# MacLean-Fogg

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## Posts

- [How Design for Manufacturability Cuts Program Risk and Cost](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/design-for-manufacturability-risk-cost/): Learn what a design for manufacturability review covers, when to bring in your supplier, and what to send so problems surface before tooling is built.
- [How Vertical Integration Reduces Program Risk Across Forging, Machining, and Molding](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/vertically-integrated-manufacturing/): Learn when vertically integrated manufacturing can cut supplier handoffs across forging, machining, and molding, and what to check before you consolidate.
- [How Lockthread Technology Prevents Fastener Loosening in Extreme Heat](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/locking-fasteners-extreme-heat/): Learn how Lockthread technology and MacLean-Fogg's SALT system prevent fastener loosening in high-heat exhaust and turbo applications without chemical thread lockers.
- [Master Celebrates Ford Q1 Certification Milestone](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-master-ford-q1-certification/): MacLean-Fogg's Master East and West facilities in Plymouth, Michigan earned Ford Q1 certification, completing Q1 status across all 11 Ford-supplying plants.
- [How to Prevent Galling in Stainless Steel Fasteners](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/galling-stainless-steel/): Learn what causes galling stainless steel fasteners, how it differs from seizing, and which prevention methods and alloy upgrades eliminate it for good.
- [Why OEM Engineers Choose American-Made Warm-Formed Fasteners for Critical Applications](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/fastener-manufacturers-usa/): Discover why OEM engineers choose American-made warm-formed fasteners from MacLean-Fogg for high-temperature exhaust applications requiring A286 and specialty alloys.
- [How High-Temperature Fastener Performance Affects Seal Integrity](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/exhaust-gasket-seal-integrity/): Exhaust gasket failures are often caused by fastener degradation. Learn how clamp load loss, thermal cycling, and material selection affect seal integrity.
- [The True Cost of Specifying the Wrong High-Temperature Fasteners](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/exhaust-system-repair-cost/): Using the wrong exhaust fasteners costs far more than the part price. Explore repair costs, warranty exposure, downtime, and safety risk in high-temperature applications.
- [Heat Resistant Fasteners: A Material Selection Guide by Temperature Range](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/heat-resistant-fasteners/): Compare heat resistant fastener alloys by temperature range, including A286, Inconel 718, and Nimonic 80A, to find the right fit for your application.
- [Where Stainless Steel Fasteners Fall Short in High-Heat Environments](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/stainless-steel-fasteners/): Standard stainless steel fasteners underperform above 400°C. Learn where 300 series stainless steel falls short in high-temperature service and when to specify A286 or Inconel.
- [Exhaust System Leaks: Symptoms, Causes, and Fastener Solutions](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/exhaust-leak/): Learn exhaust leak symptoms, common causes, and why high-temperature fasteners are critical for long-term exhaust leak repair.
- [Torque Specifications for Fasteners: How High Temperature Changes the Calculation](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/torque-specifications-for-fasteners/): Understand how high temperatures affect fastener torque, clamp load retention, and stress relaxation to specify the right alloy for your joint.
- [High Temperature Fasteners for Exhaust and Turbo Systems](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/high-temperature-fasteners/): Select the right high-temperature fasteners for exhaust and turbo systems, including A286, Inconel 718, and Nimonic 80A, backed by Lockthread technology and engineering support.
- [What Causes High Temperature Exhaust System Fasteners to Fail?](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/exhaust-manifold-fasteners/): Exhaust manifold fasteners fail from heat, not defects. Learn the four failure modes and how high-temperature alloys like A286 solve the problem at the source.
- [Anti-Seize Compound for Fasteners: Types, Uses, and Application Guide](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/anti-seize-compound/): Learn which anti-seize compound is right for exhaust and high-temperature fasteners, how it changes torque values, and when it's required vs. optional.
