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Automotive Market Cadence Creates Opportunities and Challenges, IHS Says
Launch readiness, logistics efficiency and legislative influence are key factors for suppliers.
China Pledges to Boost Manufacturing Sector Investment
Move comes as country aims to improve its competitiveness and trigger economic growth.
Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index Indicates Summer of Stable Employment Growth
National index was stable in July; East North Central continued as top-ranked region; Washington maintained top index spot among states; Dallas continues strong performance as top-ranked metro area for 10th straight month.
EDF to Take a Majority Stake in Areva Reactor Business
The MOU also sets up a company to design, project manage and market new reactors.
What Really Determines Gasoline Prices for U.S. Drivers?
The factors that are central to determining the price at the pump are different than what many assume, according to a new report by IHS.
Average Age of Light Vehicles in the U.S. Rises to 11.5 Years, IHS Says
The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. is 11.5 years. Registrations for light VIO in the U.S. stand at 257,900,000.
Chinese Automotive Semiconductor Revenues to Hit $6.2 Billion in 2015, IHS Says
Growth drivers are semiconductors used in powertrains, infotainment and body-convenience electronic systems.
Construction Subcontract Labor Prices Advance in July, IHS Says
Materials and equipment prices continue to drag down overall construction costs. The headline index has not indicated rising costs since December 2014.
Reference Offers Common Language for Industrial Internet Systems
This language could help developers decide which elements they need for their systems, enabling faster delivery of implementations.
Minimizing Liability Risk in Engineering Product Design
Design engineers can implement a series of risk mitigation techniques to protect their companies from lawsuits and end users from harm.
Fake! Combatting the Global Rise of Counterfeit Bearings
The manufacture of counterfeit bearings is on the rise and is negatively affecting an otherwise healthy global industry.
IHS Says Oil Sands Will Remain a Leading Source of Supply
Oil sands growth is expected to add an additional 800,000 barrels per day of new production by 2020, keeping Canada as the world's third largest source of supply growth.
Oil Price Decline Will Dampen Demand for Oil Field Chemicals, IHS Says
Driven largely by the expansion of shale oil and gas drilling and production in North America, the world market for oil field specialty chemicals at the service company level reached $25 billion in 2014.
Jaguar Land Rover to Build Vehicles in Austria
The company’s three British plants were at capacity, news reports say.
Pace of Employment Growth Unchanged in First Half of Year, Says IHS Jobs Index
The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index was relatively unchanged in June, declining 0.03%, bringing the national index to 100.63. Year-over-year the index decreased 0.44%.
Group Formed to Help Drive China’s Manufacturing Sector
The move is part of China’s “Made in China 2025” campaign to increase its manufacturing abilities, and match competing countries like Germany and Japan.
Investment in Hydraulics Hit by Low Oil Prices
Market contraction is expected to continue over the medium term, IHS says in a new report.
Growth Rates of 3% “Relic of Economic History,” IHS Says
Advanced economies expected to grow 1.8% over the long term, analysis from Global Link Model reveals. U.S. growth forecast at 2.3%.
PV Inverter Shipments Rise in China as Prices and Revenues Decline, IHS Says
Sungrow and Huawei comprised 48% of all PV inverter revenue in China in 2014. The two also appeared among the 10 largest suppliers on a global level, a first.
‘Great Divergence’ Creating Winners and Losers in Global Growth Game, IHS Chief Economist Says
U.S. consumers are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the “Great Divergence,” thanks to more stable finances, lower interest rates, reduced oil prices and a stronger dollar.