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Frito-Lay Plants Join EPA's National Environmental Performance Track Program
Orlando, Fla. facility joins California and Ohio sites in groundbreaking efficiency-oriented program

Stanford School of Engineering to Study Process of Innovation
Joining with Hasso-Plattner-Institute the partnership will use Design Thinking.

Ericsson, STMicroelectronics Merge Semi-Conductors, Mobile Platforms
New venture will supply Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG and Sharp.

Manufacturing Top Contributor to South Africa's Strong Growth
In the second quarter, the economy of South Africa grew 4.9%.

Manufacturers Seeing Higher Profits, Lower Costs from 'Green' Operations
According to a recent survey 66% of manufacturers believe there is a market for more expensive and greener products in their industry.

Missouri Takes Top Spot for Manufacturing, Logistics
State earned high marks for research and development efforts

U.S., Japan, Taiwan Launch WTO High-Tech Challenge Against EU
U.S. claims that the EU is taxing innovation.

German Producer Prices Post Biggest Jump in 27 years
Energy prices have increased 24.5% compared to last year.

U.S. Wholesale Inflation at Record High
Rose 9.8% in July compared to last July

Ciba Posts First-half Loss
Company hit by raw material costs

American Automakers Fall Further Behind Foreign Competition in Customer Satisfaction
Lexus and BMW led all auto manufacturers in customer satisfaction.

Goodrich to Supply Landing Gear for New Cessna Jet
Selection represents important strategic partnership and new approach for Cessna landing systems.

Latin American Manufacturers Strong This Year and Next
Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI report predicts 4.9% growth in ‘08, 4.4% in ‘09.

Suppliers, Manufacturers Adopt RosettaNet's New Standard to Address Product Safety
New communication standard will help improve supply chain quality, safety and security.

U.S. Wind Markets Surge to New Heights
In 2007 the U.S. market was responsible for installing more than 27% of newly added global capacity.

BHP Billiton Posts Record $15.4 Billion Profit
Petroleum and iron ore sales boost earnings

Mahindra Acquires Majority Stake in 3rd Largest Tractor Company in China
Market leader in India forms joint venture with Yancheng Tractor Company

Shell Evacuates Staff as Tropical Storm Approaches
More than 300 workers leave; production not affected

EU Approves Samsung-Bosch Hybrid Car Battery Venture
Production set to start in 2010

Corning Receives Innovator Award
The company allocates 10% of its revenues to R&D.

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IT Companies Report Customers Very Interested in RFID
Asset tracking is most popular RFID project being implemented.

Value of Online Communities Yet to be Realized
Communities are not well populated and haven't yet engaged the audience

Improved Tool to Capture Global Best Practices
Apriso releases FlexNet Version 9.4 Service Pack 1

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Oil exploration demand drives second-quarter gains for Baker Hughes.

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