Face Time - To achieve goals, companies must cultivate ties with suppliers, customers and associates, says Aviva Leebow Wolmer

Editorial: More than 80 percent of surveyed voters agree the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs overseas and the damage to the American steel industry as a result of unfairly traded imports are very important issues facing the country.

Editorial: The United States, the president said, is “best positioned” to take advantage of the global marketplace, with the most innovative entrepreneurs, the best technology and the best workforce.

Face Time - Establishing a succession plan is important. Leon Resnick discusses how to begin and follow through

Editorial: Caterpillar Inc. is one of the largest individual purchasers of metal products in North America and sources around the world for steel plate, sheet, tubing, special sections, special-bar quality, forgings and castings, rings, fasteners, aluminum alloys, magnesium, etc. For many metals suppliers, Cat is a top customer.

Editorial: Instead of resolutions I know I have a scant chance of keeping, I thought I would draft a wish list for the new year.

Guest Editorial - As OSHA expands the definition of confined spaces, ventilation can clear the air and help the bottom line

Guest Editorial - There are ways to transform obsolete and old materials to suit niche specifications

Face Time - Advanced Machine & Engineering taps resources across the globe to bring products, services to North America

Editorial: “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”