31.   Two Nuernberg plants of Siemens AG, the computer and electrical machinery manufacturer, were the first affected.

32.   Two Nuremberg plants of Siemens AG, the computer and electrical machinery manufacturer, were the first affected when shift workers stayed away from their jobs.

33.   In March, the ministry said declines in output in the electrical machinery, transportation equipment, and chemical sectors weighed on the downward revision.

34.   In February, output was down due largely to a decline in transport machinery and electrical machinery production, the ministry said.

35.   In the latest survey, the outlook was better for all small manufacturers, led by the electrical machinery, non-ferrous metal and paper sectors.

36.   Inventories of transportation equipment, electrical machinery and non-ferrous metals fell in the month, with stocks of steel, oil and coal products rising.

37.   A survey of major Japanese corporations conducted by the Kyodo News Service indicated electrical machinery makers, retailers and broking houses were planning to increase recruitment next year.

38.   Among the six, electrical machinery makers Hitachi, Toshiba and Mitsubishi reported double-digit surges in group profits before tax.

39.   An EPA official said that, on a year-on-year basis, orders were supported by increases for general machinery, electrical machinery and auto parts.

40.   But in February double-digit rises were observed in garments and footwear, electrical machinery, food manufacturing, and chemical products, it said in a statement.