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U.S. Manufacturing Resumes Its Expansion
Despite diminished consumer demand, rising interest rates and higher prices for commodities ranging from corrugated boxes to fuel oil, the manufacturing sector of the U.S. economy grew faster last month than it had in June, according to data released Aug. 1 by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Tempe, Ariz. Read more

Tax Bill Pulled From House Floor
The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2005 opposed by logistics groups was pulled from the floor of the House of Representatives without a vote. As written, the bill would allow states to tax businesses with tangible assets (including inventory) in a state for 21 days. Read more

New President At Mitsui Seiki
Tadayuki Abe was made president Mitsui Seiki Kogyo Co., Ltd., the parent company of Mitsui Seiki USA, Inc., on June 27, when Takehiko Higuchi retired from the company. Read more

Structural Steel Producers Implementing "Controlled Order Entry"
Demand for structural steel is rising at such a rate that some domestic producers have instituted "controlled order entry" to discourage customers from inventory-building or hedge-buying. According to the American Institute of Steel Construction, the moves also help to guarantee customers have an adequate supply of steel for ongoing projects. Read more

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CNC Machining -- Dry Machining
"Tell me about it. Do you modify feeds/speeds/DOC when dry machining? Does it work with most alloys?"
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General -- How to get employees to make up missed time?
“What kind of policy do shop owners have in these situations?  Slowly weed out the employees that do not show up when OT is needed?"
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Manufacturing in America and Europe -- Self employed:  How old were you when you started?
"At what age did you decide to go at it full time and not bother with another normal job?"
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