While the American manufacturing industry got off to a good start this year, it has since slowed in recent months. This led some market analysts to speculate that a recession was on the horizon. Of course, views such as this … Read More

In celebration of National Manufacturing Day, the Obama Administration has announced a series of new initiatives in American manufacturing. These initiatives are intended to further strengthen the industry, creating thousands of new jobs while bolstering the country’s economy in the … Read More

Head’s up manufacturing business owners and managers: the National Manufacturing Day is right around the corner. Held annually on the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day is a special day that’s designed to celebrate modern manufacturing. Companies, organizations and … Read More

South Dakota has taken one giant leap towards promoting cleaner, more renewable energy. Earlier this month, the Mount Rushmore state opened its largest solar farm, with officials celebrating the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located on a 9-acre field surrounding … Read More

Aluminum is a versatile metal that’s frequently used in the manufacturing industry. It’s lightweight, readily available, and can be mended to form different shapes. But there are certain applications that call for a different type of metal, in which case … Read More

Carbon steel has become a popular material for use in the manufacturing industry. As the name suggests, it consists of steel along with a carbon alloy for enhanced properties. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) defined carbon steel as … Read More

 We are often asked about the differences between the various ethylene-propylene rubber compounds. There are a slew of acronyms used for EP and there are also different cure systems. What are the differences? Well, it is important to know what the … Read More