- [OMCO Joins MacLean-Fogg, Strengthening a Century Long Commitment to American Manufacturing](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-acquires-omco/): MacLean-Fogg acquires OMCO, expanding U.S. roll forming and solar racking manufacturing across four states.
- [Celebrating 120 Years of Curtis Screw Company: A Legacy Built on Craftsmanship, Innovation, and Growth](https://macleanfogg.com/news/celebrating-120-years-of-curtis-screw/): 2025 marked a significant milestone within our organization — the 120th anniversary of Curtis Screw Company.
- [MacLean-Fogg Celebrates 100 Years of Family Ownership, Manufacturing Excellence, and Innovation](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-celebrates-100-years-of-family-ownership-manufacturing-excellence-innovation/): MacLean-Fogg, a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer, celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2025.
- [Cold Forming vs. Machining: Choosing the Optimal Process for Precision Components](https://macleanfogg.com/blog/cold-forming-vs-machining/): Learn how cold forming vs. machining impacts cost, quality, and performance for precision components. Discover when each process is ideal and why hybrid strategies often deliver the best results.
- [MacLean-Fogg and Fraunhofer ILT Deliver Game-Changing 3D-Printed Die Casting Tool Insert to Toyota Europe](https://macleanfogg.com/news/3d-printed-die-casting-insert-toyota-europe/): Our patented L-40 tool steel powder enables the world’s largest 3D-printed die casting tooling insert for Toyota Europe’s Yaris hybrid transmission housing.
- [Barry MacLean Named to Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/barry-maclean-illinois-manufacturing-hall-of-fame/): We’re proud to share that Barry MacLean, Chairman of MacLean-Fogg, has been selected as a 2025 inductee into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
- [MacLean-Fogg Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report/): MacLean-Fogg is proud to announce the release of its first-ever Sustainability Report
- [Mallard Manufacturing Joins the MacLean-Fogg Family of Companies](https://macleanfogg.com/uncategorized/mallard-manufacturing-joins-maclean-fogg-family/): MacLean-Fogg Company, a leading family-owned manufacturing enterprise, and Mallard Manufacturing, a provider of custom gravity flow storage solutions, jointly announce MacLean-Fogg’s acquisition of the Mallard business.
- [MacLean Power Systems Receives Investment from Centerbridge Partners](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mps-receives-investment-from-centerbridge/): MacLean Power Systems, a leading manufacturer of products for transmission, distribution, substation, and communications infrastructure, announced it has received a majority equity investment from funds advised by Centerbridge
- [DuPont Sustainable Solutions Wins Brandon Hall Group Award](https://macleanfogg.com/news/dupont-wins-brandon-hall-group-award/): DSS announced its MacLean-Fogg Safety Brand Initiative earned a Brandon Hall Excellence Bronze Award for “Best Advance in Social Impact Innovation.”
- [Master Automatic Merges into MFCS Engineered Solutions Group](https://macleanfogg.com/news/master-automatic-merges-into-mfcs-engineered-solutions-group/): MFCS, Mundelein, IL, and Master Automatic, Plymouth, MI, announce the merger of Master Automatic into the MFCS Engineered Solutions Group.
- [MacLean-Fogg Announces the Grand Opening of MacLean Additive](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-announces-the-grand-opening-of-maclean-additive/): MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions of Mundelein, IL, announces the grand opening of the MacLean Additive facility in Sterling Heights, MI.
- [MacLean-Fogg Launches Threadstrong® Line of Aftermarket Wheel Fasteners](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-announces-launch-of-threadstrong-aftermarket-wheel-fasteners/): MFCS, a leading supplier of original equipment automotive components, announces the launch of the Threadstrong® brand and accompanying ecommerce website.
- [Metform's IT Specialist, Jim Dole, Looks to the Stars](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/jim-dole-looks-to-the-stars/): It all started when Jim Dole was eight years old. While camping in his backyard, Jim would wake up periodically and notice the stars had moved in the sky.
