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August 2009

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From the Field From the Field
CNC Retrofit Improves Tire Mold Machining
By a retrofit of the CNC on its Johnsford VMC, King Machine of Akron has documented a 30 to 50 percent increase in efficiency of its tire mold manufacture. Read More »

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Inside The Numbers Inside The Numbers

Increased Demand for New Autos Yields New Business Opportunity

U.S. New Vehicle sales
Source: AutoData Corp.
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The government's "cash for clunkers" program proved more successful than initially thought, so another $2 billion has been allocated. Once this program ends, the monthly data will trend back to about 10 million units (SAAR) per month, but the bottom of the cycle is now in the rear view mirror. The overall trend will be gradually upward in 2010 and beyond. Auto sales will be constrained in the near-term by slow income growth for consumers, but hiring activity and wage gains will start to accelerate by the second half of next year. This will spur increased demand for new auto.

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Large Molds Made Easy
Republic Lagun CNC Vertical Machining Centers have the capacity to machine the largest molds. Find the VMC that meets your needs today!
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What If the Word Came Back?
What would you do if all the work your company lost to low-cost countries came back overnight? Besides after making a few quick “I told you so” calls. Would you approach those returning business relationships the same ways you did before the work was pulled?
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New 5-Axis Mold and Die Research Project Underway
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