Merry Christmas from our family to yours. We hope you have a happy and healthy holiday weekend. If you have an industrial repair, remember, we are available 24/7/365 at 330-747-2639.
Looking through the glass: a history on safety glasses
Today, walking into an industrial repair shop like CMT, one will notice everyone in safety glasses, but it wasn’t always that way. Safety glasses are worn by personnel in manufacturing, construction and medical occupations, among others. Today, there are prescription safety glasses and safety glasses made in a variety of materials that are lighter and […]
Ever curious? The history of the hard hat
Workplaces like construction and industrial sites require hard hats to protect employees’ and visitors’ heads from falling objects. Suspension bands inside the helmet spread the helmet’s weight and force of any impact over the top of the head for additional protection. Hard hats are common place in industrial environments, but did you ever wonder how […]
Celebrating 5 years of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturing Coalition!
Congratulations to the Mahoning Valley Manufacturing Coalition for its five years of service to our community. The manufacturing coalition was started to address the need for a skilled workforce in the Mahoning Valley and neighboring communities. CMT is a founding member.
Large pumps move water for public utilities
Power generation plants are designed to use vast amounts of water in their daily operations. Water is used in the boilers that create steam, which in turn drives the turbines that make electricity. Pumps of all sizes and designs manage the multiple water systems found in a power plant. Some of these water systems include […]
CMT: We can get your motor running
Industry utilizes many different forms of electric power producing devices. One of these devices is the Motor Generator set, or commonly known as the MG set. The basic MG set consists of an AC motor driving a generator. Some units share a common frame with the AC and DC sections enclosed. Others are designed with […]
OH Supreme Court Justice candidates make a stop in Valley
Ohio Supreme Court Justice candidates Pat DeWine and Pat Fischer stopped by CMT on Monday to discuss the upcoming election with other small business owners over lunch.
How do I become a blue-collar worker?
College isn’t for everyone, and really, not everyone needs to go to college. Check out the many trade school programs that are in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. There are some fantastic jobs that only require a short certification, which is definitely easier on the wallet than college. You will hit the ground running after […]
What’s a blue-collar worker?
Blue-collar folks (yep, we work at CMT) are the backbone of American society. We keep America running. Turn on the tv, read the newspaper, go online, and you will hear a lot of talk of blue-collar workers this election year. The first “blue-collar” description was made in reference to trade jobs in an Iowa newspaper […]
How does a lifting magnet work?
In the next few weeks, we will take an in-depth look at lifting magnets. Lifting magnets are magnets that are used in scrap handling operations and in steel mills. Some lifting magnets can move cars and several pieces of steel and can be as big as queen-size beds. Most lifting magnets are designed to operate […]