- [Climbing The Shop Floor Ladder](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/climbing-the-shop-floor-ladder/): At MacLean-Fogg, we have many employees who have decided to make career moves. Even employees who love their jobs do not stay in the same role forever.
- [Duncan MacLean Becomes Fourth Generation Leader of MacLean-Fogg](https://macleanfogg.com/news/duncan-maclean-becomes-fourth-generation-leader-of-maclean-fogg/): Duncan MacLean joined MacLean-Fogg in 1996 as a manufacturing engineer for MacLean Power Systems. He was elected to the MacLean-Fogg Board of Directors in 1998.
- [MacLean Curtis Joins the MFCS Engineered Solutions Group](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-joins-engineered-solutions-group/): On November 3, 2014, MFCS completed the acquisition of the automotive division assets of Curtis Screw Company in Buffalo, NY and Cornelius, NC.
- [Continuous Improvement: Making a Good Machine Better](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/making-a-good-machine-better/): Uni-torque locknuts have been part of the MacLean-Fogg family for 60 Years. In 1954, the Trademark “Uni-Torque” was filed and registered in 1955.
- [MFCS Continues the Journey: Environmental, Health, & Safety](https://macleanfogg.com/uncategorized/mfcs-continues-ehs-journey/): Beginning in 2015, the MFCS Safety Steering Team changed its name to the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Steering Team.
- [Utilizing The MacLean-Fogg Innovation Process](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/utilizing-the-maclean-fogg-innovation-process/): An innovation process team was formed at MacLean Maynard to solve several inherent problems with the use of engine exhaust V-Band Clamps that contain T-Bolts.
- [Ergonomic Assessment of New Equipment](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/ergonomic-assessment-of-new-equipment/): The software analyzes the operator's posture in the video and provides both visual and quantitative analysis of the stresses on the body.
- [MPS Joint Venture with Senior Industries, Inc](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mps-joint-venture-with-senior-industries/): The new venture will be led by Joe Francaviglia, Senior’s CEO and majority owner, and headquartered at Senior’s existing facility in Wood Dale, Illinois.
- [MacLean Curtis Reduces Changeover Time](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-reduces-changeover-time/): The MacLean Curtis Mooresville plant is adding new parts as part of the automotive shift from 6 speed transmission to 8 and 10 speeds.
- [MacLean Power Systems Announces New Molded 2.5" Line Post](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-announces-new-molded-2-5-line-post/): MPS has added new state-of-the-art injection molding equipment to improve efficiency and capacity of the MPS molded 2.5” line post product line.
- [MFCS Acquires Curtis Screw Company](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mfcs-acquires-curtis-screw-company/): Through this acquisition, MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions will expand its business and product range in precision-machined components.
- [MacLean Power Systems Announces New Brown Crossarms](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-announces-new-brown-crossarms/): Customers asked and MacLean Power Systems listened. MacLean Power Systems now offers brown crossarms in addition to its current line of offerings in gray.
- [Stand-Down for Safety](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/stand-down-for-safety/): A Stand-Down for Safety is a facility-wide meeting focused on communicating critical safety information and increasing awareness of safety risks.
- [Saegertown Provides Fire Extinguisher Training](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/saegertown-provides-fire-extinguisher-training/): Saegertown employees participated in portable fire extinguisher training. Using the P-A-S-S technique, every employee was successful in extinguishing a fire.
- [Senator Ron Johnson Visits EPC](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/senator-ron-johnson-visits-epc/): Ron Johnson, United States Senator, visited Engineered Plastics Company’s Whitewater plant as part of his tour to recognize Wisconsin Manufacturing Month.
- [MacLean-Fogg Proud to Sponsor Formula SAE Michigan](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-sponsor-formula-sae/): MacLean-Fogg is excited to sponsor the 2019 Formula SAE® in Michigan. The International Formula SAE® program is a collegiate engineering design competition.
