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As part of our ongoing commitment to our readers, Manufacturing AUTOMATION is providing subscribers with a brief update on what's happening in the world of manufacturing.

Budget 2009 gets mixed reviews
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, recently tabled the 2009 Federal Budget, which is intended to "stimulate economic growth, restore confidence and support Canadians and their families during a synchronized global recession," but the manufacturing industry isn't convinced. For the full story, click here.

Many U.S. manufacturers not in crisis mode in slumping economy
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — It's easy to assume that when the economy is in a recession, businesses will make major cutbacks in order to survive. However, according to ASQ's (American Society for Quality) latest Quarterly Quality Report, many manufacturing companies in the United States are not in the crisis mode one would expect. For the full story, click here.

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