IndustryWeek

Foxconn Parent Company Raises Salaries for China Workers

Hon Hai announcement comes as Fair Labor Association begins inspections for Apple at Foxconn plant.

US Senate in New Cybersecurity Push

A new bill introduced to influence tighter security for vital private sector and government networks.

Caterpillar to Shift Production from Japan to New U.S. Plant Planned for Georgia

The decision 'is driven by the proximity to a large base of customers in North America and Europe.'

Panel Protects Chevron in Ecuador Case

Order buys company time to fight a judgment set against it last year in environmental case.

Mitsui to Pay Record Fine for Gulf Oil Spill

'Landmark settlement' is a major step toward establishing accountability in Gulf disaster, says attorney general.

U.S. Inflation Picks Up in January

Consumer price index rose 0.2% from December, with annual inflation rate well above Fed's benchmark.

Higher Coal Demand Fuels FreightCar America's Improved 2011

Full-year revenue was $487 million, up from $142.9 million in 2010, according to the Chicago-based manufacturer of railroad freight cars.

Report: Environmental Contamination From Fracking Often Happens Close to the Surface

'We found no direct evidence that hydraulic fracturing itself -- the practice of fracturing the rocks -- had contaminated shallow groundwater,' said the project leader for a study by the University of Texas.

A Framework for IT Investment for Manufacturing Executives

Executives feel vulnerable to three technology-enabled threats: a) shift in customer expectations to a better or differentiated offering, b) significant changes in product and service delivery costs and c) the emergence of new products or services from competitors.

Nanotech Innovation Adds New Strength to Rubber Industry

Nanotubes revolutionize the industry by increasing efficiency and productivity of rubber compounds.