Brian Halla Maximize Quotations

Going forward, we will continue to closely control costs while investing in key markets to maximize our potential for profitability.

This was a tough action for us to take, especially because it impacts many people who have served National well. However, given the continuing weakness in the marketplace, it is necessary to conform our resources to the market in order to maximize National's opportunity for long-term success.

It's one thing to put this business on the books. It's far more important to maximize the profit from it.