Benefits of Choosing a Trade Vs. Going to College

Sep 08 2021

In many high schools, college is assumed to be the foregone conclusion after graduation. Some well-meaning family members, teachers, and counselors sing the praises o...

What You Need to Know About the Increasing Cost of Steel

Jul 30 2021

Steel prices, like many other materials, have seen an increase in recent months. An increase in the cost of raw materials, a decrease in production capability, and an...

Incorporating a Fabricator into Your Production Process

Jul 19 2021

A quality fabrication partner will have the expertise necessary for any industry requiring fabrication. Although many assembly shops assume they can complete the fabr...

Choosing a Career as a Fabricator

May 21 2021

It's an exciting time to be involved with welding and fabrication. This is an industry that is expecting a 22 percent job growth over the next 10 years. Many consider...

Fabricating Miles of Industrial and Commercial Handrail

May 04 2021

Custom fabricated handrails add form and function to any commercial, industrial, or business space. Swanton Welding has completed relatively small handrail projects t...

Industrial Contractor’s Guide to Finding a Structural Steel Fabricator

Apr 29 2021

Choosing a structural steel fabrication partner is an important part of taking your design through to completion, but finding the right structural steel fabrication p...

High Tech Metal Fabrication Partner for Green Energy Industry

Mar 16 2021

The renewable energy industry is in demand and growing rapidly. As technology advances, more renewable energy becomes possible. Because of this, the green energy indu...

Steel Provides Renewable Energy Solutions

Mar 03 2021

Renewable solutions are becoming more popular and economical. As the infrastructure needed for these solutions grows, steel is the answer to that infrastructure. Stee...

How Engineers Can Help Move Your Fabrication Project

Feb 15 2021

Your company has the idea. You even have the drawings, but maybe they lack the level of detail needed to get production moving. Not every custom metal fabrication sho...