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Entities in need of interior space on a restricted time frame have likely considered the benefits of prefabricated steel buildings or metal building kits. Although steel buildings can quickly provide a durable structure for your project needs, it is important to remember that they are far from a one-size-fits-all solution. To help you sort through the ins and outs, we have compiled the following list of important factors to be aware of before building a steel building.

The importance of digital marketing cannot be understated for manufacturing businesses, as more and more B2B professionals flock to digital channels. The radical change in personal interaction due to COVID-19 responses has dictated that more B2B interactions use virtual, online and remote practices as much as possible. With the pandemic slowly fading, that change is here to stay and marketers are doubling down on digital in 2022.

Between November 2020 and November 2021, 36 industrial companies moved out of Illinois, taking 1,570 jobs with them, according to migration data collected by MNI, compiler of industrial business profiles for the nation's nearly 400,000 manufacturers. This is more than double the number of jobs lost in Illinois due to migrating companies according to MNI's previous survey period, which found that 21 companies and 564 jobs left the state between November 2019 and November 2020.

Sealing Devices, Inc., a premier North American seal and gasket manufacturer headquartered in Buffalo, NY, has announced a executive leadership transition that solidifies the family-run business's succession plan.

The end of 2021 saw the successful sale of Tom Bihn (www.tombihn.com), a high quality manufacturer of backpacks, travel bags, and business attaches with an operating model that emphasized innovative design, direct to consumer E-Commerce sales, and superior customer service in a transaction facilitated by IBA's (www.ibainc.com) highly regarded manufacturing industry transaction team.

The first manufacturing reports of 2022 are optimistic across the board, signaling continued strong growth while hinting at relief in the relentless supply chain pressures that have rattled the sector since the start of the pandemic. Today we're exploring the key takeaways from the month's most vital manufacturing business reports, including the latest data on output, labor, prices, regional activity, shipping, inflation and more.

Inconel® alloys are extremely versatile, with their applications cutting across a wide range of industries thanks to their high performance and outstanding properties. Since they are optimized to withstand extremely demanding conditions, they are commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, and oil and gas. This article will explore what exactly makes Inconel® alloys so special.

Art Sign Works, Inc, a national leader in manufacturing custom exterior and interior dimensional and carved signs and wall plaques for companies and businesses recently announced that it has increased its manufacturing capacity and is marketing three new product lines.

The greatest manufacturing trends for 2022 involve the complete re-imagination of Made in America. Worker health and safety dictated many of these trends. The manufacturing industry has undergone tremendous changes since the beginning of the pandemic. Social distancing and predictive machinery maintenance to reduce downtime played important roles in keeping America building in 2021.

Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector eased in December, signaling a potential loosening of supply chain bottlenecks, according to the Institute of Supply Management's survey of supply executives released January 4th.

North Haven, Connecticut--Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. has reached an agreement with ATI Specialty Rolled Products (ATI) to acquire ATI's distribution facility located in Pico Rivera, California. Effective January 31, 2022, this facility will operate under the name Ulbrich of California. On this date, all shipments from the Pico Rivera operation will become orders serviced by Ulbrich Steel and its personnel.

The U.S. manufacturing industry continues to shine amid favorable growth forecasts. U.S. steel production keeps climbing, and current demand is through the roof. MNI's latest data on U.S. steel coincide with these statistics as the industry anticipates further growth.

With the trend of looking for lighter cars, it is necessary to use suitable materials, which benefit the cost and production time. For this reason, vehicle manufacturers are in constant search of new alloys which are of the utmost quality and precision for their models. Car lightening is the best way forward and the biggest manufacturing trend for years to come. Fortunately, there are several alloys in the commercial mainstream that have proven themselves in these critical applications. This article will specifically look at the two biggest alloys in the automotive industry: stainless steel and aluminum.

2021 was an unprecedented and transformative year for manufacturers. Manufacturing activity hit unprecedented highs as companies scrambled to meet surging orders amid a scarcity of labor and growing materials shortages. As supply chain crisis disruptions worsened throughout 2021, IndustryNet's most popular stories of 2021 reflected widespread concern over materials shortages and prices, while manufacturers also kept an eye on many initiatives rolled out by the Biden administration in an effort to strengthen the sector. Today, we'll take a look back at the most popular manufacturing stories of the year.

