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Pentagon Cancels Textron Helicopter Deal
2008-10-17 22:15:00.0
Defense Undersecretary John Young said officials decided to dump the multi-billion dollar reconnaissance helicopter program, which has been over-budget and behind schedule. ...read more
Pentagon Cancels Textron Helicopter Deal
2008-10-17 22:15:00.0
Defense Undersecretary John Young said officials decided to dump the multi-billion dollar reconnaissance helicopter program, which has been over-budget and behind schedule. ...read more
'Buckypaper' -- Nanotechnology's Holy Grail?
2008-10-17 18:15:00.0
Made from nanotubes, buckypaper looks a lot like ordinary carbon paper, but despite the flimsy appearance, it could revolutionize the way everything from airplanes to TVs are made. ...read more
UAW Unhappy About Possible GM, Chrysler Merger
2008-10-17 17:03:00.0
Union President Ron Gettelfinger said he is very concerned that more workers could lose their jobs if General Motors' talks to acquire Chrysler come to fruition. ...read more
Wall Street Up As Credit Market Strains Ease
2008-10-17 16:05:00.0
Investors sought bargains among battered stocks and lending rates for bank-to-bank loans eased, indicating some bank fears about not being repaid by borrowers is easing. ...read more
Modine Expanding In Europe, North America
2008-10-17 15:56:00.0
Maker of heating and cooling systems for buildings and vehicles said Friday it was expanding its refrigerant components business in Europe and North America. ...read more
IG Metall Wants Siemens To Disclose Fujitsu Plans
2008-10-17 15:20:00.0
Industrial union has asked Siemens to reveal its plans for its share of a joint venture in Fujitsu-Siemens Computers amid reports that the company wants to sell its stake in the venture. ...read more
German Company Opening Oregon Solar Cell Plant
2008-10-17 14:25:00.0
Energy equipment maker SolarWorld is set to open a $440 million manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, which the company says is North America's largest solar cell plant. ...read more
Union: GM To Offer Buyouts At Ohio SUV Plant
2008-10-17 13:55:00.0
GM plant in Moraine, Ohio, that will close in December will offer buyouts, early retirement and transfer rights to eligible employees, said the International Union of Electronic Workers. ...read more
Magna To Make More Workers Part-Time
2008-10-17 11:25:00.0
Austrian auto parts manufacturer says it plans to temporarily give an additional 380 employees part-time status due to the economic downturn. ...read more

