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The latest manufacturing trends and news for wire baskets, wire forming, wire racks, carts, metal bracket, sheet metal, and more.

The Best Coatings and Finishes for Custom Refrigerator Shelving

Not too long ago, we discussed what food processors should look for in custom-made, industrial refrigerator/freezer shelving. Food manufacturers, whether they’re multinational

Consider These 5 Things Before Purchasing Custom Refrigerator Shelving

To most, the term “refrigerator shelving” conjures images of cheap aluminum or plastic fridge shelves in a typical home appliance. Here, shelving is rarely considered critical—it’s just there to hold some cold goods and leftovers. However, for

Marlin Visits White House After Record-High Manufacturer Optimism!

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently completed their “NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey” for the first quarter of 2017. In this survey, the NAM saw the highest percentage of positive outlook responses in the survey’s history—a

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Visits Marlin Steel!

The Marlin Steel crew is honored to have hosted Maryland’s Governor, Larry Hogan, at our Baltimore factory. He was accompanied by Secretary Kelly M. Shulz, who was here previously to

Marlin Steel Featured in WSJ Article for Manufacturing Automation

Manufacturing automation is the future of the U.S. manufacturing industry as a whole. Every day, more and more manufacturers are adopting automated equipment

Should I Use Teflon® Coating for My Ultrasonic Cleaning Container?

Marlin’s degreed engineers are often asked about the use of different coatings in ultrasonic cleaning processes. One question that often gets asked is “should I use Teflon® coating for my ultrasonic cleaning container?” To this question,

Stainless Steel Discoloration: 4 Questions Engineers Need Answered

While stainless steel is famous for its resistance to oxidation and discoloration in most “normal” use cases, it’s important to note that

Making a Wire Basket for a MIWI Hurricane Cleaning System

Occasionally, the manufacturer of a particular parts washing machine or cleaning system might go out of business or get bought out by a competitor. When this happens, it can be hard to find replacement parts and washing