Field Fabrication

Mobile welding typically involves a wide variety of work—from heavy machinery repair one day to fabricating ornamental fences the next.  Having the right equipment and...

Out From Behind the Eight Ball

Back in 1946, Nickolas Savko and his wife Gilda started their business in Columbus, Ohio, with a single pickup truck and a few employees....

Right Part, Right Time: Part 1 of 3

Improving storeroom efficiency netted bottom line results By Corey Crable Superior Paving Corp. has stood as an industry leader for years—since its founding in 1976, to...

Work Truck Upkeep

The key to maximum productivity is an efficient, well-maintained work truck. To keep your business running at peak potential for as long as possible,...

When the Guardrail is Down

A report was sent in to the Highway Commission on February 1 detailing a section of the rail that appeared to have been struck...
Schildberg Construction

Rebuilding Tired Iron

Schildberg Construction Co. is a family owned business that has been moving dirt and crushing rock for the past 75 years. At Schildberg, nearly...

Achieving 70,000-mile Interval

For any transportation company, taking vehicles off the road for regular oil service is a constant challenge. While necessary, it means the loss of...
Sulzer MixCoat System

The Impact of the MixCoat System

In the roofing industry, application methods are limited for applying rapid cure materials. To start, rapid curing sealing membranes are delivered in 200-liter drums....
welding

Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Welding

For structural applications, some contractors have made the switch from stick welding to self-shielded flux-cored welding to increase productivity and give themselves a competitive...

Golden Screws

For decades, the general wisdom in approaching manufacturing has been to rely on a “just in time” strategy to ensure component parts are available...