On Tuesday March 21st several CSW employees attended the inaugural “Rosie the Riveter Day” at the State Capitol. Rosie represents female defense workers during World War II. Since the 1940’s Rosie the Riveter has stood as a symbol for women in the workforce and for women’s independence. Our team participated in meeting some of the […]
read MoreManufacturers like you who work with steel may have a variety of concerns depending on your specific industry and production processes. However, we know there are some concerns common among most manufacturers, and as a trusted steel bar and wire supplier, we’re proactive at addressing them. Here’s what they are and how we handle them: […]
read MoreThe 1st annual MACC Mason Business Expo was held on Thursday, February 16th in Mason, MI. This business to consumer event offered local businesses the chance to connect with the community, highlight the products and services their company offers, and to hold a mini job fair at their booths! Anthony Kennedy, Roger Gregg and Fred […]
read MoreCapital Steel & Wire had the pleasure of hosting students and staff from the Lansing Learning Hub. The mission of The Lansing Learning Hub is to provide unique educational experiences that meet the individual needs of a diverse population through the power of building respectful and trusting relationships, empowering student voice, and valuing the individuality […]
read MoreOwner Kelly Preston, Mary Mills (Director of HR/Employee Engagement), De’Anna Smith (HR Manager), and Kristyn Ladd (Administrative Assistant) recently made a fun visit recently to Fox 47 to tape a segment for their morning show, the Morning Blend. Kelly and Mary spoke about Capital Steel & Wire’s commitment to our local communities and role as […]
read MoreKelly Preston, president of Capital Steel & Wire, recently participated in the Women Empowered Summit, sponsored by Gerdau. Kelly joined a panel of female leaders in the steel industry in discussing how women are helping change the future of manufacturing and the steel industry for the better. Conference panelists focused on several key topics, including […]
read MoreOn Friday 10/7 we again opened our doors to help support and promote Manufacturing Day for 2022! We were able to give tours to local schools with over 50 students in attendance. Students were able to see one of our plants in full production (draw bench, cold saws, forklifts, truck loading/unloading, material handling, etc.) and […]
read MoreAt first, it sounds counterintuitive: inflation leading to lower prices. But that’s precisely what’s happening in the steel industry. Inflation and uncertainty over signs of a potential recession are keeping buyers from purchasing as they normally would, lowering demand and thus lowering the prices of raw materials. Raw Material Surcharges Since raw material surcharges reflect […]
read MoreThe steel industry is no different from so many others in that capacity and labor shortages are making everything more difficult. Specifically in steel, it’s harder to get materials and products and especially harder to get them quickly as lead times are increasing with each part of the process facing capacity and labor shortages. Still, […]
read MoreAs part of PNC Bank’s Small Business “Insight Series” Capital Steel & Wire’s Owner and President Kelly Preston is profiled this month for her courage and commitment to building Capital Steel & Wire. The article: PNC: Insights with Kelly Preston describes the early roadblocks she faced, how she was able to overcome them, and what […]
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