Daily News For April 19, 2010

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Mild Recovery Has Begun: PMMI Report
A report by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) reveals a positive macroeconomic outlook for 2010, despite a dampening in consumer confidence resulting from the current unemployment rate of 10%. Click to continue

Toyota Recalling 870,000 Minivans Over Corrosion Problems
The recall affects 1998 through 2010 Sienna minivans that Toyota said could experience corrosion in the spare tire carrier cable if they have been operated in cold climates with high road salt use. Click to continue

UPS Offers Eco-Friendly Shipment Packaging Evaluation
Under the Eco Responsible Packaging Program, UPS will evaluate a customer’s packaging processes in three areas of sustainability: damage prevention, right-sizing and packaging materials. Click to continue

3M Suing Andover Healthcare Over Medical Device
Alleges potential for mistaken identity Click to continue

Congress Introduces Safe Chemicals Act to Reform U.S. Chemical Management
On April 15, both houses of Congress introduced legislation that would overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 and the way the federal government protects the public from toxic chemicals. Click to continue

Insurers to Recoup Toyota Recall Crash Claims
At least six major insurers, including State Farm Insurance Cos., Allstate Corp. and Geico, have begun examining past claims involving the recalled vehicles, which number about 6 million in the U.S. and 8 million around the world. Click to continue

Dana, Bosch to Form Transmission Joint Venture
The 50-50 joint venture will be located in Arco, Italy. Click to continue

AP Source: Toyota Set to Agree on Record Fine
Automaker expected to pay full $16.4 million penalty to avoid going to court, government source says. Click to continue

Ohio Chemical Company Opens Manufacturing Complex in Brazil
Plant will serve region’s rapidly growing engineered wood products market. Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

Graphite Metallizing Corp: Bearings for High Temperature Applications
Graphite Metallizing Corp. announces the 117 Series of GRAPHALLOY bushings which deliver dependable performance in high temperature applications. GRAPHALLOY, a graphite/metal alloy, is formed from molten metal, graphite and carbon. It is a uniform, solid, self-lubricating bushing and bearing material. The 117 Series excels in bakery ovens, heat treat furnaces, glass plants, potato chip and bagel factories, dampers, stokers and wherever grease, oil and plastic bushings fail or prove troublesome. Click to continue

Manufacturing Webinar

How Responsible Forestry Affects Your Business and Bottom Line
Date - April 21, 2010
Time: 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT


Today, companies of all sizes are increasingly using FSC-certified fiber as part of an overall commitment to meet corporate social and environmental responsibility goals. The webinar will cover:
  • What is responsible forestry? Why it's important for your business?
  • What are current business challenges and opportunities for environmental supplies and services?
  • What the FSC chain of custody certification process can do for you?
  • Learn about on-product labeling.
Speakers: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Kimberly-Clark

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