We have blogged several times before about rising steel prices and how they affect the cost of metal fabrication. Unfortunately, the trajectory for steel would seem only to be going up in the near future, even into 2022. It looks like higher costs will be here to stay for some time. Prices on Steel are …
D+M Metal Products is a full-service metal fabricator. We provide services for a wide variety of manufacturers across industries. One of our capabilities is laser cutting. If you don’t know what laser cutting is or how it’s utilized within metal fabricating, this blog is for you. What Is Laser Cutting? Laser cutting is the technique …
As the anniversary of the first COVID-19 shutdowns approaches, it’s good to look back to see how people responded in positive ways to the pandemic. While it has been a very challenging year for people all over the world, there have been moments that have highlighted human generosity and genius. And by creating solutions such …
West Michigan Is Producing Fabricated Products for Fighting Covid Read More »
D+M Metal Products has been providing components for our material handling customers for many years. The demand for material handling systems has never been higher. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon and other retail suppliers had been developing convenient systems of ordering and delivery that were competing with in-person shopping. Since the pandemic, the demand …
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Several years ago, we sent out a letter to our customers about how the new U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum would affect the price of steel and our prices going forward. As you might imagine, 2020 created quite a lot of economic chaos for companies given the complications of COVID-19, the lockdowns, shortages …
Earlier this year we reported on ways that D+M Metal was involved with providing solutions for the COVID-19 epidemic. Medical gear and equipment has been in high demand for obvious reasons, and many manufacturers have stepped up to provide it to our medical community. However, it’s true that even during more normal times, there’s also …
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If your company needs original equipment manufacturer parts, commonly referred to as OEM parts, D+M Metal Products wants to be your metal fabrication supplier. We are committed to creating the highest quality products for your company and can be your one-stop shop for all metal fabrication services. OEM Metal Fabrication Capabilities D+M works with a …
In a previous blog we discussed how some of the products D+M Metal Products makes enable the fulfillment economy to function. Fabricated parts truly make the world go round. They can also be found in brick-and-mortar stores near you, often in the displays most likely to catch your eye, the point-of-purchase display and the point-of-sale …
D+M Metal is located in the Grand Rapids area of West Michigan which has been nationally known as a furniture making hub for over 140 years. We are proud to contribute to the tradition of making office furniture. Furniture City History Grand Rapids rather serendipitously became the center of furniture making in America. There were …
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In our last blog we talked about the difference between metal fabrication and metal stamping. Some people assume they are the same, but they are not. Another misunderstanding about the industry is the assumption that metal fabrication and welding are interchangeable. This is also not true, although welding is a very important part of metal …
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