Surcharges on Imported Aluminum
Leave a CommentLately, there has been much talk in the news regarding potential new tariffs and surcharges which would be imposed on certain materials and goods by the United States government. One specific surcharge that is causing the manufacturing industry to ask a lot of questions would be the surcharge on certain types of imported aluminum. Many […]
Educating the Future of the Manufacturing Industry
Leave a CommentThe manufacturing industry is the backbone of the American economy as it is a provider of jobs on a large scale. Many of the jobs in the manufacturing industry are technical or skilled in nature as they require training to operate machinery and heavy equipment. In the past, workers got hands-on training and experience to […]
Industry On The Rise
Leave a CommentEach month, reports come out touting the rise of various industries in the industrial world. This is great news for machine shops as it often leads to more requests for quotes being submitted, and more business across the board. At Mid-West Screw Products we have seen increases in activity in a few different areas including […]
Robots in Manufacturing
Leave a CommentAs technology has been improving, there have been many opportunities for the manufacturing industry to evolve and take advantage of these new technologies. One way manufacturers have been doing this is with the use of robots and robotics. This technology has been a great addition to the manufacturing process, and is changing the way parts […]
Lack of Oversight for Manufacturing Accrediting Agencies
Leave a CommentIn today’s global economy, companies in the industrial field are doing business all around the world. In an attempt to standardize and regulate the manufacturing being done, accrediting agencies have been created to develop universal manufacturing standards. While the idea of these accrediting agencies makes a lot of sense, recently there have been many questions […]
Today’s Manufacturing Climate
Leave a CommentWhile manufacturing has been showing positive growth as a whole in 2017, one trend that we have noticed is the closing of many machine shops across the United States. These closures have led to a lot of new business being up for grabs for the machine shops still in business. This has led to what […]
Manufacturing For the Medical Industry
Leave a CommentThe medical industry is one of the fastest growing manufacturing sectors. With a large portion of the population getting older, there is much demand for medical devices that will assist in taking care of them. At Mid-West Screw Products we recently obtained ISO 13485 certification so that we could work with these companies making medical […]
Mid-West is now AS9100 Certified
Leave a CommentIn today’s global economy, big industries need to know you know the criteria behind what is needed for manufacturing. To do that certifications have been developed to determine the acceptable standards in an industry. By obtaining these certifications and accreditations, the door is now opened to do business with companies who require them. Here at […]
Introducing Mid-West Screw Product’s New Website
Leave a CommentThe entire Mid-West Screw Products team is proud to announce that our vastly improved new website is live, and ready to be used by our customers. With an updated design, and information about our capabilities and equipment, along with our certifications and an image gallery, our new site will answer many of the questions you […]
What is Screw Machining?
Leave a CommentAt Mid-West Screw Products we have been providing quality service and parts to our customers since 1946. Being in business this long, and being successful as well, has led many people to wonder what it is we actually manufacture and how we do it. In this blog, we will explain what being a precision manufacturer […]