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Industrial Shelving Systems (ISS) recently completed a workflow redesign for Bodine Aluminum in Troy, Missouri. Bodine has a rich history in the Midwest, and has been manufacturing parts in the automotive industry for over 100 years. In the early 20th Century, they produced parts for Moon Motor Company, a Saint Louis car company that manufactured these beauties during the roaring 20s.Today, Bodine Aluminum is one of the largest producers of aluminum castings in the country, and has contin …

Some time ago we assisted one of our local customers, a Saint Louis steel foundry, in creating a custom solution to an unexpected problem. When a visit from the local fire marshal required them to replace their built-in wooden bin shelving, they were faced with a tough question: How could they meet fire code updates while housing their large inventory of heavy-duty hardware and pipe fittings? This small fire code issue presented a tough challenge. Unable to locate a standard bin unit with …

Many production supervisors know that industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines) are the best solution to fully utilize existing overhead space and operate more efficiently and profitably. Mezzanine installation can give you valuable office, storage, or manufacturing areas at a fraction of the cost of new construction. But did you know that they also qualify for accelerated 7-year capital equipment depreciation, as opposed to the 39 years normally associated with permanent building impr …