| Works_Management Operations management magazine for manufacturing and production industries, includes a database of suppliers and products. |
| World_Pumps Online version of the well-known pump magazine. |
| Topix_net__Manufacturing News about manufacturing, collected from various sources on the web. [RSS] |
| Aetna_Felt_Corp USA. Manufacturers of needlepunch, woven and pressed felts for industrial, commercial and craft applications, from wool and blends with man-made fibers. Also, fabrication and die cutting of felt and o |
| Albany_International_Italia,_Srl Italy. Manufacturers of needlepunch felts for textile finishing. Also, silicone coated belts, felts for leather tanning processes, and synthetic fabrics for sludge dewatering. Part of Albany Internati |
| American_Felt_&_Filter_Company USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for filtration media, fashion and industrial end uses. Large site with extensive, technical information pertaining to products and fibers. |
| Boston_Felt_Company,_Inc USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and products for a variety of technical and industrial purposes, from natural and man-made fibers and blends thereof. Includes technical and end-use informa |
| Buffalo_Felt_Products USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for a variety of industrial, home textile and leisure product end uses. |
| BWF_Group Germany. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in nonwovens, plastics, filtration and waste disposal. Needlepunch and pressed felts for industrial, clothing and decorative applications, |
| Consumer_Products_Enterprises,_Inc USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics for industrial and educational applications. |
| Duro-Felt_Products,_Inc USA. Pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for industrial and home utensils end uses, from natural and chemical fiber. |
| The_Felters_Group USA. Design, engineering and manufacture of wet pressed and needlpunch felt rollgoods, parts and sewn goods for a wide range of industrial applications, from rayon, polyester, polypropylene, wool and |
| Feltrifici_Internazionali_Riuniti_SpA Italy. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts in rolls, sheets, discs, tubes and cut parts for decoration, clothing and technical applications, from wool and man-made fibers. English, Italian |
| Filtex_SA Poland. Manufacturers of pressed felts and needlepunch fabrics for geotechnical, automotive, filtration, upholstery and industrial applications, from polyester and polypropylene. Also, polishing discs |
| Fuji_Corp Japan. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for apparel, automotive and a range of industrial applications, from man-made and natural fibers. Detailed technical information and specification |
| Lampe_BV The Netherlands. Versatile technical textiles manufacturing company. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and finished products for industrial applications, from cotton, wool, polyester, polypropylene |
| Nangong_Wool_Felt_Factory China. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for filtration, apparel, polishing and a wide range of industrial applications, from wool and man-made fibers. Technical felt guide. English and C |
| National_Nonwovens_Corp USA. Versatile nonwovens manufacturing company, utilizing needlepunch, chemical and thermal bonding, and wool felting technologies for a wide range of industrial, medical, automotive and consumer prod |
| Pugalia_Woollen_Mills_Pvt_,_Ltd India. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts in roll and sheet form for automotive, insulation, polishing, filtration, protection and consumer products applications, from wool. Technical spec |
| Roeders_AG Germany. Needlepunch and pressed felts for textile, technical, filtration and pipe lining applications, from a variety of natural and man-made fibers. Custom development and manufacturing services. |
| Rumpel_Felt_Co_,_Ltd Canada. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics for industrial, fashion and leisure goods end uses, from natural and man-made fibers. |
| Southeastern_Felt_Corp USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics for a variety of industrial end uses. |
| Spartan_Felt_Company USA. Design and manufacture of precision nonwoven needlepunch and pressed felt products for polishing, fluid transfer and custom applications utilizing natural and synthetic fibers and resins. Major |
| Superior_Felt_and_Filtration,_LLC USA. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for filtration, industrial and decorative applications, from wool, viscose, acrylic, polyester, polypropylene, polyamide and high-performance fibers |
| Sutherland_Felt_Co USA. Manufacturers and converters of pressed and needlepunch felts, from wool and polyester. Die cutting and slitting services. Technical specifications. SAE specification chart. List of overstock and |