- [US Engineer Completes One-Year Rotation in Germany](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/us-engineer-completes-rotation-in-germany/): A recently graduated engineer joined the manufacturing rotational programand was bold enough to choose Liederbach, Germany as his first location.
- [Lean Leadership Underway At Chesterfield](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/lean-leadership-underway-at-chesterfield/): Lean Leadership was developed in 2014 in Mundelein, Illinois to support leaders in their role of facilitating 5-S and PDCA.
- [Metform Receives Quality and Performance Awards](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/metform-receives-quality-and-performance-awards/): MFCS Metform was recognized by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA) for its Quality Performance Achievement.
- [A New Challenge - An American Rotational Engineer in Germany](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/american-rotational-engineer-in-germany/): One of the MacLean-Fogg American rotational engineers had to learn how to live in a place where he didn’t understand simple things in his daily life.
- [An Interview With A MFCS Engineering Intern](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/an-interview-with-a-mfcs-engineering-intern/): A recent graduate from Royal Oak High School interned with MFCS Royal Oak in summer 2015 after having received an annual engineering scholarship from MFCS.
- [Creating a Successful 5S Program At Troy](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/creating-a-successful-5s-program-at-troy/): In 2013, a cross-functional team of managers, floor team members and engineers met at our stainless steel wheel nut manufacturing facility in Royal Oak, MI.
- [MPS York Hosts Lean Professional Class](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-york-hosts-lean-professional-class/): The LEAN Professional class held in York, SC included company representatives from MPS Trenton, MPS York, MPS Fort Mill, MPS Curtis NY, and PWK in Germany.
- [MPS OT Champion](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-ot-champion/): MacLean Power Systems is pleased to announce that one of their Fort Mill customer service representatives is now an Operational Transformation Champion.
- [The Storm Process at MacLean Power Systems](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/storm-process-at-mps/): During and after a storm, power restoration is the highest priority for MacLean Power Systems. MPS utilizes a four-state alert system to process storm orders.
- [MFCS Engineer Mentors High School Robotics Team](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-engineer-mentors-high-school-robotics-team/): One of the tool design engineers for cold forming at MFCS Mundelein had the opportunity to volunteer as a mentor for Mundelein High School’s robotics team.
- [MPS Brazil Earns Positive Recognition with CPFL Energia](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-brazil-earns-positive-recognition-with-cpfl-energia/): MacLean Power Systems do Brazil was invited to a ceremony held by CPFL Energia as one of three finalists for its small components supplier-of-the-year award.
- [MacLean Curtis Embraces Food Drive for School 18](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-embraces-food-drive-for-school-18/): MacLean Curtis, Buffalo, New York, and the Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence, School 18, have had a long-standing relationship.
- [MacLean Curtis Makes A Difference with OT Efforts](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-makes-a-difference-with-ot-efforts/): In April of 2016, team members in North Carolina applied the 5S’s and were rewarded with improvements and well-needed change.
- [MFCS Receives Quality Award from Toyota](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mfcs-receives-quality-award-from-toyota/): The Metform division of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions (MFCS) was recognized with an Excellent Quality award from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA).
- ["Go Be Great!" MacLean-Fogg Helped Me Achieve My Dream](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/go-be-great-maclean-fogg-helped-me-achieve-my-dream/): Karen’s advice to everyone — It’s never too late to go for what you want. Never give up and always strive to make yourself better.
- [MPS Trenton Anchors Successfully Implement Kanban System](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-anchors-successfully-implement-kanban-system/): In January of 2016, the Anchors Value Stream at Trenton installed a new piece of equipment to produce hubs for Power Hub anchors.
- [MPS Trenton Forklift Warning System and Pedestrian Safety](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-forklift-warning-system-and-pedestrian-safety/): Oftentimes, employees get too close to a forklift, placing them in a dangerous position of possibly having their feet in the path of the forklift’s tires
- [MPS Supplies MCP Dixie Helical Piles for Chelsea Garden](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-supplies-mcp-dixie-helical-piles-for-chelsea-garden/): M&G Garden was awarded Best Show Garden at the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show, for which our distributor supplied some unseen, but critical, components.
