Small local suppliers flying blind through 737 Max crisis

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EVERETT — More than a year ago, Valence Surface Technologies was poised to accommodate a boost in production of the Boeing 737 Max to as many as 57 airplanes a month.

The company chemically treats and paints metal components for commercial and military aircraft at 11 U.S. locations, including an Everett plant that employs about 100.

Valence was planning to increase output to meet Boeing’s plan to build 737s in Renton at a rate of almost two per day. “We were supposed to be there in 2019,” said Tracy Glende, the company’s CEO.

Now, with production of the troubled jet at a standstill, that capacity might not be needed until 2022, he said.

“We’re still waiting in terms of what we’re going to do,” Glende said.

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1. Easy fix:

I hear tell that this is some portly bigmouth who knows how that all that works better than anyone else does and can fix the problem quickly and easily with the right words.

Maybe they should consult with him? Maybe the parts could be used for playground equipment? Well, the genius knows all so they should follow his lead.

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2. Not a word coming out of

Kansas about what is going on at Boeing's manufacturing plant. How large was that lay off. Or is that not to be discussed.

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3. Saw it posted here a few days ago

It was around 2800 IIRC but I may be mistaken on the numbers.

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4. Thanks.

That has to be devastating to Wichita and the surrounding area. Plus the jobs loss in the Sub Assembly Job shops that left the Upper Midwest and relocated to that area.