Your Metal Fabricator

In the liquid waste industry, a standard vacuum truck is rarely sufficient straight off the lot. Septic truck performance depends on how well the unit is tailored to the [...]

Every service vehicle has a story, and this one began long before it arrived at our Storm’s Welding and Repair shop in Cologne, MN. Our customer purchased a retired fire truck at an auction. The [...]

  In the world of industrial manufacturing, few phrases carry as much weight or spark as much debate as “Made in America.” For some, it’s a promise of quality. For others, it’s a regulatory [...]

In many industrial applications, stainless steel equipment must meet strict sanitary finish requirements to ensure safe and reliable operation.  Achieving these industrial metal finishes [...]

At Astro Metal Craft, precision bending is at the heart of high-quality metal fabrication. To give you an inside look, we stepped into the shop with Maha, one of our skilled press brake [...]

Reflecting on 2025, we are incredibly proud of the metal projects we’ve delivered and the relationships we’ve built. Our success is a direct result of your support and the hard work of our [...]

When we tell customers our shop is located in Hanover, MN, the next question we hear—nine times out of ten—is: “So… have you eaten at Big Bore?”  Of course we have! And our favorite follow-up [...]

“Made in America” manufacturing isn’t a catchy slogan we have embraced— it’s a reflection of who we are: builders, innovators, and believers in what’s possible. For generations, manufacturing has [...]

The metal market is a total rollercoaster, full of ups and downs and sharp turns! 🎢 When it comes to raw materials like aluminum and stainless steel, prices can swing wildly, making long-term [...]

=In our latest YouTube video from the Shop Talk series, we had the chance to spend an exciting day with Cole, diving deep into perforated metal and the inner workings of the TruPunch 5000. [...]