Some sectors of the economy are down, no doubt about it, but don't make the mistake of watching the news and believing everyone's down, some companies are humming along quite nicely and some highly skilled folks looking for work are being snapped right up, by American manufacturing companies, no less! Judging from the comments on an earlier post about an article by Erik Buell, … [Read more...]
Erik Buell Bets on American Manufacturing
Erik Buell has an interesting article in Forbes stating "I'm Placing My Bet On American Manufacturing." In 10 years, we will look back and say this was our moment in time when we turned it around. The re-trenching--or in the case of the American auto industry, re-wrenching--brings us back to our roots. It lets us scrap our production lines and stand empty-handed in the … [Read more...]
Rediscovering the Value and Deep Satisfaction of Highly Skilled Hands on Work
Do you like working with your hands? I bet quite a few of you do but you might be surprised to find not everyone understands the attraction. There's a growing resurgence in respect for this type of work, for the value it delivers, the feeling of pride among those who practice it and, not a small thing these days, the knowledge that it can't be done by someone thousands of miles … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Considering Moving York Factory
Harley Davidson is considering moving its operations in York, PA. The number of employee hours it takes to manufacture a Softail or touring bike, the models produced in York, is too high and, according to the company, the process must be restructured. Closing the York facility is one of the options the company is currently considering in a study to be completed this year. … [Read more...]
Buell Motorcycle Company Consolidating Operations
Buell Motorcycle Company, currently operating from 5 separate properties, plans to consolidate operations under one roof in a new building with 163,000 square feet of total space. Construction should start at the end of May with occupancy in the first half of 2010. In addition to the building consolidation, they plan to cut 10 of their 200 employees to adjust for reduced … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Builders Continue to Evolve and Adapt
Last weekend, a new Ducati dealer opened in New York, Ducati Hudson Valley, the owner, Orange County Choppers. No matter what you think of OCC bikes or the dysfunctional family act they put on for the benefit of the TV cameras, I think it's a smart move. Custom bikes, especially of the high dollar sort they are famous for, are not moving so well and getting into a dealership … [Read more...]
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