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This is our forum for communicating with our customers, our colleagues, our suppliers, and anyone who has an interest in sheet metal prototyping, fabrication and stamping.Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-26156449058831947512011-09-07T21:16:00.001-05:002011-09-07T21:16:29.966-05:00Day One Photos<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFPREQfsnQpObFAnxpmvhRytx0_tAP2v8SUGDyQo9YMBxa7yMYZOFKyNlc0-2vfoleJ6dG_Ywrnr3Hthhb3-k7ol4ahFMCzCuGiqpZ2bhTeq6luKBv1lBYFW_lH3SaVhUfqiXWsQd7DEy/s1600/Day+One+Ending-789967.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFPREQfsnQpObFAnxpmvhRytx0_tAP2v8SUGDyQo9YMBxa7yMYZOFKyNlc0-2vfoleJ6dG_Ywrnr3Hthhb3-k7ol4ahFMCzCuGiqpZ2bhTeq6luKBv1lBYFW_lH3SaVhUfqiXWsQd7DEy/s320/Day+One+Ending-789967.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649806956321681298" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKRfd_FWo7ycCBQ4ZH5VaJBbuvYOIvkOHbzLCnxb_YtdWkrU2FD7ox4eivNCqS4lk4aVU6hIoFp82FQJwW_-RfYLX9f3TAv-hdPVfZD7nTr29Q5kJJctxYy4F71bbFa0ODrLFsmHRZyqo0/s1600/Day+One+Beginning-791544.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKRfd_FWo7ycCBQ4ZH5VaJBbuvYOIvkOHbzLCnxb_YtdWkrU2FD7ox4eivNCqS4lk4aVU6hIoFp82FQJwW_-RfYLX9f3TAv-hdPVfZD7nTr29Q5kJJctxYy4F71bbFa0ODrLFsmHRZyqo0/s320/Day+One+Beginning-791544.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649806966621276098" /></a></p><div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><ns0:PersonName w:insAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:insDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:endInsDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>Jim Laystrom</span></font></ns0:PersonName><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Engineering Manager<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Laystrom Manufacturing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>3900 </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><ns0:Street w:insAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:insDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:endInsDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z"><ns0:address w:insAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:insDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:endInsDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z"><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>W. Palmer St</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street></ns0:address></ns0:Street><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><ns0:place w:insAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:insDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:endInsDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z"><ns0:City w:insAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:insDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:endInsDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>Chicago</span></font></st1:City></ns0:City></st1:place><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>, </span></font><ns0:State w:insAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:insDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:endInsDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z"><st1:State w:st="on"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>IL</span></font></st1:State></ns0:State><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'> </span></font><ns0:PostalCode w:insAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:insDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="Jim Laystrom" w:endInsDate="2011-09-07T21:14:00Z"><st1:PostalCode w:st="on"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>60647</span></font></st1:PostalCode></ns0:PostalCode></ns0:place><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Voice: 773-342-4800 x212<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Fax: 773-342-9762<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Cell: 312-835-7009<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Email: <a href="mailto:jim.laystrom@laystrom.com">jim.laystrom@laystrom.com</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#1F497D'>Electronic Privacy Notice. This e-mail, and any attachments, contains information that is, or may be, covered by electronic communications privacy laws, and is also confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner. Instead, please reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and then immediately delete it. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-28765773271988749092011-09-07T18:56:00.001-05:002011-09-07T18:58:44.644-05:00Watch this space for upcoming photos of our laser install!!<div class="WordSection1"><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:11;"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:11;">Starting today 9/7, we began installing our new 4000W laser, expanding our already world class flexible manufacturing system. We are already capable of running 24/7 – now we can run twice as much!