Daily News For May 3, 2010

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Today's Daily News

China's Manufacturing Sector Continues to Expand in April
Marks the 14th straight month of expansion Click to continue

ArvinMeritor Plans New Axle Manufacturing Plant in Brazil
Auto parts manufacturer ArvinMeritor Inc. will invest an estimated $10 million in a new plant near Rio de Janeiro to produce axles for truck builder MAN S.E. Click to continue

Violence in Mexico Puts Plants on Guard
Manufacturers take steps to protect workers and expatriates from potential dangers. Click to continue

Averitt Begins Offering Intermodal Services
Averitt will provide intermodal coverage through strategic relationships with several railroads: Union Pacific and BNSF in the West, Norfolk Southern in the East and Midwest, CSX in the East and Midwest, and Florida East Coast in the states of Georgia and Florida. Click to continue

United Natural Foods to Power Lift Truck Fleet With Hydrogen
Air Products announces that its hydrogen fueling technology is being installed at United Natural Foods Inc.'s Sarasota, Fla., distribution center to deliver fuel to 65 fuel-cell powered lift trucks. Click to continue

Taiwan's AU Optronics Seeks Injunction on LG Exports to U.S.
AU Optronics won a patent suit against LG Click to continue

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Sweet Home Alabama, Where Have Your Jobs Gone?
"'It's a perfect storm of negative conditions,'..." Click to continue

Soy-based Seat Cushions?
"Yes, it's true. Ford is using soy..." Click to continue

DOT Mulling Final Ruling on Changes for Transportation of Lithium Batteries
"But, not everyone agrees..." Click to continue

Cool Thing Of The Day: Get Control Of Your Outlook Inbox
"As far as I can tell, it seems like a Customer Relationship Management system for your personal brand..." Click to continue

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