Daily News For February 12, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Obama Turns Gaze to Free Trade
Plan to modernize export control laws raises questions from both political and business interests. Click to continue

Fanuc America Creates Largest CNC Corporation
Fanuc Ltd. relaunched its CNC controls line of business as a new subsidiary, Fanuc CNC America. This organization results from consolidating the former GE Fanuc CNC parts business into Fanuc America Corp., and Fanuc claims it is the largest CNC sales, service, and support organization in the Americas. Click to continue

Wal-Mart to Build Super Sustainable Refrigerated DC
Wal-Mart Canada announces plans to invest $115 million to build the retailer's first sustainable refrigerated distribution center in Balzac, Alberta. The DC will feature fuel-cell-powered lift trucks, low-energy solid-state (LED) lighting, solar and wind energy, a white roof membrane and more. Click to continue

Yamaha Motor to Close Seven Plants
Will eliminate 1,000 jobs Click to continue

Supply Quality Issues Is a Top Challenge for Pharma Industry
Varying supply quality standards and differing mandates across countries or regions are obstacles to managing quality and compliance. Click to continue

Obama Urges Toyota, Rivals to Act Fast on Defects
President predicts Toyota will recover from problems Click to continue

Taiwan's Hon Hai Plans $300 Million Solar Plant
Taiwan estimates its solar energy industry will be worth up to $ 6 billion by 2020. Click to continue

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