Maysteel’s transparent polycarbonate Germ Guard barrier is ideal for retail environments, point of sale locations, commercial locations, and high traffic areas to help protect employees and customers Maysteel Industries, LLC (“Maysteel”), a complex sheet metal fabricator headquartered in Wisconsin, announced the launch of their polycarbonate Germ Guard accessory line to help prevent the spread of
Understanding NEMA and IP Enclosure Ratings
Enclosures protect electrical equipment from indoor and outdoor hazards, but not all enclosures offer the same level of protection. Why is this important? Well, imagine this scenario: It’s a dreary, rainy Monday morning. It stormed all night, and you didn’t get much sleep. You’re really looking forward to swinging through the coffee shop. But, as
Lower Your Data Center’s Operating Costs and PUE with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) dates back to the 1950s and is becoming a staple in everyday life. Where can you find AI in your daily routine? From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to getting help from an online chatbot or sitting behind the wheel of a self-driving car, AI is impacting our lives in many ways. There’s no surprise that AI can also be found in today’s modern data center to help reduce operational costs. In
April is National Welding Month – 2020
Did you know that April is National Welding Month? Since 1996 National Welding Month, started by the American Welding Society (AWS), is an opportunity to celebrate the welding trade and to create awareness of the job opportunities within the field At Maysteel, we have over 80 talented men and women in the welding industry who play a critical role in delivering
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE): Improve Your Data Center PUE Through Cooling and Design
How energy efficient is your data center? Do you know your PUE and how it ranks in the industry? Today’s data centers demand more, making it challenging to meet their needs and remain energy efficient. At the same time, data centers are trying to reduce operating costs. In this post, our engineers will review: What
Design for Manufacturing (DFM): 7 Shockingly Straightforward Ways to Speed Up Production and Save Money on Your Sheet Metal Enclosures
Many companies turn to standard sheet metal enclosures because they think a custom enclosure will not meet their tight timelines. Unfortunately, standard or “one size fits all” enclosures can hurt quality, create unnecessary costs and make it difficult to scale for production. Applying design for manufacturing/design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to create custom enclosures can reverse this trend. Bob Kuenzi, one of Maysteel’s Senior Program Engineers, has 47 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication. He
DAMAC, a Division of Maysteel Named Wi-Fi Sponsor for Data Center World 2020
DAMAC, a Division of Maysteel, announced they are the official Wi-Fi sponsor for Data Center World 2020. Data Center World is happening March 16-19, 2020, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Data Center World is a global conference organized to help data center and IT infrastructure professionals find solutions to
Should We Switch to a Custom Data Center Rack?
Is your team asking: “Should our organization switch to a custom data center rack design?” If so, this is the blog post for you. The technology housed within data center racks is dramatically changing as more organizations begin to design and build their servers and data center equipment. Companies are quickly finding a standard data
Maysteel Industries, LLC Expands Operations in Monterrey, Mexico
Increased capacity of Maysteel’s manufacturing campus offers greater solutions for customers. Maysteel Industries, LLC (“Maysteel”), a complex sheet metal fabricator headquartered in Wisconsin, announced today the expansion of their Monterrey, Mexico footprint. The 200,000 square foot campus features a streamlined layout designed around optimizing material flow. The new Maysteel location also offers increased capacity for
Maysteel Industries, LLC And Porter’s Group Announce Merger
Littlejohn Capital and Resilience Capital Partners Portfolio Companies Combined to Create an Industry Leading Sheet Metal Fabricator ALLENTON, WI, and GASTONIA, NC, December 23, 2019 – Maysteel Industries, LLC (“Maysteel”), and Porter’s Group announced today a merger of the two companies creating a leading custom sheet metal fabricator serving a number of industries. The company
Maysteel Named a Top 10 Retail Kiosk Solution Provider for 2019 by Retail CIO Outlook
Maysteel Industries, LLC “Maysteel” was named one of the “Top 10 Retail Kiosk Solutions Providers for 2019” by Retail CIO Outlook in its July-August 2019 edition magazine. A group of industry professionals, including Chief Executive Officers, Chief Information Officers, and the editorial board of Retail CIO Outlook decided on the 2019 lineup. In the article,
How to Qualify the Right Fabricator for Your Custom Metal Enclosure
Custom sheet metal enclosures present unique challenges, and qualifying an enclosure manufacturer for your short-list can be difficult. Here is a punch list of questions to ask your potential fabricator around three critical elements for success: Industry Expertise & Proven Success Footprint/Supply Chain Strength In-house Capability Questions to ask on industry expertise & proven success
