February 2010 - Posts

• Still waiting

  There will be a metalcasting revival someday, soon, perhaps, but until it’s clear that the industry is reborn it’s going to endure a series of sad demises. We reported two of these closings within the past week, both of them in Indiana. Neither one represents Read More... Posted Monday, February 22, 2010 1:06 PM by REB | 0 Comments

• Technology catches up

  About two years ago I did some research into radio-frequency identification technology — RFIDs, as they are commonly called. The suppliers of the technology and equipment that I spoke to then were very glad to explain how it worked, its advantages, etc. Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:13 AM by REB | 0 Comments

• Employment prospects

  It seems that high unemployment rates will been around for a long time. That’s bad for everyone, but if you’re among the unfortunate many who are looking for a new job, it’s worse. And, while there will be no escaping the long discussions about jobs programs Read More... Posted Monday, February 08, 2010 8:15 PM by REB | 0 Comments

• Supply chain snags

  Last week ended with some cheering economic news: the total U.S. economy grew by 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2009 versus the third quarter. It was the fastest rate of quarterly growth since 2003 , and indicators show it was largely the effect of inventory Read More... Posted Monday, February 01, 2010 9:43 PM by REB | 0 Comments