
If you’re looking for a way to make your shop better, you’ve probably heard of ERP software. You’ve also probably heard that it helps with efficiency and that it helps get more jobs out on time. But that doesn’t really tell you what it is. It doesn’t have to be hard to get a straight…
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When buying new ERP software, training and support are some of the most important parts of deciding which company to buy from. You need effective training to be able to use the software you just bought. In addition, a responsive support team is important for when you have questions after you start using the software….
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ERP systems are meant to make running your shop easier. However, if you get the wrong ERP system, it can make running your shop a nightmare. Screwmatics, QT Magnetic Solutions, and Prototype Casting all had the wrong ERP systems for their shops. They switched to E2, which has proven to be the right ERP system…
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The best part of having an ERP system is how much it improves your shop. How it makes your shop better depends on what you need it to do and how you use it. For example, you may need an ERP system that tells you exactly where your jobs are so you can meet tight…
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There are many things you can try to make your shop succeed. However, your shop can’t succeed if your employees have to wrestle with outdated software. The software’s purpose is to assist your shop. If used effectively, it will become like a partner to your shop and help it grow. E2 has been this partner…
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About Work Force Development Center Founded in 1991, Work Force Development Center (WFDC) a standalone nonprofit 501 (c)(3), is a vocational training organization specializing in preparing at-risk and disadvantaged high school juniors and seniors, for their respective journeys into the future work force. During their time with us the students earn credits towards graduation and…
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About Turnbull Manufacturing Doug Turnbull Restoration began over 27 years ago in the back room of a local gun shop. As time and demand increased, a small building was built to house the handful of gunsmiths and craftsmen to perform the work. By staying true to the accurate and faithful restoration of old Winchester, Colt,…
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About Hall Machine Hall Machine is primarily a lathe and mill shop, their excellent sources give us the ability to offer you full service in the manufacturing and assembly of parts. Specializing in precision machining and are dedicated to producing the quality your product demands in the most cost effective way. Hall Machines parts are…
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About Guthrie Machine Works Guthrie Machine Works has been providing machining services to the lawnmower and tractor industry for more than 40 years. Owned and operated by Chuck Perry, Guthrie is a leader in CNC manufacturing and screw machine products. Guthrie enhances its full machining services, including screw machining, CNC lathe, CNC milling and broaching,…
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About Avenger, Inc Over 25 years ago Avenger opened its doors with the plan of turning Porous Bronze Technology on its ear. Avenger felt many of the producers of filter materials where still manufacturing with outdated methods; producing over-engineered filters that did not lend themselves to this products vast potential. Avenger has become the Innovator…
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About Markey Machinery Company Markey Machinery Company designs and manufactures high quality custom deck machinery for workboat, scientific, and dockside applications. They design all equipment in house and have a machine shop, weld shop and final assembly area to test equipment before it is delivered to their customers. “E2 has helped give us the ability…
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About Tooling Dynamics For over 25 years, Tooling Dynamics has been serving the micro-precision stamping world. Specializing in high-volume, precision metal stampings, we offer expertise working with very thin gauge metals (as thin as .001″) under extremely tight tolerances. Whether you need die design and development assistance or high-volume production runs, you can expect customer…
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About ClickFold Plastics ClickFold Plastics is a plastic fabricator employing a unique zero-tooling process that allows us to manufacture custom plastic enclosures and parts without hard tooling. Eliminating the need for costly molds makes us an attractive source for buyers that need smaller volumes of custom parts or housings for medical, industrial, and wireless equipment….
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About Proto-Cast, LLC. In 1959, Proto-Cast was started by several tool and die makers who had worked for Doler Jarvis. At the beginning, tools and die were the only products, however several years later they expanded their services to making molds for the plastic industry. As Proto-Cast continued to grow, they have added molding machinery…
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About Diversatech Plastics Founded as Brockton Sole & Plastics in 1954 as a plastics molder serving the shoe industry, Diversatech Plastics changed its path, now concentrating on custom molded plastics for the automotive, and consumer markets. The mission of Diversatech Plastics is a simple, yet powerful one: “To become a leading supplier of injection molded…
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About Hall Machine Hall Machine is primarily a lathe and mill shop, their excellent sources give us the ability to offer you full service in the manufacturing and assembly of parts. Specializing in precision machining and are dedicated to producing the quality your product demands in the most cost effective way. Hall Machines parts are…
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About Guthrie Machine Works Guthrie Machine Works has been providing machining services to the lawnmower and tractor industry for more than 40 years. Owned and operated by Chuck Perry, Guthrie is a leader in CNC manufacturing and screw machine products. Guthrie enhances its full machining services, including screw machining, CNC lathe, CNC milling and broaching,…
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About Avenger, Inc Over 25 years ago Avenger opened its doors with the plan of turning Porous Bronze Technology on its ear. Avenger felt many of the producers of filter materials where still manufacturing with outdated methods; producing over-engineered filters that did not lend themselves to this products vast potential. Avenger has become the Innovator…
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About Graybill’s Tool & Die, Inc Graybill’s Tool & Die, Inc. operates as a full service jobber in the business of providing complete design and build of special machines, manufacturing systems, machine controls, panel building, prototypes, custom tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and precision machined parts. Graybill’s design department stands ready to help meet your needs…
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About Graybill’s Tool & Die, Inc Graybill’s Tool & Die, Inc. operates as a full service jobber in the business of providing complete design and build of special machines, manufacturing systems, machine controls, panel building, prototypes, custom tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and precision machined parts. Graybill’s design department stands ready to help meet your needs…
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Dove Die and Stamping Company Dove Die and Stamping Company is a metal stamping and tool and die building facility located in the mid-western United States. Designing and building and tooling and gages are their specialty. “We are progressive die specialists capable of supporting your medium-to-high volume production stamping needs.” Dove has been in the…
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About Diamond Tool Diamond Tool machine’s plastic and metal component parts to close tolerances and manufacture special machine parts, tools, prototypes, fixtures, assemblies, dies, and gages. Diamond Tool is a full service, female owned machine shop totally committed to manufacturing the highest quality machined parts in for short or long production runs. Diamond Tool excels…
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About Delmar Company Delmar Company supplies precision plastic parts to a variety of industries. According to Delmar President Kevin Delk, the variety of parts and companies he deals with, combined with the constant “on the fly” order changes made it difficult to schedule shop operations, and to track pricing to his customers. In July of…
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About Calframax Technologies Calframax Technologies specializes in making molds for both thin-wall and industrial plastic containers for the food and packaging industry.Adopting an aggressive strategy of providing on-time delivery of reasonably priced, top quality molds, Calframax has grown continuously since opening its doors in 1995. Calframax’s mold making capabilities are enhanced by complete in-house design…
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About Action Metal Action Metal Fabricators, Inc. blends 20 years of experience and expertise with modern facilities and equipment to offer its customers a full range of metalworking services, competitive pricing, and quick delivery. From processes like plasma cutting, rolling, punching, or welding, to design capabilities to meet its customers’ exact specifications, Action Metal honors…
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