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www.thefabricator.com, 9/1/09
Leadership isn’t for the faint-hearted, particularly in stressful times such as a recession. You can learn to manage your attitudes and behaviors to help you and your organization more effectively weather the storm and emerge even stronger.
By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 8/25/09
Since the dot.com boom and bust, everyone from investors to manufacturers to geeks have been looking for The Next Big Thing.
By: Kate Bachman, Editor - www.thefabricator.com, 3/10/09
Even in the best of times, negativity can rear its ugly head and create problems in the workplace. In today’s turbulent economic climate, fighting negativity may seem an almost impossible task. However, it’s more important now than ever to keep negativity at bay. This article explains why.
By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/13/09
Mass layoffs are occurring with greater and greater frequency. With proper planning, some may have been avoidable. Some troubled companies may be able to find alternatives to layoffs, and all can take steps to minimize layoff pain for both the displaced workers and those who remain on the job.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 11/25/08
Time spent researching green cleaning products and determining what's right for your operation is time well spent. Approach your green initiative as a new business venture. Be wary of greenwashed products and make smart decisions. Both the planet and your bottom line will thank you.
By: Simon Wainwright, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/11/08
Stampers can take some steps to position themselves for work from automotive "transplants." In some cases, it's just a matter of being there--literally--locating in proximity. It's important to adhere to the unique requirements for material, practices.
By: Kate Bachman, Editor - www.thefabricator.com, 7/15/08
The registration, evaluation, and authorization of chemicals (REACH) legislation enacted by the European Union is a complicated chemical management program that could affect manufacturers worldwide, including metal fabricators. This article sheds light on the legislation and provides resources t...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 6/30/08
Journalist Tim Russert's death from a heart attack caused many of us to think about what might transpire should a cardiac arrest or other life-threatening event happen to us at work. Responsible, sensible companies have first-aid programs designed to minimize damage and increase the likelihood o...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - The FABRICATOR®, 6/30/08
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By: Eric Lundin, Editor - www.thefabricator.com, 6/17/08
Lean manufacturing has a negative, often unexpected, impact on the balance sheet--but those negative effects are short-term.
By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor - The FABRICATOR®, 6/17/08
Although economic growth in recent years has resulted in fewer business bankruptcies, increasing signs of economic slowdown may mean that fabricators will soon see more of their customers or suppliers file for bankruptcy.
By: Timothy McFadden - The FABRICATOR®, 6/17/08
In 1984 the Fremont, Calif. GM assembly plant shuttered under the strain of horrible management-labor relationships. Toyota offered to reopen the plant in a joint venture with GM implementing its Toyota Production System. Tool and diemaking shops can apply the same NUMMI concepts to revitalize their...
By: Gary Gathen - www.thefabricator.com, 6/17/08
Skilled, responsible welders can be expected to perform tasks to which they are accustomed very well. But when a brand-new project comes in, management should be careful not to give welders responsibilities they are not prepared to take. They need more than encouragement and sympathy.
By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/27/08
How important is good leadership? Extremely important. Poor leadership can cause a massive talent drain and cripple a company. When it comes to leadership, emotional intelligence can make the difference between a good leader and one who needs work to become an asset rather than a liability.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 5/27/08
Senior Editor Tim Heston and other FABRICATOR editors provide a synopsis of the largest FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show ever.
By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor, and Editorial Staff - The FABRICATOR®, 1/15/08
Metal fabricators and formers are expected to spend more than $2.2 billion on capital equipment in 2008. The 2008 FMAC Capital Spending Survey provides more details.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 1/15/08
A recap of the 2007 show, including products, the the panel discussion, and final attendance numbers.
By: Amanda Carlson, Associate Editor,
and Tim Heston, Senior Editor - www.thefabricator.com, 1/15/08
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By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® - www.thefabricator.com, 1/15/08
Lighting is typically the last line item on the budget operators worry about or assess. Many companies feel as though they have no control over their energy costs, so they never take a critical look at the expenditure. It’s just an item on the budget that has to be paid no matter what the cost. How...
By: Dave Riggle - The FABRICATOR®, 1/15/08
Who will fill your shoes when you leave your company? What actions have you taken to develop the person who will be your replacement? Succession planning takes time and a well-thought-out strategy. This article can help you develop that strategy and identify potential successors.
By: Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
Although large organizations make national headlines and serve as Wall Street indicators, small organizations are making the kind of innovative strides that lead to business growth and robust financial performance.
