Mecal News
Mecal By Starn was featured in Manufacturing Technology Insights Magazine
Mecal By Starn was featured in Manufacturing Technology Insights Magazine. We reflected on staying current with technology but relying on lessons learned from our past. Mecal By Starn was also recognized as a Top 10 Solution Provide for the Automotive Industry. Follow this link to read the full article.
More Solutions More Convenience
Few companies can offer speed, delivery and service like Mecal By Starn. We pride ourselves in being the "go-to" for exceptional service and equipment. We also take great pride in the extensive experience working with a great variety of industries. Our applicators and presses are being used in nearly
Mecal by Starn – Spare Tooling Provider
Did you know that Mecal By Starn manufactures spare tooling for all applicators? Regardless of the make and model of the applicator, we can be your spare tooling supplier! We understand the wire harness industry, that's why we stress over having an industry leading delivery time, and no premium fees
A Legacy of Loyalty: Starn Tool CEO reflects on 40 years of leadership
Mecal by Starn's parent company, Starn Tool & Mfg. was recently featured in Manufacturing Technology Insights magazine. Click here to view in PDF format. Over its 75-year history, Starn Tool and Manufacturing Company has built a reputation for innovation. According to company lore, they were the first in the region
Promotions & Growth within the Starn Family of Companies
Mecal by Starn has promoted Jim Smith as it’s General Manager. He will oversee all the sales and operations for the facility. Jim has been with the Starn family of companies for nearly 30 years. He started out as a janitor at Starn Tool & Mfg. Co, then slowly moved
Mecal By Starn: Strengthening Customers Through Training
Proper training is key to enhancing equipment lifespan and efficient product flow. Nowhere is this need more important than with crimp applicators in a wire harness facility. Several years ago, Mecal by Starn developed a formal training course on the proper care and use of their applicators. WHN caught up
Primer in Diagnosing Crimp Applicator Issues
John Belovarac, Operations Manager at Mecal by Starn, has been running their training program for many years. WHN asked him provide us with a list of tips and recommendations useful to harness manufacturers without regard to the brand of applicator they are using. Many thanks to John for his hard
Applicator Preventative Maintenance
Equipment doesn't last forever, machinery fails and parts break - this is inevitable. Although equipment failure may not be avoidable, we are able to prolong it and try to get the most life possible with the right procedures. Applicator preventative maintenance is key to ensuring your equipment last as long
Price, and Cost of Ownership
We have all made a purchase before in our lives, and have all weighed the options, features and reputations of different brands. A good example of this would be buying a new car. You've determined you have a need for a new car. You come up with a list of
Turn-Key Crimp Stations
What is a Turnkey Workstation? Mecal by Starn in conjunction with our sister companies Penn Weld Inc. and Starn Tool and Mfg. is excited to bring Turnkey Workstations to the Wire Harness Industry and the Custom Manufacturing world. We have recently increased our plant operations to include a 4th facility
Working with Maplewood students on their video for What’s So Cool About Manufacturing NW!
Mecal By Starn Is working with Maplewood students on their video for What's So Cool About Manufacturing NW! What is "What's So Cool About Manufacturing NW?" It is an educational program showcasing cool manufacturing careers with videos created through the eyes of middle school students in Erie and Crawford Counties.
Returning to our STANDARD LEAD-TIME!
Mecal by Starn is proud to announce we will be returning to our STANDARD LEAD-TIME! Mini Applicator: 3 - 4 WEEKS Standard Tooling: 2 WEEKS, Rush Orders: 2 - 3 DAYS NO Expediting Fee