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Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cites companies in the metal fabrication industry for violations, costing them millions of dollars in fines. The reality is that unsafe working conditions cost both workplaces and workers far more money indirectly as well. Onsite accidents are expensive in terms of workers’ compensation, medical treatment, damage […]

Does your company need electronic cabinetry made to specification? Design within the electronics industry is constantly changing as technology advances. Companies enhance their products to accommodate that evolution. D+M Metal Products’ team works with OEMs and tier 1 vendors to improve their metal fabrications to create more effective designs and cost reductions. The end result […]

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 this type of cutting is or how it’s utilized within metal fabricating, this blog is for you.  What Is Laser Cutting?  Laser cutting is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Andy Balaskovitz highlighted D+M Metal Products in a MiBiz article about changing requirements in the workplace due to the coronavirus. The State of Michigan is reopening our economy in phases and requiring that employers implement safety measures designed to ensure that workers are protected. Included in those measures are workplace health screenings. Workplace Health Screenings […]

It’s a challenging time right now for all of us with the COVID-19 pandemic, but D+M Metal Products is still on the job, helping to keep essential businesses operating. While the public has a responsibility to stay at home and maintain a distance from friends and relatives to avoid the greater spread of the coronavirus, […]

When you are considering which metal fabrication supplier to use for your company’s needs, relationship building may not be one of the first requirements on your list of priorities to check. Stop to think about it, though. All companies run on the strength of their relationships with their workers, their suppliers, and their customers, so […]