Graphicast LTA Casting Process Described in Detail on New Video

March 4, 2010

We’ve just posted a new video to the Graphicast You Tube channel. You can now see the Graphicast LTA casting process unfold in slow motion, with each step explained in a thrilling narration. Just like in the Olympics, breaking the action down into slow motion with analysis along the way helps you better understand what’s happening during the process and, hopefully, gives you a better appreciation of the finer points of the process.

The Economic Indicators – An Informal New Hampshire View

February 28, 2010

During my interview on New Hampshire Public Radio on Friday, we talked about the indicators Graphicast is seeing that may suggest a recovery is underway. The biggest thing for us is that our order book in January was the highest it’s been since October 2008, when the bottom started dropping out of the economy. Our February orders exceeded January’s, so that’s two strong months in a row. March will be critical in the trend analysis. Were January and February just inventory catch ups months, or are we seeing sustained growth? We’ll let you know in a few weeks. Here are some of the other recovery indicators people are seeing in their personal and business lives.

Graphicast on NH Public Radio on Friday, February 26 at Noon

February 24, 2010

I will be interviewed by Jon Greenberg of NH Public Radio between noon and 1 PM on Friday, February 26 during his live, call-in program, “Working It Out”.  Working It Out (WIO) is about the economy and its impact on the state. Notes are collected from NH residents and posted on WIO’s website to provide a panoramic view of the economy from the various regions of the state.  Monthly, Jon does a live, call-in program to supplement the web postings. The response to the program has been enthusiastic, as people have been eager to tell their stories and share their experiences.  On Friday, Jon will be exploring the recovery. He’ll be trying to find out what people are seeing around the state , is the recovery for real, are people confident or wary? It should be an interesting program. For those out of the immediate New Hampshire area, NHPR does have a streaming audio feed for its broadcasts.

Breakfast with the Best

February 12, 2010

Location: Show map
Radisson Hotel/Center of NH
700 Elm St.
Manchester, NH 03101

Phone: (603) 626-6354
Email: eventsNH@businessNHmagazine.com

Price: $35.00 Register
Come celebrate Business NH Magazine’s 2009 Best Companies to Work For and learn how employers of choice in NH create great work environments and attract, reward and retain outstanding employees.

Featured Companies:

• BAE Systems in Nashua
• BittWare in Concord
• Clark-Mortenson Agency Inc. in Keene
• Comcast in Manchester
• Dynamic Network Services Inc. in Manchester
• Graphicast Inc. in Jaffrey
• Hypertherm Inc. in Hanover
• RiverWoods at Exeter in Exeter
• St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua
• WireBelt Company of America in Londonderry

I Got The RUB From Social Networking

January 25, 2010

Since teaming up with Aleuromedia , Graphicast has been working on our social media platform. This stuff can be time consuming, so I was a bit skeptical at first.

Since getting involved in the project, I’ve come to realize that with social media, it’s not success with the individual parts, but it’s all the parts working together that make it worthwhile. The whole thing works because of connectivity; no one source, site or event is the total answer.

Graphicast was establishing our Sales Representatives on LinkedIn. One of them, a contact of mine, had updated her profile. I looked at the update and noticed she was connected to someone at the 2D Ranch Jerky company. Through LinkedIn, I ended up on their website. 2D Ranch Jerky makes custom jerky, seasonings, rubs, salts and marinades. With food being a popular topic in the office, I pointed this out to a co-worker. After about five minuets of looking at their product, we had talked ourselves into buying some rubs. What’s this, a sale through social media….?

If you’re not out there, you’re not connecting. If you’re not connecting, you might just not get the RUB.

Unconscious Competence

January 7, 2010

Last night, I attended the Boston Symphony Orchestra open rehearsal. The renowned cellist, Yo Yo Ma, was the soloist.  Watching and listening to him, I couldn’t help but notice his ever present smile, his attentiveness to the orchestra and the conductor, his engagement with the music, his absolute joy in playing the music of Haydn. He wasn’t looking at his fingers, or overtly thinking about how to play the cello. He was displaying unconscious competence. He wasn’t focused on the mechanics of playing. He was focused on communication with the audience and orchestra and interpretation of the composer’s intent.  

I’d like to think that when you work with Graphicast, we are also displaying unconscious competence. We’re not focused on learning how to design and manufacture a part. We do it so well, we can move beyond that  in our awareness. We’re focused on communicating with you and trying to interpret your design intent into a casting that is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and execution. If  we do our best for you and you tell us we are the Yo Yo Ma of casting, we’ll know what you mean.

Safe for 29 months in a row!

December 23, 2009

Graphicast likes to think we gave the judges for this year’s Business NH Magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” plenty of reasons to chose us.

Because of the nature of our business , we work with a several safety organizations to make sure we are current on regulations and maintain  a safe work environment.  Often, we have these people in for facility inspections.  It is a good check and balance system that keeps us on track.

Graphicast is a member of Sigma-One (Concord NH).  Graphicast was a founding member  of this self insured trust that provides workers’ compensation insurance and achieves the benefits commonly associated with “conventional” insurance often found at much larger companies.

At our last facility visit, the Sigma-One group presented an award to Graphicast  for our Claims Management.  The Graphicast team has gone 29 months without a claim!  This accomplishment speaks volumes about the people at our facility and the effort we put into safety. To be recognized and awarded for Zero Claims brings us a great sense of accomplishment. Have a safe and healthy New Year!

Graphicast Featured in Automation World

December 10, 2009

Graphicast’s lean manufacturing journey is highlighted in this article from the July 2009 edition of “Automation World“.

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