By: Mark Harbeke - www.thefabricator.com, 5/8/07
Mexico is the land of fabricating opportunity, and those that believe that could be found at TECMA 2007, March 6-9, in Mexico City.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 5/8/07
If you own a midsized company, one valued at $2 million to $250 million, and you’re thinking about selling, you should consider hiring a financial adviser to guide you through the process. This is likely to be the biggest and most important business transaction of your career, so finding an adviser ...
By: George Spilka - www.thefabricator.com, 4/10/07
Tarter Gate, a captive tube mill operation and tube and pipe fabricator, is the largest manufacturer of animal management equipment in the U.S. Learn how the company has used a marketing plan to increase sales and maintain growth in this family-owned and -operated business.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 2/13/07
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The FABRICATOR®, 2/6/07
Many manufacturers don't think that their companies qualify as researchers and developers. But with a little look into your company's everyday activities, you may find that you do conduct R&D - and possibly spend enough on R&D in a year to qualify for a tax credit.
By: Scott Schmidt - The FABRICATOR®, 2/6/07
Metal fabricators and formers are expected to spend more than $2.3 billion on capital equipment in 2007. The 2007 FMAC Capital Spending Survey provides more details.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 1/9/07
A tool- and die-maker for 50 years, Leo Niemela started out successfully enough in the tool and die business. But as the industry started to decline, he and his family had to decide which direction to take: stay with tool and die or reposition the company.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 12/12/06
Although the potential avian flu pandemic no longer is receiving the vast media coverage it did months ago, it still is a high priority in worldwide health organizations and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This article offers an updated look at the threat and the latest information tha...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 11/7/06
Ever wonder why associations exist—what purposes they serve and why people join them? This article explains just what an association is, traces the history of associations, and describes how these organizations benefit members and the general public.
By: Kristen Darby, FMA Membership Director - www.thefabricator.com, 6/13/06
Although the last step in the bidding process is to submit your bid, your final step in working with the government is never to give up and to apply what you learned throughout the process to every government job opportunity.
By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner - The FABRICATOR®, 6/13/06
This article is adapted from a report analyzing the results of a manufacturers' survey. It discusses the common quality challenges all manufacturers and explains what best-in-class manufacturers are doing with quaity control to set themselves apart from the competition.
By: Jane Biddle and Jim Brown - The FABRICATOR®, 5/9/06
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By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner - The FABRICATOR®, 5/9/06
The increasing disparity between upper management pay and blue- collar wages is creating a downward spiral that only can negatively affect our economy.
www.thefabricator.com, 5/9/06
Now that you've written your proposal, it's time to submit it to the government. Before you send it off, make sure, one last time, that everything necessary in your bid proposal is there.
By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner - The FABRICATOR®, 4/11/06
Creating a sound workplace is good not only for your business and your employees, but for society. When it comes to labor costs, the U.S. cannot compete with China and India. Our only chance of remaining competitive is to work more effectively and efficiently and to develop new innovations c...
www.thefabricator.com, 4/11/06
Once you're ready to write your proposal, you must know all about the three basic types of solicitations and how to write your proposal based on what type of solicitation you're working with.
By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner - The FABRICATOR®, 3/7/06
As part of its new exhibit strategy , The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) is offering scaled-down regional shows, which will be held in even-numbered years. A larger show will return to the Chicago area in odd-numbered years.
www.thefabricator.com, 3/7/06
No matter how you start up your own job shop, it takes a delicate balance to become - and remain - successful. Profitability certainly helps, but so do flexibility and diversification.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 2/7/06
When you price out your bid, you get to be the expert - but that also means a lot of responsibility. Learn what you need to know to price out your bid to the federal government.
By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 2/7/06
A recent CFO survey found that only 7 percent of businesses are preparing for a potential avian flu pandemic. Preparation is important for this and other events that can disrupt business and endanger employees. Guidelines include training and preparing an ancillary work force. Cross-training cur...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 1/10/06
Getting the most from a tradeshow takes more effort than just being there. Following a few common tips, both attendees and exhibitors can maximize the tradeshow experience.
By: Pat Lee, FABTECH Marketing Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/05
The automaker’s relentless focus on cost cutting has made few friends in the supplier community. GM recently made several announcements that may signal an even greater focus on price.
By: Bernard Swiecki, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/05
Many customers are brand-loyal. How you sell to these individuals, some of whom may have preconceived notions of what they want, will determine your sales success.
By: Phil Pratt - The FABRICATOR®, 10/11/05
By recognizing the myths and understanding the realities of protecting your business, you can make simple strategic refinements to help give you true peace of mind when it comes to product liability.
