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05 Jan Shortage In Steel Causing an Increase In Steel Prices

Posted at 10:45h in Market News by Metalworking Group

The economic conditions in 2020 have been a roller coaster, and the beginning of 2021 looks to be the same. The manufacturing industry is finally bouncing back from the beginning of the pandemic and the associated shut downs, however the raw material supply has not been able to keep...

30 Nov One-stop-shop for high-quality parts, delivered in compressed timing

Posted at 14:58h in Case Studies, Material Handling by Metalworking Group

The ecommerce industry has grown rapidly in the past several years, causing an increase in packages and production. This increase in demand has made it challenging for conveyer manufacturers to scale enough internally to meet the high demand....

07 May RELIABLE METAL FABRICATION: OUR HISTORY AND OUR FOUNDATION

Posted at 12:05h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

In the manufacturing industry, the three components that determine success are production cost, quality and speed. While each of these components is an important factor in its own right, in order to achieve the highest degree of success, manufacturers must fully commit themselves to each...

25 Mar COVID Update 5

Posted at 13:23h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

I think it is fair to say that, at this point, we feel there is a high likelihood that we may have a confirmed case of COVID at MWG in the coming weeks. It’s really a numbers game and with 150+ employees and 500+ family...

01 Mar The Advantages of TIG Welding & Arc Welding | METALWORKING GROUP

Posted at 12:12h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

MIG or TIG - Which Process Is Right for Your Business? In order to gain a competitive edge in the manufacturing and industrial industries, one must choose production companies that can provide the best welding services. In addition to services, there are many different welding techniques...

28 Feb Custom Fabricator | MetalWorking Group

Posted at 12:29h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

How many times have you ended a month with the hopes of great results, only to find that your supply budget had a bit of stress on it and knocked the margin down? It is unlikely to have a month where everything just seems to...

28 Feb ISO CERTIFICATION | METALWORKING GROUP

Posted at 12:26h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

The Metalworking Group recently passed our one year renewal audit for our ISO Certification. For those who aren’t familiar with ISO certification, it is an accreditation that confirms the establishment, implementation, and ongoing updating of effective quality assurance systems for manufacturers and service providers. ISO...

28 Feb Laser Cutting | MetalWorking Group

Posted at 12:24h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

A common and value-added operation performed by many custom sheet metal fabricators is laser cutting of metals. It is such a common operation that it is hard to believe that very few shops did this 20 years ago. Technology had to advance in order to make...

28 Feb CNC PRESS BRAKE FORMING | METALWORKING GROUP

Posted at 12:23h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

One of the truly skilled operations performed by a producer of custom sheet metal fabrications is CNC Press Brake Forming. The Metalworking Group recently invested in top of the line press brakes from Cincinnati Incorporated, a world class manufacturer of precision CNC press brakes, laser...

28 Feb 6S FOR SUCCESS | METALWORKING GROUP

Posted at 12:22h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

Everyone can agree that the details involved in efficiently operating a custom metal fabrication shop can be maddening. The Lean Manufacturing technique of 6S is a proven and rigorous discipline that provides world-class organization and continuous improvement. The Metalworking Group has implemented a thorough 6S system...

28 Feb New York City | MetalWorking Group

Posted at 12:21h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

Last week MWG participated in a Trade Show for custom metal fabricators, CNC machining companies, laser cutting, and other industrial contract manufacturing. We decided to see what the market was like in the mid-Atlantic region, so we opted to attend this show. But, to be completely...

28 Feb LARGE SHEET METAL FABRICATION | METALWORKING GROUP

Posted at 12:21h in Uncategorized by Metalworking Group

The Metalworking Group has increased our capabilities to handle large sheet metal fabrication projects. We recently opened an additional facility that gives MWG 80,000 square feet of fabrication space under heavy cranes! Our production process allows for laser cutting from 22 gage sheet up to 1.5...