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Hurricane Sandy Reconstruction Building Up Homes, Businesses and the Economy

Posted on August 19, 2013 by admin

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the American northeast in late October of last year. Residents and business owners in New Jersey and New York City, along with Long Island and parts of the Mid-Atlantic felt the harsh effects of the … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of China – Part 2: Quality in Manufacturing

Posted on July 22, 2013 by admin

In our last blog post we talked about China’s growing middle class, and the hurried pace of new construction to keep up with the influx of people and automobiles in Chinese cities. This unbridled growth paints a familiar picture, both … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of China – Part 1: A Growing Middle Class

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

Recently, our president Des Sinclair traveled to China to inspect the facilities of potential Deeco Metals manufacturers (for more information on this vetting process, read our “Vetting Our Manufacturers” blog post). While he was there, he made some keen observations … Continue reading →

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Lean Manufacturing – Cutting Costs with a Tiered Supply Chain

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

Lean manufacturing is a simple concept: eliminate waste, cut costs and increase your bottom line. While the concept is simple, there are many ways to execute the process. One strategy is to make use of qualified suppliers, who in turn, … Continue reading →

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Vetting Our Manufacturers

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Deeco Metals prides itself on working with some of the best manufacturers in the world. How do we know they’re the best? We personally inspect their facilities to ensure that they meet our stringent requirements. Unlike many in our line … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the Unexpected

Posted on January 31, 2013 by admin

It’s our job to make sure that our customers’ projects go smoothly. That means managing complications with manufacturers before they ever become problems for our customers. To be successful at managing the unexpected is a two-fold process. First, we make … Continue reading →

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Metal Engineering Experts

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

When we get an inquiry from a customer, we don’t simply hand it to one of our manufacturers and return with a quote. We take a look at the design of the part, and if it’s presently being manufactured we … Continue reading →

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