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. …
In window installation, the rough opening is the most challenging opening to seal. With complex surfaces and imprecise dimensions, they really do exemplify the term “rough” in the rough opening. It becomes a challenge to seal the varying gaps around a highly engineered and precisely dimensioned window or door into a space that, shall we say, is…
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…
Door and window installations are the bread and butter for construction companies and general contractors. New construction and replacing windows and doors can be lucrative. But the industry is highly competitive. How can you differentiate your business from your competition to get those good-paying jobs? And how can you keep installation for your windows and doors low? Flashing and sealants help give your customers the…
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,…
If you’re in the countertop business as a fabricator, you’re doing a lot of countertop manufacturing, finishing, and installations these days. The market is hot because, as you know. Beyond home improvements and house-flips, some homes need new countertops after natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires, flooding, and earthquakes. In some areas of the country – such as where Lane Supply Company is…
Wisconsin is known for a lot of things – the Packers, “going up North” (for those not in Wisconsin that means vacationing), hockey, fishing, wearing shorts in 40-degree weather, cheese, Summerfest, beer, and farmland. But it’s also known for some of the best tools in the industry: Milwaukee Tool. Lane Supply Company is in the…
By Helen Gerhard Your manufacturing company relies on suppliers to ensure operations run smoothly. After all, you want your products created on-time and on-budget, without impediments. Your company’s reputation is on the line, as well as organizational goals, such as quality, safety, environmental-compliance, and more. But it’s not just about your organization; your customers have…