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:11;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Colin Cosgrove</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Sales Manager</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Laystrom Manufacturing Co.</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >3900 West Palmer Street</span></span></i><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Chicago IL 60647</span></span></i><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >c. 773 852 3863</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-69105642904024764792011-08-22T11:58:00.000-05:002011-08-22T11:58:07.881-05:00http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Exciting-news-from-Laystrom---increased-capacity-.html?soid=1107203537839&aid=CAlNgw_PQhE<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Exciting-news-from-Laystrom---increased-capacity-.html?soid=1107203537839&aid=CAlNgw_PQhE">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Exciting-news-from-Laystrom---increased-capacity-.html?soid=1107203537839&aid=CAlNgw_PQhE</a>
<br />Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-75473777658799454952011-06-21T07:58:00.001-05:002011-06-21T08:03:16.307-05:002 lasers are better than 1<a href="http://www.thefabricator-digital.com/thefabricator/2011amadatotalsolutions?sub_id=B2awBePPZAZNO&folio=1#pg8">Amada reviews the history on laser technology, and prepares for the future.</a>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-20130155494639302512011-01-26T10:57:00.001-06:002011-01-26T11:00:42.218-06:00<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzcp2a9CKaK8XdaMdbeGjdDeVPoadZbhoPD0R6sDnNLvfiN8Zv2lxBcmIKNUwUg5WFVa4eGti71imnvXC6tTg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-30708966486226288242010-10-29T13:47:00.002-05:002010-10-29T15:01:36.928-05:00Our profile on the thefabricator.com<div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:11;"><a href="http://www.thefabricator.com/page/spotlight-laystrom-manufacturing">http://www.thefabricator.com/page/spotlight-laystrom-manufacturing</a><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:11;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Colin Cosgrove</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" > <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Sales Manager</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Laystrom Manufacturing Co.</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >3900 West Palmer Street</span></span></i><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Chicago IL 60647</span></span></i><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >p. 773 342 4800</span></span></i><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >f. 773 342 9762</span></span></i><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" > <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >c. 773 852 3863</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" > <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:11;" >Please visit our website </span></span></i><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><a href="http://www.laystrom.com/"><b><i><span style="font-family:Arial;color:blue;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; TEXT-DECORATION: none; mso-bidi-: nonefont-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:11;color:blue;" >www.laystrom.com</span></span></i></b></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-style: normal; mso-fareast-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" >For the latest updates, visit <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><a href="http://laystrommanufacturing.blogspot.com/"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; mso-bidi-: nonefont-size:11;" >our blog</span></a></span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-fareast-: yes;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; mso-fareast-: yesfont-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:10;" ></p></div></span></span>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-5393546697584445032010-10-29T10:20:00.001-05:002010-10-29T10:20:04.958-05:00It's the end of the world as we know it...<div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>No it’s not! It’s the future – twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook! And now you can learn (a little) more about us by visiting each of those sites:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://twitter.com/laystrom">http://twitter.com/laystrom</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/companies/laystrom-manufacturing-company">http://www.linkedin.com/companies/laystrom-manufacturing-company</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Laystrom-Manufacturing-Co/129604708546">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Laystrom-Manufacturing-Co/129604708546</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt; 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The magazine contacted 1,000 people in February and published the Fab 40 in June.