As we write this, almost every industry in the country is feeling the effects of supply “constraints” – a tight squeeze on the...
When it comes to sheet metal fabrication, the recent advances in plasma cutting technology are changing the impact that plasma...
"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success."- Alexander Graham Bell
While no one can predict the future, if...
If you don't know the difference between carbon and stainless steel, you're not alone. In fact, it's one of the most common...
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Have you ever wondered how steel prices are determined? If you've ever given it any serious thought, you'll soon realize how...
2020 has been a year like no other. As we write this, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting all areas of the economy and the ...
Ever wonder what drives Boyd Metals' continued success as a metal service center? Well, we recently caught up with one of Boyd...
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As we dive deeper into the digital age, many of us are wondering what the future of metal service centers will look like. From...
At Boyd Metals, we believe in the value of hard work. We know what we put in is what we're going to get out. It's one of the...
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As many of us know, change is one of life's few guarantees. This is becoming more apparent than ever in the metals industry as...
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At Boyd Metals, we are unique in the way that we do business. We care about our customers and pride ourselves on going above...
As one of the more traditional methods for processing metal materials, the press brake, also commonly known as a brake press,...
In today’s metal industry, not many fabrication processes can hold a candle to laser cutting. That's because laser cutting...
Often thought as interchangeable materials, tubes and pipes are actually quite different. In fact, their differences are...
With a variety of different materials, classifications, and purposes, it can be difficult to determine which type of metal...
"There is no magic formula for great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated." ...
Forecasting the economic future is certainly an inexact science. Yet, as we close out 2019 and look to the new year which is...
Recently we caught up with Collin Ogilvie, a rising star in Boyd's corporate department, to talk about his work as a corporate...
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In the metals service industry, PVF stands for pipe, valves, and fittings. When put together, pipes, valves, and fittings are...
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If you’re a metal worker, then you're no stranger to sawing and shearing. As two of the most common fabrication processes in...
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There are several reasons to continue company traditions monthly or annually. It encourages your employees to build bonds...
If you’re a metal worker, then you're no stranger to the process of oxy-fuel cutting. Used in both heavy industry and light...
Much thought, intricacy, and strategy is required to craft the ideal bid for your clients. And when bidding is the name of the...
In the vast and varying world of metals, there are three metals that stand out amongst the crowd thanks to their unique...
If there is one thing we pride ourselves on here at Boyd Metals, it is our commitment to providing our customers with the best...
How would you react if someone told you they would trade you a piece of gold for that old soda can you had hanging out in the...
Since our company's inception in 1991, Boyd Metals has been devoted to making our customers number one. This means we are not...
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Believe it or not, the expression “stronger than steel” did not become a common phrase simply because it rolls off the tongue...
Here’s a sad truth: We live in a recognition-deprived world of business. If you think we’re wrong, ask yourself, how often do...
The senior management team at Boyd Metals recently embarked upon a journey to determine and document exactly what we as a...
As we sat down to write this article a year ago, no one could have foreseen the run-up in metals prices that would take place...
The American steel industry has seen a lot over its illustrious history. From its rise following the Civil War, throughout its...
Everything we do at Boyd Metals is for our customers.
We work day in and day out to show you, our customers, the Boyd...
Where do you find the Boyd Difference? In our employees.
No matter the department, no matter the position, at Boyd Metals,...
Ask 10 random people if they have ever had more on their plate than they could handle. Chances are, 10 exhausted people will...
Tommy is new to the world of business. With the passing of his father, he has inherited a struggling automobile parts shop and...
Whether you are a worker in a shipyard constructing cargo ships or an artist trying to turn your latest vision into a metal...
As a business grows over time, so does their list of vendors. What started out as a short list of necessary vendors gradually...
As we move into 2018 it is time to reflect on 2017. Perhaps the biggest highlight for 2017 was the spring announcement and...
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We're always looking for ways to add value to our customer's orders. Our first step processing services are just another way...
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Making a commitment to focus on workplace positivity will prove beneficial to the entire company. When employees work together...
Can't remember the decimal of 57/64? You're not the only one. At Boyd Metals we are committed to providing you with the tools...
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David Lyman is definitely a company man. He's will be celebrating 20 years with Boyd Metals in February and has worked in...
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Getting the right players aligned for the metal needs in your business can sometimes be a puzzle. Labor and vendors can't be...
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Steve Harvey is the Vice President and General Manager of Boyd Metals in Fort Smith. He has a lot going on, but we...
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Our team is our greatest asset at Boyd Metals. We've mentioned it in articles recently, and still believe that it should be a...
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At Boyd Metals, we are committed to providing our customers with better service and more value than any other player in the...
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Anyone in their 20’s or older understands that as we age and mature our needs change. What we require to succeed and grow both...
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