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Crystal Steel Fabricators Opening Maryland Manufacturing Facility

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Crystal Steel Fabricators, a Delaware-based structural steel fabricator, is investing $4 million in a new manufacturing facility in Caroline County, MD and creating 126 new jobs over the next two years. Image: Crystal Steel Fabricators). Image: Crystal Steel Fabricators). “We

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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

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Welding is a kind of fabrication process that mainly uses high temperatures to melt different pieces of metal together, then allows them to cool and fuse. Our ubiquitous gadgets and tech, the transport links we use, the skyscrapers in our cities—all of them require some form of welding. What is welding?

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis. Many of these declining malls are ideal redevelopment sites—on average 20-60 acres, covered in surface parking lots, and located in priority development areas with good access to transit.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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The Parish is an economic powerhouse, driven by the area’s world class metal fabrication and shipbuilding, oil and gas services, process chemicals industries and a leader in emerging high-tech fields including robotics, machining, metal fabrication and a vast agricultural economy. Mary Parish. The Port of West St.

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What Are Riggers Gloves Used For?

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They are best for rigging, cable pulling, building, boating, fishing, construction, forestry, industrial purpose, mechanics , packing, transport, and warehouse work to name a few. The gloves should be made of premium and genuine materials or fabrics so you do not have to compromise on the comfort factor. Breathable.

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What Kind of Socks to Wear with Work Boots?

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If you are going to invest in a good pair of work boots then it’s necessary that you combine them with a good pair of boot socks that has a perfect fabric, perfect fit, and a bit of cushioning. Pros: Heat transport technology keeps you dry and fresh. Breathable compression zone. And yes they should be shock absorbing too!

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Danos Selects Port Of Iberia, LA For New Manufacturing Facility

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The Port Commission and I are excited Danos has chosen the Port of Iberia for their new fabrication facility,” port Executive Director Roy Pontiff said. “We Construction of the Danos facility will begin in approximately six months, with hiring starting in the third quarter of 2015.