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Steel and aluminum shipments from metals service centers, which
rose
from year-ago levels in April, were lower again in May in the U.S. and
Canada, as customers appear to be operating very close to the vest
with
no discernable momentum building in either direction.
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With the most recent figures now available, those of May, although
there was a 6% growth in passenger traffic cargo figures showed a 1.3%
decline, according the International Air Transport Association. During
the month costs for jet fuel were $160 per barrel, some 87% higher than
the same period last year.
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Metaldyne Corp. is offering two diecasting operations for sale, or
else will close them, as part of its 'action-oriented plan to create
value' for shareholders. The plants are in Niles, Ill. and Middleville,
Mich.
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"Gronbach anticipates a resurgence of domestic manufacturing. He
notes that China, who is the top competitor to the U.S. in the number
of
births, is systematically eliminating its labor force with its
one-child
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"Right now, in America, we're seeing billions of taxpayer
dollars
flowing into various parts of the banking sector in order to insulate
these "institutions" from the consequences of their crazy
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Attendees at IndustryWeek's 2008 IW Best Plants Conference were
able
to tour of one of the Milwaukee-area's best manufacturers, providing
the
opportunity to witness operational best practices first-hand. Miller
Brewing Co. - Milwaukee Brewery graciously allowed IndustryWeek to film
portions of the plant tour.
- How Miller beer is brewed (in minute 4)
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