The Guardian
Manufacturers around the world enjoyed a pick-up in activity last month, bolstering hopes the global economy is gathering steam. A raft of surveys suggested production and demand rose in Asia, the United States and among Britain's manufacturers in October, but economists were quick to warn a variety of obstacles risked knocking back the pace of growth.
Visit http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/nov/01/manufacturing-leads-recovery-global-economy to view the full article online.
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Manufacturing.net
A group of 22 U.S. senators has come together to launch a campaign to get Washington to refocus on manufacturing jobs. The Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative aims to build bipartisan support for legislation that will modernize America’s manufacturing sector, help American manufacturers grow and create jobs, and assist American workers in getting the skills to succeed in the next generation of manufacturing jobs.
Visit http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2013/10/senators-launch-effort-to-put-focus-on-manufacturing-jobs to view the full article online.
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Manufacturing Business Technology
Innovation doesn't exist in a vacuum. If you want to innovate, there must be a compelling case for innovation; innovations are also propelled by a conducive market dynamic fueled by consistent sectoral growth. This brings us to the manufacturing sector in the U.S. and the lack of innovation in a country that was once the hotbed of cutting-edge research.
Visit http://www.mbtmag.com/articles/2013/11/does-manufacturing-decline-reduce-capacity-innovate to view the full article online.
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Drive
Toyota Australia has followed Holden by asking its employees to compromise on workplace terms and conditions in an effort reduce the cost of producing cars locally. Weeks after announcing 100 redundancies at its Altona production line, senior executives today met with union representatives to discuss an "urgent action" plan, flagging imminent variations to the existing workplace agreement and future workplace agreements.
Visit http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/toyota-takes-urgent-action-on-local-manufacturing-20131031-2wlm7.html to view the full article online.
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Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
Boeing and Korean Air have finalized an order for five 747-8 Intercontinentals and six 777-300ER (extended range) jetliners that was announced as a commitment during the Paris Air Show in June. In addition, Korean Air has also announced an order for one additional 787 Dreamliner. The value of the combined order is valued at $3.9 billion at current list prices.
Visit http://www.onlineamd.com/boeing-korean-air-finalize-order-for-12-twin-aisle-airplanes-103013.aspx to view the full article online.
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Domain-b.com
Australia`s federal government has granted approval to India`s GVK group for its gigantic coal mining project in Queensland state, in the country`s northeast. Environment minister Greg Hunt on Friday announced the government's decision to approve the 37,380 hectare Kevin`s Corner project.
Visit http://www.domain-b.com/industry/power/20131104_federal_approval.html to view the full article online.
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Mining.com
China's government says it will simplify approval processes and management of mining and mineral resources within its borders in a bid to encourage more foreign investment into the sector. Simplification of approval and management will build on its 2000 mining sector reform, which allowed foreign companies into China for mineral exploration.
Visit http://www.mining.com/china-moves-towards-new-stage-of-mining-sector-openness-26524/ to view the full article online.
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