Metalworking needs special abrasives to grind, finish, or polish to ensure a satisfactory surface. Lane Supply Company (Lane) has recommendations as well as information about which abrasive to choose for your project. Bonded Coated Non-woven Also, see more information about the minerals related to abrasives. Download Infographic (PDF) Lane can help Lane Supply Company (Lane)…
Customers want countertops that are beautiful and durable without spending a lot of money. That’s a tall order! But many solid surface countertops – such as Staron, Corian, LG HI-MACS, Livingstone, and Wilsonart – fill that order by being relatively inexpensive while being looking luxurious. But fabricating, installing, and finishing these countertops can be daunting. Lane Supply Company has expertise with these countertops. We provide a…
When it comes to pneumatic and air tools, it’s important to ensure they’re well maintained. Not only can they cause your facility to use more horsepower than necessary (inefficient use of power), but they can become unsafe for your workforce. We have ideas and information to help you keep air moving as well as your…
When you’re producing or restoring furniture, cabinets, flooring, or other wood-related items — swirl marks can be your nemesis. They detract from the quality of your piece and may even upset your customer, which can hurt your business. But it’s not just your technique that may be impacting the quality of your product. (Although specific…
Streamline the supply chain Streamlining the supply chain results in reduced costs and waste, while maintaining or improving the overall quality of the manufactured product. Problem A manufacturing company needed specific filters for their spray booths, but had trouble finding a reliable source. Production was starting to grind to a halt because they had no “safety stock” – industrial…
You have a facility or warehouse where you keep items needed to run your business. It’s where you keep abrasives, adhesives, sealants, tools, and more. Imagine running out of those items, one that’s critical to what you make or build. Your business may grind to a halt, waiting until you can source that needed inventory. …
What makes the woodworking world go round? (Okay, besides a lathe.) There are different sizes and dimensions for wood-crafted jobs with varying types of wood. Furniture, windows, doors, cabinets, railings, and more have curves and ornate designs that make these products beautiful. But these designs and styles can create sanding challenges. We have some recommendations on which products and options to use for your…
President Biden was sworn into office on January 20, 2021, but even before he took office, he was promising several executive actions that could impact businesses throughout the U.S. to protect workers against COVID-19 (otherwise known as the coronavirus). As Bloomberg noted, one of the first executive orders signed was asking OSHA (Occupational Safety and…
Lane Supply Company (Lane) is excited to announce the addition of Zak Sylvester to our sales team. Zak is our newest Outside Sales Representative. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin – ironically near where our office is in New Berlin, Wisconsin – Zak has been selling industrial supplies and equipment for five years, specializing in manufacturing, construction,…
DENVER – September 6, 2019 – Lane Supply Holdings, LLC d/b/a Lane Supply Company (Lane), announced the acquisition of Compressed Air Technologies. Compressed Air Technologies has been the Tri-State’s leader in compressed air for more than 10 years. Compressed Air Technologies sells and services air compressors for commercial and industrial businesses. The company is a…