Study Group: Corrosion Resistant Alloy Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 23
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as aerospace & defense, building materials, chemicals, construction, oil & gas, timber & forest products, utilities & power generation, mining, agriculture, industrial equipment and transportation, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Craig Cates
Consultant
CRAIG CATES
Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished...
- Gerard Buhrer
Owner
Spectrum International SourcingGerard Buhrer is Owner of Spectrum International Sourcing, an independent consultancy firm providing consultancy services for the manufacturing of aerospace engine parts. Mr. Buhrer has more than 38 years of experience in providing technical assistance...
- George Dorkhom
President and Managing Partner
AD&A WorldwideGeorge Dorkhom is the President and Managing Partner of AD&A Worldwide, a corporate restructuring group. He was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Ingersoll International, a global company that manufactures large machine and cutting tools...
- Larry Sparks
Former Principal
Larry SparksLarry Sparks was until recently, a Principal at Larry Sparks, an aerospace consulting firm. Mr. Sparks is also an Aerospace Industry consultant. Mr. Sparks retired in December 2005 as a Senior Procurement Agent at The Boeing Company. He was a Boeing employee...
- Karl Drusch
Chief Executive Officer
PSG TurbinesKarl Drusch is the Chief Executive Officer of PSG Turbines, LLC a Texas-based firm specializing in commercial aircraft and engine sales, leasing and trading. PSG also focuses on commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair management, and engineering....
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Gas Cylinders Are Here to Stay
September 20, 2009
Analysis by: George Dorkhom, President and Managing Partner,Is It The End For High-Pressure Gas Cylinders? | www.prlog.org
Higher pressure or not , the gas cylinders market is an important segment in the industrial gas business for smaller users and mobile applications in medical and industry and are here to stay but controls technology must continue to improve on safety and reliability.
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China takes off, it is rapidly taking over as we squander our brand names for ?
September 11, 2009
Analysis by: George Dorkhom, President and Managing Partner,China’s Geely, Beijing Automotive Target Volvo, Saab | www.bloomberg.com
It is a known fact that the Chinese government has put its weight and tremendous wealth behind targeted industries, Electronics , automotive and aerospace and it is well on its way to target the general industrial market. It is succeeding and have taken over Japan in Electronics manufacturing out put...why ? they have the people, the natural resources, the cash and the market..and we in the West are willing to surrender all ,including established brands as Volvo ,Saab and Hummer.
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Temporary lay-offs in Italy maybe OK,but plant closure ..guess what
September 10, 2009
Analysis by: George Dorkhom, President and Managing Partner,Italian Government Reaches Union Agreement on Fiat’s CNH Plant | www.bloomberg.com
Italian Labor law is so inflexible about layoffs and forget the future of the plant in Imola if it invovles permanent closure. Italy, behind Spain , is one of the most socialistic countries when it come to labor law giving no flexibility whatsoever to industry in manoeuvering during difficult times, that is while Fiat CEO is scanning the globe and is in bed with Chrysler , not only for high cost production , but also for labor inflexibility.
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Outsourcing is the trend ..do not cry wolf
September 8, 2009
Analysis by: George Dorkhom, President and Managing Partner,Defense industry pleads for investment | www.ft.com
To my best of my knowledge the UK defense spending in 2010 is projected to be up by a few percentage points and so as the EU and Nato..so what is the fuss all about..outsourcing? then they have to cry endlessly as this has been the trend for a long time in the world of the defense industry,but perhaps a novelty in Britain.
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Konecranes actions are a must rather than a strategy
September 6, 2009
Analysis by: George Dorkhom, President and Managing Partner,Konecranes Starts Statutory Negotiations in Headquarter Functions in Hyvinkää | www.konecranes.com
KoneCranes has experienced a 40-50% decline in orders year over year and a restructuring plans in not only warranted but a must. The demand for cranes both in the industrial as well as construction and on/off-shore has declined so rapidly that unless drastic actions are taken companies as Kone and others including Demag and Terex are at risk for survival.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Metal Service Center (ei)
- Strategic Management
- Oilfield Equipment Distributor (ei)
- Space and Satellite Systems Company (ei)
- Diversified Multi-commodity Mining Company (ei)
- Individual/Small Consultancy
- MRO Services Company (ei)
- Metal Fabricator (ei)
- Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer (ei)
- Medical Device Manufacturer
- Industry Association (ei)
- Consulting Firm
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Principal
- President
- Owner
- Marketing Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Partner
- Chief Executive Officer
- Consultant
- General Manager
- Plant Manager
- Engineer
- Branch Operations Manager
- Project Manager
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GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)
September 23, 2008 | New York
GLG Seminar: (NYC) Brazil Iron Ore and Steel IndustryNovember 29, 2007 | Boston
GLGi: The Aerospace IndustryNovember 28, 2007 | Chicago
GLGi: The Aerospace IndustryTeleconference: 787 1st Flight: Impact on Boeing and the Aerospace Market (11:00AM EST/8:00AM PST)
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