Tag: domestic manufacturing
When Dave Campbell started his manufacturing internship at Zekelman Industries’ Sharon Tube 22 years ago, he couldn’t have imagined that it would lead him on a decades-long career journey in the manufacturing industry. “I was very fortunate to grow my career at Zekelm...
Starting a new job can be daunting. You’re navigating an unfamiliar environment, learning new things every day and trying to quickly establish yourself. On top of all that, you also want to prove to everyone that you can do your job well. At Zekelman Industries...
Supply chain and component sourcing challenges continue to impact businesses large and small. Lasting effects from pandemic-related shutdowns, inflation, ongoing war in Ukraine and other circumstances have exposed vulnerabilities — and disrupted global production and logistics. According to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, 81% of compan...
A factory isn't just a structure filled with metal and machinery — it's a beating heart that breathes life into a community. From creating jobs to career opportunities to economic growth, Zekelman Industries can attest to how a factory can become a catalyst for change in 18 locations across North America....
Considerable progress has been made in factory safety thanks to developing technologies and preventive measures, but there’s always work to be done. Companies like Zekelman Industries (ZI) recognize that and have made teammate safety and well-being a top priority. "Safety at Zekelman is more than just words. It's th...
Employee stress is at an all-time high — again. Forty-four percent of employees around the world report they are stressed at their job every day, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report. That...
Feel like you’re constantly starting over at different companies? You’re not alone. More companies are struggling to retain employees, leading to high employee turnover that slows productivity and lowers employee morale. That’s why Zekelman Industries (ZI) gives teammates reasons to stay, with unmatched growth and career advancement...
With the U.S. staring down a deficit of 3.8 million homes, per Freddie Mac estimates, there’s no debate that the housing crisis is real. One potential solution? Revolutionizing the home building process with modular construction, which...
In the world of steel conduit and elbows, couplings & nipples (EC&N) the tide is rising with regards to more market segments requiring Made in USA product. The current administratio...
The steel industry has been a male-dominated industry for years and continues to be one, even today. The business is poised for a change, as more women begin to enter this and other fields of work that were previously closed off. Several women have paved the way, others are continuing to follow suit, including Sabrina Williams. Sabrina is the Plant...
