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The Business of Metalforming by Michael Bleau
E-mail Marketing: New Media Primer

Metalforming Electronics by George Keremedjiev
When Free Costs Too Much

Blackman on Taxes by Irving L. Blackman
Could This Be the End of All Your Estate Tax Problems?

Metalforming Electronics by George Keremedjiev
Sensors and New Management

Blackman on Taxes by Irving L. Blackman
Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know About

The Business of Metalforming by Michael Bleau
Entrepreneurial Economy: Change the Rules

Blackman on Taxes by Irving L. Blackman
An Easy Way to Maximize Your Investment Income…Private Placement Life Insurance

Tooling by Design by Peter Ulintz
Pressing Questions…and Answers

Metalforming Electronics by George Keremedjiev
Rethink Everything

The Business of Metalforming by Michael Bleau
Tradeshows: Making Meaningful Connections

Blackman on Taxes by Irving L. Blackman
New Law, Strategies and Info to Make You Wealthy or Wealthier

The Science of Forming by Stuart Keeler
Why Work Hardening Is So Important

The Business of Metalforming by Michael Bleau
First Impressions: Stand Apart from the Crowd

Blackman on Taxes by Irving L. Blackman
With the Economy Lousy, Now is a Great Time to Transfer Your Business to Your Kid(s)

You and The Law by Douglas B. M. Ehlke
New OSHA Developments

The Future of Factoring is Here and Now—Why Alternate Lending may be the Best Interim Solution to Counter the Sour Credit Market
by Mike Semanco, COO, Hennessey Capital

Metalforming Electronics by George Keremedjiev
Eliminating Expensive Dies and Presses

Blackman on Taxes by Irving L. Blackman
You Can’t Beat Death, But You Can Beat the Estate Tax

You and The Law by Douglas B. M. Ehlke
What’s on OSHA’s Enforcement Plate

An Open Letter to the New President of the United States
By Erick Ajax
Erick Ajax is vice president of EJ Ajax and Sons, a metalforming company located in Fridley, MN.

How the Financial Crisis Impacts Middle-Market Acquisitions
Its impact may not be as significant as you’d think, so don’t cave on your asking price. Authored by George Spilka, president of the investment-banking firm George Spilka and Associates, Allison Park, PA.

Selling: Don't turn Your Products and Processes into Commodities
Traditional value-based selling that focuses on pointing out quality and value benefits merely groups your firm with all the rest, leaving only one differentiator: price. New strategies allow salespeople to understand the "value gap" experienced by a customer, and narrow that gap to increase sales.

Foreign-Exchange Strategies to Boost Manufacturing Profits
Understanding the implications of currency fluctuations, according to Guido Schulz, regional manager for Ruesch International, Chicago, IL, may mean the difference in succeeding or failing in international business.

Nine Tips for Selling Your Business
These key points from George Spilka, president of George Spilka and Associates, Pittsburgh, PA, will ensure success when negotiating the sale of your middle-market business.

Achieve a Better Weld Bead, Arc Consistency and Virtually Zero Spatter
By Tim Nacey, industrial group manager, Panasonic Factory Automation Company

Manufacturing Tomorrow Summit: The Reaction to a Call to Action

Your Future—Is It In Your Suppliers' Hands?
Do your suppliers control your profits and customers? They do if you haven't properly reviewed their operation plans.

BMW Gains Control of Arc-Welding Burnthrough Problems
This automaker overcomes gas-metal-arc-welding challenges with a new welding power supply.


More on the Servo-Press Buzz
Generated at METALFORM

Aida-Dayton Technologies and Komatsu Industries have written White Papers documenting their development of servo-press technology. To read the papers, download the PDF documents.

Servo-Press Technology from Komatsu—Current Trends in Free Motion Presses

AIDA Tech—Servo Driven Mechanical Presses

Designing for Safety
Understanding hazards and correctly applying current safeguarding technology will result in safe, productive equipment in your operation, according to Steve Freedman, safety systems division manager at SICK Inc., Bloomington, MN.

Die Maker Slashes Administrative Costs By 75 Percent
Die builder Arrowsmith Intl. has reduced administrative costs by 75 percent in some departments thanks to new software that integrates manufacturing planning with financial operations.

Laser Blanking Made Better
Laser blanking at metalformer Defiance Metal Products takes a productivity leap thanks to a new gas-delivery system--the firm will save $34,000 in the first year alone.

The Real Impact of Economic Conditions on Middle-Market Acquisition Prices
Learn how to make sure you obtain fair value for your company, regardless of economic conditions. And, look for more online-exclusive articles from the editors of MetalForming. 


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