Manufacturing

In-Plant Safety

Investing in a standardized, comprehensive safety program minimizes the risks faced by both your employees and your company. SBCA’s customizable template materials, developed specifically for the component industry, can help you implement a consistent, measurable in-plant safety program through education, training and certification.

Truss QC Entering the Digital Age

In the SBCA booth at BCMC 2018, SBCA staff member Joe Schauer displayed how the SBCA Quality Control (QC) Committee’s initiative is a giant step forward in the area of component manufacturing QC.

How to Win Over a Framer

“The more you can do for a framer to help them get the job done faster and make more money, the more they will want to work specifically with you,” says Sean Kelly, general manager of Automated Products in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Break the Blame Cycle

Quality control (QC) is often thought of as an effort to catch mistakes made by production. However, many times problems and solutions extend beyond just the manufacturing process. 

Peanut Butter Can Help Save Life & Limb

Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is simple, right? Totally.

President's Message: A Sounding Board for the Buzz

There was quite a buzz on the BCMC show floor this year concerning production automation. 

CM Perspective: Innovation Comes Through Sharing Ideas

Since I’ve become involved in SBCA, I have found one of the most valuable aspects to be all of the opportunities to learn from fellow component manufacturers and suppliers.

Getting a Handle on Safety Costs

Investment in simple PPE can save a lot

Making Safety Accessible

Everyone learns a little differently, so mix up your training.