Month: August 2015


Some services of a bender/roller are becoming mixed with functions that are more common with fabricators.  One specialty function that is particularly important is the use of press-brake combined with rolling of steel plate in order to make specialized shapes.  Read more…


There is an old adage that says, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” While that may be good advice for many things, it isn’t the type of wisdom that leads to innovation, especially in modern building design.  If you Read more…


It is often said that imitation is the highest form of flattery.  However, Anish Kapoor, the renowned Indian-British artist behind the world famous sculpture ‘Cloud Gate’ does not feel that way.  The ‘Cloud Gate’ sculpture has become an iconic fixture Read more…


Here in Chicago, and throughout the country, the craft beer industry has seen massive growth over the past decade in particular.  In 2014, for the first time, small and medium-sized breweries rose to 11% of the beer produced in the Read more…


Being related to someone that works in the steel bending industry, particularly a bender/roller company, has some side effects.  Here are some insights from my wife Judy, who has endured my many years working in the industry: “Over the past Read more…

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