Tracking the Growth of Aluminum in the Automotive Sector

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Under pressure to boost fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure electric vehicles and gasoline-electric hybrids meet toughening regulations, automakers have been “lightweighting” — building cars and trucks that lighten the vehicle load — for at least a decade. Examples include making parts from carbon fiber, windshields from plastic, and bumpers out of aluminum foam.   […]

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Understanding the Benefits of Robotic Welding in Manufacturing

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Automation has become the latest buzzword in business – especially in the manufacturing space. It can mean different things to different people, but overall, it comes back to artificial intelligence. For manufacturers, shop floor robotic systems are the very definition of automation. Incorporating robots into the production line has a number of benefits. At Ohio […]

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The Growing Focus on Electric and Self-Driving Vehicles

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Electric and hybrid-electric vehicles have been around for a number of years now, but their appeal is finally beginning to catch on among the masses. As prices become more comparable to traditional fuel-powered cars, and more EV charging stations pop up around the nation, there are fewer roadblocks to purchasing an electric car. And now […]

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Electric Versus Gas Powered Lawn Mowers: Which is Right for You?

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As more companies and consumers aim to decrease their environmental footprints, they are increasingly turning to alternative sources of power. From solar powered airplanes to electric vehicles, there’s no shortage of innovation in the power generation market. Among the latest advancements, electric lawn mowers are giving the gas-powered variety some competition. But what are the […]

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Finding a Supplier with Plant Assist Capabilities

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This spring, factories are seeing a modest increase in orders as we slowly bounce back from the multi-year recession that has plagued the US economy. New reports show that demand for US exports is beginning to recover as the value of the US dollar has stabilized and international markets are starting to grow. Though the […]

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The Latest Trends in Kitchen Appliances

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Every so often, a new development is introduced that turns the kitchen appliance industry on its head. In years past, stainless steel finishes reigned supreme. Lately, new colors and modern convenience are the main drivers behind kitchen appliance innovations. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the top trends we’re seeing in this industry. Black Kitchen […]

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Ohio Valley Manufacturing Receives “Best of the United States” 2016 Business Award

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Recently, US Business Executive, a business trade journal, rounded up a list of companies around the country that exemplified industry innovation and a commitment to their employees. 19 companies were eventually selected from the pool of hundreds, and Ohio Valley Manufacturing is proud to be among the few that made the final cut. According to […]

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Diversifying Our Customer Base and Adding New Capabilities in 2017

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As 2016 came to a close, Ohio Valley Manufacturing held our annual State of the Company address. It was an exciting and productive year for us, and provided the foundation for a great start to 2017. Here are some highlights of our recent accomplishments: We’ve expanded our customer base. Our sales and marketing efforts have […]

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The Lawn Mower and Snow Blower Manufacturing Trade-Off

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With the first snowfalls of the season beginning to occur, snow blowers have taken over where lawn mowers left off. But while snow blowers are now hitting store shelves and coming out of the garage, their manufacturers have turned their focus back to lawn mowers. During the fall and winter, when consumers are focused on […]

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Toolmaker Job Opening at Ohio Valley Manufacturing

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The manufacturing industry is often in the news. Politicians have many opinions to the health of the industry and where it is, or should be, headed. While we can’t predict the future, we can realize the present. Today, we see an expanding customer base, additional work, and the need for more employees. Our recent expansion […]

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