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 […]
read MoreHow 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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CSW Honored as a 2025 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
Capital Steel & Wire has been recognized as a 2025 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Capital Steel & Wire will be recognized and celebrated during an awards ceremony in East Lansing on April 22, 2025. Michigan Celebrates Small Business offers a platform for Michigan entrepreneurs to be recognized […]
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The Impact of the 2024 Election on U.S. Manufacturing: Everything You Need to Know
Manufacturing policies change – to some degree – with every election, be it a national election that impacts manufacturers all over the country or a local election that may only impact a few. Nationally, any time there’s a shift from one party controlling the White House to another, as the United States is experiencing as […]
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Heat Treating Processes & Choosing the Best One for Your Steel Products
Heat treatment is a crucial process, as it helps steel achieve specific properties for its end use. By heating the metal but not letting it get to the melting stage, then putting the metal through a controlled cooling phase, manufacturers can dictate the properties of steel. Heat treating is one of the many steel solutions […]
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Steel Application Across Industries: How Steel Can Support Your Business
Steel is frequently the best choice for businesses across all industries because its benefits are almost as versatile as the material itself. The uses of steel range from prominent architectural features to the unseen but important fasteners that hold everything together. In addition to its versatility, steel is strong, ductile, recyclable, and abundantly available. Steel’s […]
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Solar Energy!
In August, we had the opportunity to partner with Harvest Solar in a video promoting solar energy. With the help of Uncharted Film Co. we were able to help put together a great video, displaying our relationship we’ve established with Harvest Solar. See the video below!
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The Advantages of Choosing Steel for Your Automotive Needs
Steel is incredibly valuable in the automotive industry, as its versatility allows it to be used in just about every part of a vehicle for a variety of purposes. The immense strength and relative light weight of steel make it ideal for protection, support, and cost-effectiveness. From the frame and chassis to roofs, door beams, […]
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How to Choose Anchor Bolts & Properly Secure Your Steel Project
Anchor bolts often don’t get the same fanfare as a steel structure’s more visible aspects, but they are absolutely essential to securing any structure. Anchor bolts serve the very important role of attaching a steel structure to concrete. Without anchor bolts, the rest of a structure could not exist. Because there are many different types […]
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