Automotive manufacturing depends on efficient, repeatable material handling at every stage of production. From parts washing and heat treating to assembly, storage, and transport, the containers used to move components directly affect quality, cleanliness, and productivity. Two of the most common options in automotive facilities are wire baskets and plastic containers. While both serve important roles, they perform very differently under the demanding conditions of automotive manufacturing.
As industrial cleaning standards continue to rise and environmentally harmful solvents are phased out, ultrasonic cleaning has emerged as one of the most efficient and eco-friendly alternatives. Manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics industries now rely on ultrasonic systems to remove debris, oils, fine particulates, and contaminants that traditional cleaning methods often miss.
For over 50 years, every wire formation produced by Salco Engineering went through an elongated process. This process involved straightening the wire, doing simple bends, cutting, and finally forming it into the exact style necessary to complete the work order. From start to finish, the process included several stations, loads of manpower, and lots of labor related costs. In July of 2015, this process received a much needed, modernized facelift. (more…)
The atmosphere of SALCO Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. has undergone significant updates since its beginning in 1963. For over fifty years, the family-owned and operated company resided on the northern skirts of Jackson’s downtown. While the building was once sufficient, it was lacking in functionality and slowly becoming unable to provide SALCO with the necessary room to grow and expand. The company was confined to working bending processes and wire formation in old, prolonged ways. When the opportunity for a new space presented itself, President Jim Flack jumped on it. (more…)
Albert Lexie has been shining shoes at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh since the 1980s. He donates all of his tips to the hospital’s Free Care Fund, which ensures that all child patients receive the medical care they need regardless of their families’ ability to pay. What makes this gesture so awe-inspiring is that Mr. Lexie only earns about $10,000 a year. Mr. Lexie refers to the patients and children at the hospital as “Albert’s kids.” Check out the videos below, highlighting Albert’s incredible story. The purple cart Albert uses was designed and manufactured by Salco Engineering.
Fundraising has never been more fun for Sharp Park Academy elementary school students.
This year, instead of selling candy bars, coupon books or gift wrap to benefit their school, the students collected sponsorships for an obstacle course they spent the day running Friday, Oct. 4.
“This is awesome,” said 9-year-old fourth-grader Demarion Smith. “I’ve run it like five times.”
The SPAbstacle Course, hosted by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization, netted about $9,600, which will be used for upgrades to playground equipment and the purchase of educational tools and project materials, said Ben Lasky, a parent who helped organize the event.
Salco sponsors this fundraising event.
