Buerste wrote:
I've been getting RFQs from companies I've never heard of, and for good
quantities.

Don't celebrate too much until you start
making parts. I'm on the other side of
the fence and I've been busy rebidding
many of my parts because I don't seem to
be getting a fair shake from my long-time
vendors. I ask them for a rebid because
AL is cheap again and the part comes back
25% higher anyway.

That said, I'll take any good news. It's
good to stay busy.

None of my competitors have gone under nor are any in deep
trouble that I know of. I get the buzz that Chinese imports are being
displaced by domestic products. I'm not sure what has upset the balance.
Meanwhile, I've actually had to hire another new employee to catch up on
repair work and other non-production tasks. I started him with the
understanding that the job would only be for a month but I'd like to be able
to keep him, he has a good work ethic.