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Answer is C -- The percentage of metal that is used as casting after pouring. The balance is risers which is scrapped and re melted .
LOCKWOOD international
Need-to-know News
Business According to June
Our company is
packed full with
excitement this
year. We are
growing at
lightening speed.
New branches
are opening in
Europe, Singapore,
and the Middle
East. Every branch is
growing and adding
new positions and departments.
One of our most exciting new
June Yonkman,
Vice President ,
Commercial Manager
departments in Corporate Houston is the
Marketing Group. They are very busy
developing a new web site, new
brochures, promotional items, and many
other tools to help promote our company,
people, and products. Take the
opportunity to stop by and meet them
when you get a chance.
Regards,
June Yonkman
Chief Financial Officer
Betty Allen (CFO) took a few precious moments to share her departmental
happenings with us.
All branch acquisitions and renovations require her
involvement and she has been very busy indeed.
In Houston, the Maintenance Department has been
spending time at the new property on Bennington Road
(about 5 miles from Houston Corporate Headquarters). The
facility has about 3,000 sq. ft. of office and over 90,000 in
warehouse space. Renovations will begin shortly and should
be ready for occupancy before year end.
July 15, Building B at Houston Corporate Headquarters
will be completed and ready for occupancy barring delays.
Betty Allen
Chief Financial Officer
Betty is excited about Lockwood’s success-past, present and future. She says
its always a good idea to save a nickel or two for a rainy day, but we should all be
proud of what we are growing here at Lockwood, and appreciate the success.
T R I V I A
In regards to valve manufacturing, what does “yield rate” mean?
A. The number of valves one rolled coil can produce.
B. The volume of product a particular class (of valve) can control within its
operating specs during pressure drop.
C. The percentage of metal that is used as casting after pouring. The balance is
risers which is scrapped and re melted.
D. Exceeding a materials’ elasticity.
South Africa News: Written by Vince Pittman
Lockwood South Africa has been nominated as one of the top emerging
“Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment” (BBBEE) companies of
2008, in the small business sector. The nomination is in recognition of our
participation and excellence in the different pillars of BBBEE. We are
especially proud of our progression and recognition in this area, as it means
that someone in our industry has recognized our efforts. Full credit for this
nomination and our success in Black Economic Employment goes to our
department lead and compliance officer, Kim Paul. Our participation in
BBBEE is important for two reasons: 1) it shows Lockwood’s dedication
and willingness to improve the lives of our employees and their
communities, and 2) it is an integral part of the qualification process in
reviewing our ability to participate in Capital Projects. Let’s all give a hand
to Kim and the employees of Lockwood South Africa for their efforts and
hard work.
Business Brief:
Proudly, Lockwood International, Inc. was recently invited to become BBB
accredited in the Greater Houston, TX area. The BBB (Better Business
Bureau) is a U.S. Organization whose purpose is to act as a mutually trusted
intermediary between consumers and businesses to resolve disputes, to
facilitate communication, and to provide information on ethical business
practices. We encourage all branches who are invited to take the time to
complete the application process.
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