A Tale of Two Tanks

[metaldector]

I am very fond of steel tanks and have invested in a PST steel and have been thinking of buying some more. Now this tale of two tanks companies.

PST-Scuba Addresses Industry Concerns and Questions



Organizational Changes, Relocation and Product Availability outlined.



Since 1902, Pressed Steel Tank Co., Inc. has manufactured a broad line of steel cylinders in their West Allis, Wisconsin production facility. New technologies and changing markets required Pressed Steel Tank to make significant changes to their product lines over recent years. To improve manufacturing efficiencies and retain their high quality of aircraft and scuba cylinders, the Company was forced to downsize, leading to a relocation of their production facility.
In a move designed to facilitate the relocation and reorganize the Company under a healthy financial position, Pressed Steel Tank has filed for receivership in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. It is expected the Company will be sold within the coming months. During the receivership period, production and shipment of most PST-Scuba cylinders will be suspended. Information concerning the Company’s reorganization, relocation and future product availability will be announced as soon as possible.
PST-Scuba looks forward to serving the cylinder needs of the scuba diving industry for many years ahead. Please look for ongoing informational updates at www.pstscuba.com \

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[WJH]

"To improve manufacturing efficiencies and retain their high quality of aircraft and scuba cylinders, the Company was forced to downsize . . ."

Can you say oxymoron? They need fewer employees to be sure they can maintain high quality??

WJH

From what I understand they need to use more modern equipment, which is MUCH less labor-intensive. Can you imagine how this would go over in a region so dominated by labor unions?

[Genesis]

When I ran my company we had an installation at West Allis.

To say that the city was uncooperative and a royal pain in the arse to work with would be the understatement of the year.

We were in colocated space and were SIGNIFICANTLY delayed in getting things up and running due to stupid city crap.

Chicago was bad enough. West Allis was 100 times worse.

Anything PST says the city tried to do to them - I believe. I wouldn't open a hamburger stand in that town.

[Moonfuzzy]

"To improve manufacturing efficiencies and retain their high quality of aircraft and scuba cylinders, the Company was forced to downsize . . ."

Can you say oxymoron? They need fewer employees to be sure they can maintain high quality??

WJH

(pointy-haired boss)
Well, duh!! Who do you think is making all the mistakes!

; )

[WJH]

"To improve manufacturing efficiencies and retain their high quality of aircraft and scuba cylinders, the Company was forced to downsize . . ."

Can you say oxymoron? They need fewer employees to be sure they can maintain high quality??

WJH

(pointy-haired boss)
Well, duh!! Who do you think is making all the mistakes!

; )

Yes, that clears it up nicely. Lay off the Quality Control Inspectors and no more defects are reported. CEO gets a big bonus for cutting waste.

WJH