Masonry Magazine May 2011 Page. 28
CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS
Ripley: Rising steel prices continue to be a major challenge for us. Since January of 2010, we have experienced six significant price increases. The weak dollar, rising production cost at mills and less competition from imports have allowed domestic steel mills to raise prices. Another challenge is our competitors importing products from China. The Chinese government gives financial incentives to Chinese companies to export finished goods as opposed to raw materials or semi-finished goods. This takes jobs (manufacturing jobs) away from Americans. Wire-Bond manufactures all its quality products in the United States - a difficult task with price pressures from our competitors.
Masonry: What role does technology play in your business?
DiAngelus: Technology has played a huge role in where our industry is today. Newer machinery has helped to increase production methods. A new piece of technology that we just added to our website is the ability to order anchors directly over the internet, so that phone calls are minimal. Smartphones have played a huge role in how we operate today, because we now have the ability to email drawings to workers in the field so they can be viewed on their phones, Most of the people we deal with aren't always in their office, so now we all have the ability to be on site while viewing specific drawings.
Getz: CTP is constantly adapting to the electronic media communications network. Design professionals are carrying "less baggage" regarding literature, binders and paper while relying more upon the 24-7 internet communication capabilities.
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80/20 Expands Line
80/20 Inc. has added Corner Connectors to its line of T-slotted aluminum framing components. The clear-finished, die-cast zinc Corner Connectors are available in inside-to-inside and inside-to-outside versions. The connectors provide a hidden, 90-degree corner connection for 15, 30, 40 and 45 Series T-slotted profiles, and are ideal for lightweight applications. Connection is quick and easy with included set screws, and no machining is necessary. IMAS
For more information, visit www.8020.net.