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The OEM’s Guide to Reshoring: Partnering for US Manufacturing Success
The global landscape is shifting dramatically. Supply chain disruptions, geopolitical uncertainties, and a growing emphasis on resilience are prompting established Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Dyneema® UHMWPE Fiber: Applications, Strengths, Limitations & Treatments
In the world of webbing manufacturing, one performance fiber that is popular in the industry is Dyneema® UHMWPE. As a leading webbing manufacturer, we want ...
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The Custom Webbing Process at Sturges Manufacturing
At Sturges Manufacturing, we take pride in being a leading manufacturer of engineered webbing solutions. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive ...
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Sturges Manufacturing: A Decade of Excellence as a Best Place to Work
Since 1909, Sturges Manufacturing has been a leading innovator in engineered webbing and sewing solutions. But our dedication to quality extends beyond the products we ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Vectran® Fiber: Applications, Strengths, Limitations & Treatments
In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, OEMs constantly seek cutting-edge materials that push the boundaries of strength, durability, and performance. As a leading meta-aramid webbing manufacturer ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Kevlar® Fiber: Applications, Strengths, Limitations & Treatments
Kevlar® is a well-known yarn in the textile industry due to its popular characteristics. Thanks to its exceptional strength and fire resistant properties, it has ...
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Sturges Manufacturing’s In-House Testing Capabilities for Industrial Webbing and Sewn Products
Webbing testing and product verification play a crucial role in the industries we serve, including Firefighting, Fall Protection, Parachute, Aerospace, and more. At Sturges, not ...
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The Ultimate Guide To Nomex® Fiber & Its Applications
As a webbing manufacturer, it is important to know which fibers and materials are best for specific applications. One yarn that is used in webbing ...
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Common Industrial Fiber Types: Characteristics & Applications Of Webbing Yarns
With technology constantly changing and improving, it can be challenging to identify which type of industrial fiber is best suited for particular projects. At Sturges ...
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Sturges Sponsors the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Utica 5K Run and Walk
At Sturges Manufacturing, we are proud to announce that we are sponsoring the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 5K Run and Walk that will take place ...
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Leading Edge Case Study
LEADING EDGE SELF RETRACTING LIFELINES An Effective Alternative To Steel Cables INTRODUCTION Leading Edge Self Retracting Lifelines have traditionally been designed with heavy steel cables ...
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Custom Sewn Strap Case Study – Exceeding Pull Test Expectations
At Sturges in addition to weaving engineered narrow fabrics, we design, cut, sew, and test in-house, positioning us as a uniquely capable and qualified partner ...
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How Fire-Retardant (FR) Elastics And Proper Testing Help The Firefighting Industry
For Firefighters, having the right gear is paramount to ensuring their safety while protecting citizens from dangerous fires. Fire equipment involves many different elements – ...
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Sturges Manufacturing Named One Of The Best Companies To Work For in New York State For 2019
Sturges Manufacturing Company, Inc. was recently named one of the 2019 Best Companies to Work for in New York. The annual list of the 2019 Best Companies to Work ...
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