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March 31st, 2009

By Eric Olander

Last Thursday March 26th CMFI meeting at Wellington's in Arlington Heights, Il I participated in a industry expert panel that discussed the existing challenges with the present economy. Rick Delawder was the panel moderator and Alene Magino, Gary Belmonti, Bob Giomi, Sarah Carey, Rick Macary, Bill Whitcher and myself were on the panel. We discussed collections, payables, metrics on measuring business climate and trends that we are seeing. The panel did agree that there is some positive news out there, but challenges do exist in the USA and the world. We are  all watching for bankruptcies and trying to get introduce new products and grow new markets. It was a worthwhile evening to listen to ideas of other companies out there trying to survive these econominc challenges. One good outcome with economy is this with less hours worked means workman compensation will be less for 2009. Hard to see all us in the panel picture sorry!

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March 25th, 2009

By Eric Olander

A few weeks ago I was interviewed for an article for the END OF THE LINE in Products Finishing (PF). In the April 2009 issue of Products Finishing you will find on page 56 the last page the interview.  For those of you that do not have a subscription to PF you can see the article via web by going to  http://www.pfonline.com/latest.html . If you are reading this after April then you will have to go into the archives on PFonline.

A couple of subjects you will find is nickel is it a carcinogen. Another interesting fact is there has been some studies on trivalent chromates turning into hexavalent.

 Need more info on  Sur/Fin? Go to www.nasf.org to register for attending or to get a booth for exhibiting.

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March 20th, 2009

By Eric Olander

I usaully save my blog for work related items, but today I am going to venture away and recommend a book for all to read regardless of you faith and your religion. First of all The Shack is a great read fiction read. You want to keep on turning the pages to learn about the next surprise. This book will challenge your faith regardless of your religion because it discusses God's unconditional love.

The main character of the book goes to The Shack to meet the Trinity. The main character faces his past life challenges that have been kept in his memory that has caused a lot of pain. He faces each of his life challenges and finds peace! This book can help you can find some peace.

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March 17th, 2009

By Eric Olander

I just got back from China. I worked with John of EPi who is living in Guangzhuo, China  our Asian Market Manager. During my last visit we went and called on EPI customers and potential new clients. The picture enclosed is me with Ms. Lu left side of picture and Ms Du the President of our Chinese distribution company. Ms Du has had much success selling Ultra Blak 407 black oxide for stainless steel, B/Ox antiquing processes, and E-Teccorrosion inhibitors. Ms. Du business is located in Foshan, China and she is looking forward to moving to a larger facility  by June. I did find business slowing down in China as well. The planes were not as full either as the flight attendant stated that US travel to Asia is down.

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