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Navy Steel, Sleepless Nights, and the Tools That Sparked a Mission

Navy Steel, Sleepless Nights, and the Tools That Sparked a Mission 0 Comments

Steve Kost has journeyed from being a Navy Seabee to a union ironworker and now a scrap metal artist. He uses welding and the Markal® markers he has relied on since boot camp. Through his art, he transforms scrap metal into stories that help him cope with PTSD.

Discover how Metal Health Artwork saved his life and continues to inspire others, one sculpture at a time.

Cold Marking Solutions for Low Temperature Processes

Cold Marking Solutions for Low Temperature Processes 0 Comments

Cold marking involves adding markings, protective coatings, or layers to materials at low temperatures. This technique prevents corrosion, wear, and damage while enabling quick identification and efficient communication of information. Industries such as construction, metalworking, marine, timber, oil, and gas often rely on cold marking for operations in freezing environments. Explore how manual cold marking with industrial marker pens provides robust solutions for marking on cold surfaces, ensuring visibility and durability in harsh conditions.

LA-CO Teams Up with MPE Partners

LA-CO Teams Up with MPE Partners 0 Comments

LA-CO Industries (the “Company”), announced today a partnership with MPE Partners (“MPE”) beginning a new chapter of growth for the fourth-generation, family-owned global manufacturing company. This week also marks the 90th anniversary since LA-CO Industries opened its operations in 1934 for the design and manufacturing of high-quality, performance-based products for its customers’ unique applications.

Kate Moon, the Welder with the Markal® Tattoo

Kate Moon, the Welder with the Markal® Tattoo 2 Comments

Although, the welding industry has made great strides in adopting more ladies into the profession, only 5% of welders are female. We spoke with Kate Moon, about her experiences to become a woman in welding as well as what inspired her to adorn her body with a classic Markal® B® Paintstik® tattoo.