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Steel Prices: Where They Were, Where They’re Headed, and What It Means for You
Steel prices exploded throughout 2020 and 2021. Largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting supply and labor disruptions, the price of steel soared 219% between January 2020 and August 2021 and reached a peak in September 2021. Since then, it has been... Read more
What Is the Sheet Metal Fabrication Process?
From Sheet Metal Fabrication to Custom Metal Finishing to Final Assembly We’re your one stop shop When manufacturing a product, sheet metal fabrication only takes you half way there. Once the part or product is fabricated, it then needs to be machined to meet... Read more
Why Work with a U.S. Sheet Metal Fabricator: Lower Costs, Shorter Lead Times, Higher Quality
Whether it’s for sheet metal fabrication, assembling electronics, or any other type of manufacturing, many U.S. companies use overseas manufacturers to reduce labor and production costs. Although creating products abroad may result in short term cost savings, in... Read more
The Benefits of Managed Inventory for Custom Sheet Metal Enclosures
When it comes to custom sheet metal enclosures you have two options: Try to predict when you’ll need more inventory, hope leads times and pricing haven’t changed, and attempt to replenish your stock by the time you’ll need it.Partner with a metal fabricator that... Read more
Benefits of Visiting Your Sheet Metal Fabrication Facilities
When you’re looking for a new sheet metal fabrication partner – or vetting your existing one – it’s important to consider more than just the number on a quote. You need to factor in their overall capabilities, communication, quality, and the team you’ll be working... Read more
Benefits of a Sheet Metal Fabrication Partner
When it comes to sheet metal fabrication, there are two ways you can purchase your products. You can work with a fabricator that just fulfills orders and works for you, or you can invest in a sheet metal fabrication partner that has your best interest in mind. While... Read more
Vetting Local Sheet Metal Fabricators
When working with a sheet metal fabricator, you’re not just hiring a company – you should be choosing a collaborative partner. To ensure a successful product, it’s important to continually evaluate the relationship over time and determine if your sheet metal... Read more
The Real Cost of Custom Enclosures
When looking into the cost of working with a new manufacturing partner, it’s easy to focus on your proposal’s total product cost. But just because one manufacturer’s price looks less expensive doesn’t mean it will be in the end. It’s necessary to break down all the... Read more