A conveyor is an essential tool for transporting items, materials, or information from one place to another. Conveyors are used in many different industries, from manufacturing and distribution to logistics and communication. They are perfect for the rapid handling of fluid loaded items, which can range from manufacturing boxes, shipping mailers...
Did you know that over one billion tires are manufactured worldwide each year? That alone proves that the tire industry is a major contributor to the global economy. The tire industry is responsible for providing a wide range of products from passenger car tires to heavy-duty off-road tires and even...
Meet Jonathan Luna, Quality Technician! Before joining FMH in July 2021, Jonathan Luna was a licensed insurance salesman working from his home office. Jonathan quickly found out that he needed to socialize and get out from in front of a computer. FMH was a great choice for Jonathan because he...
It’s officially the holiday season, and while many are beginning take a break from their daily grind, retail businesses are in their busiest time of year. Holiday sales are projected to reach up over 942.6 billion U.S. dollars for 2022. Online shopping makes up nearly a quarter of that amount. A top...
Meet David Lunsford, Customer Service Representative! David began his career with FMH in April 2021 after his neighbor, a former employee, suggested the position. Once an insurance agent and part owner of a logging business, David said the most enjoyable part of working for FMH is getting to talk...
Meet Dana Barnhill, Electrical Assembly Technician! Georgia born and Arkansas raised, Dana Barnhill is no stranger to the manufacturing industry. She worked ten years as a machine specialist for a local manufacturing facility prior to joining FMH. Dana has been a valuable team member since July 2018. She jumped at...
Many believe that the terms, “distribution center” and “warehouse”, are one of the same. Although very similar, there are a few key differences. Distribution centers are buildings in which companies, usually briefly, store and ship out their produced goods. These centers play a large role in the eCommerce supply chain. ...
October is a month dedicated to celebrating the manufacturing industry. This year, throughout the U.S., Manufacturing Day will be honored on October 7th. This is a day that we, at FMH, take to honor those who stand behind the goods and their services. Why celebrate Manufacturing Day? The...
Meet Tyler Huggins, Electrical Engineer! Originally from Clinton, AR, Tyler graduated from Arkansas State University in May 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a minor in mathematics. A week after graduating, he began his career with FMH. As an Electrical Engineer, Tyler spends his...
If your conveyor isn’t performing as efficiently as it once did or if your motor is slowing then it could be due to the motor brushes. It’s likely that you’re in need of motor brush maintenance. If proper motor brush maintenance is not performed, this may cause the motor to...
Meet Brad Blake, Team Lead for General Fabrication! Born and raised in Jonesboro, AR, Brad graduated from Valley View High School and is practically a household name around FMH. Although he started out in a temporary position, within nine months he was hired to the company full-time. Brad has been...
Last mile delivery is a term used to describe the final step of the delivery process. This means transporting the product from the nearest distribution center to its final destination- the customer’s doorstep. Simply put, without the process of last mile delivery, products wouldn’t make the expected delivery from warehouse...
