Comments on: Plastech To Supply Chrysler “Indefinitely”

By: dougw

dougw — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:43:43 +0000

It would do everybody good to see the AutolineDetroit segment from last week on plastics surfacing, and hear what the Chrysler interiors fellow says about the current state-of-the art of making lovable interior surfaces. It is quite eye opening and fascinating stuff. The bottom line is that it is all about incredibly intricate etching of the die surfaces.

If I can say it here, they have a website where you can see the archived video.

By: Mike66Chryslers

Mike66Chryslers — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:21:38 +0000

Indefinitely means for an unknown amount of time, not an infinite amount of time.

I could see the judge ruling more in Plastech’s favor (ie: they get to keep the tooling) if they act in good faith towards Chrysler.

By: ScottGSO

ScottGSO — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:17:17 +0000

“So why is Plastech eliminating the threat of work stoppages at Chrysler plants and thereby losing all of its negotiation leverage? Is it playing nice for Judge Shefferly, who has already staved-off round one of Chrysler’s legal predation?”

The whole point of Chrysler’s motion in the BR proceeding was to get back their tools. Plastech fought it saying we can’t reorganize without the tools, which can only be used to supply Chysler. If Plastech says to Chrysler “we’re not going to supply you anymore” or even hints at it, the rationale for preventing Chrysler to grab back their tools disappears and Chrysler gets want they wanted in the first place. IOW, Plastech cannot play hardball with Chrysler without the BR judge lifting the stay and allowing Chrysler to get their tools back.

By: Banned User

Banned User — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:02:23 +0000

Ford also getting in on the act?

“LEAMINGTON – Production at Plastech Engineered Products’ Leamington plant was briefly halted Monday morning as workers tried to stop the company from removing a machine tool from the facility.”

“Eventually, the issue was “worked out” with the company and everyone returned to work, allowing the tool, which makes parts for Ford Mustangs, to be taken out.”

http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html?id=37ed5bc8-280f-477d-992d-79b4c7798466

By: Landcrusher

Landcrusher — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:00:31 +0000

In order to understand a member of the bar, you have to BE a member of the bar.

What did he NOT say? What parts of what he said are out of his control? What parts of what he said are actionable? Could he be in any way harmed if he anything he said is false? Would he be liable if he promised anything he could not deliver? Intentionally does not deliver? etc.

IOW. He said diddly.

By: Orian

Orian — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:02:32 +0000

Color me confused.

http://www.plastecheng.com/

Is this the same Plastech in question here? If so they seem to do reasonably well on their Ford F-150 and Lincoln plastic bits.