Five local firms land work-force training grants
Lowell Sun - Funds will go toward a two-phase training program on so-called lean manufacturing. “Every day, Massachusetts companies produce goods and services that are of high quality and on the cutting edge,” said Jane Edmonds, director of Workforce

Bobcat says ‘best offer’ is already on the table
Bismarck Tribune - After more than a day of striking, union workers were contacted by Bobcat on Sunday. But the company still says its best offer was already on the table. “We’re willing to continue the dialogue with them, but at this point we feel like we’ve made the

Engineering Mfg Engineer
Spokane Spokesman-Review - within a Lean Manufacturing environment, reducing overhead cost through process redesign and reviewing of new product design and implementing use of new technologies. Requires a BS in Engineering and a minimum 5-9 years of experience in a

Online Press Release
PRWeb - Wenger Applies Techniques to Websites Tens of thousands of manufacturers have achieved significant benefits, including cost savings of millions of dollars each year with little capital expenditure by utilizing the techniques of Lean Manufacturing

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Forrest joins Industrial Extension Service of N.C. State as specialist 
Steven Forrest of Woodleaf has joined the Industrial Extension Service of N.C. State University as an extension specialist in lean manufacturing. He will work with companies throughout the state.

This Report ‘China Benchmarking Toolkit’ Outlines Best Practices Used by Leading Manufacturers in China 
DUBLIN, Ireland—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of “2005 China Benchmarking Toolkit” to their offering.

Doncasters Appoints Divisional Chief Executive - Power Systems 
FARMINGTON, Conn.—-The Doncasters Group has announced the appointment of Paul Strothers as Divisional Chief Executive - Power Systems. He will be operationally responsible for approximately 75 percent of the Doncasters Group, his remit encompassing the aerospace, industrial gas turbine and super alloy activities.

Mobile classroom ready for students 
FERRIDAY A few people came in from the rain Thursday to attend the first day of classes in the Louisiana Business and Technology Centers mobile classroom on Louisiana Avenue.

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