Tracing Our Steps: From 1936 until Today
Comments Off on Tracing Our Steps: From 1936 until TodayGage Products was founded in Ferndale, MI in June 1936. In the eight decades that have passed since then, the chemical industry has seen no shortage of revolutionary products and processes. We’ve proudly pioneered some of them, including closed loop chemical recycling systems and solvent recovery processes for the automotive industry. In 2018, Gage remains […]
Gage Products Celebrates Earth Day Year Round
Comments Off on Gage Products Celebrates Earth Day Year RoundThe largest environmental movement on the planet is Earth Day. Celebrated every April 22 since 1970, the Earth Day Network is supported by over 50,000 partners in 195 countries. The mission of the movement is to bring awareness to issues that affect public health and the communities we live in, while motivating people to change […]
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The Annual Paint & Automotive Outlook 2018
Comments Off on The Annual Paint & Automotive Outlook 20182018 looks to be a promising year for the chemical products industry. In spite of seismic changes to the economic and political environment, scientists and researchers continue to forge new paths forward, creating innovative new products and finding ways to be active in new fields and markets. Green science and sustainability continues to be a […]
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2017 Industrial Paint & Auto Wrap Up
Comments Off on 2017 Industrial Paint & Auto Wrap UpThis year the Gage Products’ team took on several causes that drive industry progression, innovation, and success. Wildlife conservation, Earth Day, National Safety Month, and National Manufacturing day are only four of many causes that we partake in throughout the year. The automotive industry, in and of itself, has also seen major advancements. In 2017, […]
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Hydrocarbon Reporting in Gasoline
Comments Off on Hydrocarbon Reporting in GasolineThe August/September issue of Petro Industry News features our discussion of a new method to improve the accuracy of hydrocarbon reporting in gasoline. Achieving Better Hydrocarbon Reporting The VUV PIONA+ Method uses a combination of single-column gas chromatography (GC) and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) spectroscopy for a more precise detection of hydrocarbon group types and certain […]
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Gage Products Supports National Manufacturing Day Friday, October 6th!
Comments Off on Gage Products Supports National Manufacturing Day Friday, October 6th!This October Gage Products is highlighting the national efforts of Manufacturing Day. The annual goal of the National Manufacturing Day initiative is to address each struggle within the industry in hopes of working towards community and industry solutions. Current concerns include the manufacturing skills gap, public misconceptions about the industry, outsourcing of American job placements […]
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Gage Offers New Company Videos on YouTube
Comments Off on Gage Offers New Company Videos on YouTubeHere at Gage Products, we’ve been the world’s preferred supplier of chemical related products and processes for over 80 years. We do this by staying focused on our customer’s needs and providing the highest quality products and solutions for a wide range of processes. We also believe in sustainability while reducing costs and increasing effective […]
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What Direction is the Auto Industry Headed In?
Comments Off on What Direction is the Auto Industry Headed In?Auto companies are still a leading industry throughout the U.S. Going far beyond the big 3 (Ford, Chrysler, and GM), car makers from around the world have manufacturing plants in the states. Today’s auto industry is innovative, trendsetting, and highly competitive in the global market. The outlook for 2017 is optimistic, and it isn’t business […]
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Gage Celebrates Worldwide Safety this Month
Comments Off on Gage Celebrates Worldwide Safety this MonthThis year’s National Safety Month (NSM) is here! The annual event, organized by the National Safety Council and supported by thousands of companies and organizations across the country, will highlight different topics each week throughout the month of June to raise awareness about the leading causes of injury and accidental death at work, home, and […]
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EcoCAR 3 Winners Announced Tonight!
Comments Off on EcoCAR 3 Winners Announced Tonight!Tonight, Gage will be at EcoCAR 3, a product of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) series. EcoCAR 3 is North America’s premier collegiate automotive engineering competition. The challenge this year? To redesign a Chevy Camaro to reduce environmental impact. It also needs to maintain “the muscle and performance expected […]
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