{"id":2,"date":"2012-11-07T21:11:21","date_gmt":"2012-11-07T21:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deecometals.thomaswebs.net\/blog\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:07:22","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-bus-bar-blog-header-image-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-bus-bar-blog-header-image-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-bus-bar-blog-header-image-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-bus-bar-blog-header-image-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-bus-bar-blog-header-image-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-bus-bar-blog-header-image-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/copper-bus-bars-power-distribution\/\">Copper Bus Bars: A Smarter Solution for High-Performance Power Distribution<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As power demands continue to increase across data centers, switchgear &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/copper-bus-bars-power-distribution\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/handrails-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/handrails-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/handrails-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/handrails-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/handrails-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/handrails-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/blog-choosing-the-right-metal-handrail-profile-for-your-architectural-project\/\">Choosing the Right Metal Handrail Profile for Your Architectural Project<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When specifying a metal handrail for an architectural project, the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/blog-choosing-the-right-metal-handrail-profile-for-your-architectural-project\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/made-right-the-first-time-header-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"made right the first time\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/made-right-the-first-time-header-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/made-right-the-first-time-header-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/made-right-the-first-time-header-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/made-right-the-first-time-header-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/made-right-the-first-time-header-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/precision-metal-components-made-right-first-time\/\">Precision Metal Components Made Right the First Time<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Precision metal components rarely allow for \u201cclose enough.\u201d A few &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/precision-metal-components-made-right-first-time\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/extrusions-and-drawn-shapes-header-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"extrusions and drawn shapes\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/extrusions-and-drawn-shapes-header-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/extrusions-and-drawn-shapes-header-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/extrusions-and-drawn-shapes-header-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/extrusions-and-drawn-shapes-header-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/extrusions-and-drawn-shapes-header-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/extruded-brass-bronze-nickel-silver-and-copper-shapes-and-drawn-brass-alloy-profiles-designed-for-high-performance-architectural-projects\/\">Extruded Brass, Bronze, Nickel Silver, and Copper Shapes and Drawn Brass Alloy Profiles Designed for High-Performance Architectural Projects<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Where reliable engineering meets elevated design. 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/elevator-sills-brass-bronze-nickel-silver-stainless-steel\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-header-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"architectural-metal-solutions-header\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-header-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-header-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-header-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-header-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-header-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/architectural-metal-solutions-design-durability\/\">Architectural Metal Solutions \u2013 Where Design Meets Durability<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Architectural Metal Solutions \u2013 Where Design Meets Durability How DEECO &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/architectural-metal-solutions-design-durability\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-copper-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"why copper\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-copper-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-copper-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-copper-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-copper-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-copper-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/copper-bus-bars-power-systems\/\">Copper Bus Bars: Essential for Modern Power Systems<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Copper Bus Bars: Essential for Modern Power Systems In today\u2019s &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/copper-bus-bars-power-systems\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/antimicrobial-copper-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"antimicrobial-copper\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/antimicrobial-copper-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/antimicrobial-copper-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/antimicrobial-copper-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/antimicrobial-copper-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/antimicrobial-copper-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/combat-viruses-infection-antimicrobial-copper-copper-alloys\/\">Combat Viruses &#038; 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/deeco-on-the-us-economy\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-vs-ss-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"copper-vs-ss\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-vs-ss-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-vs-ss-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-vs-ss-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-vs-ss-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/copper-vs-ss-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/copper-more-antimicrobial-stainless-steel\/\">Copper is more antimicrobial than stainless steel<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Stainless steel products are prominent in hospitals and public places &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/copper-more-antimicrobial-stainless-steel\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfg-day-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"mfg day\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfg-day-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfg-day-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfg-day-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfg-day-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mfg-day-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/139\/\">Manufacturing Day<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On October 3rd, 2014 we celebrate Manufacturing Day in the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/139\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"architectural-metal-solutions\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/architectural-metal-solutions-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/architectural-metal-castings\/\">Architectural Metal Castings<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Deeco can assist with all of your casting needs. From &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/architectural-metal-castings\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/closed-die-forgings-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"closed die forgings\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/closed-die-forgings-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/closed-die-forgings-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/closed-die-forgings-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/closed-die-forgings-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/closed-die-forgings-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/deeco-close-die-forging\/\">Deeco Close Die Forging<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When you\u2019re looking for a reliable metal producer to fulfill &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/deeco-close-die-forging\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/offshore-counterfeit-scam-header-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"offshore-counterfeit-scam\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/offshore-counterfeit-scam-header-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/offshore-counterfeit-scam-header-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/offshore-counterfeit-scam-header-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/offshore-counterfeit-scam-header-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/offshore-counterfeit-scam-header-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/a-new-scam-from-offshore-counterfeit-suppliers\/\">A New Scam from Offshore Counterfeit Suppliers<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We see it all the time: fake purses, watches, clothes &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/a-new-scam-from-offshore-counterfeit-suppliers\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deecos-big-5-header-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"deeco&#039;s big 5\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deecos-big-5-header-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deecos-big-5-header-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deecos-big-5-header-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deecos-big-5-header-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deecos-big-5-header-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/africa-isnt-the-only-one-with-a-big-5\/\">Africa Isn&#8217;t The Only One With A Big 5<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">You may be wondering why we have African animals on &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/africa-isnt-the-only-one-with-a-big-5\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/automation-in-mfg-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"automation in mfg\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/automation-in-mfg-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/automation-in-mfg-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/automation-in-mfg-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/automation-in-mfg-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/automation-in-mfg-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/the-advantages-of-automation-in-manufacturing\/\">The Advantages of Automation in Manufacturing<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Robots may not be the first thing that comes to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/the-advantages-of-automation-in-manufacturing\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/construction-of-one-world-tower-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"construction-of-one-world-tower\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/construction-of-one-world-tower-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/construction-of-one-world-tower-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/construction-of-one-world-tower-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/construction-of-one-world-tower-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/construction-of-one-world-tower-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/the-construction-of-one-world-trade-center\/\">The Construction of One World Trade Center<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Twelve years after the September 11th terrorist attacks on the &hellip; 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/vetting-our-manufacturers\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dealing-with-the-unexpected-header-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"dealing with the unexpected\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dealing-with-the-unexpected-header-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dealing-with-the-unexpected-header-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dealing-with-the-unexpected-header-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dealing-with-the-unexpected-header-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/dealing-with-the-unexpected-header-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/dealing-with-the-unexpected\/\">Dealing with the Unexpected<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">It\u2019s our job to make sure that our customers\u2019 projects &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/dealing-with-the-unexpected\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deeco-metals-your-engineering-experts-300x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"deeco metals your engineering experts\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deeco-metals-your-engineering-experts-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deeco-metals-your-engineering-experts-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deeco-metals-your-engineering-experts-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deeco-metals-your-engineering-experts-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/deeco-metals-your-engineering-experts-2048x683.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deecometals.com\/blog\/metal-engineering-experts\/\">Metal Engineering Experts<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When we get an inquiry from a customer, we don\u2019t &hellip; 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