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, etching, or stamping, laser marking [...]
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 responsible for [...]
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 to prevent operational disruptions. Solution: Engineers design tailored [...]
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 [...]
Employee Spotlight: Nate Gerdes Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Nate Gerdes, Director of Sales and Marketing, 5 years at The Specialty Manufacturing Co. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look like for you? [...]
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 core value of The Specialty Manufacturing Company. Pillar [...]
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 Machinists, CNC [...]
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 discontinuation of production by [...]
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 [...]
