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In a previous blog, we discussed the fact that D+M Metal has a core value of building relationships. We believe that this makes us a better company to do business with and for. We also believe that communication is greatly enhanced between people who understand and respect each other, so we prioritize team building among […]

Finding a good metal fabrication supplier to work with to meet your company’s needs long term is important, but how do you know when you’ve found a quality company you can trust? No one wants to pay for a botched order or have to explain to customers about delays due to late or shoddy work. […]

“Metal fabrication” is the modern term we use for the combination of metalworking processes that cut, shape, and assemble metal parts, but the history of people working with metal goes back over 6,000 years. It’s a long and fascinating story, as humans learned to work with metal and the things they created in turn shaped […]

Point-of-purchase displays are one way businesses market their products. These attention-grabbing, in-store displays are often located near the checkout lane where customers make purchasing decisions. They can also be found throughout the store near the merchandise they are trying to sell. POP displays come in a variety of designs. What factors should you consider when […]

There have been and continue to be some challenges in the U.S. current manufacturing climate, but overall manufacturers remain optimistic about the future of the industry. At D+M Metal Products we believe that metal fabrication careers have a bright future, one that more students and current workers should consider when contemplating their work choices. Manufacturing […]

The Great Recession that occurred fifteen years ago took its toll on many small to medium sized businesses. This certainly included the manufacturing sector and the metal fabrication industry. Since then we have had economic recovery. Manufacturing businesses once again have a great need for components that are fabricated quickly and to a high quality […]

We’ve talked before about D+M Metal Products’ quality control program and how following ISO standards greatly improves our company operations. How do ISO standards affect the quality of our work and our products? We will go into detail about that in this blog. What Are ISO Standards? The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) “creates documents […]

Artificial intelligence is in the news everywhere these days. It’s having a direct impact on everything from digital to education and even art. However, in the manufacturing industry we have been benefitting from the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for a long time now in many important ways. Let’s take a look at […]

The past several years have proven to be very challenging for the manufacturing sector. COVID-19 caused many initial problems with lockdowns and forced business closures, but even after these were resolved, supply-chain issues and workforce shortages persist. Let’s break down some of these problems and talk about how they affect manufacturers and metal fabricators.  Supply […]

The Michigan economy has been challenged in the past several years, but it is resilient. There is currently a demand for workers to fill positions in every industry. Manufacturing companies are taking measures to find the skilled workers they need. Here at D+M Metal Products we are too. If you are wondering if working at […]

In 1977 Dale Buist bought the assets of D&M Metal Products. The company has now been in the Buist family for the 45 years since. We have grown D&M from a small, struggling company to the thriving and successful business it is currently. In the Beginning: Davis and Moelker D&M Metal Products Company was originally […]

D+M Metal Products would like to share with our customers and readers the opportunity to help the kids of West Michigan go to camp next summer. “Run for Camp” is a fundraiser that Camp Henry is organizing in order to give more kids the opportunity to experience summer camp for themselves. Run for Camp This […]