Production strategies: Batch scheduling in a lean manufacturing world

www.mbtmag.com | Oct 28, 2008

The concept of creating batches in the manufacturing process is prevalent in many industries. In fact, economies of scale demand it. But there's good news and bad news for companies using batching. That's why it pays to know more about the systems specifically designed to address the needs of

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Sustainable Engineering

machinedesign.com | Oct 10, 2008

Biocompatible ship ahoy Tests of two high-performance pleasure craft from Campion Boats showcased a new use for a bio-based resin technology called Envirez.

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Learning: Scholarship, research, lectures, online tools, tours help fill engineering skills gap

www.controleng.com | Oct 6, 2008

Helping to fill the engineering skills gap a new partnership between the University of Virginia and a Fortune 500 company promises benefits including technology related scholarships, research and free lectures. Separately Glatfelter presents a 20-minute online mill tour work processes and related

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Pulp prices face downward pressure

www.purchasing.com | Sep 26, 2008

Purchasingdata.com’s pulp price index dropped in September to 156.3, the lowest since 155.4 in January and further proof that costs for raw materials are declining for the paper mills.

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Filpumps. For All Your Pumps, Filters and Treatment Systems in Aberdeenshire.

Around 150,000 people in Scotland rely on a private water supply - any water supply not provided by Scottish Water - for their drinking water. Instead of Scottish Water, the owner or person who uses the supply is responsible for its maintenance.

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Electric Rider Truck - 02/01/2005 - Yale Materials Handling Corp. - 7503

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Yale has introduced the ERP-DH lift truck, the first in a line of new Yale AC-powered lift trucks. The lift truck, available in 4000 to 6000 lb. capacities, is ideal for home improvement outlets, grocery distribution centers, paper mills, automotive manufacturing and more. The latest in materials

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Triple M FIberglass. Mfg. Ltd.

Controlled growth maintains our leadership position in the industry, as we continually expand to meet the diverse and ever changing needs of our clients. Management and key production personnel of Triple M Fiberglass Mfg.Ltd.

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Easy-Laser® Extreme™ is one of the toughest and most robust measurement and alignment systems on...

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Easy-Laser® Extreme™ is one of the toughest and most robust measurement and alignment systems on the market for potentially explosive areas. For alignment work in potentially explosive environments, equipment needs to be explosion-protected.

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