The Supplier Checks Every Box. But Is It Right for the Job? Two aluminum extrusion suppliers can look identical on a qualification checklist but deliver entirely different working relationships. This #ManufactringMonday#, Astro Shapes examines what separates suppliers once the checklist is complete, and the questions procurement teams should be asking. Full story here!

#BreakingNews#! Neway Packaging Corp. has joined Network Distribution, a global organization with more than 800 distribution facilities, expanding its ability to serve businesses with operations throughout the United States while maintaining the local expertise and personalized service the company is known for. Full story: Neway Packaging Corp. Announces Full Membership in Network Distribution, Expanding National Reach👉 @NewayPackaging #ManufacturingMonday#

🔥Just in! Ball Systems has achieved AS9100D certification at its Westfield, Indiana facility, adding the internationally recognized aerospace and defense quality management standard to an existing framework that includes ISO 9001:2015, ITAR registration, and IPC Class 3 inspection capability. Full story here: Ball Systems Achieves AS9100 Certification: #ManufacturingMonday# @BallSystemsInc

🔧 Anyone who has installed a service saddle knows the problem: without a torque wrench, there is no way to know if the bolt has been tightened to the correct specification. Overtighten it and you risk damaging the bolt, causing saddle failure, or cracking the pipe beneath it. ⚙️ This #ManufacturingMonday#, A.Y. McDonald introduces the TITAN bolt, a patent-pending innovation featuring an integrated plastic breakaway head designed to snap off at the correct torque, eliminating over-torquing entirely. No torque wrench required. Works with any standard wrench, ratchet, or impact driver. Check it out the full story here: Introducing the TITAN Bolt from A.Y. McDonald: Tight. Right. Every Time. @AY_McDonald