Daily News For August 29, 2008

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Decline in Motor Vehicle Market Spreads to Equipment and Materials Industries
MAPI sees production declining 0.5% in 2008 but showing 1.6% growth in 2009. Click to continue

Exel To Support Chrysler Dealer Network
Third-party logistics provider Exel has expanded its relationship with U.S. automaker Chrysler to provide dedicated delivery service to 270 Midwestern auto dealers. Click to continue

Deere to Invest in South American Operations
Approximately $80 million will be invested in agricultural manufacturing and parts distribution operations in Brazil. Click to continue

Survey: Rising Energy Costs Causing Concern
Although most companies are on target to meet or exceed revenue goals, many are still reducing overall spending this year, according to a recent survey of engineering, manufacturing, technical and industrial professionals. Click to continue

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Top Five Job-Related Worries
"Are your workers freaking out? According to Adecco’s latest Labor Day survey they might be. Employees are more concerned this year about high gas prices, salary freezes and work/life balance than they were last year. Adecco found the top job-related worries in 2008 include..." Click to continue

Manufacturing and Sustainability (VIDEO)
"Dr. William Blackburn, President of William Blackburn Consulting, Ltd., discusses sustainability issues in manufacturing..." Click to continue

Have Environmentalists Made Komodo Dragons People Eaters?
"The once-friendly and revered lizard has turned on islanders in Indonesia, and many of the locals are blaming U.S.-funded environmentalists..." Click to continue

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