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Is Electropolishing Better Than a 2B Surface Finish?

Many of Marlin’s clients ask if finish or coating “X” is better than finish or coating “Y.” In most

Drew Greenblatt on Texas Business Radio: We Need to Grow Manufacturing

Recently, Marlin Steel’s CEO, Drew Greenblatt, appeared on Texas Business Radio to discuss the need for more

Marlin Steel in Grayway Journal: We Need Streamlined Regulations

The manufacturing sector bears a disproportionate regulatory burden compared to other industries in the U.S. Small-to-medium size manufacturers, in

How Marlin Steel Develops Steel Wire Trays for Sub-Zero Applications

For each and every custom basket or tray design Marlin Steel makes, there’s a set process from start to finish to help ensure consistency,

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