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Raleigh Cycle, a name synonymous with the long history of the bicycle industry, has been sold to the Dutch company Accell in a deal worth over £62 million ($100 million)

Following CMI Industrial being placed into receivership, Ford's Broadmeadows and Geelong assembly plants, both in Victoria, Australia, are being forced to shut down operations until at least the middle of next week

High demand for Snapdragon processors, predominantly used in smartphones and tablets, has led to a shortage, creating a ripple effect being felt by manufacturers around the globe

The South Korean company announced last night that construction on its largest overseas chip production plant in China would be starting shortly

In a sale worth $775million, online retail giant Amazon has bought out Kiva Systems - makers of computer controlled robots designed to streamline warehouse processes

Ahead of the launch of Apple's 'new iPad' this Friday, buyers who have attempted to avoid the release-day crowds by pre-ordering the device online have been warned that a delay in delivery is probable

Technology research firm Gartner says the Western Europe PC market declined 11 percent in the third quarter of 2011 due to competition from tablets and the ongoing economic crisis

The production of several consumer electronics products and components have been seriously affected by continued flooding in Thailand

There has never been a better time for manufacturers to fully utilise the internet's potential, however, developing the right website is imperative

A concept which cuts journey times but could damage the environment

Design student unveils concept bike which is made using injection molding technology

Making a product easier to purchase and added service value are the new responsibilities for manufacturers

Design agency Priestmangoode reveals concept where local trams connect to a network of nonstop high-speed trains without passengers needing to get off

Jumbo jet will fly from Seattle across the Atlantic Ocean for next week's Paris Air Show

Lean manufacturing, product recalls and part sharing all have a significant influence in the automotive industry's supply chain

Tunnel which passes through Antwerp forming link between Paris and Amsterdam will be lined with 16,000 solar panels

Utilising appropriate supply chain techniques to ensure success in the automotive industry

Now in its seventeenth year, the annual Fork Lift Truck Awards ceremony, took place on Saturday 12, February and was presented by BBC Radio 2’s Sally “Traffic” Boazman. The awards are hosted by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), which maintains and raises standards in the materials handling industry. It is the most representative body of its kind in Europe.

A slump in new orders and exports led to easing manufacturing growth in the month of August, which also highlights concern that economic expansion has peaked for the fiscal.

Led by strong manufacturing and services growth, the economy expanded 8.8 per cent in the quarter ended June, which has been the fastest pace in nine quarters. Though the performance of the agriculture sector was subdued during the quarter, both the government and economists expect it to pick up in the coming quarters as kharif sowing has been healthy after good monsoons.

Japanese manufacturing activity expanded in August at its slowest pace in the last 14 months, as overseas demand receded while a strong yen weighed down the nation's exports. The Nomura/JMMA Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to a seasonally adjusted 50.1 in August from 52.8 in July, the lowest level since 48.2 in June 2009.

Leading materials handling equipment manufacturer Jungheinrich expects sales of its range of tow tractors to double in 2010. The increase in demand is a result of changing trends in the manufacturing industry.

HP Enterprise Services today announced it has been awarded a multiyear applications and infrastructure services contract valued at more than $2 billion to help General Motors Company maintain focus on its business goals in a highly competitive market.

The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 21, 2010. The ceremonies were hosted by Cheryl Casone of Fox Business Network and broadcast nationwide on radio by the Business TalkRadio Network.

Dendro Poland, a main supplier of foam mattresses to IKEA, has implemented Epicor ERP.

The Brazilian government is hoping to revitalize its shipbuilding industry by building a new, powerful structure for the industry in order to export more ships.

Scania has launched a new range of V8 engined trucks which it reckons is the “new engine platform for Euro 6”.   It says the new range has the highest power rating of any truck engine.  

For more than 20 years, Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year has been renowned as the industry’s most distinguished award for innovation in manufacturing products.   According to the publication, it is given only to those manufacturers who have created the best new ideas that make plant management better, faster and smarter.  

MonierLifetile, the leading U.S. manufacturer of superior energy efficient concrete tile roof systems, has selected Oracle CRM On Demand to increase new business opportunities, productivity and sales conversions throughout its sales and marketing organizations.  

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s leading forklift manufacturers, has released its Crown ecologic Report highlighting the company’s sustainability initiatives and accomplishments.  

On completion in January 2012, DHL Supply Chain will occupy at least 25 percent of the Interlink facility located in Tsing Yi. More than 300 employees will be staffed at the site.

The Carbon Trust, which is backed by the government, helps businesses measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprints. It has identified a number of sectors where it believes its support could have the greatest impact. It is estimated that the warehousing industry represents approximately 3 percent of the UK’s CO2 emissions.

Technology Group International (TGI), a manufacturing and wholesale distribution software provider for small and mid-market businesses, has announced it will debut new features for its Enterprise 21 ERP application at the company’s annual users conference in May.