- [MCP Manta Ray Anchors Save Boat & Trailer in Cat 4 Hurricane](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mcp-manta-ray-anchors-save-boat-and-trailer-in-cat-4-hurricane/): About fifteen years ago, I installed three Manta Ray anchors in my driveway to give me a system to keep my boat in place in case of a storm surge.
- [MPS Supplies Helical Piles to Support Structural Foundation](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-supplies-helical-piles-to-support-structural-foundation/): As one of the leaders in the helical pile and products market, MacLean Civil Products Group (MCP) offers proven and high quality helical piles.
- [5S - MPS Plant Cross Arm Production and Inspection Area](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/5s-mps-plant-cross-arm-production-and-inspection-area/): The Newberry plant employees are on their way along the Lean journey. They were challenged with material organization coming off cross arm pultrusion machines.
- [MacLean Maynard Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-maynard-wins-gm-supplier-quality-excellence-award/): In addition to MacLean Maynard winning their 3rd consecutive GM Supplier Award, our Mundelein and EPC facilities were also honored with the Award!
- [Ecole De Technologie Supérieure Awarded MacLean-Fogg Cup](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/ecole-de-technologie-superieure-awarded-maclean-fogg-cup/): By winning first place in the internal combustion class, ETS earned the MacLean-Fogg Cup and the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association award.
- [MPS Pelham and Alabaster Renew Lean and CI Focus](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-pelham-and-alabaster-renew-lean-and-ci-focus/): In 2015, MacLean Power Systems teams at Pelham and Alabaster re-energized their focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (CI).
- [EPC Develops New Generation Automotive Spare Tire Tie Downs](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/epc-develops-new-generation-automotive-spare-tire-tie-downs/): Through close collaboration with customer engineers and many design iterations, EPC engineers developed a simplified four piece combination STTD system.
- [MPS Expands Insulator Line with Global Insulator Group](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-expands-insulator-line-with-global-insulator-group/): MPS is always looking to increase their offering to the utility customer. MPS signed a strategic supply agreement with Global Insulator Group (GIG).
- [MPS Customer Service During Superstorm Sandy](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-customer-service-during-superstorm-sandy/): The entirety of the MacLean Power Systems team worked tirelessly to support customers in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
- [MFCS Announces Facility Expansion at Metform](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mfcs-announces-facility-expansion-at-metform/): Component Solutions, announced the ground-breaking of an 86,000 square foot precision component machining facility at its Metform location in Savanna, Illinois.
- [Barry L. MacLean Receives Prestigious IFI Award](https://macleanfogg.com/news/barry-maclean-receives-prestigious-ifi-award/): This award acknowledges that Barry MacLean has contributed many years of outstanding service and leadership to the Industrial Fasteners Institute.
- [MPS Global Conference Coverage](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-global-conference-coverage/): Representatives from MacLean Power spent three days showing product at the MacLean booth and meeting with existing new contacts in the Pacific Northwest.
- [MPS Displays at South Eastern Electric Exchange Conference](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-displays-at-south-eastern-electric-exchange-conference/): MacLean Power Systems (MPS) was represented at the South Eastern Electric Exchange Conference in Orlando, Florida in June 2013.
- [First Sensor Systems Out of Liederbach Are on the Road!](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/first-sensor-systems-from-liederbach-on-the-road/): Working diligently with customers and sensor suppliers, since 2009, MFCS GmbH has been developing a new product line, sensor linkages.
- [MPS Polymer Insulator Performance Evaluation](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-polymer-insulator-performance-evaluation/): MPS evaluated the performance of polymer insulators in service approximately 15 years at 500kV system voltage to assess how they have performed over time.
