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    Basic Is Anything But Boring

    May 1, 2024
    Strategy means deciding if the short term is your focus or the long term is your goal. A strong foundation will set you up for long-term success.
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    Is There Anything I Can Do?

    April 9, 2024
    We must live with failure. Failing to do that dooms us to disappointment, confusion, suspicion, and greater failure.
    Warut Sintapanon | Dreamstime
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    OSHA Cites Iron Foundry

    April 9, 2024
    A supervisor was pinned in an automated machine, and OSHA states the proper power-off and lockout/tagout procedures were not enforced.
    Bobby17 | Dreamstime
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    Metalcasting Meet-Up

    April 4, 2024
    The 2024 Metalcasting Congress will draw foundry and diecasting professionals together for a three-day program of inquiry, exploration, and new developments.
    Nordroden | Dreamstime
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    Refractory Business Buys Resco Group

    April 4, 2024
    RHI Magnesita is expanding its North American presence by acquiring the producer of alumina monolithics and other refractories.

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    Power, Scrap Cited in Closing

    March 21, 2024
    A Minnesota ductile iron plant will close in April. Metal Technologies Inc. indicated electrical rate increases and the cost of scrap make Northern Foundry uncompetitive.
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    Iron Foundry Files WARN Notice

    March 19, 2024
    A century-old Iowa gray and ductile-iron foundry reported its plan to close and eliminate dozens of jobs.
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    GE Funding Supplier Projects

    March 14, 2024
    A $650-million capital-investment program this year by GE Aerospace will include $100 million for suppliers of castings and other parts, to strengthen its supply chain.
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