I confess. The first thing I read in the free local newspaper that’s tossed in my driveway each Wednesday is the Public Safety section that lists the DUIs, drug arrests, and crime in my community. Fortunately, the latter usually consists of shoplifting and an occasional burglary. Imagine my surprise when I discovered an item in yesterday’s issue that hit close to my “metal fabricating” home. (more...)
Posts Tagged ‘Metal Theft’
What's hot—What's not
August 7th, 2008
By: Vicki Bell
By: Vicki Bell
This post isn't about the dog days of summer, nor is it a list of Paris Hilton's "that's hot" endorsements. Rather it's a glimpse of one metal bending company that has a $7.4 billion backlog of projects—now that's hot.
It also is about the hottest manufacturing sectors in the U.K. And it touches on something that definitely is not hot.
A thumbprint in the right direction?
June 25th, 2008
By: Vicki Bell
By: Vicki Bell
Despite efforts by lawmakers and the metals industry, scrap metal theft continues worldwide.
Singapore's Straitstimes.com reported today that metal thieves there are targeting letter boxes. Apparently more than 200 metal letter boxes were stolen in the past two days. According to the report, this is believed to be the first time metal thieves in the area have made off with letter boxes. They typically pilfer metal signs, drain covers, and railings.
Hands off my Jeep!
September 19th, 2007
By: Vicki Bell
By: Vicki Bell
I read an item today from the Charleston Daily Mail that had me shaking my head in disbelief and even frightened me.
The item was about recent thefts in West Virginia of catalytic converters, which are being sold by thieves to scrap metal dealers. Many are being taken from Jeeps. This frightened me, because I drive a Jeep. Apparently, Jeeps are a popular target, because it's relatively easy for thieves to slide under them and rip off the converter.
What also frightens me is the thought that some scrap dealers might readily accept any and all metal presented to them without compunction, and that these scrap dealers could be giving others a bad name.
