Employee Spotlight: Nate Gerdes Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Nate Gerdes, Director of Sales and Marketing, 5 years at The Specialty Manufacturing Co. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look like for you? [...]
Committed to Environmental Sustainability Operating an environmentally friendly production facility requires a focus on two key areas: reducing energy consumption and responsible waste management. These two pillars provide the structure and commitment to eco-friendly business practices, a core value of The Specialty Manufacturing Company. Pillar one: [...]
Employee Spotlight: Lance Junker Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Lance Junker, Shop Supervisor, 5 months Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? I am part of a 17-person team consisting of CNC Specialty Machinists, CNC [...]
Case Study: Push-button Relief Valve Challenge: Redesigning a Replacement Valve for Aerospace Application In response to a need within the aerospace industry, a customer needed to find an alternative source for a custom push-button relief valve used in helicopter seats. The abrupt discontinuation of production by [...]
Employee Spotlight: Justin Howlett Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Justin Howlett, almost five years, Lead Injection Molding Set-Up Tech. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look like for you? A typical day includes [...]
3 factors to consider when choosing a material for fluid transfer systems. When it comes to designing a valve, selecting the right material is crucial for ensuring efficiency, longevity, and safety. Here are three key factors to consider when choosing a valve material: Fluid Compatibility: Whether [...]
Employee Spotlight: Jolene Kohler Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Jolene Kohler, Buyer for Valve Division, SafeWay and Integrated Services. I’ve been at Specialty for 3 Years. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look [...]
Employee Spotlight: Ryan Clobes Name, title and how long you’ve been at New Ulm Precision Tool, a division of The Specialty Manufacturing Co.? Ryan Clobes, Machinist, 17 years Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? Machine parts for customers. Create programs [...]
Employee Spotlight: Darrin Bergman Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Darrin Bergman, Integrated Services Sales Manager. I’ve been a member of the Sales Team at Specialty Manufacturing since October of 2022. What is your role at the company, and what does [...]
Choosing the Right Check Valve for Your Fluid Transfer System: Ball, Poppet or Piston? A check valve, also known as a non-return or one-way valve, plays a crucial role in fluid transfer systems, preventing backflow and ensuring efficient operations. Among the various types - Ball, Poppet [...]
