#METALMARKETUPDATE – FEBRUARY ’24
The January 2024 ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) in the US showed improvement, reaching 49.1, the highest since October 2022, up from December’s 47.1 and surpassing the expected 47. Despite indicating…
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ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND TURN-KEY ABILITY SAVES THE DAY – #METALMARKETUPDATE (JANUARY, 2024)
Replacement of Legs on Two Code Vessels. We got a call to help a long-time customer with some repairs stemming from recent inspections on two storage tanks. The Inspection Recommendations…
External Heating and Cooling Jackets: Dimpled Type
Over the next few newsletters, we will discuss various jacket types available for pressure vessels. Jackets are commonly used for heating or cooling the contents of a vessel, or to…
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS – #METALMARKETUPDATE (December, 2023)
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS Would you agree that many of us would like to think we operate at peak performance most of the time? It is a challenge for most high-functioning humans…
Code Updates
The 2023 edition of the ASME Code has been published and will become mandatory for all orders placed on or after January 1st of 2024. Some of the major changes in…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – DECEMBER ’23
In November 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) remained steady at 46.7, mirroring the October figure and falling short of the anticipated 47.6, indicating a sustained contraction in the manufacturing…
