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February 2, 1968 TO: R. M. Bums cc; W. J. Sheehan H. Dehr FROM: R. S. McGranahan SUBJECT: DEFERRING SHEETER MILL MOVES In December Henry Dehr made a projection of sheeter mill capacity showing capability of approximately 12,000 sheets per week - operating either 4 mills S days, or 3 mills 7 days. This is at least 20% greater than his current requirements so, even assuming some fat in his capacity projection, the 2 new mills now in operation, plus the 2 newer 60 inch mills moved from Chicago, would supply his needs on either a 6-day 3-shift operation with 4 mills, or a 7-day operation with 3 mills, leaving one for stand-by and development woric. Either way there is a 33% reserve capacity available by adding overtime or additional crews. If we go this way there are several possible alternates with the remaining 3 mills: 1. Leave them in position where they are until required for production t Robinson. Then dismantle, rebuild ami move. This would be the minimum cost move. It could be so handled that one or more of the mills could be left la naming order to be put into operation in an emergency, although serious labor problems could be anticipated with this after the Victopao making is phased out at Chicago, ft would tie up space in Plant 2 which will be needed if the move of shipping bade from Plant S is to be made* 2. Tear out sheeter mills, store in a warehouse in the Chicago area. As they are required, take out of storage, rebuild, move and install at Robinson. This will clear Chicago plant space but Involves extra expense of double move, unloading and re-loading and storage costs for an uncertain period. VPD-91-0001264