Mineral Dispute Keeps Factories in China – EBN

March 14, 2012

A move by three parties to curb quotas on rare earth elements (REEs) may have an unintended consequence: It could force foreign factories into China.   On Tuesday, the US, Japan, and the EU filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in an effort to force China to export more REEs, which are […]

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White House plans $28B expansion of its ‘displaced worker program’ – Fox News

March 14, 2012

This is a rush transcript from “Your World,” March 13, 2012. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. NEIL CAVUTO, HOST OF “YOUR WORLD”: Well, it may not guarantee you land a job, but the White House says another $28 million will go a long way toward helping you […]

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Factories ‘Reshore’ Some Work From Overseas – New Hampshire Public Radio

March 14, 2012

Part of a series During the worst of the Great Recession, U.S. factory jobs were disappearing at a furious pace. As 2007 began, about 14 million Americans were working in manufacturing. Three years and one frightful recession later, only 11.5 million were. But since 2010, employment has been ticking back up, with companies adding about […]

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Think Tank: ‘Onshoring’ Reinsurance – Bernews

March 14, 2012

March 14, 2012 · 2 Comments  The Washington DC office of the Heartland Institute think tank yesterday [Mar.13] hosted a major symposium on “onshoring” catastrophe reinsurance reserves now held in off-shore business domiciles including Bermuda. The Illinois-based Heartland Institute has been part of ongoing efforts to transform the District of Columbia into “Bermuda On The […]

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Saunders Mfg. Company Continues to Fulfill Pledge, Brings Jobs Back to the U.S. – Albany Times Union

March 14, 2012

Market leader in clipboards and office storage products moves plastic storage clipboard operations from China to Mississippi. Saunders is leading the charge to provide high-quality, value-priced office supplies made in the USA. Readfield, Maine (PRWEB) March 14, 2012 Saunders Mfg. Co., Inc., world-leading manufacturer of aluminum clipboards, forms holders and plastic storage clipboards has relocated […]

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NBL Unveils Multi-Million Plant – AllAfrica.com

March 14, 2012

Windhoek — Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) on Monday commissioned the new membrane filtration plant, the first of its kind in Africa. The plant forms part of its N$300 million, long-term infrastructure development programme. Welcoming guests who included Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Hage Geingob, Sven Thieme the chairman of NBL said the company is […]

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High oil prices: Fortunately and unfortunately – SmartPlanet.com (blog)

March 14, 2012

High oil prices are changing our world in many ways; some for the good, and some for the worse. Contemplating these changes, I’m reminded of a book I loved as a child, Fortunately, a tale of reversing fortunes: Fortunately, Ned was invited to a surprise party. Unfortunately, the party was a thousand miles away. Fortunately, […]

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Saunders Mfg. Company Continues to Fulfill Pledge, Brings Jobs Back to the US – Virtual-Strategy Magazine

March 14, 2012

Market leader in clipboards and office storage products moves plastic storage clipboard operations from China to Mississippi. Saunders is leading the charge to provide high-quality, value-priced office supplies made in the USA. Readfield, Maine (PRWEB) March 14, 2012 Saunders Mfg. Co., Inc., world-leading manufacturer of aluminum clipboards, forms holders and plastic storage clipboards has relocated […]

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Saunders Mfg. Company Continues to Fulfill Pledge, Brings Jobs Back to the U.S. – PR Web (press release)

March 14, 2012

ShareThis Email PDF We are committed to produce as many of our products as possible here in the USA. Readfield, Maine (PRWEB) March 14, 2012 Saunders Mfg. Co., Inc., world-leading manufacturer of aluminum clipboards, forms […]

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China to allow the yuan to float more freely – BBC News

March 14, 2012

14 March 2012 Last updated at 01:56 ET The value of the yuan has been a hotly debated topic between China and its trading partners China has said it will allow the yuan to float more freely as […]

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