Daily News For March 12, 2010 ADVERTISEMENT Want in on a Fortune 500 Sourcing Secret? From Fortune 500 companies to the most specialized manufacturers in the world, every day Buyers, Sourcing Professionals and Engineers depend on MFG.com to make their sourcing process for custom parts, standard components and assemblies easier, faster and more effective. Over $37 billion has been sourced through MFG.com, with millions more being sourced every day. Now you know their secret, start sourcing today. Visit www.MFG.com to get started. Today's Daily News Caterpillar May Bring Some Japanese Production Back to U.S. Company looks to build new facility in the U.S. that would absorb some production from overseas. Click to continue DMG, Mori Seiki Combining U.S. Operations The two machine tool builders are combining their operations in the U.S., in line with their 'global business and capital collaboration' begun in 2009. Click to continue Obama Launches Export-doubling Strategy President said boosting exports was a "short-term imperative" to create jobs, it was also critical for long-term U.S. prosperity as 95% of the world’s fastest-growing markets lie outside U.S. borders. Click to continue Retail Container Traffic Could Be Up 13% in March Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be up 13% in March 2010 compared with the same month a year ago, and double-digit increases are expected to continue through the summer. Click to continue Two Groups in Bidding as Milwaukee Forge Heads to Auction Two potential ownership groups are known to be vying to purchase Milwaukee Forge. An auction of the bankrupt-but-still-operating company's assets will be held on April 28. The court-appointed receiver indicates it has had confidential inquires about the operation from 35 potential bidders. Click to continue Business Leaders Arrive in D.C. to Urge Swift Action On Jobs and Energy Group says climate and energy policies could create up to 1.9 million jobs nationally from 2010 to 2020 Click to continue India's Manufacturing Output Increased 17.9% Stimulus packages and lower interest rates spurred demand for consumer durables, cement and steel. Click to continue WeldingWeb Forum Visit WeldingWeb.com, the most active online community and discussion forum among welding and fabricating professionals and enthusiasts. Dangers of Welding/Working on Vehicle Wheels/Tires "This chemical reaction is called 'Pyrolosis'..." Click to continue Are Two Outlets Okay on 50A Circuit? "My old 110v compressor just isn't cutting it any more..." Click to continue Plate Gussets... "Another way to make plate gussets you may or may not like..." Click to continue Join the community to participate in this and other discussions at WeldingWeb.com. Product Spotlight Miller Electric Mfg Co: MIG/Pulsed MIG Welding System Miller Electric Mfg. Co. today introduced its Invision MPa Plus System with Alumination technology. Using a benchtop feeder, the system provides both push-pull and standard push wire feeding capabilities and MIG/pulsed MIG welding outputs for heavy industrial applications that use aluminum and a second wire type or wire diameter at a single welding station. Click to continue Manufacturing Poll Did Lean Fail Toyota? Yes No Undecided Vote now at http://www.industryweek.com. After you have voted, After you have voted, discuss this topic in the forums. You might also be interested in "What Went Wrong at Toyota?: In defense of lean manufacturing." See the results of the last poll: What is the largest downside to manufacturing as a career path for a new worker? Miss an Issue? See our newsletter archives. PRODUCED BY Click on any of the above logos to visit the producing sites.

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