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Casteel Reporter
February 16, 2007
I was asked a second time this week, where the next generation of foundrymen will come from. It is not clear that we have a way of developing the generalists that will be needed to provide leadership for the next generation. We must face this generational challenge of training the new foundrymen for the future…
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Steel Markets
February 15, 2007
Steel market condition information
January 16, 2007
While the coming year will see some softness in demand, the systemic lack of capacity and the continued global growth will support stable prices and end with strong demand…
January 15, 2007
Internships
December 15, 2006
SFSA Internship sponsorship information and form
December 18, 2006
Steel casting production is supported by capital equipment demand. The demand for capital equipment is driven in part by the price of commodities. The current high prices for copper and oil signal ongoing investment in equipment and demand for steel castings…
November 16, 2006
At the International Foundry Forum this year, a European Banker who specializes in manufacturing presented an analysis of the foundry industry and the need for capital investment and technology innovation. In this month’s Casteel Commentary, several graphs from his presentation show the needs of the foundry industry…
November 15, 2006
October 15, 2006
This month’s Casteel Commentary reviews the rule of three 5’s. A successful plant needs at least 5% profit, 5% growth and 5% reinvestment to succeed…
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