Used in the construction of bridges, railroads, buildings, appliances, hardware and more, steel plays a crucial role in our country’s infrastructure and economy. In 2014, the United States produced a staggering 29 million metric tons of pig iron and 88 … Read More

The American manufacturing industry ended January on a strong note, growing at its near-fastest pace in more than a decade. According to the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), the industry closed the first month of 2018 with a Manufacturing Index … Read More

As you plan a project, you may be asking yourself, “Are fasteners reusable?” If so, here are helpful tips on how to determine if a fastener can be reused or not. It is always better to know ahead of time … Read More

2017 was a strong year for the country’s manufacturing industry, especially the technology subsector. According to research from the Association of Manufacturing Technology (AMT), manufacturing technology companies received 8% more orders in 2017 compared to 2016. Furthermore, the collective total … Read More

Solar energy continues to pave lead the way in the renewable energy market. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) solar energy has grown by roughly 68% every year over the past decade. Furthermore, the average cost for solar … Read More

Manufacturing is one of the country’s most important sectors. It’s responsible for producing goods that we consume and sell to other countries while creating jobs and stimulating the economy in the process. Today, we’re going to take a closer look … Read More

Just because two items are made of steel doesn’t necessarily mean they feature the same type of steel. There are many different types of steel, the two most common being stainless steel and carbon steel. While both types may look the same, … Read More