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Features
Energy and the Spring Industry
SMI Members Look For Ways to Combat Rising Costs
By Gary McCoy

Springs, Energy and Hidden Potential
By Wallie Dayal

A New Environment for Spring Manufacturers:
Some Ideas for Going Green and Saving Money
By Gordon Lord

Keep Your Cool and Save Energy with Your Heat Treating Oven By Craig LaMotte

Energy Saving Ideas for Ovens
By Daniel Pierre III

The Impact and Purpose of Leadership
By John Passante

Becoming a Master of Persuasion
By Brian Tracy

Spring World Preview of Exhibits

Effectively ManageYour Multitasking Day
By Michael Guld

Smarter Workers and Tax Deductions
By Mark E. Battersby

Columns
Checkpoint Tips
Ready For The Worst: Prior Planning Speeds Disaster Recovery
By Phillip M. Perry

Spotlight
When Worlds Collide, By Randy DeFord

Safety Tips
Lockout/Tagout: Would Your Program and Employee Training Stand Up to OSHA Scrutiny?
By Jim Wood

Technically Speaking
The Primary Defense for Preventing Spring Failures
By Luke Zubek, PE

October 2008 Vol.47 No.4

Departments
President’s Message: Going Green Can Pay

Global Highlights

Inside SMI:
What does it take to produce Springs?; SMI Membership

New Products

Snapshot:
Richard Rubenstein, Plymouth Spring Company

Magazine Staff
Lynne Carr, Advertising Sales
Dina Sanchez, Assist. Editor
Luke Zubek, Technical Advisor
Gary McCoy, Managing Editor More info

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