- [Saegertown Improves Cold-Former Set-Up Times](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/saegertown-improves-cold-former-setup/): One of the most recent OT initiatives at MFCS Saegertown was to reduce cold-former set-up times. This discovery led to a focus on tooling crib reorganization.
- [EPC Whitewater Conducts Japan-Based OEM Customer Kaizen](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/epc-conducts-japan-based-oem-customer-kaizen/): During the last week of July 2013, a team at Engineered Plastics Company (EPC) Whitewater participated in a Kaizen event.
- [F-150 Artwork Displayed at Ford Rouge Factory](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/f-150-artwork-displayed-at-ford-rouge-factory/): Annalee Levin, the artist, sought to create a piece that updated traditional American Arts and Crafts with a theme representing modern America.
- [MPS at the ICUEE Tradeshow](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-at-the-icuee-tradeshow/): October 2013, MPS exhibited at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition, ICUEE, (pronounced "IQ") tradeshow in Louisville, Kentucky.
- [New Robotic Welding System at MPS Alabama](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/new-robotic-welding-system-at-mps-alabama/): Major changes were made to existing equipment, new equipment was implemented, and numerous changes to existing tooling were made to increase productivity.
- [MFCS Sponsors OESA Outlook Conference](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-sponsors-oesa-outlook-conference/): MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions has been a member and involved in the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) for many years.
- [MacLean do Brazil-500 Days, No Accidents](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-do-brazil-500-days-no-accidents/): As MacLean do Brasil ("MdB") turned the calendar on a new year, it also celebrated its 500th straight day without a reported safety incident.
- [MPS Aluminum Mounting Products](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-aluminum-mounting-products/): Aluminum mounting products were launched in mid-2013 by MacLean Power Systems (MPS), and are manufactured at the MPS Trenton, Tennessee facility.
- [MPS Launches Production at Trenton Facility](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-launches-production-at-trenton-facility/): In April, MPS launched the relocation of one of its longest tenured operations to a new, recently refurbished facility in Trenton, Tennessee.
- [MacLean Senior Industries Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-senior-industries-celebrates-1-year-anniversary/): MSI (now Network Solutions) was created in December of 2012 when MacLean Power Systems merged their communications market business with Senior Industries.
- [High School Students Shadow Employees at MPS York](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/high-school-students-shadow-employees-at-mps-york/): Each student was paired with a mentor who they "shadowed" to experience how the skills they learn in the classroom can be applied to the real world.
- [MFCS Metform Gear Blank Heat Treating](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-metform-gear-blank-heat-treating/): Metform is the Hot Forging division of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions. Expertise includes horizontal hot forging, machining and light assembly of components.
- [Insulator New Product Positron Tester](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/insulator-new-product-positron-tester/): MPS has a long history of innovation in our line of non-ceramic insulators. In 2014, we added something new to the line to address customer concerns.
- [EPC Division Presented Quality Leadership Award from JCI](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/epc-division-presented-quality-leadership-award-from-jci/): Recipients of the Johnson Controls Leadership Award included the Engineered Plastics Company division of MFCS, which received the Leadership award for Quality.
- [MPS Invests in Shipment Packaging Protection](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-invests-in-shipment-packaging-protection/): In early 2014, MPS made an investment in pallet security tape to improve the way orders shipped via LTL (less than truckload) carriers to customers.
- [MacLean Power (MPS) Storm Preparation](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-power-mps-storm-preparation/): When storms strike, it is time for MacLean Power to shine. MPS has consistently outperformed other companies during storms.
- [MFCS Announces Expanded Machining Capabilities](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mfcs-announces-expanded-machining-capabilities/): These investments expand MFCS's ability to provide technologically advanced fasteners and engineered component solutions to our customers.
- [Lean Product Launch Underway at MFCS Saegertown](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/lean-product-launch-underway-at-mfcs-saegertown/): MFCS Saegertown has been awarded a significant cold formed and machined product program with a global vehicle manufacturer.
