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US manufacturing continues to grow

Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in April for the 33rd consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Horizon Milling to invest in Texas facility

Horizon Milling announced its intention today to invest in its Saginaw flour milling facility, the largest flour mill in Texas, to enhance milling efficiencies and capabilities.

Ford reports Q1 results

Ford Motor Company has reported a strong performance in North America in the first quarter of 2012.

Methanex announces plant relocation project

Vancouver-based Methanex, the world’s largest supplier of methanol to major international markets, is to relocate one of its plants from Chile to Louisiana in the United States.

Timken breaks ground on $225 million plant expansion

The Timken Company held a groundbreaking ceremony today to mark the commencement of work on a $225 million expansion of the Faircrest Steel Plant in Stark County, Ohio.

Nestl├® acquires Pfizer Nutrition

Swiss food giant Nestlé has agreed to acquire Pfizer Nutrition for $11.85 billion.

GE reports 2012 first quarter earnings

GE, the largest industrial company in the United States, reported its eighth consecutive quarter of operating earnings growth in Q1 2012.

Otis Elevator wins 2014 FIFA World Cup stadium contract in Brazil

Otis Brazil has won a significant contract to install 21 energy-efficient elevators and escalators at Rio de Janeiro's famous Maracana Stadium, the site of the 2014 FIFA World C

Greencore to acquire US firm

Irish convenience food producer Greencore Group has announced it will acquire US-based Marketfare Foods for £22.6 million.

DuPont opens ballistics facility in Hyderabad, India

DuPont has opened its latest ballistics testing facility at the DuPont Knowledge Center in Hyderabad, India. 

Lithium Exploration begins ultrasonic generator tests

Lithium Exploration Group has begun the initial testing of its ultrasonic generator in Pennsylvania, United States. 

Varian Medical Systems holds radiotherapy workshop for African clinicians

Clinicians from across Africa attended a week-long workshop in Durban, South Africa, to learn about image-guided RapidArc IMRT technology.

UTC Climate, Controls & Security sells US fire and security operations