Marlin Steel Blog

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

Join Marlin Steel at a Massive Cross-Industry Convention in New York!

From June 14 to June 16, there is a massive cross-industry convention taking place in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. This convention mega-event will involve many separate conventions, including:

Divider Baskets Vs Prong Baskets—What’s Better for Parts Washing?

One of the biggest challenges in designing any basket for parts washing applications is ensuring that the basket itself does not scratch extremely delicate parts. Numerous times, Marlin has been tasked with creating parts washing baskets for extremely

Are Free Trade Agreements Good for American Manufacturing and Economy?

In a few recent speeches by political candidates, the subject of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) has come up more than a few times. Some are for FTAs; others are against them. The impact of free trade agreements is a matter of some debate among

Marlin Steel Featured in VOA Piece On Fighting Climate Change

Marlin Steel was recently featured in a

Stainless Steel Vs Plain Steel for Parts Cleaning Baskets

Every day, companies in the manufacturing sector have to make choices that can affect the efficiency and productivity of their production lines. One choice that many might underestimate the importance of is the base material they use for their basket.

The Clean Power Plan and American Manufacturing

If you’re an avid follower of American manufacturing or energy industry news, you may have heard about the recent Supreme Court decision to stay the implementation of the Clean Power Plan (CPP).

Marlin’s CEO to Speak at the World Manufacturing Forum 2016!

On Tuesday, May 3, the World Manufacturing Forum 2016 (WMF2016) will begin in Barcelona, Spain at the Casa Llotja de Mar. This forum will gather industry leaders, policy experts, and academic leaders from around the globe to

Sheet Metal Material Baskets Vs Wire Material Baskets—Which is Better?

Finding the perfect materials handling basket for your needs can be tough. There are many environmental and process factors that need to be taken into account when creating a custom basket design, such as the presence of certain chemicals, parts