Posts for March 24, 2010

UMA JOINS IN OPPOSING OZONE REGULATIONS

March 24, 2010 - UMA

Utah Manufacturers Association joined with 23 other state manufacturers associations across the nation urging EPA to reconsider its proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone. Attached is a link to the text of the letter submitted by the National Association of Manufacturers on behalf of the 24 state associations.

http://www.shopfloor.org/wp-content/uploads/state-letter-ozone.pdf

DURABLE GOODS ORDERS UP IN FEBRUARY

March 24, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Commerce Department said orders for big-ticket manufactured goods advanced 0.5 percent in February, bolstered by strong demand for commercial aircraft and machinery... continue

SHINGO PRIZE SUMMIT SLATED FOR SALT LAKE CITY

March 24, 2010 – Shingo Prize International
The 22nd Annual Shingo Prize International Conference, “Global Summit on Operational Excellence” is scheduled for Salt Lake City, Utah May 17-21, 2010. For more two decades, The Shingo Prize conference has been held all over the United States. This year, Utah organizations have a unique opportunity never before available as The Shingo Prize brings the annual international conference home to Salt Lake City for the first time.

For a complete look at the program and registration materials, please click here:
http://www.shingoprize.org/files/uploads/AnnualConference/Shingo2010Conference.pdf

FRANCE BACKS OFF PLANS FOR CARBON TAX

March 24, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
France is backing down from a plan to tax carbon dioxide emissions which had been ruled unconstitutional in December ... continue

FRANCE BACKS OFF PLANS FOR CARBON TAX

March 24, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
France is backing down from a plan to tax carbon dioxide emissions which had been ruled unconstitutional in December ... continue

JAPAN'S EXPORTS SURGE IN FEBRUARY

March 24, 2010 – Today in Manufacturing.net
Exports jumped 45.3 percent from a year earlier to $56.7 billion, marking the third straight month of year-on-year increase, Japan’s finance ministry said... continue