Manufacturing

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Midwest manufacturing continues upward trend

Midwest manufacturing continues upward trend The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said today that its index of Midwest manufacturing activity increased 0.7 percent in October and rose 0.2 percent in September, based on revised data.…
By BPC Staff | Nov 28, 2011
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Deere announces increased net income for year

Deere announces increased net income for year Deere & Co. announced today that it had a record net income of $2.8 billion for fiscal year 2011, or $6.63 per share, up from $1.9 billion, or…
By BPC Staff | Nov 23, 2011
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Report outlines China’s security, economic threats

A new report released this morning by the bipartisan U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is “the latest wake-up call for Washington” regarding China’s impact on U.S. national and economic security, says the head of…
By BPC Staff | Nov 16, 2011
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HNI announces dividend

HNI announces dividend   HNI Corp. announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 1…
By BPC Staff | Nov 10, 2011
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Sauer-Danfoss sees strong sales

Sauer-Danfoss sees strong sales Sauer-Danfoss Inc. on Wednesday announced increased sales and income for the third quarter. The maker of electronic and hydraulic components for equipment, which has a major manufacturing plant in Ames, reported…
By BPC Staff | Nov 3, 2011
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Vermeer CEO: Manufacturers need to be heard in D.C.


During a manufacturing forum hosted by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) last week in Des Moines, Republican Congressman Tom Latham blasted his colleagues for burdening American businesses with regulations. Last year alone, …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 28, 2011
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Durable goods orders post biggest gain in six months

Durable goods orders post biggest gain in six months   Demand for a range of long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rose more than expected in September to post the largest increase in six months, cementing views…
By BPC Staff | Oct 26, 2011
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Industrial production shows improvement

Industrial production rose in September and a gauge of manufacturing in New York state hinted at stabilization in October, suggesting that the factory sector will keep supporting the economic recovery, Reuters reported.

Industrial production rose …
By BPC Staff | Oct 17, 2011
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IPTV to host presidential debate on manufacturing

Iowa Public Television (IPTV) will broadcast a Republican Party presidential debate Nov. 1 that is sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). IPTV also will make the forum available for live and archived streaming …
By BPC Staff | Oct 17, 2011
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Chrysler, auto workers reach tentative agreement

The United Auto Workers (UAW) and Chrysler Group LLC have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year labor contract for the No. 3 U.S. automaker’s 26,000 hourly production workers, the union said this morning. The agreement …
By BPC Staff | Oct 12, 2011