Daily News For April 1, 2009

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Crown Lift Truck Wins Design Award
The Crown GPC 3000, available in Latin America, Europe, China and Australasia, was designed for order picking applications, in which up to 90% of an operator’s work is done off of the truck. Click to continue

Siemens Wins Turbine Order
Order is for 88 offshore wind turbines that will provide clean energy to 220,000 households Click to continue

Hydro Closing Michigan Tubing Operation
Hydro, a global aluminum producer, reports it will close its precision tubing operations in Adrian, Mich. as it sees no demand revival in the North American automotive sector. Click to continue

Postal Service Continues Cutting Costs
US Postal Service actions are expected to save $100 million annually. Click to continue

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