Atlas Dowel

Weaving Solutions into Wood Component Challenges

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:44:45 EST

When you drive by the Longaberger headquarters outside of Newark, Ohio, Atlas Dowel & Wood Products Company might not be first thing you think about! This impressive structure is a reflection of the Longaberger product and brand, attracting visitors worldwide to rural Ohio. If you’ve ever purchased a Longberger basket, you might actually own something made by Atlas Dowel in your hands.

We work with all different kinds of companies manufacturing the highest quality wood components available. When businesses are faced with wood component challenges, they turn to Atlas Dowel to make their products a reality. Atlas Dowel works with companies such as Longaberger to engineer quality products. We developed a handle for Longaberger to be used on its fine baskets. You will notice dowel handles on several Longaberger baskets.

Manufacturing wood dowels and other wood component products is what Atlas Dowel does. Yet, what separates us from other companies is our ability to develop innovative ideas for component parts and present solutions. Contact us today for more information on how we can put our skills to work in developing solutions to your wood component challenges today.

tags: Wood Component Solutions

A Unique Wood Component Solution - Wooden Bung

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:53:44 EST

Did you know that Atlas Dowel is one of few facilities in the country that manufactures wooden beer bungs? You can read about the function of the wooden bung in our August blog post. The wooden bungs that we manufacture have ridges along the sides, which allows for expansion when hammered into a barrel hole. Barrels are widely used in the fermentation and again process for beer and wine. Our wooden bungs that expand ensure durability, which is necessary to prevent leaking.

We developed our own process of manufacturing wooden bungs as seen pictured here. This innovative piece of equipment transforms a piece of wood into a ridged wooden bung. From afar, it might not look like an automated machine, but when you see the machinery in full operation, it is very impressive. Hundreds of wooden bungs are manufactured with the push of a button.

In addition to producing the unique wooden bung, Atlas Dowel works tirelessly to develop solutions to all kinds of wood component challenges. Contact us today and let us know what we can do to assist you in meeting your goals!

tags: Unique Products

A Client-Driven Approach

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:20:50 EST

Customer Service. That’s a term used so often, that it has almost lost the meaning behind it. Essentially, customer service indicates that your business focuses on meeting customer expectations. Most companies proclaim that they have “quality customer service,” and while many organizations do have good customer service, what does that involve exactly? And what about exceeding expectations?

Today, many organizations have shifted their focus from having good customer service to actually being client-driven. Essentially that means that a company’s plans and strategies are motivated by customer demand or expectations. It represents a shift from being reactive to proactive: involving customer needs and expectations in your overall company mission. It involves exceeding expectations and taking good customer service to the next level.

It’s not always the easier path for a company to be client-driven. It takes foresight. Atlas Dowel is a partner in our customers’ successes. We are client-driven in all that we do. We provide solutions to wood component challenges through innovation and our desire to exceed expectations. Our specialty/custom made turnings are direct results of using ingenuity to develop a product for a customer. Client-driven.

Contact us for information about finding a solution to your wood component challenge!

tags: Customer Service

New Products & Quicker Lead Times

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:16:20 EST

As business consumers, it’s always gratifying to learn of new product roll-outs – not only to learn of new technologies available, but also to determine if there are ways to improve processes and efficiency. As a leading wood dowel rod manufacturer, it’s always exciting for Atlas Dowel to offer new products and services to customers.

We are pleased to add new products and quicker lead times for our customers. New offerings include:

A full line of competitively-priced dowel pins and other products. We are now carrying standard and metric sized dowel pins, fluted and spiral-grooved, pain or pre-glued.
A complete line of biscuits, available in three sizes.
Dowel rod sizes from 2-1/8” to 3-1/2” full round, up to 16 feet long!

For pricing information, you can give us a call at 800-541-0573, or fill out the information on the Contact page, and we will get back to you quickly.

tags: New Products, Customer Service

Banner Hanging Made Easy

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:37 EST

When it comes to corporate identity, you cannot leave anything to chance. You must convey your message in a professional, consistent manner. Often at trade shows or events, companies rely on the use of banners and other signage that incorporate corporate branding. You can invest a considerable amount of your budget having banners and signs printed. It goes without saying that your banner hanging system should have a professional appearance as well.

Traditional banner hanging systems have relied on unattractive eye-screws to hang a banner. You know the kind: metal eye screws placed into dowels, which are not very professional looking. In addition to being unattractive, eye screws are a chore to twist and secure.

Atlas Dowel introduced a banner hanging system that uses LRP Plastic end caps that easily slide onto a wooden dowel, which eliminates the need for unsightly eye screws. The system features tight-fitting connectors that join shorter length dowels with almost no seam. And, one major advantage of this system is that you are able to view the banner from two sides. In addition, the system is assembled quickly and easily with no tools necessary, it is available in multiple colors, and it is designed for floor and/or table tops.

Our banner system end caps are rigid and durable and are available in three sizes: 3/8”, ½” and ¾”. Our tight-fitting connectors are available in ½” and ¾” sizes.

For more information about the Atlas Dowel banner hanging system, you can comment on the blog in the space below or fill out the information on our Contact page, and one of our representatives will be in contact with you.

tags: Banner Hanging System