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| This Week's Metalcasting News Review |
| Ladish Backs Away from IC Project in Mexico “We are still convinced, long-term, that it makes sense for us to have an additional investment-casting facility in a more lower-cost environment,” acknowledged Wayne E. Larsen, Ladish’s v.p. of law/finance and corporate secretary. “As far as Mexico itself, right now I would say (it’s) kind of on hold for the moment, that we are looking further out. We don't have any commitments as far as doing anything in '09, at this point.” Read more |
| Grede Names New President/CEO Group's directors choose Thomas F. Walker, Sr. to succeed Bruce E. Jacobs. Read more |
| Secondary Aluminum Supplier Aleris in Chapter 11 Aleris has secured debtor-in-possession financing, including a $500-million term loan and a $575-million revolving credit facility to replace its previous revolving credit arrangement. The company said the cash will cover normal operating and working capital requirements, including employee wages and benefits, supplier payments, and other operating expenses during the reorganization. Read more |
| Featured This Week |
| The Significance of Total Carbon in Green Sand Systems Controlling the quality of raw materials and additives is critical to producing high-quality ferrous castings — as is testing and managing these factors, and the production processes to enhance productivity. Read more |
| Forums And Blogs |
| Just Get Out REB Blog How is Berkeley, CA, going to “do better” without the tax revenues (income, payroll, sales) that are the result of Pacific Steel Castings doing business in their city? Will a few more shops and restaurants make up the loss? Read more |
| Announcements |
Foundry Management & Technology announces launch of Foundry Theater. Watch videos about foundry and diecasting industries. You'll see technical developments; new equipment; finishing technologies; automation systems; quality instruments and new products. You'll see how to reduce cycle times and increase productivity Watch Videos Now
| Metalcasting's Next Generation Do you know a young person who’s making an impact in metalcasting? Visit www.foundrymag.com and nominate someone, or more than one, 40 years old or younger, who deserves to be recognized as a “rising star.” Read more |
| Upcoming Events |
| Maintenance Planning & Scheduling New Orleans — Mar. 2-4, 2009 Read more |
| NADCA's Operator Training Program Wheeling, IL — Mar. 2-5, 2009 Read more |
| CMI's Casting Cost Estimating course Internet-based course — Mar. 2-29, 2009 Read more |
| Management Skills for Emerging Leaders in EHS Boston, MA — Mar. 9-10, 2009 Read more |
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