Laser Marking Solutions for the Valve Industry
Laser marking stands out as a superior solution for valve industry needs, offering a range of advantages, including branding, identification codes, warning labels, and user instructions. Unlike traditional marking techniques such as pad printing,...
Custom Valve Streamlines Customer Assembly
Challenge: Streamline Operations and Enhance Efficiency Holiday House Distributing, North America’s leading distributor of office coffee service (OSC), water, and vending parts faced inefficiencies while integrating The Specialty Mfg. Co’s stock...
Tailored Engineering Meets Miniaturization Requirements While Containing Costs
Challenge: Engineering for Reliable Diesel Exhaust A global diesel equipment manufacturer faced a challenge when they needed to reduce the size of a valve on a diesel exhaust system. This change necessitated sourcing smaller valves that could fit...
Employee Spotlight: Brad Stadick
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Brad Stadick, and I have been a machinist with Specialty Manufacturing for one year. Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? Our department is...
Custom Solutions for Backflow Prevention
Challenge: Addressing fuel line backflow in industrial equipment A major industrial equipment manufacturer encountered significant challenges with fuel line backflow in their forklift tractors, prompting a search for a more effective valve solution...
Employee Spotlight: Connie Walerius
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. ConnieWalerius, Quality Engineer. 19 years What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look like for you? Quality Engineer – I support all business units for...
Committed to Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing
Operating an environmentally friendly production facility requires a focus on two key areas: reducing energy consumption and responsible waste management. These two pillars provide the structure and commitment to eco-friendly business practices, a...
Employee Spotlight: Lance Junker
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Lance Junker, Shop Supervisor, 5 months Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? I am part of a 17-person team consisting of CNC Specialty...
Case Study: Push-button Relief Valve
Challenge: Redesigning a Replacement Valve for Aerospace Application In response to a need within the aerospace industry, a customer needed to find an alternative source for a custom push-button relief valve used in helicopter seats. The abrupt...
Employee Spotlight: Justin Howlett
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Justin Howlett, almost five years, Lead Injection Molding Set-Up Tech. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look like for you? A typical day includes...
Three Factors for Making a Material Selection for Your Fluid Transfer System
When it comes to designing a valve, selecting the right material is crucial for ensuring efficiency, longevity, and safety. Here are three key factors to consider when making a material selection for a valve component: Fluid Compatibility: Whether...
Employee Spotlight: Jolene Kohler
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Jolene Kohler, Buyer for Valve Division, SafeWay and Integrated Services. I’ve been at Specialty for 3 Years. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look...
Employee Spotlight: Ryan Clobes
Name, title and how long you’ve been at New Ulm Precision Tool, a division of The Specialty Manufacturing Co.? Ryan Clobes, Machinist, 17 years Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? Machine parts for...
Employee Spotlight: Sales Manager Darrin Bergman
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Darrin Bergman, Integrated Services Sales Manager. I’ve been a member of the Sales Team at Specialty Manufacturing since October of 2022. What is your role at the company, and what...
Choosing the Right Check Valve for Your Fluid Transfer System: Ball, Poppet or Piston?
A check valve, also known as a non-return or one-way valve, plays a crucial role in fluid transfer systems, preventing backflow and ensuring efficient operations. Among the various types - Ball, Poppet or Piston, - each comes with unique features...
