Most plants have that one machine that is rapidly approaching the end of its service life. It still runs, for the most part, but the repairs are never-ending. And the operator who knew it best retired three years ago, leaving behind a laminated sheet of numbers taped to the machine’s side panel that no one
When a manufacturer has to execute a facility move, there are scores of moving pieces to account for. Now add in the need to revamp an existing coil processing line to the mix, and that manufacturer has what could be a recipe for disaster on its hands. That’s exactly the scenario that Texas-based Arbor Metals
When a major steel producer acquired an existing paint facility located in close proximity to its southeastern U.S. sheet mill, the intent was to expand the mill’s value-added capabilities and expedite its ability to bring coated materials to market. However, the path to get there was anything but straightforward. A Line Running on Borrowed Time
The Customer Challenge In the dynamic world of aluminum supply, staying at the forefront of technology is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. An aluminum supplier looking to replace and upgrade its slitter and rewind ironing roll assembly in an existing light gauge coating line turned to Machine Concepts to overcome these challenges:
Domestic vs. overseas sourcing — which is right for your business? This age-old question has beset U.S. businesses for many years, and supply chain issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have only added to the discussion.
“Electrical” steel (also called silicon steel, lamination steel, transformer steel and more) has been a hot topic since the explosion of the electric vehicle market. This specialty steel category, made with various alloys that include silicon, has strong magnetic properties and high conductivity to speed the transfer of electricity and heat, making this steel ideal
Harbor Pipe & Steel was looking for a cost-effective solution to increase its cut-to-length coil processing capabilities and better address the midrange of the market.
