Daily News For March 11, 2010

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Today's Daily News

U.S. Trade Gap Narrows on Falling Imports
Imports dropped 1.7% to $180 billion, while exports slipped 0.3% to $142.7 billion. Click to continue

Flowserve Supplying Components for China Nuclear Projects
$15-million order strengthens the valve manufacturer's relationship with the Chinese nuclear power industry, which has two new generating plants due to come on line within five years. Click to continue

Toyota Subsidiary Daihatsu Recalls 275,000 Vehicles
No accidents have been reported, automaker says. Click to continue

Canada Aims for 'Tariff-free Zone' in Manufacturing
Will eliminate tariffs on manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment Click to continue

Swissport Deploys Dimensioning Systems Across Global Network
FreightScan LLC, a provider of technology solutions for the freight and logistics industry, has formed a strategic partnership with Swissport International, Ltd., a provider of ground services to the aviation sector. Click to continue

OSHA Notifies 15,000 Workplaces of High Injury and Illness Rates
OSHA recently sent letters notifying approximately 15,000 workplaces that they have the highest numbers of injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work, restricted work activities or job transfers (DART rates) nationwide. Click to continue

BP Pays $7 Billion for Devon Energy Assets
Marks the British group's entry into Brazil Click to continue

Recession Puts Renewed Focus on Brand Development
Conference Board reports manufacturers need to make brand strategy adjustments amid declining consumer loyalty. Click to continue

Foundry Web Forum

Come visit the blog by FM&T editor Robert Brooks on the Foundry Management & Technology Forums.

Taking Another Whack at Productivity
"It seems to me that economic policy since the Reagan Administration has been a tug-of-war between idealists who propose agreements to open up trade with as many other nations as possible -- NAFTA being the most obvious and controversial example; and idealists who portray the viability of a self-sustaining domestic market, in which domestic products always get tax and regulatory benefits to ensure the viability of the organizations that produce them, regardless of the value of that enterprise, or of the cost to the consumer..." Click to continue

Out in Public
"...report on private-equity investment in metalcasting companies treats the subject as though it were a new development, a trend. I don't know about that. It seems to me that..." Click to continue

Forced Labor
"About two weeks ago the word came from General Motors that an investment program will begin soon to prepare three plants to produce the newest version of the Ecotec engines. It's a $494-million project, and among the plants to be favored with that investment..." Click to continue

Read these and other discussions at community.foundrymag.com/blogs.

Product Spotlight

Herkules Equipment Corp: Pneumatic Scissor Lift Table with Tilt and Rotate
Herkules Equipment Corporation has designed and built a new Scissor Lift Table that Tilts and Rotates, providing a unique solution for certain applications. This lift system was specifically requested for an application that raises, spins and tilts large containers of special liquids during the production process which improves the ergonomic conditions for workers. The tilt is limited to an angle of 10 degrees maximizing control during the process. Click to continue

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