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefabricator-digital.com/thefabricator/201006?sub_id=Pl6DpKm3JN2X&folio=40#pg40">Fab 40</a><br /><br />Dan Davis is the Editor-in-Chief of The Fabricator: “To our knowledge, no other magazine has attempted to put together such a list,” Davis said. “The FAB 40 not only gives the metal fabricating companies — those on the list and perhaps those wanting to be on it — a chance to see how they compare with other companies, but also provides a glimpse into where the industry is headed.”<br /> <br />The magazine cites several ways that these companies have handled the recent economic realities, including:<br /> - investing in equipment<br /> - strengthening relationships with current customers<br /> - targeting new sales<br /> - focusing internally to get rid of waste.<br /><br />That sure sounds a lot like what we have been busy doing here at Laystrom!<br /><br />Thanks to everyone at The Fabricator for this recognition - we will most assuredly plan on maintaining our position amongst the industry best year after year after year!<br /><br />Colin<br />colin.cosgrove@laystrom.com<a href="http://www.thefabricator-digital.com/thefabricator/201006?sub_id=Pl6DpKm3JN2X&folio=40#pg40"></a>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-87601265834561237102010-05-17T13:56:00.004-05:002010-05-17T14:23:35.509-05:00Bob Laystrom (President) on our customers, and why they love us!<OBJECT id=BLOG_video-480c2791e075cd27 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="480c2791e075cd27"></OBJECT>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-39113815422709801502010-05-05T16:05:00.005-05:002010-05-05T16:24:42.108-05:00Metal Forming MagazineBrad Kuvin, Editor of Metal Forming Magazine, in his April editorial, recognized Laystrom as a "forward thinking" company due to our recent install of a high-efficiency steam boiler and high-efficiency aluminum windows.<br /><br />More from Bob Laystrom:<br /><br />With the help of the CITY OF CHICAGO through a ‘Small Business Improvement Fund’ (SBIF) grant, we have made two GREEN investments. We found that working with the city on this program was ridiculously simple – another way that the City supports business in Chicago. The City is picking up ½ of the cost of these major capital improvements.<br /> <br />First we replaced all of our 2nd floor office windows (circa 1940’s) with high efficiency windows. We are using less energy, and also getting the benefits of reduced glare, improved appearance and noise reduction. <br /><br />The second investment - we are replacing our low pressure steam boiler used to heat the factory (circa 1920’s) with a modern high efficiency boiler with an expected reduction in natural gas usage of 10-15%. <br /><br />Thanks to the City of Chicago, Alderman Reboyras (<a href="http://www.reboyras.com/">http://www.reboyras.com/</a>), the staff at Somercor ( <a href="http://www.somercor.com ">http://www.somercor.com </a>) and the staff at Greater Northwest Chicago Development Corporation (<a href="http://www.gncdc.org/">http://www.gncdc.org/</a> ) A link to the City’s webpage for the SBIF program is: <br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?blockName=Planning+And+Development%2fFinancial+Assistance%2fI+Want+To&deptMainCategoryOID=-536884767&channelId=0&programId=0&entityName=Planning+And+Development&topChannelName=Dept&contentOID=536896585&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=%2fwebportal%2fportalContentItemAction.do&context=dept">http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?blockName=Planning+And+Development%2fFinancial+Assistance%2fI+Want+To&deptMainCategoryOID=-536884767&channelId=0&programId=0&entityName=Planning+And+Development&topChannelName=Dept&contentOID=536896585&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=%2fwebportal%2fportalContentItemAction.do&context=dept</a><br /><br /><br /><br />As Bob says, working with the city could not have been easier throughout this process. As summer comes around we can all attest to the wonderful benefits of having tinted efficient windows - the thermostat remains untouched and, as I write this, a cool afternoon breeze sweeps through the offices. Now that's a way to make the office workforce more efficient too!Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-41033376184751169312010-04-15T11:56:00.001-05:002010-04-15T11:56:50.268-05:00CNN.com: New face of blue collar workers<IMG SRC="http://s.clickability.com/s?19=40004&7=89487&38=399208782" WIDTH="0" HEIGHT="0"/> <TABLE width="487" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#000000"> <TR> <TD> <TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <TR> <TD width="1%"><IMG src="http://images.clickability.com/eti/spacer.gif" width="13" height="5"></TD> <TD width="99%"><IMG src="http://images.clickability.com/eti/spacer.gif" width="1" height="5"></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD> </TD> <TD> <TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <TR> <TD><a href="http://www.cnn.com" target=_blank><IMG SRC="http://images.clickability.com/partners/3000/mainLogo.gif" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xCMPy-rM7BHYrIhzsK28Gru9C-b2opjlx3VAp5v33hPPcq0e7ejzsyihmcHTYoxe0S9LwCwURl82uUH48UdCoIshowWx6TQBFX8ZyV7PX1rAjl5Hoo3WpeKBPoJVdLmwAW7wuly2CIc3/s1600-h/Safety+Award.