There’s magic in those four words: “made in the USA.” They stir a sense of national pride and patriotism and serve as an assurance of quality. They tell a story of hardworking makers and the impact of homegrown products. Yet their significance extends far beyond just a label. Buying American-made products represents a direct endorsement fo...
There’s no room for substandard equipment in the oil and gas industry. The quality of just one pipe could be the difference between success and disaster for an operation and its crew, the environment, the company’s bottom line, and its reputation. For high-performance drilling operations, companies and engineers turn to pipe that meet the st...
Jessica Wells has been a kindergarten teacher, a transmission builder, and a dental hygienist. Now she’s the ultrasonic tester and floater at Atlas Tube, a company of Zekelman Industries. Why all the career changes? “I didn’t want to do one thing for the rest of my lif...
Teresa Johnson is proud to buy American. In fact, it’s even part of her job. As a veteran buyer for Atlas Tube, a Zekelman Industries company, Johnson focuses on sourcing domestically made products for the company’s Alabama and Arkansas factories. “American products...
A year after becoming law, President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is mired in uncertainty. Stakeholders question its potential to achieve its core goals of supporting domestic manufacturing, speeding clean energy development, and reducing U.S. dependence on China. The law provides billions of dollars in tax credits and incentives...
Chris Vadala was wired to be an electrician. The third-generation electrician grew up watching his dad climb the ranks from entry-level to a top spot at Zekelman’s Wheatland Tube facility in Wheatland, Pennsylvania. When he launched his career, Vadala didn't immediately join his dad on the factory floor. First, he took a detour into the restau...
Internships aren't just resume padders — they're launchpads for meaningful careers. At Zekelman Industries, we empower our interns to tackle projects that matter, gain industry skills, and build relationships that last far beyond summer. Hands-On Learning and Mentorship So, how do we create valuable experiences for our inte...
Steel is strong, durable, and versatile. But the widely used metal also has an Achilles heel: its susceptibility to corrosion. Despite its strength, steel can start breaking down quickly when exposed to elements like water and sunlight. Companies must be knowledgeable of this when storing or using steel pipe products outdoors, or the results can...
Prime tech jobs no longer reside solely within the domain of high-profile tech giants. In today’s world, every company is a technology company — and all firms compete for talent. Consulting firm Deloitte predicts that Industry 4.0 will continue to fuel enormous demand for tech jobs in manufacturing. These include positions and possibilities...
The landscape of the American labor market is changing. In the manufacturing sector, the median age of workers is now above 44 years. Meanwhile, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that nearly one-fourth of the manufacturing workforce is age 55 or older, a demographic reality that signals an upcoming labor shortage for the industry as Baby Boomers re...
