Daily News For April 22, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Toyota's Debt Rating Lowered
Moody's said quality problems could hurt long term profits. Click to continue

Timken Chief Warns Against Protectionism
Says manufacturers should embrace globalization and focus on speedier innovation to remain competitive. Click to continue

IWLA Says CARB's Standards Need to Be Proven Effective
The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) has urged the chairman and members of the California State Assembly Natural Resources Committee to support a bill that would require the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to review new emissions standards for effectiveness before adopting them. Click to continue

NASFM Drops All Code Enforcement Efforts Related to Pallets
Admitting that it 'underestimated the complexity of the issues and the parties involved,' the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) has officially abandoned all efforts to develop code enforcement guidance regarding fire safety and pallet composition. Click to continue

Parker Hannifin Aims to WIN with Lean
Held fast onto its lean program during recession Click to continue

Steel Foundry, Army Arsenal to Coordinate Capabilities
Sivyer Steel, RIA JMTC predict quality castings, short lead times, better capacity utilization Click to continue

OSHA Proposes More than $63,000 in Penalties Against Alabama Manufacturer
The penalty is against Daehan Solution Alabama LLC in Hope Hull, Ala., for safety violations, following an inspection in October 2009 that was trigger by an employee sustaining an amputation of three fingers on one hand. Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

Gardner Denver Nash: 2BE4 Series of Vacuum Pumps & Compressors
GD Nash is pleased to introduce the new 2BE4 series vacuum pumps and compressors -- the result of a recent effort to redesign and upgrade the existing 2BE3 series, to better meet the needs of our customers. Click to continue

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