Analysts: Applied to see more job cuts Nov 13, 2009
In the product divisions that are profitable, we do not see more than about 10 percent cuts, given that the semiconductor equipment side is in an upturn,'' he said. Also, we think that the return of GlobalFoundries into the order book in 2010 should suggest a significantly reduced contraction in PDC division because Applied is overrepresented in metrology and inspection at that customer. (EETimes)
What Rexburg roads cost Oct 1, 2009
The equipment side of the budget includes purchase of new and used equipment, along with equipment repair and maintenance costs. For example, the equipment section of the 2009 budget includes an expenditure for the purchase of a brand new street sweeper valued at 180,000. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Losing quarter will mean job cutting at CNH (24) Apr 28, 2009
The streamlining efforts will be aimed especially at the construction equipment side, after first-quarter sales plunged 59 percent from a year-ago. The company said actions will be introduced, starting this quarter, to streamline the business and significantly reduce the costs associated with the management of the networks. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Don't Fear the Swimbait Apr 4, 2009
The equipment side had been one of my pitfalls last year, in that I never could find just the right combination of soft bait and hook that I could consistent hook and land fish without using one bait per fish. I also lost more fish than I thought I should have with the large, wide gap hooks. (ESPN -- Outdoors)