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Mills Products Expands Quality Engineering Capabilities
(ATHENS, Tenn.) October 31, 2016 — Mills Products, Inc., a 71-year-old ISO 9001-certified American contract manufacturer with a track record of producing superior hydroformed, roll formed,
Manufacturing Techniques for Metal Case Handles
Although we’re primarily known for our appliance handles, Mills Products has also acquired a strong reputation for manufacturing quality metal case handles. Our ability to
3 Ways to Manufacture Metal Appliance Handles
In our decades as a supplier of appliance parts and assemblies, we’ve found that metal appliance handles are best made using three manufacturing methods: roll
Making a Truck Grab Handle That Drivers Really Appreciate
A heavy-duty truck grab handle is one of the last components added to a tractor before it comes off the assembly line. But it’s one
Mills Products to Showcase Metal Forming Expertise at Design-2-Part Show in Atlanta
(ATHENS, Tenn.) March 15, 2016 — East Tennessee–based Mills Products Incorporated will attend the Southeast Design-2-Part Show at the Cobb Galleria Center in Atlanta, Ga.,
Mills Products?s Hydroformed Heavy Truck Handle Grabs Inventor?s Award
(ATHENS, Tenn.) January 5, 2016 — A hydroformed stainless steel truck grab handle manufactured by Middle Tennessee–based metal fabricator Mills Products Incorporated has won the
The Virtues of Hydroforming for Appliance Handles Manufacturing
Today, tubular hydroforming is not only an accepted way to produce metal appliance handles, it is often the preferred method. There are several reasons this simply make
Key Manufacturing Considerations for Appliance Handle Design
As with any product development process, moving an appliance handle design from concept to production requires compromises. No matter how elegant the idea, if a
4 Finishing Options for a Stainless Steel Handle
Choosing the right finishing option for a stainless steel handle is a critical decision. It can make or break the end result — especially in a design
5 Features of Great Truck Cab Grab Handles
Grab handles are an important safety feature of any truck or tractor. Getting in and out of the cab of a truck can be extremely
The 4 Grades of Metal to Choose from for an Appliance Stainless Steel Handle
By any count, there are over 150 grades of stainless steel available. Appliance stainless steel handle manufacturers typically use just four of these many options:
Trends in Kitchen Appliance Handle Manufacturing
With kitchen appliance handle design trending away from the contoured look that was favored by OEMs for more than a decade to a more commercial-kitchen,