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In Louisville, Nth/works plant sees few signs of recovery, holds off on hiring

LOUISVILLE -- Small manufacturers like Tom Hudson keep hearing that the recession is over, and every day they await a sign telling them it's time to gear up and start hiring back some of the workers they have laid off. The news Tuesday was hardly ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: General Electric,  Federal Reserve

Lockheed to realign unit; job cuts possible

Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin said Monday that it is revamping its missile-making Electronic Systems unit and appointing a new person to head it -- moves that could result in an undisclosed number of job losses after the giant defense contractor lost ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Lockheed Martin,  Robert J Stevens

As Black & Decker chief steps aside, he declines golden parachuteNo golden parachute as Black & Decker chief takes next step

As head of Black & Decker for 24 years, Nolan D. Archibald was due a little parachute in case of severance. When the Maryland power-tool maker decided to merge with its rival Stanley Works this week, Archibald was entitled to open it and float away ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  5 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Black & Decker,  Stanley Works,  Securities and Exchange Commission,  Barack Obama,  Bank of America

Boeing's decision a setback for unions

Boeing's decision to open a second assembly line for its 787 jetliner in South Carolina is another blow for organized labor, experts say, signaling that major manufacturers are increasingly willing to look for non-union workforces during a time of ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  29 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Boeing,  Cornell University

Halt in Gulfstream production hurts General Dynamics' earnings

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From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  28 Oct 2009
Related Topics: General Dynamics

General Dynamics reports earnings drop

General Dynamics, a major defense contractor headquartered in Falls Church, reported a net earnings drop of nearly 10 percent Wednesday, due in part to a five-week halt in production of its luxury Gulfstream luxury airplane this summer. The company ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  28 Oct 2009
Related Topics: General Dynamics

BAE Systems names Linda Hudson head of U.S. operations

BAE Systems PLC , a major British defense and aerospace company, said Monday that it has chosen Linda Hudson to lead its U.S. operations, making her one of the highest-ranking women in the defense-contracting industry. Hudson was named president and ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  27 Oct 2009
Related Topics: BAE Systems Inc.,  The Pentagon,  Armor Holdings, Inc.,  US Marine Corps,  Science Applications International Corp

A maker of electric cars plans to use old GM plant in Delaware

The White House is expected to announce Tuesday a multimillion-dollar deal that will convert a closed General Motors plant in Wilmington, Del., into an factory making electric vehicles. Vice President Biden will make the announcement that Fisker ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  26 Oct 2009
Related Topics: General Motors,  Chrysler,  White House,  Fisker Automotive,  Christopher Columbus

Defense contractor BAE taps Linda Hudson to lead firm

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From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  26 Oct 2009
Related Topics: BAE Systems Inc.,  General Dynamics

Lockheed Names President, COO

Lockheed Martin, the biggest defense contractor in the United States, said Thursday it is naming its executive vice president of electronic systems as president and chief operating officer to improve oversight of its combat ship, fighter jet and other ...

From DANA HEDGPETH, The Washington Post,  15 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Robert J Stevens,  Lockheed Martin,  The Pentagon,  U.S. Congress,  Robert Gates

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