Daily News For March 9, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Machine Tool Purchases Fell 40% in January
AMTDA and AMT report that U.S. consumption for machine tools and components totaled $130.96 million in the first month of 2010, as buyers shifted their purchases to December 2009 to access tax-relief measures. Click to continue

Ford Unveils New Small Car for India
The Figo, which will be made at Ford's plant in Chennai, will sell for $8700. Click to continue

RFID Market to Hit $5.35 Billion in 2010
Despite the economic recession which required downward adjustments to ABI Research’s RFID forecasts for 2009 and 2010, the outlook is good for steady growth through the next five years. Click to continue

OSHA Proposes Hefty Fines for Refinery Near Toledo, Ohio
Charges include willfully exposing workers to hazards. Proposed penalties exceed $3 million. Click to continue

Flip-Flops vs. Gray Hair: Managing Generation Clashes in the Workplace
In one corner of the office we have an experienced, competitive baby boomer. In the other, a confident, multi-tasking Generation Y employee who expects to shoot to the top and then move on -– all while wearing flip-flops. When they meet, expect fireworks. Click to continue

Logistics Firm to Establish Operations in Indiana
s2f worldwide LLC, a startup provider of supply chain and logistics services, announced that it will establish its headquarters and distribution operations in Plainfield, Ind. Click to continue

Brazil Raises Tariffs on Dozens of U.S. Goods
The products include cosmetics (shampoos, cologne, beauty creams), appliances (televisions, sound and kitchen equipment) and cars. Click to continue

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White Residue on Weld?
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How to Tell When Your Tank is Empty
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Need a Few Suggestions... Coffee Table I Built
"Any suggestions on how to finish this, other tools I may need and what not?..." Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

Asahi/America Inc.: Miniature Modular Technology
Asahi/America, Inc. has expanded their line of high purity fluid flow products to include the newly developed Series 9M Miniature Modular Technology from EM-TECHNIK. Miniature Modular Technology (MMT) allows for maximum fluid flow processing in the most compact spaces. Series 9 components are easily combined and bolted down to a base plate to create easily replaced or configured manifolds. Series 9 components include diaphragm valves, ball valves, check valves, flow meters and regulators. Click to continue

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