By Jill JuskoIndustryWeek's 2011 Best Plants winners pursue operational excellence with a determination that is both endless and relentless.
By Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro and Donald A. ManzulloThe Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act would allow companies to establish a manufacturing reinvestment account of up to $500,000.
By Steve MinterU.S. manufacturers are bullish about 2012 despite lingering economic problems.
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First estimate for the October-to-December period showed hesitant consumer buying and continued spending cuts by federal and local governments.
Treasury secretary says Beijing has built its manufacturing sector through 'systematically subsidizing' costs of key imports as well as by keeping its exchange rate 'below fundamentals for some time.'
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