Current State of the Die-casting Industry in the US and Mexico: Its Significance to the North American Supply Chain
GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “Current State of the Die-casting Industry in the US and Mexico: Its Significance to the North American Supply Chain” hosted by Ron Hesse features Thomas Felty. Mr. Felty is an accomplished manufacturing engineer and U.S. Army veteran exceeding 10+ years of leadership experience and demonstrated success in managing operations of multiple technically complex projects exceeding $50M. He is adept in the application and development of policies and procedures associated with engineering management, workplace safety, quality assurance inspections, and cross-functional team collaboration, designed to maximize client satisfaction and boost organizational business goals.
In the 8-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Felty discusses these questions:
- Can you explain the current state of the die-casting industry in the US and Mexico and its significance to the North American supply chain?
- What are the main benefits of having a vertically integrated zinc diecast, polishing, and plating operation in the US and Mexico?
- How does the integration of these processes address the common issues of finger-pointing between casters, polishers, and platers?
- Given the forecasted growth rates, what factors are driving the demand for die-casting in the US and Mexico and how can local suppliers capitalize on this trend?
