I started my manufacturing "business" in Indiana in 1978, and there has been a steady influx of business from struggling Michigan Companies into Indiana over the last 34 years.
From my perspective, it seems to take a little over one generation to 'reset' the business mechanism - maybe 30 to 35 years, until the last fiercely union-workers have finally died.
South Bend, IN, was the birth, AND death, of Studebaker, and all the associated Suppliers that were also union-infected.
It's been fun, and our Company's still above water. More Michigan-based Companies are moving their operations to Indiana, so our future looks bright ......................................................................... FRegards
I gotta wear shades!!!
Hey Gonzo. I was just poking around your page, and I saw Budge’s photo. He was a flight simmer!
We moved out family tool and die business down here to Indiana out of Michigan back in ‘95.
You are spot-on with your post, the only reason we are still open is because we left when we did.