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Choosing a Manufacturing Career

I worked in a soda factory right out of high school. It paid well, and I liked getting free soda. I didn't realize that my random job would actually help me choose a major once I started college later that year. I became really fascinated with the way factories and manufacturing worked. It was literally a well-oiled machine. Everybody had a job and every machine had a purpose. If one thing failed, the whole plant had to shut down. I liked working there so much that I decided to major in manufacturing. Read more on my blog about manufacturing and processing topics. Maybe you'll learn that a manufacturing career is right for you, too!

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Best Practices for Road Salt Application: Maximizing Efficiency While Minimizing Harm

Posted on March 25, 2024

During winter months, road salt is a critical tool for maintaining safe driving conditions by preventing ice accumulation on roads and sidewalks. However, the excessive use of road salt can have detrimental effects on the environment, including damage to vegetation, water contamination, and harm to wildlife. To strike a balance between safety and environmental responsibility, it's essential to follow best practices for road salt application. In this blog post, we'll offer guidelines for the responsible use of road salt, including timing, quantity, and application techniques, to ensure safety without excessive environmental damage. [Read More]

How a Lumber Supplier Can Help You Find the Perfect Wide Plank Flooring for Your Cafe

Posted on October 19, 2023

As a cafe owner, creating an inviting and cozy space for your customers is a crucial aspect of your business success. When designing your cafe's interior, one of the most important decisions you will make involves your choice of flooring. A warm and inviting ambiance can be created by installing wide plank flooring. However, finding the perfect wide plank flooring for your cafe can be a daunting task. Fortunately, a lumber supplier can help make your search a lot easier. [Read More]

What Is Structural Steel Fabrication?

Posted on June 22, 2023

Steel is used in almost everything. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not there, for example, you may not be able to see steel in a concrete building because it's used as rebar and is a reinforcement, but it's there. In order to be used, the steel has to go through various fabrication processes.  Structural Steel Steel comes in a variety of classifications. While all steel is made up of the same basic parts, those parts can be manipulated and new things added in to get the different kinds of steel. [Read More]

2 Reasons To Hire A Dimensional Inspection Service To Test A New Product Before Production

Posted on January 3, 2023

If you are responsible for coming up with new products for your factory, you may have had an idea. You may have already drawn up the design plans for the product and are eager to get it into production. However, before you start mass-producing the new product, you want to make sure that what you have on paper will translate well into a real item. For this part of the process, consider the reasons you should hire a dimensional inspection service to test the prototype before your factory starts manufacturing it. [Read More]