Daily News For April 12, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Geely Auto Profit Up 35% in 2009
China's largest private carmaker saw profits triple. Click to continue

SPX Acquisition Expands Energy-Service Offering
Hydraulic Technologies is buying Torque Tension Systems, expanding its product line to include energy infrastructure projects, especially in the oil-and-gas and wind energy segments. Click to continue

Toyota Could Face a Second U.S. Fine
The first fine was for $16. 4 million for not disclosing facts faster on involuntary acceleration. Click to continue

L.A. Chamber of Commerce Helps Exporters Speed Certificates of Origin Processing
The new service, provided by global trade software company eCertify, is being deployed globally using a web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model together with PayPal for immediate payment to streamline implementation and reduce administration time and cost. Click to continue

Power Management Technology Firm Opens New Plant in San Jose
The 35,000-square-foot facility will design and make 'high-reliability products' for aerospace, military and other applications. Click to continue

Florida Power & Light Launches Clean Solar Energy on Space Coast
FPL's Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 227,000 tons over the life of the project. Click to continue

IndustryWeek Web Forum

Visit the IndustryWeek Forums -- an active online community discussing the latest in manufacturing. The forum is open!

Making the Case For Made in America
"It would be wonderful if more business leaders came forward thinking the way Harry [Moser] does..." Click to continue

AmCham Shanghai: Most Companies Polled Say Business Performance Has Improved in Past Six Months
"...we're getting a more complete picture of the current complex business landscape in China -- a rocky terrain that includes both increasing competitiveness and the potential for business success..." Click to continue

Isn't Acknowledgment of the Problem the First Step?
"Investing in a patchwork approach for integrated supply chain management is a gamble, at best...." Click to continue

Part of a Bigger Programme and a Bigger Challenge
"In an effective organisation a two way communication stream should exist..." Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

Beckhoff Automation: CX5000 Embedded PC with Intel Atom
In order to promote greater energy-efficiency in powerful Embedded PCs for automation and control, Beckhoff Automation has announced the new CX5000. While utilizing energy-saving Intel Atom technology, the CX5000 delivers up to 1.6 GHz processing power. In addition, the CX5000 is designed with a rugged magnesium housing -- the first such Embedded PC from Beckhoff. The magnesium housing is also very light weight, offering improved mechanical stability and resistance to EMC. Click to continue

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