February 3, 2025
Imagine fixing a vintage car with only an essential toolkit and a dusty manual; That’s the reality of maintaining many older pieces of equipment in the industrial and manufacturing industry. Many factories across the United States use machines that are twenty to thirty years old. While these components were made to last, companies have found … Repairing Legacy Equipment: Overcoming the Challenges
January 29, 2025
Did you know that 10 tons (or 20,000 pounds) of sand, gravel, and stone are mined annually for each person in the United States? Or that one mile of an interstate highway or a quarter of a mile of a four-lane road uses approximately 85,000 tons of aggregates? The cement and gravel production industry relies … Heavy Duty Repairs: Maintaining Large Industrial Equipment
January 27, 2025
Manufacturing is a constantly evolving world. From the inclusion of assembly lines and robots years ago to current 3D printing and artificial intelligence trends, workers must adapt daily to new technologies and protocols in the field. In addition to flexibility, manufacturers must obtain other numerous skills to be top technicians. The ability to program machines … More Than Just Wrenches: The Skills Needed to Be a Top Industrial Repair Tech
January 22, 2025
Step into the spotlight with us as we shine a light on Kayla Rowell, our Account Manager at our headquarters in Cumming, GA. We’ll dive deeper into her job’s rewarding aspects, her most important lesson, and the best advice she’s ever received. Meet Kayla! How do you inspire yourself to work hard each day? The … Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Kayla Rowell, Account Manager at our HQ!
January 20, 2025
With talks about NASA’s astronauts potentially not making their way home until March to Elon Musk’s vision of colonizing Mars, space has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds lately. While there are new advancements in space technology every day, a prominent topic in the industry is how 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, … 3D Printing in Space: A New Frontier for Repair and Manufacturing
January 15, 2025
We understand that unexpected equipment failures can disrupt your workflow, but we’re here to help! From start to finish, this is what you can expect from our team when you enlist us to tackle your repair: First, you’ll contact us via call, email, or text to inform us about the repair. You don’t need to … Our Equipment Repair Process: From Start to Finish
January 13, 2025
With communication degrees and tech certifications seeing an all-time boom throughout the 2000s, there has been a significant talent gap in skilled trades for various reasons. The decline in trade jobs started in the 1950s and sixties, and by the 1990s, there was a substantial shift to service-based economies. Many corporations have decided to neglect … Why Qualified Repair Technicians are More Important Than Ever
January 8, 2025
Every New Year brings the inevitable question: ‘What are your resolutions?” What starts with hope for new possibilities often feels like chores and dropped responsibilities by mid-January. We can “bolt down” our goals in realistic and long-term ways to accomplish a better version of ourselves by 2026. Being specific is one of the best ways … Bolting Down Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 6, 2025
As we step into a new year filled with endless possibilities, many of us turn to books for inspiration and guidance. Whether you’re seeking motivation, comfort, or a fresh perspective, these five captivating reads offer a wealth of wisdom to help you navigate life’s challenges and embrace personal growth. Tuesdays with Morrie Mitch Albom’s famous … Exploring the Best January Books: Inspiring Reads for the New Year
December 23, 2024
December is a hectic month for Industrial Repair Service. Along with the holidays come festivities that bring the whole company together and create lasting memories as a team. The week of December 9th kicked off our first-ever Holiday Spirit Week! Movie Monday included a How the Grinch Stole Christmas screening in our Conference Room, with … Industrial Repair Service’s Holiday Festivities