The hydraulic pump industry is one of several sections of the hydraulics industry as a whole. Hydraulic pumps are found in all hydraulic power transmission systems. These devices take mechanical energy and turn it into hydraulic energy. A close inspection will show hydraulic pumps on nearly every industrial and mobile machine, such as mining equipment, graders, dump trucks, cranes, tractors, excavators and vacuum trucks. They are also commonly found in industrial environments with applications in material handling, pallet jacks, steel mills and more. Some third-party estimates indicate that the global market for hydraulic pumps can reach $11.4 billion by 2024.

Explore the key takeaways from December's most vital manufacturing business reports, exploring the latest data on output, labor, prices, regional activity, shipping, inflation and more.

Disruption has been a defining factor in 2021, but the past year has also been one of innovation. New innovative manufacturing products and technologies have pushed back boundaries in the world of manufacturing. Let's take a look at the most innovative manufacturing products that took the industry to the next level in 2021.

Ulbrinox is pleased to announce that it has been International Automotive Task Force (IATF) certified. The IATF is a group of automotive manufacturers whose goal is to provide improved quality products to automotive customers across the globe.

Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector accelerated in November, reaching its eighteenth straight month of expansion, according to the Institute of Supply Management. Meanwhile, optimism was on the rise as supply chain disruptions and related high prices appeared to ease.

With society's increased focus on sustainability, it is more important than ever to create durable and weather resistant structures. Not only can durable and weather resistant buildings help you control your utility consumption, but they can also greatly limit the cost and resources required for future maintenance, repairs, and replacements. With this in mind, the following breakdown looks at 5 durable and weather resistant building materials that can form the basis of a new construction project.

The current challenges in the supply chain are creating havoc for everyone, from manufacturers and suppliers to carriers, retailers, and consumers. It seems every day brings yet another surprise, and surprises lead to negative customer delivery experiences. What if you could eliminate many of the surprises about what's coming in and when and eliminate the potential friction in the system?

As demand continues to soar for U.S.-made products, manufacturers continue to struggle with supply chain disruptions, long lead times, rising prices, and difficulties finding skilled workers. This month, however, some early reports suggest some of these challenges might be starting to ease. So what do the latest numbers say?

I had not been on a road trip as an adult, nor had I seen anything west of Minneapolis, so it is no surprise to anyone that I fell in love with the West. More so, South Dakota. A lover of all things related to manufacturing in America as well as South Dakota, I am so excited to bring to you, my road trip with my husband to South Dakota featuring US manufacturers

A final bi-partisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act finally passed November 4th and was signed into law by President Joe Biden Monday, November 15th. With a $1.2 trillion price tag, it is the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history. So what is in the final bill and which manufacturing industries are most likely to be impacted? Today, we are exploring the details of the final bills and the industries on the winning and losing side of the new legislation.

Commercial businesses are under increasing pressure to become more energy efficient. Not only do patrons want to see that big business is doing its part to create a more sustainable planet, but commercial buildings must limit utility costs in order to protect profit margins being challenged by companies relying on remote workforces. With estimates revealing that commercial properties spend, on average, $2.10 per square foot of space on utilities, even the smallest cutbacks in consumption can lead to substantial savings for buildings that are tens of thousands of square feet. With this in mind, the following breakdown looks at 6 innovative ways that commercial buildings can cut back on energy consumption and curtail utility costs.

Wagner Architectural, one of Wisconsin's top handrailing manufacturers, will be exhibiting for the first time at the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) trade show Nov. 20-21 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The U.S. manufacturing sector continued to expand in October, reaching its seventeenth straight month of expansion, according to the Institute of Supply Management's survey of supply executives released November 1st. The ISM reports its index of manufacturing activity eased back 0.3% in October to a reading of 60.8% as a raft of challenges continued to impact the sector.

At its simplest, influencer marketing uses a person with a large social media following to promote a product. Often, the influencer is either paid for the testimony or offered free product in exchange for the testimony. While some larger manufacturers take advantage of this phenomenon with celebrities, for many SMEs this approach would be a bit of a tall order. So is influencer marketing beyond the reach of SME manufacturers? Not quite. There are avenues many SME manufacturers can take to benefit from this growing marketing trend.

Miron Construction Co., Inc. a premier construction firm based in Neenah, Wisconsin has been ranked nationally for construction excellence in multiple industries by a leading publication in the industry.

According to the National Safety Council, a workplace injury occurs roughly every seven seconds. That equates to some 7 million workplace injuries each year. To add to this, the manufacturing sector has a reputation for being a particularly dangerous industry, with the frequent use of heavy machinery and power tools creating the potential for damage if not utilized correctly.