Manufacturers cranking out generators

In Minnesota, Coleman Powermate is cranking out generators as quickly as it can in the wake of the Gulf Coast devastation. One of the things most desperately needed there is the kind of generators that welding processes use. Coleman is going to longer shifts and adding workers to help bring temporary power to victims and rescue workers.

If you're in Springfield, MN or the surrounding area, and you're looking for work, you could do worse than to help them out. They're adding welders assemblers, metal fabricators and others to meet the demand. They are running 22 hours a day to attempt to double generator production. Every truckload is heading South to help, according to the company.

They build 5,000 and 6,000-watt generators -- enough to run household appliances, emergency lights, and other needs. Their generators page can be found at http://www.colemanpowermate.com/powerstation/