How to Find the Right Industrial Steel Supplier: Key Factors to Consider
Finding a steel supplier that has what you need, when you need it, and reliably gets it to you on time makes it much easier for you to continue your operations as usual without needing to worry about where your steel is. But how do you know which supplier is best for you? Here are […]
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Scott Pruden!
Meet Scott Pruden, a dedicated member of our Maintenance team! Check out the questions below to get a glimpse into Scott’s world and what makes him such a valued part of our team! How many years have you worked at CSW? Just over 12 years What is your favorite thing about working at CSW? Getting […]
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Employee Spotlight: Say Hi to Sam!
In this edition of our employee spotlight series, we’re excited to feature Sam Nakfoor, one of our exceptional Sales Associates at Capital Steel & Wire. Join us as we dive into Sam’s insights about his job, his passions, and what makes him such a remarkable member of our team! How many years have you worked […]
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Ricky and Richard Heyer!
In this edition of our employee highlight series, we spotlight our very own father-and-son duo: Richard Heyer, who works in Shipping & Receiving, and Ricky Heyer, our Draw Bench Operator. We delve into their careers, their passions, and their answers to a few fun questions along the way! In the first section of this blog […]
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Employee Spotlight: Say Hello to De’Anna Smith, our Human Resources Manager!
In this month’s edition of our employee highlight series, we’re excited to showcase De’Anna Smith, our Human Resources Manager here at Capital Steel & Wire. Let’s take a closer look at her career, interests, and many other things that make her amazing! How many years have you worked at Capital Steel & Wire? It will […]
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Dakota Steele, our Quality Associate!
In this edition of our employee spotlight series, we get to learn more about Dakota Steele, our amazing Quality Associate here at Capital Steel & Wire. Join us as we dive into Dakota’s thoughts on his job, his cool hobbies, and what makes him such an awesome part of our team! How many years have […]
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1018 vs. 1045 Steel Comparison: Chemical & Mechanical Properties
The 1018 and 1045 grades of carbon steel are some of the most widely used materials in the world, particularly in their cold drawn steel bar forms. However, many struggle with differentiating between the two steel grades and deciding which grade would be best for their project. As experts in all things steel, we compiled […]
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Employee Spotlight: Get to Know Nicole Toune, our Director of Supply Chain
In this edition of our employee spotlight series, we take a closer look at Nicole Toune, our dedicated Director of Supply Chain at Capital Steel & Wire. Join us as we explore Nicole’s insights on her job, her passions, and what makes her a valuable leader within our team! How many years have you worked […]
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How Does Rust Form & Ways to Prevent Steel from Rusting
Despite being one of the most common and useful materials for manufacturing, steel has always had one major flaw: it rusts. We often see the dark brown or red color and flaky material on old bridges, old buildings, and on steel that has been left out in the open for too long. So, why does […]
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Electric Cars & Internal Combustion Engines: Implications for the Demand of US Steel
As electric vehicle use continues to grow, the easiest difference for most people to see is the obvious: electric vehicles are powered by batteries rather than internal combustion engines, which reduces the carbon footprint of travelers and manufacturers alike. That’s true, but when we look closer, the quest to reduce carbon emissions is also creating […]
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