DIXON – I visited BorgWarner in Dixon for the first time last week. The gathering included members of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce. It was arranged to give Congressman Randy Hultgren, R-Winfield, a chance to tour the facility and learn about what was happening inside.

As part of our ongoing coverage of the themes in “Caught in the Middle: America’s Heartland in the Age of Globalism,” we have discussed a handful of issues with area leaders.

BorgWarner officials addressed the need for a skilled, trained work force to handle technical engineering and manufacturing jobs. A manager said the lack of local people who could fill this need was one of his worries.