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China became a net exporter of machine tools in June, as its total
output in 2007 was $39.87 billion, up 35.5% percent from 2006. The
growth is attributed to aggressively expanding overseas markets through
acquisitions in addition to increased spending on research and
development.
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The company points to energy and raw material costs and excess
production capacity for site's closure.
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ProLogis will develop a 600,000-square-foot distribution center for
Bay Valley Food, that will meet the guidelines of the U.S. Green
Building Council for LEED Certification. It will incorporate a number
of
sustainable design and construction techniques including extensive use
of recycled and locally sourced construction materials and the
installation of an energy-efficient fluorescent lighting system.
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Ashland Casting Solutions will join with the foundry-related
businesses of Süd-Chemie AG and the businesses of the two partners'
current joint venture, Ashland-Südchemie-Kernfest GmbH (ASK). Ashland
Inc. and Süd-Chemie have signed on as well. The new venture will be
headquartered in Venlo, The Netherlands.
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Find out the key components of manufacturers' overseas strategies.
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Daily News For June 19, 2008 