Daily News For March 26, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Toyota Forms 'Quality Taskforce' in Wake of Safety Woes
The task force will implement an action plan aimed at improving quality, cooperation with regulatory authorities and creating greater regional autonomy. Click to continue

American Axle Starts New Axle Plant
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., a producer of automotive driveline and drivetrain systems and components, established a new plant in Lancaster, PA, to produce axles for Class 8 commercial trucks. Click to continue

U.S. Customs Upgrades its Supply Chain Security
The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has selected standards body BSI to provide a single-source, web-based intelligence repository that will be readily accessible by the C-TPAT’s Supply Chain Security Specialists. Click to continue

Toyota to Halt UK, France Production for 12 Days
Lower sales due to effect of recall Click to continue

ABB Wins $20 Million Metals Order in China
Will provide automation and electrical technology for new tandem cold mill Click to continue

Taiwan Semiconductor to Open New Plant for Energy-saving Technology
The light-emitting diode factory will begin production in 2011. Click to continue

EFCA Survey: Employers Need to Step Up Awareness Efforts
Vast majority of respondents oppose EFCA, but few have educated supervisors and employees on bill’s potential impact. Click to continue

IndustryWeek Web Forum

Visit the IndustryWeek Forums -- an active online community discussing the latest in manufacturing. The forum is open!

Michigan's Green Machine
"Why Michigan? "The Midwest has the manufacturing facilities, the labor pool and the demand..." Click to continue

A Return to Workplace 'Nesting'
"Even as employees seek more security, Sejen says employers must find ways to help their workers become more self-reliant..." Click to continue

How Can Supply Managers Keep Everyone Happy?
"Supply managers walk a fine line..." Click to continue

Legislation Introduced to Address Impending Rare Earth Supply Chain Crisis
"...the United States is totally dependent on foreign sources for these minerals..." Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

High-Lites: Halogen Emergency Lighting Unit
High-Lites has recently introduced the HL-95/105 Series of economical halogen emergency lighting units. HL-95/105 models are supplied with 5 watt, high-output MR16 halogen lamps which provide enhanced path of egress illumination during emergency conditions. The attractive, low profile HL-95/105 units are available in standard and self-diagnostic versions. Click to continue

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