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Russia Demands More Machine Tools
Russian industry is demanding more machine tools, leading to a surge in sales of machinery to the booming oil and gas industry, as well as to the entire gamut of metalworking industries, including railway and chemical. Currently, imports totaling over 75 percent of total sales in 2005 are satisfying Russia's manufacturing needs.
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Phelps Dodge, Inco Call Off Bid To Create Mining Giant
The bidding got too high for Phelps Dodge and Inco Ltd. wasn't going to get shareholder support for the deal, so both parties withdrew their combination agreement. Read more
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Click Commerce represents "new growth platform." Read more
FedEx And UPS Pilots Reach Contract Agreement
FedEx Express and the Air Line Pilots Association International announced they had reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract which if ratified would become amendable in 2010. UPS Pilots ratified an eight-year labor agreement to run through 2011. Read more
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Just In Time -- Labor Daze: How Do You Define Leadership?
With fewer and fewer skilled workers in their ranks, manufacturing leaders are still expected to lead their troops to victory. Read more.
| Online Poll: Energy Pricing |
Have the recent changes in energy pricing affected your company's spending?
- Yes, we have made large cuts in other areas.
- Yes, but only slightly.
- No, it has not affected our other expenses.
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