FA B R I C AT O R S M A K I N G T O D AY ’ S S K Y L I N E P O S S I B L E
NOVEL IRON
COLLINS INDUSTRIES: Doing Business in a Family Way
50 Years of Steel Fabrication
When discussing interesting places to visit, Edmonton, Alberta normally doesn’t land at the top of the tourist “Best Spots in the World” list. For the most part, American citizens are hard pressed to locate Edmonton—or Alberta—on a map.
Located in the seacoast region of New Hampshire, just off of Interstate 95, is the world class facility of Novel Iron Works, Inc. This industry leader has recently celebrated their 50th anniversary in the steel fabrication business and enjoys the respect of their customers throughout the New England/Boston marketplace. See full story on page 4
Here's a tip: contact your travel agent and book a flight to one of the most vibrant, energetic cities in North America. It’s not just the land of the aurora borealis (commonly called The Northern Lights)— but it is a dynamic center of commerce—especially for the “oil patch” which makes Edmonton a thriving metropolis. Continued on page 2
Paul Collins, Founder/Owner of Collins Industries
ARIZONA STRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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In December, a report was made on the fastest
Collins Industries Doing Business in a Family Way
growing areas of the United States. For years,
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Novel Iron
Las Vegas held that honor. Who wouldn’t want to
50 Years of Steel
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Remote Diagnostics
relocate and be a part of the city that claims,
A Standard Feature With Systems Controlled With the Siemens 840 Series of CNC
“what happens here, stays here”?
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Allied Machine
Well, move over Vegas! The current metropolitan
Maximizing Drilling System Performance
area with the fastest growth is now Phoenix…
Design Build Your Shop of the Future
that vibrant jewel in the Southwest that is a mecca
Akhurst Machinery
Don’t Simply Retool…Rethink A Strong Customer Base Leads to Success
for winter weary Midwesterners, and East Coast
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Arizona Structure Technologies, Inc.
inhabitants alike.
Move Over Vegas!
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ACC Machinery Co Continued on page 20
Jeff Hannah, Project Manager for Arizona Structure Technologies
A Look Back on the Early Days of Metalworking
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