In Springfield, Vt., Mark Swift is group president and Jack Lowry is vice president of IT for four Goldman companies?Bryant Grinder, Fellows, J&L Metrology and Jones & Lamson. In 1888, Jones & Lamson set up shop in Springfield followed by Fellows in 1896, Bryant Grinder in 1909 and J&L Metrology in 1919. The companies fit snuggly near the bottom of the automotive supply chain. Tier one and tier two automotive manufacturers?the companies that make major components for the big automakers?buy Goldman’s machines and use them to shape, grind and cut pieces for transmissions and other under-the-hood parts.One could describe Goldman’s fortune as slumping if it hadn’t been that way for nearly 30 years. The four Vermont companies have a combined workforce of 300, down from 15,000 employees in the early ’70s. In Springfield, the landscape offers reminders of Goldman’s past prowess. Visitors pass several abandoned Fellows and Bryant Grinder buildings on their way to the companies’ headquarters. Related content opinion The Importance of Identity Management in Security By Charles Pelton Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Data Management brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe