Just a pat on the back.This issue of MODERN CASTING contains our most-anticipated annual feature article--the "Census of World Casting Production." In this article (p. 25), we use data provided by various metalcasting trade associations and other agencies across the globe to detail casting production for the world's largest metalcasting nations. While this annual report is no small feat (requiring several months of faxing, calling, emailing and hounding hound n. 1. a. A domestic dog of any of various breeds commonly used for hunting, characteristically having drooping ears, a short coat, and a deep resonant voice. b. A dog. 2. representatives from more than 30 different nations), we are excited and proud to put it together each year. You see, we are the only entity of any kind to attempt to put this data together for the global metalcasting industry. While you may see others report this data, be sure to take a look at the footnotes or attributions because the information came from us. While I am making you aware of this fact because I think we deserve a pat on the back for it, I also am trying to highlight that our staff takes great pride in our magazine being the best single source of news and technical information on and for the entire global metalcasting industry. We are proud to be the only source for the entire metalcasting industry for complete reports on the latest industry news and products or ideas on how to attack the latest crisis or technical problem facing the industry. If you are skeptical about what you have just read, look at the following sampling of some of the coverage we have provided the industry this past year: * A special report, "Tools for the Global Economy," that highlighted (through three articles) OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and sourcing strategies, the "true" costs of offshore sourcing and world casting production data (in the December December: see month. 2003 issue); * Our annual forecast of casting supply and demand in January January: see month. (the only fact-based report of its kind); * A special report in April, "Soaring soaring: see flight; glider. soaring or gliding Sport of flying a glider or sailplane. The craft is towed behind a powered airplane to an altitude of about 2,000 ft (600 m) and then released. Scrap Pricing Ties Up Metalcasters," that highlighted (through four articles) ferrous ferrous (fĕr`əs), iron in the +2 valence state. Containing or having to do with iron. The difference between ferrous and ferric is the number of valence electrons they contain (ferrous contains two and ferric contains three), which scrap pricing, ideas on how to survive the scrap crisis and potential government intervention A procedure used in a lawsuit by which the court allows a third person who was not originally a party to the suit to become a party, by joining with either the plaintiff or the defendant. ; * Our 2004 Diecasting Technology Showcase 34-page supplement to the May issue; * A June supplement on the Section 332 Trade Investigation to assist metalcasters in their fight against low-price foreign competition; * Our Casting of the Year report in the July issue on the hollow hollow 1. a depression. 2. contains a cavity. hollow back backbone has a downward curvature in the center. hollow horn a mythical disease of cattle in primitive communities; treated by removal of the horns. rear lower control arm for BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. produced by Alcoa Automotive Castings; * Our Foundry A semiconductor manufacturer that makes chips for third parties. It may be a large chip maker that sells its excess manufacturing capacity or one that makes chips exclusively for other companies. of the Year report in the August issue on John Deere Foundry, Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,747. It belongs to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the larger of the two cities, by population. ; * Our roundup in the September issue of the "Best of Aluminum Melt Shops;" * Our annual print Buyer's Guide in November and its companion web-based Buyer's Guide all year long; * The "38th Census of World Casting Production" in this issue; * Our daily-updated, web-based Late-Breaking News all year long. The reality is that this list is just some of the highlights. We published more than 80 feature-length articles in MODERN CASTING this past year that covered technical information and advancements for every metal and process, profiled some of the most forward-thinking metalcasting plants in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and detailed the thought process of some of our industry's largest customers. Beyond the features, we provided countless pages of industry news, columns and product innovations to stay on the cutting edge of what is shaping our industry. This equates to more than 1,100 pages of metalcasting information for you, our audience, to absorb and apply to your operations. Now, I can't have myself or our staff take all the credit for what has appeared in MODERN CASTING the last 12 months. Every issue is filled with our guest authors for technical articles, the thoughts of our industry columnists and quotes from the professionals who work in our industry. Without these people's willingness to take time (in some cases, countless hours) from their real jobs, our magazine wouldn't be possible. With the holiday season upon us, I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have been a part of the MODERN CASTING family this past year. From those who have received bylines to our advertisers to our industry sources to our readers, we hope that we have helped you and your firm in some way this past year because we know you have helped us. Happy holidays from MODERN CASTING and the best to you and yours in 2005. |
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