goodbye 2020 ending the year

Goodbye, 2020!

Goodbye, 2020!  Your friends at Anderson Shumaker wish you all the best.  This year has been different in many ways.  Everybody and every company across the globe will never forget this past year.  Our number one goal was to keep our staff safe and doors open.  What we would like to do is focus on…

May 2020 Sales

Nailed It! May 2020 Sales

Our team really nailed it in May 2020, as Anderson Shumaker achieved record sales and shipments! Even during these difficult times, our employees are not only working hard to adhere to new health & safety policies, but they are keeping Anderson Shumaker successful while do so. We even had a fun, socially distanced BBQ outside…

forging exotic alloys

Take a Walk on the Wild Side… With Exotic Alloys

Some days, we like to get a little wild in the forge shop; at least we do with our exotic alloys. But what exactly are exotic alloys? Today we’ll discuss 3 popular exotic alloys that we forge at Anderson Shumaker. What Are Exotic Alloys? Exotic alloys (also called super alloys) contain a very high alloy…

forge shop PED certification

PED Certification: Let’s Go International!

Anderson Shumaker’s forge shop achieved its Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certification! In addition to our recent AS9100D certification (aerospace), this new achievement helps us make big strides as a dependable forging supplier. Above all, it opens markets and helps us gain new customers. What is a Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Certification? In short, a PED…

Anderson Shumaker's Summer Blast

Summer Lovin’, Had Us a Blast (Furnace)

Anderson Shumaker really had a blast this summer. While Chicago’s weather was thankfully mild, we kept things hot on the shop-floor. From hosting tasty company barbeques, celebrating our 1-year new management anniversary, and earning coveted company certifications, we really had a fantastic summer! This June we proudly celebrated our 1-year anniversary under new management. Over…

forging alloy steel

Meet Our Metals: Alloy Steel

Forging alloy steel is an important part of Anderson Shumaker’s production. Our skilled team knows their metals inside and out. But, not everyone is familiar with the many materials we forge. Each metal has its own unique properties and attributes. Therefore, not all metals are appropriate for all products. Last week we discussed tool steel. Today we’ll…