History shows that it can take years to eradicate a viral epidemic or pandemic – such as with smallpox, polio, the Spanish Flu, and now COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control recently suggested that even with the anticipated release of vaccines, we might be wearing masks in the United States throughout all of 2021. While… Read More
Why are so many companies now implementing sneeze guards in the workplace? Social distancing may not be sufficient to safeguard employees against COVID-19, according to MIT research that indicates sneeze mucus and cough saliva droplets can travel as far as 27 feet. In a National Geographic report, MIT fluid dynamics scientist Lydia Bourouiba used high-speed… Read More
As the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic takes shape, you do not need to sacrifice quality and aesthetics in your office in order to meet the evolving safety standards required to protect your employees and customers from airborne, virus-containing droplets. Mills Products, which has been producing high-end appliance metal parts and metal/glass assemblies since… Read More
Our industry has been through some tough times in recent months, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Shops that have been shuttered are getting back to business. Furloughed employees are heading back to work. Factories have revamped their operations to respond to the new “normal.” And Mills Products has been there every… Read More
French doors, door-in-door storage, exterior door windows… today’s premium refrigerators have moved beyond barely-dressed ice boxes and coolers. The same goes for refrigerator interiors, which often require custom assemblies and sub-assemblies with premium shelving. Plastic shelves and bins just won’t cut it for discerning consumers seeking high-end aesthetics, as well as increased functionality and durability.… Read More
Today's OEM is tasked with meeting increased consumer demand for crafted appliance component options, from brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze cabinet hardware to copper refrigerator and oven handles. But for every unique OEM product, there are many time-to-market variables in play. Each product enhancement impacts delivery time and budget. Can this feature be incorporated efficiently… Read More
This year, Mills Products celebrates 75 years of metalforming innovation, from successfully integrating the first “eye-level glass” in an oven door to designing and manufacturing the first “visor” oven door handle with formed ends. This dedication to innovation is why OEMs have turned to Mills since the 1940s to help them improve end-product quality and… Read More
Choosing the proper metalforming process for a project is an art as well as a science. You have to account for desired aesthetic, cost, part function, part volume, time to manufacture, and much more. Finding the right turnkey metal part and assembly manufacturer often makes the difference when it comes to delivering a project on… Read More
When a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-end kitchen appliances sought a unique knurled handle design for their premium oven ranges, dishwashers, and refrigeration units, they came up short when metal fabrication vendors couldn’t meet both design and production expectations. So they turned to the knurling and machining experts at Mills Products for a cost-effective solution.… Read More
Metal machining is a process that takes a raw piece of metal and cuts it into its final shape and size via a controlled material-removal process. This is referred to as subtractive manufacturing, since it removes excess materials from the part; the opposite process is referred to as additive manufacturing. Metal machining services can significantly… Read More
