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National Steel Prices Rising

Steel demand is outpacing production. Steel mills, which had a reduction in capacity in the 2nd quarter 2020, have been slow to ramp production back up even though demand has increased and continues to do so. Because mills are reluctant…
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Cost, Delivery, Quality: The Unattainable Trio?

Competitive cost, delivery, and quality are fundamental requirements in manufacturing and in fabrication. Each category influences the others, and each is essential. As a custom fabrication shop and industrial contractor, the two that are often given the most attention and…
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The fabrication facility at GSM Industrial

What You Need to Know About Getting the Best Bid from a Metal Fabricator

We all know price is important, and everyone wants to receive a company’s best bid for a fabrication or field service project they need completed. But what you may not realize is that part of getting the best bid lies…
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What’s Included in a T&M rate?

Seems like a pretty straight forward question, right? Unfortunately, with so many mechanical contractors out there, there are many different ways to price that T&M (Time and Materials) rate which could mean you are not comparing apples to apples. Let’s…
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The Value of Asking Just One Simple Question

By asking customers just one question, GSM Industrial gleans a lot of information about customer satisfaction, as well as ways we can continue to improve the customer experience. For about 2 years, GSM has been using Net Promoter Score (NPS),…
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Field Services Safety

How Field Services Experience Minimizes Disruptions and Maximizes Safety

Industrial field service crews face some of the toughest conditions and tightest deadlines. They have to meet each project with the timing and precision necessary to make sure clients’ operations can keep moving forward. To meet our clients’ needs, GSM…
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Serious About Safety: A 24/7 Calling

Industrial fabrication and manufacturing is dirty, dangerous, and difficult work. The size and type of work completed in our shop and in the field carry inherent risks, and creating a culture of safety is critical. Providing a safe, accident-free working…
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Submerged Arc Welder (SAW)

GSM Industrial Adds State-of-the-Art Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Capabilities

GSM Industrial specializes in complex projects of all sizes and we believe in continuous improvement. We regularly invest in our Team and equipment to expand our fabrication abilities. Recently we added a state-of-the-art Submerged Arc Welding system to our fabrication…
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Hidden Supply Chain Heroes

We have seen a lot of changes to the economy over the decades we have been operational, but nothing has shaken things as quickly and as thoroughly as COVID-19. This pandemic has drastically changed the way all of us live…
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When You Need A Partner – Not A Vendor – For Custom Fabrication

When you need a custom fabricator for your project, it’s hard to know the most important things to look for. It might be tempting to simply choose the company that can do the job for the least amount of money,…
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