Basics of Construction Fasteners

At OneMonroe, we know that the basics of construction fasteners include figuring out the type of material for the job, such as carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and others. The construction industry uses fasteners to join two or more … Read More

August, a Strong Month for American Manufacturing

While the American manufacturing industry has experienced its fair share of ups and downs in recent months, August was reported as one of the strongest months for the industry. According to the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), the American manufacturing … Read More

Exploring the Current State of American Manufacturing

Manufacturing is undoubtedly one of the most vital sectors in the U.S. economy. As of March 2017, it provides jobs to more than 12.4 million Americans while generating gross domestic product of $2.2 trillion. Statistics show that more than one-third … Read More

The Boring Company to Build 2-Mile Tunnel Under California

Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has won approval from the Hawthorne City Council to construct a two-mile underground test tunnel for his Boring Company. The City Council voted four to one in favor of the tunnel’s construction, giving … Read More

Survey Reveals Strong Support for NAFTA

There’s been some concern regarding whether or not the United States would remain in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). After taking office, President Trump voiced his displeasure for NAFTA, saying it wasn’t a fair deal for the country. … Read More

American Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2018 and Beyond

Manufacturing is arguably one of the most important industries in the United States. As of March 2017, the industry employs more than 12.4 million people, pulling in roughly $1.9 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP). Of course, one of the … Read More

What is the Ingress Protection (IP) Rating and Why Does it Matter?

Created by the European Committee for Electro Technical Standardization, Ingress Protection (IP) is a specification that’s used the define the degree to which an enclosure is susceptible to the intrusion of moisture and dust/debris. When buying an electronic device like … Read More