| Vereinigte_Filzfabriken_AG Germany. Manufacturers of pressed felt and needlepunch fabrics and manufactured parts for garment accessories, hobby, packaging, decoration and technical applications, from wool, synthetic and high-pe |
| Voigt_GmbH Germany. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and finished products for industrial, filtration and recreational uses, from polypropylene, glass, stainless steel and various high-performance fibers. Cu |
| Western_Felt_and_Fiber USA. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts in sheet and roll goods for industrial, military and aerospace applications. Custom converting services. Part of George B. Tewes Co., Inc. |
| Woollen_Textile_Industries India. Manufacturers of needlepunch and pressed felts for a wide range of technical and industrial applications, from wool, viscose, acrylic, polyester and polypropylene. Also, felt products, endless |
| America\'s_Car-Mart Automotive retailer with over 60 dealerships in multiple states. (Nasdaq: CRMT). |
| Auto_Dealer_News_-_Topix_net News on the auto retail industry continually updated from thousands of sources around the net. |
| Brake_Masters Auto repair and brake parts chain located in the Southwest United States. Include store locator and franchise information. |
| Car-X_Muffler_and_Brake United States nationwide shops service brakes, mufflers, exhaust systems, oil and lube, alignment and tires, includes store locator and coupons. |
| Central_Tyre United Kingdom tires and auto parts store chain. Includes branch locator and contacts. |
| Hometown_Auto_Retailers,_Inc_ Sells new and used vehicles and replacement parts, provides repair and maintenance services, and financing, insurance and service contract through franchised dealers. (Nasdaq: HCAR). |
| Jiffy_Lube Chain of fast lube and oil change centers in the United States. Includes locations and contacts. |
| Midas Auto maintenance and repair services including brakes, exhaust, and suspension. Locations across the United States and Canada. |
| Midas,_Inc_ Parent company for Midas International Corporation and other Midas operating units. Provides retail automotive services through franchised and company-owned locations. (NYSE:MDS) |
| Monro_Muffler_Brake,_Inc_ Provides automotive undercar repair services, including muffler and exhaust system repairs, brakes, steering, drive train and other products and services for domestic and foreign cars, light trucks an |
| National_Automobile_Dealers_Association Resource for auto retail professionals. Provides industry trends, education and training, and career information. |
border="1" alt="industrial-trade" width="273" height="247" />The housing market has also been at an all time high, with every piece of land sold being built on. The most popular developments have been the inner city living ones, with thousands of flats being built on old disused works.Unfortunately, now on Sheffields skyline the cranes can still be seen, but there is no building happening on any site. As the credit crunch takes hold the industrial trade comes to a stand still.Although the big companies are suffering and having to make redundancies, it will be the smaller companies who end up closing down, due to the position of the economy around the world at the moment. It will be the suppliers who have a relatively small workforce that will feel the down turn in the economy more than most.Some small companies which only have around 10 employees, are finding that they have less work, so have little choice but to lay workers off, to enable the business to keep afloat. Some are working with minimum work force, but are finding at times that skeleton staff can prove to be too much.Tradesmen who over the last 10 years have found work easily within the perimeters of their home town are finding that they cannot find work. Employers often employing immigrants who work less. The tradesmen are now having to travel to enable them to earn a living. Often finding themselves in a position where they are having to pay for not only their mortgage at home, but also having to provide for food and lodgings out of time. This is bearly keeping some workers afloat, but they have to make these sacrifices in order to keep their homes.Estate Agents who have been paying out huge bonuses to staff over the past 10 years, due to the rise in the economy, now find themselves making redundancies and closing down shops.It has been predicted that the economy should change within the next two years, and there will be more cheap mortgages available for first time buyers. This will help with the housing market, therefore having a knock on effect to the industrial and building trade. Hopefully these predications will be correct, and the industrial trade will get back on an even keal soon. 