Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend

1.5 million people poured into our fine city last weekend. What a welcome respite from the negatives the area has had to weather the past several months. Speaking of the weather it was picture perfect! Hot cars and happening events made the motor city crank it up. Vintage autos went head to head with the latest and the greatest in automotive muscle. My fave? the '65 - '69 'stangs of course. Can't help it...

Mini boom or bust?

The price of steel has been steadily ticking ever so slightly up the last several weeks and that, I hope gives the industry an impetus to "get it done".

For domestic detailing, we've seen a steady release of minor projects of late - not the larger ones of previous years, but smaller 100 - 200 ton filler projects. Not our ideal but in this new economy, we're happy to have the business. Existing clients are still struggling to secure projects to let, but they are starting to move.

I strongly believe that the pent-up demand that must be gathering is going to flood the market sooner than later - unless something catastrophic occurs again. As it is, with clients waiting until the absolute last minute to execute PO's and releases on projects, the time to actually do the work is vastly abbreviated. This affects quality all the way around. Something to consider if you are a fabricator or owner. In this atmosphere, no one can afford any mistakes.

Just some thoughts.....