Partners in powder rack up rewards of customized finishing line
A finishing company and a manufacturer of vehicle luggage racks literally works side by side in an effective powder-coating partnership, keeping them on the cutting edge of the competitive automotive-supplier market.
'Strategic alliance' and 'extended enterprise' are buzz-words being bandied about by Detroit automakers today. The terms signify the need for automotive suppliers to form partnerships in an industry that demands cost-cutting production methods to stay competitive with overseas auto-makers.