Industrial Repair Insights & News

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 

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 

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.  

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 

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.

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 

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 

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 

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