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With a wide range of anodized and painted color options and quick‑shipping samples available, architects and designers can see, feel, and specify with confidence. It’s color inspiration delivered at the speed of modern projects.

In industries where lightweight strength, design flexibility, and sustainability matter most, aluminum extrusion has emerged as a top manufacturing solution. From automotive and aerospace to architecture and electronics, extruded aluminum profiles offer a balance of performance, precision, and cost-efficiency unmatched by other materials or processes.

Whether you are new to aluminum extrusion or looking to deepen your understanding, this article walks through the aluminum extrusion process, its material advantages, and why it is a go-to for modern manufacturing.

The construction of low to mid-rise buildings is innovating through technology, sustainability, and efficiency. As urban areas grow and affordable housing becomes necessary, trends are emerging to enhance sustainability and adaptability. 

Residential and Commercial overhead door producer ArmRLite has been has been exceeding the expectations of its customers for over 64 years, and its not by accident. By choosing to select suppliers with exceptional track records for quality standards such as Bonnell Aluminum, ArmRLite has set itself apart in the marketplace with its award winning products.

Instituting Key Performance
Indicators (KPI’s) for your operation
can be a formidable task.
But without those basic measures in place,
you’re flying blind, and can unknowingly
experience slippage in costs, production and
even market share. Remember, you can’t
manage what you don’t measure.

Labor challenges have always been a part of the manufacturing industry, but during the recent pandemic, it’s harder than ever to find the skilled laborers you need to keep your operation running. Read this brief article for 3 practical ways to proactively approach these challenges and ensure that any labor problems are put in check.

There are many ways to mitigate costs in manufacturing. Often, simple process controls can help you meet that goal.

A-dec presented Bonnell with a unique challenge to meet the demand of the growing number of female dentists in the industry. How could Bonnell help A-dec create a new dental furniture system that delivered A-dec reliability but offered more aesthetic appeal with a focus on appearance and styling improvements?