By: Dave Ludwin - The FABRICATOR®, 10/11/05
When you want to bid on a government contract, getting the technical data you need, including specifications and drawings, is critical.
By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 10/11/05
Owners of mid-sized businesses (those that sell for $2 million to $250 million) should know that the environment for selling such a business has grown increasingly harsh over the past 25 years or so. Many of the competitive forces at work in the global arena that have made manufacturing overseas att...
By: George Spilka - The FABRICATOR®, 10/11/05
Organizations can be only as energized and focused as their leaders. This article discusses how leaders can replenish their own waning energy levels and refocus.
By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/9/05
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By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 6/1/05
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By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/10/05
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 5/10/05
Last time we discussed finding bid opportunities. Before we dive in, it’s important to note that recent statistics show that in 2003 the federal government wrote 10.9 million contracts; 23 percent went to small businesses, meaning small businesses actually got $3 billion more work than they thought ...
By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 3/1/05
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 2/8/05
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The FABRICATOR®, 2/7/05
So you're ready to go after the biggest customer in the world: the U.S. federal government. It's time to go to that "buyer" and "sell" your company and what it can do. But before you sell to anyone, first you need to realize whom you're dealing with. The federal government is not a single entity, bu...
By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 2/1/05
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By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - www.thefabricator.com, 1/11/05
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By: Bernard Swiecki, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/7/04
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By: Scot Stevens, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/7/04
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By: John DiGiacomo and Jim Kleckner, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 10/14/04
Many people watched with awe as the recent barrage of hurricanes hit the Caribbean and southeastern United States. Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne caused destruction that totaled billions of dollars and, regrettably, took the lives of many people. We sympathize with all those who experienced Mo...
By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/12/04
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By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® - The FABRICATOR®, 10/12/04
The government is looking for companies like yours: machine shops, fabricators, and other manufacturers, that can provide it with what it needs to fulfill its mission and that of the armed forces. However, many myths stop businesses from thinking about doing business with the government.
By: John DiGiacomo, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 9/14/04
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www.thefabricator.com, 9/14/04
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By: Robert Vackar, Contributing Author - The FABRICATOR®, 6/1/04
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By: Robert Vackar, Contributing Author - The FABRICATOR®, 6/1/04
gary conner, management, lean manufacturing, best practices
By: Gary Conner, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/6/04
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By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor - www.thefabricator.com, 3/11/04
Today global competitors are literally willing to work for food. U.S. workers want a car, a home, and a college education for their kids in addition to their meals. Reducing pay and eliminating benefits is not an answer for anything but a lower standard of living. The challenge is not reducing compe...
By: Larry Dunville, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 3/11/04
Most fabricators aren’t knowledgeable about tax laws and don’t have time to immerse themselves in tax updates. They’re too busy on the shop floor.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - The FABRICATOR®, 1/29/04
What are your resolutions for 2004? “I’m going to lose that extra 15 pounds.” “I plan to exercise more this year.” “I’m going to be more complimentary to my staff.” “I’m going to be more patient.” Or, did you remember the resolutions you didn’t keep last year and ask yourself, “Why make resolutions?...
By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/13/04
For many years I lived in Belvidere, Ill., home of what was then known simply as the Chrysler plant. The local United Auto Workers union prominently displayed a sign in the parking lot that said, “Foreign cars will be towed.” Now that the plant, which builds the Dodge Neon®, bears the name DaimlerCh...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 1/13/04
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By: Gerald Davis, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 1/13/04
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By: Ron Wood, SPHR, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/20/03
Leaders, what have you learned about yourself, your employees, and your company in the past year? What were your business blessings? What did you learn about your leadership style or methods? What do you intend to take into the new year, and what will you leave behind?
By: Dr. Bob Rausch, Ph.D., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/20/03
It’s a Catch-22 for many manufacturers. Not having workers’ compensation insurance can put them out of business. Paying for workers’ compensation insurance can put them out of business. How is a company to survive?
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 7/10/03
Often we are told that leadership is the key to the success of any business or organization. What is leadership? Is it the same as management? And what
separates would-be or so-so leaders from world-class leaders?
By: Steve D. Benson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/26/03
This article explores some of the aspects of a commercial mediation I performed some years ago. The identities of the participants and the facts of the case have been changed to preserve the participants' privacy and the confidentiality inherent in mediation cases. This case was selected because of ...
