Chris Smith

Lean Manufacturing Not Working for You? Here are 4 Reasons Why

All too often, manufacturers think of lean manufacturing as merely a tool that’ll guide their businesses toward faster production flow and increased profits. But lean is so much more than a tool and successfully implementing it requires a thorough understanding of how each principle within the philosophy works. Believe it or not, a large majority

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Infographic: 5 Products Still Made in America

Think about your most recent shopping excursion. Of all the items you brought home that day, were any of them made in America? The likely answer is no. But don’t feel bad about it…you’re not alone. Americans today are finding it more difficult to purchase American products. While American manufacturing is currently on a slight upward swing, there’s still

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Installing Monarch Z Clips: What Do I Need to Know About Mounting to Drywall/Gypsum?

We frequently receive customer inquiries about whether Monarch Z Clips can be mounted to drywall and which fasteners to use when doing so. In a nutshell, yes, you can mount the continuous lengths to drywall. However, it’s important to remember that the strength of the Monarch Z Clip Hanging Systems derives from the material you

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