Aurora Business
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Caterpillar CEO concerned about protectionismApr 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Caterpillar CEO James Owens is worried that protectionist pressures are increasing, but he says that must be discouraged to avoid a repeat of actions he says exacerbated...
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Molex creates new high-speed systemApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - LISLE - Molex Inc. Monday introduced the HSAutoLink Interconnect System, a high-speed data bus for vehicles, to meet the needs of the "Connected Vehicle." The new, famil...
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3M first-quarter profit down 48 percentApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- 3M Co.'s quarterly profit dropped 48 percent as the global economic slowdown hurt its sales in everything from health care to office supplies, prompting th...
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Caterpillar managers file first 'boss-napping' chargeApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Managers at Caterpillar Inc. filed France's first criminal complaints for illegal detention after they were held hostage in their office for 24 hours last month by worke...
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Caterpillar posts loss, hurt by weak sales, layoffsApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - PITTSBURGH -- Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, on Tuesday reported a first-quarter loss of $112 million, hurt by sharp s...
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Fired employee sues Nicor, says he reported health violationsApr 19, 2009 11:00 pm - A former Nicor employee from Aurora has filed a lawsuit against the natural gas utility, contending he was fired after reporting potential health violations. According t...
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Cat workers in France protestApr 19, 2009 11:00 pm - GRENOBLE, France -- French workers for U.S. manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. were considering a government-brokered deal Monday meant to end a standoff with management over...
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Bradco Supply to take over vacant facility in WaucondaApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Wauconda will welcome a new business to town when Bradco Supply moves into a 55,000-square-foot facility on Barrington Road that has sat vacant for a year. The national ...
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Jobless wave continues through suburbsApr 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Paul Mantovani of Naperville wasn't surprised that his electronics company intended to streamline. The company had already started some cuts. But last December, the IT a...
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Caterpillar cutting workers at N.C. plantApr 09, 2009 11:00 pm - CLAYTON, N.C. -- Caterpillar Inc. is cutting its work force again at a North Carolina plant as the recession weakens demand for its heavy earth-moving equipment. The New...