By: Tom Oswald, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/15/03
The war in Iraq is giving the world a firsthand look at modern warfare and its latest weapons. Embedded reporters and military experts give us blow-by-blow details and explain strategies, logistics, aircraft, weapons, and other tools of war. While war coverage and weapons have evolved since previous...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 3/27/03
In the year 2000 manufacturing, construction, and mining industries had $34.1 billion worth of welding-related expenses. At the same time more than a half million people in the U.S. had welding-related jobs -- and that's not counting self-employed and nonproduction welders.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/16/03
Owners, what do employees want? Employees, what do owners want? I know what I wanted when I was a shop and field hand, and I know what I expected when I was a boss. Now more than ever we need to strengthen the employee-management relationship.
By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/16/03
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By: Steve D. Benson, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 12/12/02
Nucor Corp., recycler and manufacturer of steel products, is using new technology, such as the HIsmelt® process and the micromill, both of which are allowing them to start out with thinner steel strip to more efficiently process steel for its customers. John Ferriola, executive vice president of the...
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 10/10/02
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By: Mark Battersby, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/15/02
This article outlines some of the challenges fabricators are facing and how robotics and automation equipmentmakers are trying to address these challenges. Also addressed are different equipment and technological advancements and other factors affecting welding automation.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/30/02
When purchasing a used forklift truck carefully look at maintenance records, give the vehicle a thorough inspection, and a test drive. The article features an in-depth inspection checklist.
By: Bill Buckhout, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/15/02
Despite generous write-off allowances, the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002 isn't inciting the type of industrial buying spree politicians had hoped for.
By: Stephen Barlas, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/12/02
This article discusses the ins and outs of choosing a workable IT system for fabricators. It begins with the "envisioning phase" and works through analysis, development, and customization of systems.
By: Christian Litke and Michael Pelletier, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 3/28/02
The author discusses the importance of eliminating duplicated responsibilities, even in small job shops. The effectiveness of a company is improved when each person is responsible for specific tasks.
By: Gerald Davis, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 3/28/02
If you make continuous feedback a part of your managerial style, the annual performance appraisal becomes and affirmation of a positive working relationship instead of a drudgery merely to be tolerated.
By: Terry White, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/28/02
There are a lot of things you can do to cope with slow times. Stop hanging your head, and take a look at some of them right here.
By: Mick O'Donnell, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/14/02
This article provides information on waste management, with specific focus on outsourcing. Topics include determining waste generator status, waste identification and minimization, safety training for employees, and "green" products.
By: Rich Wojnarowski, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/14/02
This article provides examples of automotive suppliers and other metalworking suppliers who are facing strict cost containment requirements, and explains possible benefits of using gainsharing to motivate employees to generate ideas for efficiency.
By: Dr. Woodruff Imberman, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/1/02
Technological advances have influenced the welding industry heavily. Computerized equipment, precision robotics, positioning devices, and new and refined welding processes have given new tools to welding engineers, technicians, and craftsman welders.
By: Richard A. Dunbar, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/24/02
You can do many things during a downturn to improve your operation for the long haul. Look your business over top to bottom -- you'll find them.
By: Frank Fenton, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/10/02
The more uniform and contaminant-free that scrap is when fabricators provide it to recyclers, the more fabricators can benefit. This article addresses the two principles for selling scrap to recyclers: know what you're selling vs. what you're getting paid for, and incorporate sorting & cleaning into...
By: Greg Cozzi, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 11/29/01
Devising a strategy for selling your company that fits within your goals and current market conditions is essential…
By: R. Carter Freeman, CMC and Anthony J. Mulkern, Ph.D., Contributing Writers - www.thefabricator.com, 10/25/01
The idea was to have e-commerce solve everything. Then the thud of a million dot-coms hitting bottom gave people a new perspective. Are automakers still hip on e-commerce? You'd better believe it.
By: Bernard Swiecki, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/25/01
Just what is a strategic business model, and how can it be developed and used by an automotive stamping supplier wanting to boost its bottom line?
By: Jason C. Brewer, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/01
Weathering an inspection by OSHA is a matter of knowing your operation from top to bottom and being prepared for a visit at all times.
By: Linda C. Ashar, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 5/15/01
Nanotechnology is just beginning to blossom as a practical topic of interest for the manufacturing industry. Just how big an impact will nanomaterials have in our lifetimes? We're sure to find out soon.
By: Lincoln Brunner, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 3/13/01
Merely staying busy is not a determinant of success.
By: Douglas Cochrane, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 3/5/01
To decrease your chance of failure in e-business, focus on the business issues first and the technology issues second.
By: Bob Jackson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/19/01
In many industries, more than three fourths of new products start out as direct requests from customers. How can you find and capitalize on the opportunities hidden in offbeat requests?
By: David Kiewit, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 2/15/01
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