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375088352095084066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xCMPy-rM7BHYrIhzsK28Gru9C-b2opjlx3VAp5v33hPPcq0e7ejzsyihmcHTYoxe0S9LwCwURl82uUH48UdCoIshowWx6TQBFX8ZyV7PX1rAjl5Hoo3WpeKBPoJVdLmwAW7wuly2CIc3/s400/Safety+Award.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-46684725360925356592009-08-28T13:41:00.005-05:002009-08-28T13:54:45.590-05:00ISO9001:2008<a 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Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-9862913588608241852009-05-29T13:45:00.003-05:002009-05-29T14:12:35.806-05:00News about GM and the manufacturing supplier baseTwo of our respected colleagues in industry, Virgil DeLay of Diemasters Manufacturing and Bruce Baker of the Tooling and Manufacturing Association, were recently asked to vocalise a supplier's view on the ongoing GM situation. Please click on the attached link to read a CBS report and view the attached video.<br /><br /><a href="http://cbs2chicago.com/local/GM.Diemasters.Manufacturing.2.992963.html">http://cbs2chicago.com/local/GM.Diemasters.Manufacturing.2.992963.html</a><br /><br />Like Diemasters, it is our diversity that helps us remain strong in the recent economy. We fully support Virgil's call to his customer: "Communicate, communicate, communicate to your supply base. We're all in this together."<br /><br />This seemingly simple call to action is fundamental in allowing a supply base to react to fluctuations in demand and to make the necessary adjustments for success. As a business - setting aside any political implications or societal responsibilities - it will do GM and Chrylser no good to restructure themselves for long term viability if they do not involve their business partners - the supply base - in their plans and do not talk to that base. This is true of any business at any scale.<br /><br />When we began to make our decisions about transferring work to our Chicago facility from Elk Grove, many of our earliest questions and concerns were about the impact, long term and short, on both our customers and our suppliers. Once we validated that the impact would be overwhelmingly positive, the following procedures and steps became much more justifiable and logical.<br /><br />"Communicate, communicate, communicate" - it's a simple message but it can make a big difference!Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-70989498386324727942009-05-05T15:45:00.004-05:002009-05-05T16:14:47.759-05:00Here's what's next!In an earlier post I proposed the question: <a href="http://laystrommanufacturing.blogspot.com/2009/04/whats-next.html">What's next</a>?<br /><br />My answer was to point out that the fundamental elements of what has made <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Laystrom</span> a successful business for over 50 years do not change just because the stock market is up this week or down the next. Strategic planning, strength through diversify, and strong customer service remain valid foundations for growth and prosperity.<br /><br />With this in mind I can say that change is not only good, it is important. What is most important is what changes are made and how they are made. The core principles do not change, but many peripheral elements must, by necessity, shift and reset over time. What is most important is to manage change and maintain focus on customer needs and expectations.<br /><br />As we relocate our Elk Grove operation and reshape our Chicago facility, we are actually improving our on time delivery! We are managing the diverse and complex needs of over 100 customers in 20+ different markets and managing our own strategic initiatives too!<br /><br />Up next will be an <a href="http://www.bidspotter.com/forms/staticgallery.php?gallery=7266">online auction</a> to clear out some space and enable us to improve product flow, implement efficiency directives and put ourselves in a position of strength as the economy around us recovers and expands.<br /><br />ColinColin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-72900080129966943862009-05-05T15:15:00.006-05:002009-05-05T15:36:05.959-05:00Click here for good deals!Latest news: we are selling some of our assets so we can merge into one building and gain efficiency and strength through product flow and targeted application of resources.<br /><br />Last year, when we increased our <a href="http://laystrommanufacturing.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20Laser">laser cutting capacity</a> and opened up space in our Chicago plant, we realised just how much <a href="http://laystrommanufacturing.blogspot.com/2008/07/result-of-lot-of-hard-work.html">more capacity </a>we could have if we focused more on our product flow and floor plan. After doing the appropriate analysis and planning, we have decided to shift all operations from our Elk Grove facility to our Chicago facility.