Featured Report #METALMARKETUPDATE – MARCH ’24
In February 2024, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) in the U.S. dropped to 47.8, down from 49.1 the previous month. This figure was significantly below the anticipated 49.5, indicating the…
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HEAT EXCHANGER RE-TUBES – #METALMARKETUPDATE (FEBRUARY, 2024)
Did you know that Ward’s Field Service Group performs on-site and shop repairs, including partial and full re-tubes of all shapes and sizes? Ward is well known as a premier…
External Heating/Cooling Jackets: Conventional Type
In the last newsletter, we discussed dimpled type jackets for pressure vessels. For some applications, a conventional type jacket might be the best choice. A conventional jacket consists of a…
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…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JANUARY ’24
In December 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) showed a slight improvement, rising to 47.4 compared to November’s 46.7, surpassing the anticipated 47.1 forecast. Despite this, the data indicated the…
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…
