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Mobility Worldwide Does Great Work

By Bob Buist | March 6, 2019

Do you know about the good work Mobility Worldwide does on behalf of people who are unable to walk in the developing world? This is a wonderful organization focused on providing practical tools that allow disabled people to resume their lives, interact with the world around them, and become more independent. What Is Mobility Worldwide? […]

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Professional Metal Finishers, A West Michigan Powder Coating Company

By Bob Buist | January 31, 2019

In an earlier blog we talked about how fabricated products make the world go round. While we at D+M Metal Products are proud of the work that we do, we realize that our work is often an early step in the process of making the finished products that people see on the shelves in stores. […]

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Merry Christmas from D+M Metal Products!

By Bob Buist | December 20, 2018

Merry Christmas! Everyone’s favorite holiday is almost here, and though we are busy as a company, it’s a good time to review what we’ve accomplished in 2018. There were challenges we faced, improvements we made in how we operate as a company, and lessons we learned along the way. Looking back gives us a sense […]

FIRST Robotics Develops Future Engineers

By Bob Buist | October 27, 2018

Do you know about the FIRST® Robotics program? D+M Metal Products has been proud to sponsor a local team for this educational competition in robotics for a number of years now. We think this is a great way to encourage young people to learn about robotics and think logically and creatively. Michigan is a manufacturing […]

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Baby Boomers and Millennials in Manufacturing – A Good Match?

By Bob Buist | September 1, 2018

Manufacturing Day was this past Friday, and there are plenty of articles written about Millennials and why they need to be recruited in order to ensure that manufacturers continue to have the labor they need to succeed. One aspect of generational change that is often overlooked, however, is that Baby Boomer workers are retiring from […]

Are You Getting Enough Daily Exercise?

By Bob Buist | July 31, 2018

How are you feeling? Are you stressed out? Do you get enough sleep at night? If you are a typical American today, you are probably not as healthy as you could be. The stress of work and daily responsibilities can take a real toll on the body over time, but there are simple things people […]

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What Is Happening with the Price of Steel?

By Bob Buist | June 28, 2018

Back in March D+M Metal Products sent out a letter to our customers. This letter discussed changes in the price of steel, specifically increases in the price of steel and how that would affect them and us going forward. Since that time, the Trump administration has announced further tariffs on steel and aluminum. How do […]

Millennials: the Next Generation of Michigan Manufacturing

By Bob Buist | May 30, 2018

Manufacturing, both in Michigan and in the United States, is experiencing a renaissance. It’s a very exciting time to be a part of this industry, both in terms of technological advancement and overall profitability. There are a number of growing pains manufacturing is experiencing, however, and one of the largest is a shortage in labor. […]

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D+M Metal Products Is Retraining for 5S Success

By Bob Buist | April 30, 2018

Training is vital on the job, and there are many types of training. Safety training is always crucial in manufacturing, but organizational training is equally important for maintaining order and promoting efficiency and profitability. For these reasons, D+M Metal Products is retraining both our plant and office staff in the 5S process. We consider this […]

Steel Prices Increase: a Note to Our Customers

By Bob Buist | March 24, 2018

As many of you may be aware, steel prices are rising. U.S. domestic steel mills have been implementing price increases since the end of 2017 for the steel D&M Metal Products uses to produce parts. Up until now these increases have been within a somewhat reasonable range, but the price increases that have been implemented […]

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Investment in Automation Was Huge in 2017

By Bob Buist | January 1, 2018

In a previous blog post we discussed why there is such a need for automated guided vehicles in American manufacturing. 2017 was a banner year for the North American automation market, demonstrating that demand. The year set new records in the first three quarters in robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.  According to […]

Manufacturing Day Is October 6th

By Bob Buist | September 26, 2017

The first Friday in October is Manufacturing Day, and it’s a celebration of modern manufacturing, highlighting what is great in the industry today in an effort to educate students, workers, the business community, the media, and politicians about how essential manufacturing is to the economy. This year that day, the sixth annual Manufacturing Day, is […]

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