News
Atlas Mfg. Hosts CVTC Advanced Welding Students for Hands-On Laser Welding Training
Atlas Mfg. recently opened its doors to advanced welding students from Chippewa Valley Technical College, giving the next generation of welders a firsthand look at one of the fastest-growing technologies in metal fabrication: handheld laser welding. For many of the students, it was their first chance to operate a laser welder outside of a textbook…
Read MoreAtlas Donates Custom Fire Ring and Signage to Eau Claire Fire & Rescue for Coats for Kids
Our team at Atlas Precision Sheet Metal Solutions is proud to give back to the community we call home. This fall, we donated a custom-made fire ring and Eau Claire Fire Department signage to Eau Claire Fire & Rescue for their upcoming Coats for Kids charity event. Coats for Kids Coats for Kids does exactly…
Read MoreAtlas Market Brief: How The Iran Conflict Is Impacting Manufacturing Costs
March 2026 | Updated July 24, 2026 JULY 24 UPDATE: A lot has happened in the five weeks since our last update. The short version: the June 17 peace deal collapsed, U.S.-Iran fighting has escalated into what looks like sustained warfare, and Section 122 tariffs expired at midnight last night, but a Section 301 replacement…
Read MoreThe Heart of Atlas: More Than a Career, It’s a Legacy
In any company’s history, there are milestones that invite reflection. Recently, Atlas Manufacturing celebrated two such milestones with the retirements of Mark J. after an incredible 47 years of service, and Ben P., a cornerstone of our Chippewa Falls team, after 39 years. Combined, that’s 86 years of dedication, expertise, and partnership. In today’s world,…
Read MoreNavigating the Manufacturing Slowdown: How Strategic Partnerships Create Stability
Economic headlines over the past two weeks have been grim for U.S. manufacturing. Federal Reserve data show that total industrial production slipped 0.1 % in July and manufacturing output was unchanged, suggesting little momentum (federalreserve.gov). Durable‑goods orders, driven by a plunge in transportation equipment, tumbled 9.3 % in June (census.gov), while orders across all manufactured goods fell…
Read MoreAtlas Manufacturing Expands Wisconsin Operations with New 48,000 Sq. Ft. Facility
A major step forward in precision sheet metal capacity and future-ready manufacturing Atlas Manufacturing is proud to announce the acquisition of a new 48,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin. Situated on 23 acres, this expansion represents a pivotal milestone in our continued growth—and a clear commitment to serving our customers with greater…
Read MoreTariff Update Part 4: Navigating the “Tariff Squeeze” During the 90-Day Tariff Pause
In an unexpected yet welcome move, the U.S. and China recently agreed to a temporary 90-day pause on elevated tariffs, significantly reducing import duties from previously high levels down to roughly 30%. For manufacturers like us at Atlas—and many of our clients who rely on imported components such as fastening hardware—this shift offers some much-needed…
Read MoreAtlas Takes the Spotlight: Our Journey with Returnable Packaging Featured in The Fabricator Magazine
We’re thrilled to announce that our innovative approach to returnable packaging has been featured in the latest issue of The Fabricator Magazine! This exciting article, titled A Metal Fabricator’s Relationship with Returnable Packaging, shines a light on how our commitment to safer, more efficient shipping solutions is transforming the way metal fabricators do business. Celebrating…
Read More2025 Tariff Update: Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Rise to 25% and Global Trade Tensions Mount
UPDATE April 7th, 2025 – Click Here March 14, 2025 – The trade landscape has shifted dramatically with the confirmation of new U.S. tariffs and ensuing responses from key trading partners. The United States government has confirmed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a move that is impacting a wide range of industrial materials…
Read MoreShifting with the Market: Atlas Expands Capabilities to Meet Demand in High-Performance Compute
At Atlas Manufacturing, we thrive on innovation, and we’ve always let the needs of our customers guide us. As high-performance compute (HPC) continues to grow—driven by the rise of artificial intelligence and the need for advanced data processing—Atlas is stepping up to meet the challenge. To support this growth, we’ve made significant investments at our…
Read More