November 2009 - Posts

• Encouraging signs

  There are fragments of information available for anyone seeking insights about the direction of metalcasting for 2010. The frequency of news reports about plant closings is slowing, and there is a greater frequency of reports hinting at revival plans. Read More... Posted Sunday, November 29, 2009 9:21 PM by REB | 0 Comments

• Good for them

  Over two years ago I wrote a column scolding Ford Motor Co. for its decision then to close its metalcasting plants: it said they were not “core operations,” and my criticism was that Ford was being shortsighted. Last week Ford reported a third-quarter Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:45 AM by REB | 0 Comments