Industrial Repair Service

Welcoming Autumn Adventures: Baking and Must-Do’s 

pumpkins in autumn

September 22nd is the day all the pumpkin spice latte fans and sweater-loving people rejoice: They expect a new crisp breeze in the air and the scent of cinnamon wafting out of coffee shops. Why? Because it’s the first day of Autumn!   There is much to look forward to during the fall season, so here Welcoming Autumn Adventures: Baking and Must-Do’s 

From Natural Disasters to Equipment Failures: Navigating Water Treatment Emergencies 

water treatment plant

Water treatment plants are critical infrastructure to the everyday lives of people across America. But like any industry, emergencies can happen and cause major downtime and damage to operations. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can destroy a plant’s infrastructure. Earthquakes can break water and sewer pipes, putting an immediate halt on water From Natural Disasters to Equipment Failures: Navigating Water Treatment Emergencies 

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Madeline Blythe, Repair Technician in Cumming, Georgia.  

Madeline Blythe with her children

This September, we invite you to meet Madeline, a skilled technician who’s been a driving force behind our repair shop’s success. With a passion for problem-solving and a knack for intricate details, Madeline has become an invaluable asset to our team. We’ll delve into her world exploring her job, the sparks that ignite her passion, Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Madeline Blythe, Repair Technician in Cumming, Georgia.  

Introducing Servo: Our Sponsored K9 

Servo the sponsored k9

Industrial Repair Service is always working towards ways to support our communities, and most recently, IRS has sponsored a K9 for the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department! In honor of our company, they have named him Servo and living up to his name, he’s been quite the motor-vated pup on the job.  Servo, a Florida native, Introducing Servo: Our Sponsored K9 

Repairing More Than Machines: Our Dedication to Love Kaleb Inc.

photo from the Love Kaleb cookout

On Friday, August 30th, the Industrial Repair Service crew hosted a cookout that celebrated the success of the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser in partnership with Love Kaleb Inc. at our headquarters in Cumming, Georgia.   The lunch began at noon, where attendees were welcomed with barbecue favorites, including hamburgers and hot dogs, potato/macaroni salad, Repairing More Than Machines: Our Dedication to Love Kaleb Inc.

4 Easy DIY Labor Day Fixes 

tool belt

While some might say December is the most wonderful time of the year, many would disagree. September marks the kids’ return to school, a slight drop in temperature from those scorching August days, and, of course, Labor Day weekend!   The 31st to the 2nd is a great time to catch up on those DIY projects 4 Easy DIY Labor Day Fixes 

From Coast to Coast, We’ve Got You Covered 

Industrial Repair Service locations

Industrial Repair Service was established in Norcross, Georgia, by James Doyle, the President and Chief Executive Officer of IRS. When he started the business, he could’ve never imagined that he’d have eight locations across the nation with over one hundred employees, making Industrial Repair the remarkable company it is today.   Do you want to send From Coast to Coast, We’ve Got You Covered 

Metal Detectors 101 

commercial metal detector

Did you know that in 2012 Kellogg recalled millions of cereal boxes “due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh from a faulty manufacturing part?” In January 2015, Unibright Foods recalled tens of thousands of pounds of prepared meat products after it was revealed that packages might contain “extraneous metal materials” by the Department of Metal Detectors 101 

Beyond the Blueprint: How VR is the Future of Trades 

VR headsets in use

You’ve seen the commercials. Meta and Oculus have taken the world by storm as some of the most popular VR sets in the tech industry, and we’ve recently seen an influx of its use in manufacturing. But what is VR, and what can it do to make workers’ lives easier?  Virtual Reality is a headset Beyond the Blueprint: How VR is the Future of Trades 

Servo Valves vs. Proportional Valves: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job 

Moog servo valve

Hydraulic valves are fundamental parts of machinery that regulate fluid flow within a hydraulic system. They control the trajectory, rate of flow, and force and are crucial to controlling energy conversion for mechanical output. While there are many types of valves, we’re going to focus on two: servo and proportional valves.   Servo valves were created Servo Valves vs. Proportional Valves: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job