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Woodgrain Announces New Pre-finish Line in Pennsylvania Facility
Woodgrain Inc., manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials, recently announced the installation of a new Cefla pre-finish line at its distribution facility in…
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What OceanGate Can Teach Us About the Value of Certification
In the summer of 2023, the world watched in disbelief as the OceanGate submersible, Titan, vanished during a dive to the Titanic wreck. The tragedy…
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The Core Elements of the Factory of the Future
As forward-looking manufacturers continue to tap into the potential of advanced technologies, fenestration professionals should be continually looking at ways to drive their businesses forward…
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One Way to Bridge the Generational Divide
Last year I wrote about the importance of replacing knowledge and experience on the plant floor in the wake of the “great retirement.” This remains…
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2022’s Top Tips From Shop Talk
Since the Quanex Technical Services team started writing this blog, our goal has always been a simple one: To provide you with practical advice you…