4 Great Benefits of Modernizing to Automated Cranes

Cranes make life easier for everyone. But not all cranes are created equal. It’s clear that Automated Cranes are a step above the rest. For many reasons, using a crane that is up to date with current technology gives you a huge boost. Still not sure? We can help. Here are four great benefits to […]

Why You Should Trust SEW-Eurodrive with All of Your Motor Control Needs

After 80 years in the motor control industry, SEW-Eurodrive has remained a leader in transmissions, electronic drives, and more. Their unique approach to engineering is one of the reasons we’ve decided to partner with them and become part of their distribution network. Since developing the first variable speed gear motor, SEW-Eurodrive has continued to stay […]

Guide: Our Selection of Rail Parts for Every Application

Maintaining precision railway machinery requires know-how and high-quality rail parts. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be a real challenge to find those parts. It’s important to find an honest, reasonably priced supplier to form a relationship with. Keep reading to get a quick overview of the parts and supplies we offer. Wear Materials Manufacturers make modern […]

Industry Spotlight: The Mining Industry

North America is rich with resources. Today, we mine everything from carbonate rock, like marble, to minerals, like Uranium. These substances can be used to make items, from lazy susans to nuclear power reactors. That’s why mining is one of the oldest and most important professions in the contemporary United States, stemming back to the […]

Everything You Need to Know About Our Crane Runway Products

Do you operate an Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) crane? If so, you know how important it is to outfit your machine with top-notch components. From rails and wheels to collector shoes, each part has its purpose and when one becomes faulty, the entire operation could become compromised. That’s where we come in. Our crane runway […]

US Manufacturing Industry Report: 5 Big Trends to Watch

US Manufacturing Industry Report: 5 Big Trends to Watch 2017 has been an exciting year for the manufacturing industry. The industry has seen some major breakthroughs and taken some surprising turns. The US manufacturing industry now stands to be one of the major influencing forces of the year on the US economy and workforce. 5 Things […]

5 Telltale Signs Your Rope Drum Needs Maintenance

Not only can changing out rope drums be time-consuming, but it can also be difficult to tell when the right time is to have your rope drum serviced. Not to worry. Below are the five telltale signs your rope drum needs maintenance. 1. Wearing Down of the Grooves A study conducted in connection with the […]

How To Stay Safe Around Your Underground Mining Equipment

Let’s not mince words: underground mining can be very dangerous. Remember the Gleision Colliery disaster and the Soma Mine Explosion? These accidents remind us that we should all work harder at keeping our miners safe. We can at least thank some factors for reducing mining deaths and injuries in recent years. The MSHA credits advances in […]

How Will Manufacturing Jobs Come Back to the US?

Over the past few decades, there has been an increasing concern over manufacturing jobs in the United States. Jobs have previously been lost to cheaper alternatives overseas. At home, people find themselves competing with technology for a place on the manufacturing line. It seems, though, manufacturing jobs are set to come back in the coming […]