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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strike at Anheuser-Busch - @3:23
Members of the Teamsters union working at Anheuser-Busch have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract agreement is not reached by February 29th.
Insect Shield Accused of Falsifying Army Uniform Testing - @12:17
The US Justice Dept has announced a new complaint against a company called Insect Shield and its late founder, Richard Lane.
EPA Could Soon Ban Chemicals Used to Make Plastics - @21:14
The EPA revealed that it would begin the process of prioritizing toxic chemicals used to manufacture and process plastics under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Rope Failure Causes $5 Million in Damages - @31:22
Another preventive maintenance disaster on a ship.
Storied U.S. Steel to be Acquired for More Than $14 Billion by Nippon Steel - @39:00
After months of speculation over its fate, U.S. Steel announced it has made a deal with Japan’s Nippon Steel to be acquired for $14.1 billion.
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