Daily News For April 26, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Concessions Lead to New Support for Climate Bill
Oil companies back Kerry-Graham cap-and-trade proposal, which would exempt manufacturers on cap of greenhouse gases until 2016. Click to continue

Caterpillar Rebounds from Loss; Boosts Outlook
The company's yellow-and-black machinery is sold in so many places and used by so many industries, how Caterpillar fares in any given quarter can indicate how healthy the economy is. Click to continue

Demand for 2010 Engines Causes Short-Term Market Surge
Transportation forecasting company FTR Associates is reporting strong current production in North American commercial trucks and trailers, but cautions that a significant portion of current demand is a short-run surge being created by the imminent onset of new EPA-compliant 2010 engines. Click to continue

Whirlpool Q1 Profit More Than Doubles
Sales of appliances improved both domestically and abroad. Click to continue

OSHA Introduces Severe Violator Program, Increases Civil Penalties
Every day, about 14 Americans fail to come home from work to their families. Tens of thousands die from workplace disease and more than 4.6 million workers are seriously injured on the job annually. In an effort to address these workplace safety and health concerns, OSHA is implementing a new Severe Violator Enforcement Program and increasing civil penalty amounts. Click to continue

Cleveland Hugo Boss Plant to Stay Open
Union and company agree to terms. Click to continue

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With Business in China, Having 'Feet on the Ground' Matters
"I don't know about you, but when I want to understand what's going on in a location in which I am not currently residing, I ask someone who lives and works there daily..." Click to continue

The Economic Impact of the Iceland Volcano Ash Cloud
"...disruptions caused by the volcano could significantly set back the fragile global economic recovery..." Click to continue

An Imminent Threat to Western Brand Owners
"It is always good to have one's ideas validated..." Click to continue

Re: Timken Says Embrace Globalization
"Ah yes!! (deep breath) the sweet smell of competition..." Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

Heidenhain Corp: Infrared Touch Probe for CNCs
With the introduction of the TT 449 tool touch probe, HEIDENHAIN brings to market its first infrared tool probe. Designed for use with numerically controlled machine tools, the TT 449 is suitable for applications where unlimited movements are necessary, such as with tilting or rotating work or rotary tables or with 5-axis machining centers. Click to continue

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