Many sheet metal contractors ask, “When should I prepare a shop layout for my business?” To answer this question, I submit for consideration the following six elements — which should be present — ...

Today, the industry has what could prove to be a better solution to the quantity conundrum: automate the office with instant ...

At some point or another, you are bound to have an experience with Trimble’s SysQue, and sheet metal workers everywhere would do well to know at least why the sheet metal software is so popular. In a ...

As more customers seek one-stop shopping for their metal fabrications, more job shops are adding machining capabilities.

Some call hard work, attention to detail and use of hand tools "old fashioned" in today's workplace. Not Dave Gutierrez. He credits his work ethic, and the skill he has brought to his work as a ...

Harbor Freight has a long history as a retailer of budget-friendly tools suitable for the DIY hobbyist workshop, in addition to some otherwise unexpected Harbor Freight items. Anyone interested in ...

DORCHESTER - Mark Zalis loves working with his hands and being on his feet. "I wasn't the best student," Zalis said. The 27-year-old is a 5th year apprentice at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 ...

Jun. 24—NEWBURYPORT — A State Street sheet metal business is closing its doors after more than 43 years of craftsmanship. Sandy Sadowski and her husband, Robert, bought out Great Northern Steel and ...