April/May 2008 -- Click here to read the Guest Column by Ed Richardson
Dear Editor,
We feel it is important to respond to the article “Buying Magnets Overseas: A Strategic Decision” in the April/May edition of Magnetics Business & Technology magazine. While for the most part we agree with the basic tenet of the article and support the four steps that were outlined we don't agree that the capability to produce high-volume alnico magnets simply no longer exists in the US. We (Arnold Magnetic Technologies) have a very vibrant factory in Marengo, IL that has been a major producer of cast and sintered alnico magnets for more than 60 years. We have had significant business growth and are fully capable of taking on any variety of additional volumes. Our factory is AS9100 certified and through recent lean events and improvements we have reduced lead times and are able to supply tens to millions of pieces monthly, all of which are melted in the US and are therefore DFARS compliant.
Thank you, Rob Strahs, Chief Marketing Officer, Arnold Magnetic Technologies |
