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SUS … Is There a Difference? Yes and No](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus) - December 13, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus#comments-listing) [![stainless steel ss vs. sus.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0200.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus) Scientists and engineers have a habit of [giving weird names](http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/science-environment/2014/03/funniest-species-names) to things, or at least struggling to align them universally.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/ss-vs-sus) ## [4 Benefits of Specifying American-Made Metal Tubing](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-american-made-metal-tubing) - August 11, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-american-made-metal-tubing#comments-listing) [![pexels-photo-70152.jpeg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-photo-70152.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-american-made-metal-tubing) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-of-american-made-metal-tubing) ## [Reshoring With a Single-Source American Manufacturer Amid COVID-19](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/reshoring-with-a-single-source-american-manufacturer-amid-covid-19) - July 27, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/reshoring-with-a-single-source-american-manufacturer-amid-covid-19#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/American%20metal%20manufacturing.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/reshoring-with-a-single-source-american-manufacturer-amid-covid-19) Global manufacturing saw production grind to a near standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future.   [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/reshoring-with-a-single-source-american-manufacturer-amid-covid-19) ## [How to Choose an American Metal Fabricator to Reshore Your Product](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator) - July 19, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator#comments-listing) [![pexels-photo-28637.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-28637.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator) The year 2020 has changed the playing field for the manufacturing game.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/evaluate-american-metal-fabricator) ## [How American Manufacturing Can Eliminate Supply Chain Risks](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/american-manufacturing-supply-chain-risks) - July 19, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/american-manufacturing-supply-chain-risks#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tax-468440_1920.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/american-manufacturing-supply-chain-risks) Freak natural disasters damaging major industrial centers all over the globe. Civil unrest in countries with major manufacturing hubs. Even a global pandemic crippling global manufacturing.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/american-manufacturing-supply-chain-risks) ## [5 US Metal Manufacturing Trends in 2021: Technology, Reshoring, and More](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/2020-us-manufacturing-trends) - July 17, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/2020-us-manufacturing-trends#comments-listing) [![us manufacturing trends](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/pexels-photo-932352.jpeg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/2020-us-manufacturing-trends) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/2020-us-manufacturing-trends) ## [9 Contract Metal Manufacturing Considerations for Your OEM Project](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/9-contract-metal-manufacturing-considerations) - July 16, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/9-contract-metal-manufacturing-considerations#comments-listing) [![DSC_0264copy.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/DSC_0264copy.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/9-contract-metal-manufacturing-considerations) Contract metal manufacturing is more than a business deal -- **it's a partnership**. It may be tempting to assess contract vendors based on face value alone, but that can cause more problems than it... [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/9-contract-metal-manufacturing-considerations) ## [4 Benefits of a Local Supply Chain for American Companies](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-local-supply-chain) - July 14, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-local-supply-chain#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1280px-Modern_warehouse_with_pallet_rack_storage_system-1024x472.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-local-supply-chain) Extremely cheap labor and production costs are incredibly enticing when considering outsourcing elements of your metal manufacturing supply chain. Who doesn’t want to save money? [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/benefits-local-supply-chain) ## [The #1 Thing to Consider When Choosing a Metal Manufacturing Company](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/1-thing-to-consider-metal-manufacturing-company) - July 10, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/1-thing-to-consider-metal-manufacturing-company#comments-listing) [![industry-1968193_960_720.jpg](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/industry-1968193_960_720.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/1-thing-to-consider-metal-manufacturing-company) [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/1-thing-to-consider-metal-manufacturing-company) ## [Shoring & Reshoring: American Manufacturing & Total Cost of Ownership](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/shoring-reshoring-american-manufacturing) - June 22, 2020 - McHone Industries, Inc. - [Comments Off](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/shoring-reshoring-american-manufacturing#comments-listing) [![](https://www.mchoneind.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-photo-13-1024x672.jpg)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/shoring-reshoring-american-manufacturing) It may have been tough to believe [American manufacturing would make a comeback](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2018/10/16/cities-where-manufacturing-making-comeback/38127539/) 20 years ago.  [Continue reading](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/shoring-reshoring-american-manufacturing) [1](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/american-manufacturing/page/1) [2](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/american-manufacturing/page/2) [3](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/american-manufacturing/page/3) [4](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/american-manufacturing/page/4) [Next >](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/american-manufacturing/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates Search [![Tube Sizing Chart Mchone Industries ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1629394/aced0a34-e3c2-4105-b1d9-d9ab77aeef86.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1629394/aced0a34-e3c2-4105-b1d9-d9ab77aeef86) ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [American Manufacturing (32)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/american-manufacturing) - [Applications (36)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/applications) - [Bead Blasting (2)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/bead-blasting) - [Corrosion (1)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/corrosion) - [Cost (56)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/cost) - [Designs & Engineering (43)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/designs-engineering) - [Fabrication (53)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/fabrication) - [Finishing (36)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/finishing) - [Inventory Management (4)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/inventory-management) - [laser cutting (12)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/laser-cutting) - [Manufacturing (41)](https://www.mchoneind.com/blog/topic/manufacturing) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](https://www.facebook.com/Mchone-Industries-Inc-126151490773658) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/10038271) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/McHoneInd) - ©2016 Mchone Industries - 110 Elm St, Salamanca, NY 14779 - [716 945-3380](tel:716%20945-3380) [Inbound Marketing Services](https://www.protocol80.com/?__hstc=188237047.78a3c8f7d2de938ea7ba6d5a148777ba.1469161780489.1469161780491.1469164072126.3&__hssc=188237047.2.1469164072126&__hsfp=3532841668) by protocol 80