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2011 BUSINESS OUTLOOK: CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM
Things appear to be looking up in the metalworking industry. But one leading economist cautions manufacturers not to count their eggs before they’re hatched.
COIL GRAB FOR DENSELY PACKED, THIN SLIT COILS
Bushman AvonTec designed an adjustable coil lifter with flexible lifting legs that fit between the coils and rotate into the ID for a safe lift of thin steel coils.
Shop Floor Problem Solving (Part Two)
Rick Bohan of Chagrin River Consulting explains why problems won’t go away because you think you have identified who is responsible for them. They only go away when you’ve developed a culture of rapid problem identification and resolution.
THE CURRENT STATE OF INDUSTRIES
Mike Riley takes a look back at the best and worst of a year in jobless recovery.
Heenan to Step Down After Nearly 40 Years in Steel Industry
Steel Recycling Institute (SRI) president William M. (Bill) Heenan, Jr., is stepping down due to health reasons after a distinguished career in the steel industry. Gregory L. Crawford is new executive director of SRI.
INSTEEL INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATION OF TEXAS FACILITIES
The consolidation of the plants is expected to result in the elimination of 67 positions at the Houston facility and the addition of 19 positions at the Dayton plant, which will be offered to the Houston employees, for a net reduction of 48 positions.
Shop Floor Problem Solving (Part Two)
Rick Bohan of Chagrin River Consulting explains why problems won’t go away because you think you have identified who is responsible for them. They only go away when you’ve developed a culture of rapid problem identification and resolution.
MAUSER GROUP ENTERS U.S. STEEL DRUM RECONDITIONING MARKET
The steel drum manufacturer gained access into this sector by strategically taking over the business of American Container Net and its wholly owned subsidiary, Strawser Steel Drum of Ohio.
December Industry Watch: Business
Recent activities and events going on in the business of metalworking and fabricating.
December Industry Watch: People
People making recent headlines in the business of metalworking and fabricating.
MID-RANGE PRESS BRAKES SAVE UP TO 30 PERCENT IN ENERGY COSTS
An Energy Reduction System (ERS) is featured on PPEC series press brakes from LVD Strippit that now include machines from 35 tons to 220 tons in bend lengths from 1500 mm to 4270 mm.
VACUUM LIFTER FOR PRECISION COIL HANDLING
The VPFL-4 Air-Powered Vacuum Lifter from Anver uses an “X” frame with adjustable suction pads and spring suspensions to accommodate and grip precision metal coils up to 4 ft diameter without damage from a skid to a machine.