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ARLINGTON, VA – “Congress can do right by the environment, consumers and the electronics industry by adopting a national recycling plan," said EIA interim president and CEO Matt Flanigan.
Governors Rick Perry (R-TX) and M. Jodi Rell (R-CT) are expected to sign electronics recycling laws for their respective states. Manufacturers will then face eight unique sets of requirements – twice as many as there were a year ago. A number of other states and New York City are considering laws of their own, the EIA reported.
A patchwork of electronics recycling laws is emerging from state capitals across the country, presenting manufacturers with a major challenge and Congress with a golden opportunity, the association continued.
"This is an issue crying out for a national solution," said Flanigan. "These laws vary dramatically from state to state, picking winners and losers among electronics manufacturers and retailers. If 50 legislatures rewrite business models state by state, consumers could see higher costs and fewer choices – all without any commensurate environmental benefit.”
Recently, EIA released a consensus framework that paves the way for federal legislation to establish a national recycling program for household TVs and IT products such as computers and monitors. The proposal represents the first consensus agreement among IT and TV manufacturers on meeting the nation's electronics recycling challenge, said EIA.
The framework calls for a bifurcated financing approach, separating TVs from computer equipment to reflect their divergent business models, market composition and consumer base.
Governors Rick Perry (R-TX) and M. Jodi Rell (R-CT) are expected to sign electronics recycling laws for their respective states. Manufacturers will then face eight unique sets of requirements – twice as many as there were a year ago. A number of other states and New York City are considering laws of their own, the EIA reported.
A patchwork of electronics recycling laws is emerging from state capitals across the country, presenting manufacturers with a major challenge and Congress with a golden opportunity, the association continued.
"This is an issue crying out for a national solution," said Flanigan. "These laws vary dramatically from state to state, picking winners and losers among electronics manufacturers and retailers. If 50 legislatures rewrite business models state by state, consumers could see higher costs and fewer choices – all without any commensurate environmental benefit.”
Recently, EIA released a consensus framework that paves the way for federal legislation to establish a national recycling program for household TVs and IT products such as computers and monitors. The proposal represents the first consensus agreement among IT and TV manufacturers on meeting the nation's electronics recycling challenge, said EIA.
The framework calls for a bifurcated financing approach, separating TVs from computer equipment to reflect their divergent business models, market composition and consumer base.
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SAN FRANCISCO – A free Design Chain Associates Webinar on REACH, Introduction and Update for North American manufacturers, will take place July 13, at 2 pm EDT.
The European Union's Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals, or REACH regulation takes a different approach to regulation of chemical substances and mixtures in the EU. Manufacturers in electronics, textiles, automotive, aerospace, and other industries will need to assess which aspects of REACH directly impact them, as well as understand the risks that currently exist within their supply chains.
Robert Donkers, environment counselor and a member of the Delegation of the European Commission to the US, will present an overview focusing on the basics of the law, with a focus on pre-registration, issues for non-EU-based companies, the "only representative" and SIEF concepts, and more.
Michael Kirschner, president and managing partner of Design Chain Associates, will cover specific issues for manufacturers, including the concepts of "intentionally released," disclosure of substances in articles, and scenarios of supply chain risk.
To register, visit https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/662377247.
The European Union's Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals, or REACH regulation takes a different approach to regulation of chemical substances and mixtures in the EU. Manufacturers in electronics, textiles, automotive, aerospace, and other industries will need to assess which aspects of REACH directly impact them, as well as understand the risks that currently exist within their supply chains.
Robert Donkers, environment counselor and a member of the Delegation of the European Commission to the US, will present an overview focusing on the basics of the law, with a focus on pre-registration, issues for non-EU-based companies, the "only representative" and SIEF concepts, and more.
Michael Kirschner, president and managing partner of Design Chain Associates, will cover specific issues for manufacturers, including the concepts of "intentionally released," disclosure of substances in articles, and scenarios of supply chain risk.
To register, visit https://www.gotomeeting.com/register/662377247.
GLENVIEW, IL -- Illinois Tool Works, parent company of KEster Solder, Speedline and several other electronics manufacturers and suppliers, today reported revenues rose 15% for the quarter ended May 31. Operating revenues grew 10% including acquisitions, but just 1% from base revenues.
ELKHART, IN -- CTS Corp. today promoted CFO Vinod M. Khilnani to president and chief executive, succeeding current chairman and CEO Donald K. Schwanz.
The move is effective July 2. Schwanz had previously announced his intent to retire during 2007.
The move is effective July 2. Schwanz had previously announced his intent to retire during 2007.
SPRINGFIELD GARDEN, NY – Shipping cycles in the Asia-Pacific are following traditional cycles, a major logistics provider said last week.
Trans Global Logistics reports demand is following predictable patterns, with the May-June period typically the low point for air-freight.
Demand for oil coupled with severe weather conditions is influencing shipping decisions, Trans Global said. Growing global demand for oil continues to put upward pressure on fuel surcharges, while powerful monsoons have hammered southeastern Bangladesh, causing operations at the Chittagong port yard to be temporarily suspended. Cargo receiving and loading has resumed in off-dock areas, but there have been many vessel delays, the company says.
Inflation worries are also influencing shipping decisions. The rupee has appreciated approximately 12% against the U.S. dollar, causing an increase in surcharges for x-ray and other inspections. Rising inflation in China and a strengthening yuan are putting pressure on shippers to maximize ocean transportation use. The impact of shifting manufacturing capacity from Japan and Korea to China has dampened demand for airlift in these traditional markets, says Trans Global.
Trans Global Logistics reports demand is following predictable patterns, with the May-June period typically the low point for air-freight.
Demand for oil coupled with severe weather conditions is influencing shipping decisions, Trans Global said. Growing global demand for oil continues to put upward pressure on fuel surcharges, while powerful monsoons have hammered southeastern Bangladesh, causing operations at the Chittagong port yard to be temporarily suspended. Cargo receiving and loading has resumed in off-dock areas, but there have been many vessel delays, the company says.
Inflation worries are also influencing shipping decisions. The rupee has appreciated approximately 12% against the U.S. dollar, causing an increase in surcharges for x-ray and other inspections. Rising inflation in China and a strengthening yuan are putting pressure on shippers to maximize ocean transportation use. The impact of shifting manufacturing capacity from Japan and Korea to China has dampened demand for airlift in these traditional markets, says Trans Global.
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