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From one- and two-person operations to the nation's largest companies, those in construction face similar Key Business Issues. See how others in your field reduced weld costs, increased productivity and efficiency and were able to justify the cost of new equipment.

These thought-provoking stories will have you looking at your welding operation in a whole new light.

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Reducing Weld Costs

Better Welding Maintenance Strategies Enhance Contractor Competitiveness

Boost welding output by implementing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.

565 views / posted 2008-07-22
Cutting Cable Clutter

Bechtel selects Miller inverters to reduce potential safety hazards and improve weld quality at a nuclear facility.

1074 views / posted 2008-03-11
The Secret to Long Gas Engine Life

Maintenance advice from the experts ensures maximum performance.

1550 views / posted 2008-01-29
Contractor Cuts Rental Costs by 40%

Azco runs XMT inverters off PipePro engine drives to cut rental, maintenance, and transportation costs

4868 views / posted 2006-09-12

Increasing Productivity

Hill Country Steel Depends on Bobcat Reliability

Texas structural steel contractor relies on Bobcat's generator power, Stick welding output.

467 views / posted 2008-09-16
Big Blue 500 Gouges and Welds for One Month Straight

FEMCO Machine Company also relies on 3-phase generator power for field work.

680 views / posted 2008-06-10
Pulsed MIG Improves Inconel Cladding by 30%

Power plant maintenance expert chooses XMT 350 MPa, SuitCase 12RC feeder for portable pulsed MIG welding.

1013 views / posted 2008-04-22
Dodge Machining Keeps Mining Equipment in the Dirt

Service company reduces welding repair time using XMT 350, Bortech welding equipment

2426 views / posted 2007-07-17

Operator Efficiency

Arizona Contractor Boosts Productivity 33% by Switching from Stick to Flux Cored Welding

SuitCase X-TREME 12VS feeders pay for themselves within two weeks.

202 views / posted 2009-04-14
The Challenge Ahead: Executive Insights for Difficult Times

Jeff Rappold, Group Vice President, Industrial Products, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Bernard and Tregaskiss, shares his thoughts on how companies can weather the ongoing economic storm.

170 views / posted 2009-02-10
Field Repair of Construction Equipment

Fix it right the first time to increase uptime.

1844 views / posted 2007-11-27
Addressing the Welder Shortage: Lessons from Alberta

Two technical institutions share the story of their success.

1865 views / posted 2007-10-16

Equipment Justification

Welder-Generator-Compressor Saves Space, Fuel and Weight on Work Trucks

Structural steel fabricator CMW Welding reports that the Trailblazer 302 Air Pak's rotary screw air compressor out-performs stand-alone compressors.

144 views / posted 2009-06-12
Mechanical Contractor Cuts Fuel and Vehicle Costs in Half

Kreator Equipment pairs welder with welder/generator to increase responsiveness and competitive edge, cuts fuel bills by more than $116,000

213 views / posted 2009-03-05
Tilt-up Construction Runs at Full Tilt With Trailblazer 302 Engine Drive

Small contractor saves money, maximizes productivity with 300-amp gas engine drive

408 views / posted 2008-10-28
The Welding Equipment Dilemma: Rent or Buy?

Weighing equipment needs against capital expenditures

2135 views / posted 2007-09-04

Executive Summary

Learn more about these key business issues: Executive Summary [pdf]

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