Industrial Advice

For pallet and container companies, it’s tough to keep up with retail demand – moving millions of pallets around the…

At Lane Supply Company, we’ve heard it before – you hand mix your countertop adhesives rather than buy a pre-mixed…

From Broadway to downtown to Main Street, signage makes companies and logos stand out. But it takes a lot to…

News about construction, housing shortages, and buyers willing to pay over asking is rampant these days. There’s not enough inventory…

COVID-19 hit nearly every industry hard. Now, in 2021, everyone in the manufacturing area is wondering what 2021 through 2025…

COVID-19 hit nearly every industry hard. Now, in 2021, everyone in the countertop fabrication and countertop manufacturing industry is wondering…

One of the unsung heroes in Lane Supply Company’s cadre of products is a tape – VHB Tape by 3M. It’s quick bonding and versatile…

Manufacturing and construction companies are still being hampered by COVID-19. Some companies are still under state and local restrictions, limiting workers, while others…

Manufacturing, construction, mill working, cabinetry, metal fabrication, and other industrial businesses need a variety of vendors to get products made and delivered –…

Metalworking needs special abrasives to grind, finish, or polish to ensure a satisfactory surface. Lane Supply Company (Lane) has recommendations…

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,…

In commercial and residential construction, as well as remodeling, there’s a lot going on.  Tradespeople – electricians, plumbers, tilers, etc. — are walking…

When it comes to pneumatic and air tools, it’s important to ensure they’re well maintained. Not only can they cause…

Employers and safety managers know that employee downtime is not only a hassle but a drain on companies. Paperwork, workers comp claims, and lost productivity are…

When you’re producing or restoring furniture, cabinets, flooring, or other wood-related items — swirl marks can be your nemesis. They…

You have a facility or warehouse where you keep items needed to run your business. It’s where you keep abrasives,…

In window installation, the rough opening is the most challenging opening to seal. With complex surfaces and imprecise dimensions, they really…

What makes the woodworking world go round? (Okay, besides a lathe.) There are different sizes and dimensions for wood-crafted jobs with varying types…

President Biden was sworn into office on January 20, 2021, but even before he took office, he was promising several…

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.…

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…

Wisconsin is known for a lot of things – the Packers, “going up North” (for those not in Wisconsin that…

By Jon Rhodig If you’re in the countertop fabrication business, construction, remodeling, or general contracting businesses, you’ve probably heard the name Integra…