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The Marvellous World of Manufacturing

Not many people give much thought to the fact that almost every object you touch as you go about your day had to be manufactured by someone. When you stop to consider the impact that the processing and manufacturing industry has had on the modern world, it can blow your mind. My mind was blown when my son arrived home from his new job at a local processing and manufacturing plant and told me about the industry he was now working in. Since then, I have learnt all kinds of cool things which I would love to be able to share with the rest of the world.

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2020

How to store waste oil for your recycling service
Waste oil - and in particular, the contaminants within it - can be highly polluting to the environment and the water supply. This is why waste oil collection services do such a vital job. Here are some tips on how to store your waste oil before the collection service arrives. Never mix oils Firstly, never mix different types of oil. Different oils are processed in different ways, and mixing them together can make them difficult or even impossible to recycle safely.

How Is Steel Formed During Fabrication?
Steel is one of the world's most popular materials for use in fabrication projects. Steel fabrication is conducted for anything from street lighting columns to sets of railings and much more besides. All types of fabrication projects, including steel fabrication, will make use of several different forming processes. What are the most common ones in steel fabrication?  Bending Among the most usual forming processes you will see in a steel fabrication centre is the bending of metal.

A Guide for First-Timers When Choosing Plastic Packaging
Plastic is a popular choice when it comes to the packaging of various items, such as foodstuffs and pharmaceutical products. Plastic packaging is advantageous because of its durability, performance, lightweight, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Buyers of plastic packaging must always aim from durable and safe material that meets stringent Australian regulatory guidelines. This is a guide for first-timers when choosing plastic packaging. Plastic Packaging Reduces Cost of Shipping and Handling Businesses always look towards reducing the cost of shipping and handling goods as much as possible.