California, After The Recall

Though OSP's sales declined only about 2 percent (or $1.63 million) from 2002, the operation has 37 fewer full-time employees than a year ago, according to figures supplied to IPG.

OSP has produced a formal business plan and identified its core competencies, and it has prepared itself for downsizing should that become necessary. But with 153 years of business behind it, the in-plant doesn't feel it's been marked for termination just yet.