Sheet metal products serve a vast array of purposes in modern society and are a common fixture in the manufacturing, industrial, and transportation industries. Among other beneficial properties, sheet metal displays excellent strength, durability, and longevity. Yet in certain environments, those properties can be compromised by corrosion and other forms of structural degradation.

Manufacturers frequently apply a surface coating to protect sheet metal from unwanted oxidation. Two of the most common protective strategies are zinc plating and powder coating. This article...

Steel in its various types is a vital component of the United States economy. As of January 2020, domestic steel production was at 1,928,000 tons — making steel one of the most widely consumed domestic manufacturing products. From buildings to medical equipment and vehicles, the world literally runs on steel products. But not all steel materials are made alike.

There are multiple steel types and alloys that each have unique properties — making them each suited to...

Steve Staub, our company president, recently spent time in Washington, DC for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Winter board meeting. While there, he and other board members heard from a variety of influential guests including Vice President Mike Pence. Vice President Pence touted the importance of the USMCA and heaped praise on American manufacturers saying, “You’ve been investing in your companies and investing in working Americans… You’ve really revived the confidence of the American people...

Ensuring the sheet metal fabrications in your supply chain are sourced and manufactured through tight quality controls is crucial for manufacturers in today’s hyper-competitive production ecosystem. According to a Geodis survey, 28% of manufacturers are pressured by global competition, and a further 27% are having trouble adapting to consumer demands.

Consumers crave higher-quality products, and manufacturers demand quality controls that ensure regulatory compliance and consistency. To help combat these needs, the International Organization...

Staub Manufacturing Solutions is pleased to announce that we have invested over $2M in a new, automated laser cutting system. This advanced, multi-laser system will be a key component of our expanding production metal fabrication operation.

The new laser system consists of two Mitsubishi 6KW Fiber lasers and the SmartFlex Rapid Tower material-handling automation. The lasers utilize advanced controls technology, making them the fastest cutting machines, per kilowatt, in the industry and are well suited for our core material group:...

Staub Manufacturing Solutions in Dayton, Ohio is selling three Trumpf lasers that will no longer be needed (We are getting a new fully-automated multi-laser system). The lasers are all in good working order and have been factory maintained. The machines are currently still under power and can be seen in operation. Machines can be purchased separately or as a package.

• 2015 TruLaser 5030 TRUMPF 8K FIBER laser
• 2012 TruLaser 3030 TRUMPF 5K CO2 laser
• 2006 TRUMATIC L...

MFG Day, an annual nationwide effort to introduce middle school and high school students to the manufacturing industry, is Friday, October 4th. This year, in addition to hosting several student groups, Staub Manufacturing Solutions is partnering with Xtreme STEM, a local workforce development non-profit, to host a new event just for adults called, Make a Difference for MFG.

Attendees will get to tour STAUB’s state-of-the-art fabrication facility, learn more about the importance of manufacturing for the Dayton region...

Staub Manufacturing Solutions welder Corey Adams will join President Donald Trump, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons and Manufacturing Institute Executive Director Carolyn Lee at the signing of the Pledge to America’s Workers.

The Pledge to America’s Workers is an initiative of the White House launched one year ago. To date,  manufacturers have committed to provide training opportunities to 1,186,000 manufacturing workers over the next five years to address the industry’s...

At STAUB, we’re all about finding solutions to tough problems. Whether that’s for our customer’s production fabrication needs or addressing our industry’s critical issues, we’re not afraid to tackle a challenge. And we believe that bringing key people to the table is one of the best ways to solve a difficult problem.

On Wednesday, February 20th we had the honor of hosting a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Rob Portman and key industry and community leaders. Attending,...

[This is an edited portion of the official press release from the NAM. Full text can be viewed here.]

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced that Steve Staub, president of Staub Manufacturing Solutions, has been named to the Executive Committee of the NAM Board of Directors. As an NAM Executive Committee board member, Staub will work to advance a manufacturing policy agenda that promotes growth and prosperity for all Americans.

“I am honored to be a...