<br /><br />Click on this <a href="http://www.bidspotter.com/forms/staticgallery.php?gallery=7266">link </a>to see the eqiupment and accessories we have going to auction. We are excited to lay out the next phase of our growth plan and move some equipment out so we can move more equipment in!<br /><br />Colin<br />colin.cosgrove@laystrom.comColin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-11053511345421798652009-04-20T13:53:00.004-05:002009-05-05T15:36:23.204-05:00What's next?In 2008 Laystrom focused on growth, development of new markets, and new equipment required to satisfy strategic planning, strength through diversity and strong customer service.<br /><br /><br /><br />And this year's themes?<br /><br /><br /><br />Strategic planning, strength through diversify, and strong customer service! These still remain the core elements upon which we run our business. The world around us may be suggesting specific tactical decisions and areas of focus, but the fundamental strengths that our customers rely on remain the same.<br /><br /><br />We have been around for a long time, we have seen a lot of up and downs, and we have stayed true to the belief that we can and will succeed in meeting our customers expectations. The foundations of our business are solid and our relationships with our customers and suppliers remain strong.<br /><br /><br /><br />With these factors in mind, we are always in position to focus on long term strategic planning. Coming soon, I will have an update here that will lay out some of the plan for us to maintain our high level of customer service and our diversity.<br /><br />Stay tuned!Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-70640046829033364062009-02-11T08:54:00.002-06:002009-02-11T09:09:12.701-06:00<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxFaM53vVrCuNl6i7kDQsY6QHPAlIcPuuoCzJ8wqSNWnluiqcHOn9kicDgumRVJ0Ie50CMg9JJO62kkTr96Jw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-29905016278775693842009-01-13T09:45:00.006-06:002009-05-05T15:36:43.353-05:002008 Letter to customers and friendsJust before Christmas, Bob and I personally signed and sent this letter to many of our customers and friends, along with our annual calendar. If you didn't receive either, let me know and I'll remedy that!<br /><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>Dear Customers and Friends,<br /><br />Like many of you, we have found this to be an interesting year. As we wind the clock forward to 2009, we all have questions that need to be answered, and a vision of the future to be understood.<br /><br /><strong>Has the sky fallen?<br /></strong>Our answer is <strong>No</strong>. Some of our customers are up, and some are not – none have filed for bankruptcy, and we don’t expect any will. We remain positive about the long-term direction of manufacturing and, for our part, we will continue to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations as we have for 58 years.<br /><br /><strong>Concerned about costs?<br /></strong>Twice this past year a major customer of ours was faced with escalating costs and asked us to join them in the pursuit of cost containment. We readily agreed, and through a co-operative design process <strong>we reduced our customers’ costs by 20%</strong> for upwards of $60,000 in annualized savings. How can we help you control costs?<br /><br /><strong>What are you planning for the 2009?</strong><br />Earlier this year we purchased a Flexible 4000W Laser Manufacturing System. This system delivers <strong>speed, agility and lights-out 24/7 automation</strong>. It is another significant and strategic investment that keeps us firmly at the forefront of metal processing capability. We are planning our future and, while we do not expect it to be easy, it is a bright future. Come see for yourself!<br /><br /><strong>We are a diverse organization, not beholden to the Big 3 and we do not need a bailout!<br /></strong>With you, our customers and friends, we are working our way towards a stronger, more resilient manufacturing industry. At the core of our relationships is a belief in collaborative effort and partnership. It is in the melding of our strengths with yours that we both grow stronger and help each other remain at the competitive edge of industry.<br /><br />For questions about our new laser, our plans for the future, and for more on how Laystrom can help you meet your goals, call me at 773.852.3863, or email me at <a href="mailto:colin.cosgrove@laystrom.com">colin.cosgrove@laystrom.com</a>.<br /><br />Lets make it a prosperous 2009 together!<br /></blockquote><br />ColinColin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-75494025093530385002008-12-19T12:28:00.002-06:002008-12-19T12:35:14.518-06:00Merry Christmas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUwHNM9-uAlY2x66eh806_KPqxKL4qglKzyLbcHEUWfcDhbiV6xhg683NcQ7QGl8VvBN7hymgsoMSV6uKIGkm8boSk8KZNbckvSaFbQBl_mDWk5ONkHXHeCLWwmPMIoYNoOkr0vstpvnb/s1600-h/chicago.