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How to De-Risk Your RV or Van Conversion Hardware Supply Chain
Hardware supply chain failures in RV and van conversion programs don't originate on the production floor — they originate in qualification shortcuts and documentation gaps from the prototype stage. Here's the risk control framework that eliminates them upstream.
Why Your Side-by-Side Chassis Needs OEM-Grade Metal Fabrication Standards
Job-shop tolerances aren't built for production-volume UTV chassis. This post breaks down what OEM-grade metal fabrication actually requires — and why the gap between 'good enough' and specification-compliant matters at scale.
Galvanic Corrosion Between Stainless and Aluminum
Stainless steel and aluminum are both excellent marine materials individually. Together in direct contact in saltwater, they form a galvanic cell that corrodes the aluminum. The fix is a design decision, not a material change.
The 12 Questions Boat Builders Ask Marine Metal Fabricators
Most boat builder engineering teams develop supplier evaluation instincts through hard experience. These 12 questions quickly identify fabricators who understand marine production from those who don’t.
Marine Parts Tariffs and Sourcing Risk (2025–2026)
Section 232 tariffs are 50% with all country exemptions eliminated. For purchasing managers, the right question is not domestic versus offshore — it is which supplier model delivers the best total landed cost and service reliability.
How Boat Builders Choose Stainless Steel and Aluminum Parts Suppliers
Boat builders choose stainless steel and aluminum parts suppliers based on corrosion resistance, fabrication quality, and long-term manufacturing reliability.
PW Marine OEM Releases New “Factory Tour” Video Showcasing Expanded Capacity and Next-Level Marine Manufacturing
PW Marine OEM today announced the release of a brand-new video that gives customers and prospects a behind-the-scenes “tour of the new factory,” highlighting the company’s expanded production footprint, modern equipment, and OEM-ready processes built for consistent quality at scale.