The Boyd Blog

How to be Freakishly Productive this Week

They say a messy desk is a sign of genius. Unfortunately genius status won't get things done for you. As we are pressed to get...


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Tags: Insider Tips, Advice for Managers and Estimators

Boyd Metals is growing once again!

We have a new location in Tyler, Texas!

It is with great excitement, that we formally announce Boyd Metals is growing once again!...


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Tags: Boyd Metals Company News and Culture

3 Steps to Better Customer Relations
You probably have that one horrific customer service experience that you won't ever forget. The one that made you vow, "I will...
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Tags: Insider Tips

3 Steps to Simplifying Your Vendor List

You've heard of “just-in-time,” and “just-in-case”. These two sayings seem to epitomize the spectrum of approaches fab shops,...


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Tags: Sourcing Materials, Advice for Managers and Estimators

Quoting 101: 5 Considerations Before You Deliver a Price

When it comes to pricing a metals project, one common misconception customers will have is that there is one standard price for...


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Tags: Sourcing Materials, Advice for Managers and Estimators

Company News - Our Little Rock Facility is Getting Bigger!

Boyd Metals’ Little Rock location recently completed construction on an expansion that more than doubled their warehouse size....


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2 Secrets for Bidding a Project in Half the Time

The bidding process is one of the most important steps in a company’s pathway to revenue generation. Completing an accurate and...


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5 Reasons Aluminum Extrusions Can Save You Time and Money

Building with aluminum extrusions is a great way to take advantage of all the best characteristics of this unique metal. In this...


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Tags: Insider Tips, Sourcing Materials, Industry Knowledge,

2 Important Considerations when Sourcing Uncommon Metals
We know all to well that needing an uncommon metal can really throw a wrench into a buyer's normal procurement process. In...
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Tags: Sourcing Materials, Boyd Metals Products and Services

5 Ways to Improve Safety Outcomes in 2016

Manufacturers of all sizes are making safety a core value. We couldn’t applaud this trend more. We talk to ranking leadership...


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Tags: Workplace Safety