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281571518668590258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwUwHNM9-uAlY2x66eh806_KPqxKL4qglKzyLbcHEUWfcDhbiV6xhg683NcQ7QGl8VvBN7hymgsoMSV6uKIGkm8boSk8KZNbckvSaFbQBl_mDWk5ONkHXHeCLWwmPMIoYNoOkr0vstpvnb/s400/chicago.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>From all of us to all of you</div>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-24270444366858920732008-09-25T15:23:00.003-05:002008-09-25T15:31:49.801-05:00Tower and shuttle are in place<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Bvs9MPeZRaWja_7S28t-ajpO19wMSn0cF27hcdFtvK9W0kzn9bFnfQUoK5IVvgH9aMb9RcOCogj74kUaSNahf45D2quhbXBaPQAbvXsatnZMh69FN8MyBohJVzM9kmMi6nOhpKfzwlBD/s1600-h/Installation+049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250059070517433362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Bvs9MPeZRaWja_7S28t-ajpO19wMSn0cF27hcdFtvK9W0kzn9bFnfQUoK5IVvgH9aMb9RcOCogj74kUaSNahf45D2quhbXBaPQAbvXsatnZMh69FN8MyBohJVzM9kmMi6nOhpKfzwlBD/s400/Installation+049.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-4VgRzjxer0GEWp9wkT5T0x2zsJQ-_uU4Z8k94yalQr27Enkw3gbKtuhGv-0v2R8MEZN_FS6gEtYB497VNQRZDoyY0YTartmPSO9dR2QAlG5SIgRFvsAdVGRb4yInj6Co9New2XCYsEV/s1600-h/Installation+046.jpg"></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmSwwJFbBLK4td9gki3PSeANkLSoRhBjOIh6WCjTxudDjXPHcR-1TEZssiRINmu0wns3j9GlQGdMflNVcQkswRO-y3-437NOn3Fl9VvW4X_-TCBCejptKPma_o8YFEa0KnA2zrmOZ8LDB/s1600-h/Installation+049.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGV943uIxyBM5vclif-7_4HvA2GrefKIN4GGwFy3i5_ffFVIX4CiJAMcOa1iJsSlLaPdG9sprCDlaqWUznuRe2xUoUJenTOWaBdnfCSX9d8IImyOcBy8BixkZXk8RiZ3m-OUqBvrPKvzQr/s1600-h/Installation+051.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250058328490797522" style="FLOAT: left; 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MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21XIzlRk3ycRLppSagLf3d_NR3xH2E95vsPRAIT9tonfE6C4mImHlDtMpelkG10LCd7MNBo2Th66jcZHRI1ZWDk3L44NYq7Fi09FqNaiByBoX50rl-il5IYLNksgpigjkWWYSmjeOZhqz/s400/Installation+054.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-80834308119822308732008-09-25T13:25:00.001-05:002008-09-25T13:33:03.511-05:00Automation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh235_WV_vTDoK-0RdNlp2mtgk0W-y7ovHm_GPA4JXFLj5n7KnTj1L7vNKfRXO2gFjz0JzoJ9_oSGJK8N_2BiufOaljMLNiykc1-sEaC86CT6zf4reUCRz0Jd8XVoz_l5zk701CTuzm4gz2/s1600-h/Automation.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250028316552375186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh235_WV_vTDoK-0RdNlp2mtgk0W-y7ovHm_GPA4JXFLj5n7KnTj1L7vNKfRXO2gFjz0JzoJ9_oSGJK8N_2BiufOaljMLNiykc1-sEaC86CT6zf4reUCRz0Jd8XVoz_l5zk701CTuzm4gz2/s400/Automation.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It gets bigger! We have begun to add the automation capabilities to shuttle material to the laser and shuttle parts away...</div>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-46066114666725005252008-07-29T15:27:00.004-05:002008-11-12T19:43:36.889-06:00Staying on the "cutting edge" of technology - pun very much intended!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWR2hZAVO2US5cka5hfDFuFOPCkqY_b-Exw0e_I3ZFqZ2Jb6oqvnVvLph7Rg3WrNusNPpn-6wJYFge1O-BG36YjFa4FJf_xU_2AMn73Vyn1HQPGLAjl9QGBLFCwq5VIgFoIy2gBnnNM3-J/s1600-h/fo+pic1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228537697179174626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWR2hZAVO2US5cka5hfDFuFOPCkqY_b-Exw0e_I3ZFqZ2Jb6oqvnVvLph7Rg3WrNusNPpn-6wJYFge1O-BG36YjFa4FJf_xU_2AMn73Vyn1HQPGLAjl9QGBLFCwq5VIgFoIy2gBnnNM3-J/s400/fo+pic1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053605495967630837.post-63763715613861799362008-07-22T10:13:00.003-05:002008-11-12T19:43:37.172-06:00And now... in the starring role in Laystrom's future...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83b3spqxTqGTaF-bjXHtF7XVDCE81IOyOMCajC4Chu68lINByN5EBBYLaW2OvHdpFNImNXg8K2m9SLG7HCv5eQS8X2gk9zr1kNkU54YGSboPQndz0nSE9IhuzuXjfeu1xPcmGnFXo92af/s1600-h/DSC_0005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225858606206489394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83b3spqxTqGTaF-bjXHtF7XVDCE81IOyOMCajC4Chu68lINByN5EBBYLaW2OvHdpFNImNXg8K2m9SLG7HCv5eQS8X2gk9zr1kNkU54YGSboPQndz0nSE9IhuzuXjfeu1xPcmGnFXo92af/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1McfMLDzakdHYKZ-wSofI6pILpTFrYKoioEWg-nGLq4CXSVOOT_I_61vDv45NnJ_-PCOP_SFhwAsrfEJPyoSvO6Avjfl_3SRdiBBq8ppsluobWLfXKBRK826i5MPf08OxYaGkVZLHxOJD/s1600-h/DSC_0042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225858607946976402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1McfMLDzakdHYKZ-wSofI6pILpTFrYKoioEWg-nGLq4CXSVOOT_I_61vDv45NnJ_-PCOP_SFhwAsrfEJPyoSvO6Avjfl_3SRdiBBq8ppsluobWLfXKBRK826i5MPf08OxYaGkVZLHxOJD/s400/DSC_0042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Colin Cosgrovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01599431985211891763noreply@blogger.com1