Where do we go from here? Is there a future for North American fabricators, or should we throw in the towel? I know where my sentiments lie, but frankly, I don't see much fight left. I get the feeling that many people think that it's only a matter of time before the entire industry is lost. Many people I talk to are throwing up their arms in disgust or shrugging their shoulders in despair. I see few directional plans and even fewer strategic plans. On the services side, my friends seem even worse off. People seem to be just giving up. Companies are letting their salespeople go. Rep firms refuse to deal with American board houses because they feel it is a dead industry, and service companies are wandering around aimlessly, with no plan of action.
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