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Casteel Reporter
January 15, 2011
This year I will again go out on a limb… The reality however is that no one knows the future but we all need to plan. I expect the coming decade to be the golden age of steel casting production…
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November 15, 2010
Volatility and possible shortages of raw materials, energy and scrap pose a challenge to our industry. While steel casting demand will increase as these commodities will be needed and prices will rise, we as producers will need to secure sources if we are to produce the products needed. Steel foundries are a small part of the market and should be able to obtain their requirements but will need to be preferred customers to assure their access to these important supplies…
October 15, 2010
The steel casting market will grow significantly in the world and in North America. Global competition may limit the improvement in production in North America but this may be more than offset by the need to reinvest in infrastructure and capital equipment. Succeeding in this decade will require us to compete more broadly in the global economy with castings that are larger, more complex and delivered machined with confidence in their performance…
Equipment Available
August 15, 2010
Equipment available - auction ends Dec. 6 2007
As the demand for larger equipment with higher performance becomes dominant, steel casting producers are well situated to exploit the new markets. We need to be aggressive in developing new products to improve our financial performance and ensure our future…
Directory Information Form
July 15, 2010
The form used to update foundry listings in the Directory of Steel Foundries
Most steel casting producers have taken long term steps to reduce costs and must get pricing for their product adequate for business viability. The lack of capacity and the need for investment and infrastructure makes our industry likely to prosper in the coming years…
June 15, 2010
This months’ Casteel Commentary looks at the recovery of orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft as an indication of future business improvement. Since steel castings are used for capital equipment, our industry will prosper as demand for these goods increases…
May 15, 2010
…optimism about our near term future business conditions. When the financial system stabilizes and allows large capital investments, steel casting producers should be busy and profitable…
March 15, 2010
What is the commercial practice concerning the details of production including gating, riser design, and other production detail?…
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