG Digital US With its unique designs, CLC has positioned itself as a leading provider of separation and filtration devices both domestically and abroad http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Claude-Laval--A-history-of-innovative-solutions_7113.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Claude-Laval--A-history-of-innovative-solutions_7113.aspx Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:51:09 GMT MFG Digital US Classico’s Kim Regan explains how his company produces the highest quality seating solutions for the restaurant, casino and hospitality industries http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Classico-Seating--Delivering-creature-comfort_7112.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Classico-Seating--Delivering-creature-comfort_7112.aspx Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:42:27 GMT MFG Digital US The paint and coatings maker Valspar Corp said its earnings were hurt by restructuring costs, the weak US economy and higher raw material costs http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Valspar-reports-3Q-lower-earnings_7072.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Valspar-reports-3Q-lower-earnings_7072.aspx Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:04:38 GMT MFG Digital US The world’s largest automaker today, August 7, reported its largest drop in profits for five years as a strong yen and falling US sales took its toll http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Toyota-Q1-hits-five-year-low_7035.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Toyota-Q1-hits-five-year-low_7035.aspx Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:44:36 GMT MFG Digital US Price rises, favorable exchange rates and double-digit growth in emerging markets have helped the world’s largest consumer products manufacturer achieve a full fiscal year increase on sales of nine percent http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Procter---Gamble-exceed-analysts--expectations_7003.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Procter---Gamble-exceed-analysts--expectations_7003.aspx Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:34:52 GMT MFG Digital US A definitive acquisition agreement worth US$120 million has been signed that will allow Fincantieri to purchase the Manitowoc Marine Group from its parent company, The Manitowoc Company Inc http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Fincantieri-to-buy-Manitowoc-Marine-Group_6991.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Fincantieri-to-buy-Manitowoc-Marine-Group_6991.aspx Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:34:56 GMT MFG Digital US ExxonMobil Chemical today announced that it has completed a major expansion to increase halobutyl manufacturing capacity at its plant in Baytown, Texas http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Major-expansion-announced-by-ExxonMobil-Chemical_6971.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Major-expansion-announced-by-ExxonMobil-Chemical_6971.aspx Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:09:13 GMT MFG Digital US Evolution Solar Corp has acquired Synergy Design and Development Company Limited, a Hong Kong R&D and procurement company based in Shanghai, China http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Evolution-Solar-acquires-Chinese-R-D-firm-_6948.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Evolution-Solar-acquires-Chinese-R-D-firm-_6948.aspx Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:21:27 GMT MFG Digital US Fuse maker Littelfuse Inc today, July 30, reported strong second half figures, with net sales up 16 percent to US$149 83 million http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Littelfuse-posts-Q2-results_6939.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Littelfuse-posts-Q2-results_6939.aspx Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:33:29 GMT MFG Digital US Vern Raburn has resigned from his position as CEO as a condition for an injection of finance into the aircraft manufacturer http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Eclipse-Aviation-founder-steps-down-in-return-for-investment_6905.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Eclipse-Aviation-founder-steps-down-in-return-for-investment_6905.aspx Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:17:42 GMT MFG Digital US The Japanese giant said today that the weak US car market has forced it to lower its 2008 sales forecast http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Toyota-says-sales-to-slow_6883.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Toyota-says-sales-to-slow_6883.aspx Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:48:59 GMT MFG Digital US The electrical component manufacturer has raised its full year earnings outlook after acquisitions sent it to a better than expected quarterly profit http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Thomas---Betts-beats-Q2-expectations_6838.aspx http://www.execdigital.com/Manufacturing/Thomas---Betts-beats-Q2-expectations_6838.aspx Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:13:52 GMT MFG Digital US