Manufacturing News

Career fair focuses on high-tech companies and jobs
The NM Wired Technology Career Fair will take place at the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education Center in Albuquerque on Oct. 7.
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Eaton Corp. opens new Pittsburgh-area facility
Eaton Corp., an industrial products manufacturer, marked the completion of its expanded Pittsburgh-area operations Monday.
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UBC Inc. awarded $9.75 million federal contract
UBC Inc. won a $9.75 million defense contract for 112 steerable antenna systems and coupler equipment.
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N. Ky. manufacturer lured to empty Clermont plant
Countering a trend of Southwest Ohio manufacturers moving to Northern Kentucky for room to grow, Freeman Schwabe Machinery has packed up and moved from Erlanger to Clermont County.
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David Maus sold most hybrid cars in Central Florida last year
David Maus sold the most hybrid and fuel-efficient cars in the Central Florida area last year, 376, making him the area’s greenest car dealer.
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Suppliers feel crunch of housing downturn
The national housing-market collapse is hitting home at National Gypsum Co.
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Economic woes portend consumer shift
Shaken consumer confidence has kept window shoppers from Black Bamboo, a home furnishings store in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District.
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Two firms file for bankruptcy, one to liquidate, other to restructure
A Butler-based fastener manufacturer is looking to close up shop, while a coal mining company in New Castle has filed for bankruptcy protection but is working to stay open.
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Rapidly growing armored vehicle maker BAE works
BAE Systems’ vehicle armoring division in Fairfield – formerly O’Gara, Hess & Eisenhardt and Armor Holdings, respectively, under previous owners – continues to grow at a rapid pace even after its highly publicized assembly of armored Humvees has mostly been shifted e ... more »
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Stealthy startup has big plans
Solyndra Inc. may finally be ready for its day in the sun.
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