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Developing Relationships
A large amount has been written about American moldmakers losing work to overseas competition.
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Specialty Mold Design/Build Reaches New Markets
A fast-growing molding technology results in high quality and reduced production costs for molders. Learning how to design and build molds for this process can expand your capabilities.
Read MoreThe U.S. Business and Industry Council
With 75 years of experience under its belt, this grassroots effort has a mission to make the U.S. domestic economy the world’s leading engine of economic growth.
Read MoreTime to Resolve and Have Some Resolve
here is no doubt we are in tough economic times and that they will continue for the foreseeable future, but that does not mean it’s time to quit.
Read MoreCycle to Hit Bottom in the First Half of 2009
38.6 Total Mold Business Index for December 2008 The total Mold Business Index is a weighted average of the sub-indices for new orders, production, employees, backlog, exports and supplier deliveries.
Read MoreKicking the Can Down the Road
I recently had two seemingly unrelated experiences that gave me an interesting perspective about the current economy, and machine shops in particular. In early December, I was invited to attend a conference call with a group of economists. As they were discussing the condition of the Medium Three automotive companies, one of them said that he wasn’t surprised at all that they were seeking relief (a bailout) in the form of government-backed loans.
Read MoreBuilding a Better Mold
A look at mold performance and maintenance issues through a few simple reports in the right sequence will allow you to drill down into what the issues are really costing you.
Read MoreWhen Is Lean Too Lean?
When it comes to lean manufacturing, how and when do you know if you have struck your perfect balance?
Read MoreGain Access to the Recession-Proof Medical Market
Moldmakers who want to diversify into medical—or maintain their competitive edge—need up-to-date, high-tech engineering and fabrication capabilities in order to meet the toolmaking industry’s most stringent quality standards.
Read MoreWhen Opportunity Knocks …
This year is all about looking for and capitalizing on new business opportunities for your shops.
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