Over the past several weeks, the realities of COVID-19 have increasingly occupied our thoughts. The surge in cases across the globe and now here in Minnesota have made us all pause and reflect. With ...
The Pros and Cons of Domestic vs. Overseas Metal Sourcing
Posted by: Brian Rothstein on February 7, 2025 | 5 min. read
When you're sourcing metals for your projects, making the right decision can feel like a balancing act. Do you opt for a domestic supplier that offers reliability and high quality, or do you seek out ...
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Over the past several weeks, the realities of COVID-19 have increasingly occupied our thoughts. The surge in cases across the globe and now here in Minnesota have made us all pause and reflect. With ...
Nearly a decade ago, a company approached us looking for some material. They were looking for 1095 blue tempered .035 x ½ with a skived edge. They needed just a small amount, and we provided it to ...
That'll buff right out For those who participate in the world of classic car restoration, there always comes a time to replace parts on your ride. The companies that provide these parts need the best ...
The Importance of Banding Before we get into the "how" of steel banding, we should probably talk about what it is and why we do it. Steel coil bands have been around for a long time, and for good ...
Need A Guide? If you're reading this, the chances are that you probably know what spring steel is used for in a general sense. In case you don't, we'll be sure to cover some of the basics with you ...
When you work for a metal vendor, you end up learning a lot. Especially when it comes to different metals and how they’re used. People typically have some grasp on the most common items made from ...
As we’ve covered before, stainless steel has a wide range of uses. And throughout its history, perhaps its most well-known use has something to do with food. Stainless steel cutlery has been around ...
Copper is well-known as a versatile material with many applications and uses. Oftentimes, the conversation around copper centers around its many functions in everyday life, namely its electrical and ...
Many of us have an immediate association when we think about stainless steel — anything from kitchen appliances, medical instruments, components for renewable energy technologies, and building ...