- [2014 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/2014-outstanding-young-manufacturing-engineers/): Jason Viers is currently employed as a quality engineer working for MFCS. He is one of this year’s SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award honorees.
- [MFCS Sales Office 5S Project](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mfcs-sales-office-5s-project/): The benefits of 5S are noticeable. The office is much cleaner and organized, everything is in its place and labeled, reducing the time needed to find supplies.
- [A Historical Glimpse of Electrical Insulators](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/a-historical-glimpse-of-electrical-insulators/): The MacLean Power Polymer (Reliable) insulator dates back to 1978, when the modular insulator process was first licensed from a German company, Rosenthal.
- [MFCS-Royal Oak Awards Scholarships to Local Students](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-royal-oak-awards-scholarships-to-local-students/): Since 1999, MFCS-Royal Oak’s first year with MacLean-Fogg, the plant has been awarding scholarships to students at Royal Oak High School.
- [Tapping Tooling Kaizen Workshop](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/tapping-tooling-kaizen-workshop/): The cross-functional team, which comprised of engineers, supervisors, floor team members, and executives, brainstormed the tooling life over the last 5 years.
- [MPS Trenton Voted 2019 Best of the Best in Industry Category](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-voted-2019-best-of-the-best-in-industry-category/): The Trenton Gazette asked the community for nominations through the paper and on their online site for best of the best in each industry category.
- [MPS' Growing Fiberglass Crossarm Product Line](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-growing-fiberglass-crossarm-product-line/): In 2014, the MPS fiberglass crossarm product line released new product features. MPS released three new crossarms with different strength ranges.
- [MFCS Sponsoring Five Michigan Tech Capstone Design Projects](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-sponsoring-five-michigan-tech-capstone-design-projects/): MTU Capstone Design is a 2 semester long (~9 month) program that gives senior students exposure to real world experience.
- [MPS York Produces 550kV Hollow Core Insulator](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-york-produces-550kv-hollow-core-insulator/): The journey to 550kV production began in 2010 with the start-up of the hollow core insulator cell in the MPS York manufacturing facility.
- [Dulhunty Transmission Products Introduced to American Market](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/dulhunty-transmission-products-introduced-to-american-market/): When MPS acquired Dulhunty Power Systems, there were several items that Dulhunty produced for their market that MPS did not offer in the United States market.
- [MacLean Power Systems Launches Copper Ground Rods](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-power-systems-launches-copper-ground-rods/): MacLean Power Systems is now launching copper ground rods as an addition to their grounding product line that has a proven history in the industry.
- [New Machinery for Corrosion Resistant Splice at Trenton](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/new-machinery-for-corrosion-resistant-splice-at-trenton/): At MacLean Power, 2014 was a banner year for the Corrosion Resistant Splice (known as the CRS splice) with sales more than double the prior year.
- [Continuous Improvement in Action at Metform](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/continuous-improvement-in-action-at-metform/): Material handlers often comment that they have to spend several minutes at the beginning of their shift searching for a forklift.
- [Anniversary Celebration Logos](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/anniversary-celebration-logos/): 2015 is an exciting year for MacLean-Fogg and brings about four significant milestones. First, it marks the 90th anniversary of MacLean-Fogg Company.
- [Tower Safety Products](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/tower-safety-products/): MPS has developed an Anti-Climbing Guard as the newest addition to our Tower Safety Products. The traditional method uses a series of strung, barbed wire.
- [MacLean-Fogg Passes the Presidential Torch](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-passes-the-presidential-torch/): Barry L. MacLean, chief executive officer and chairman of MacLean-Fogg, announced the appointment of Duncan A. L. MacLean to president of MacLean-Fogg.
- [Engineered Plastics Company Develops Rapid Prototype Process](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/engineered-plastics-company-develops-rapid-prototype-process/): MFCS-Engineered Plastics Company (EPC) began developing a way to quickly and cost-effectively prove out concepts to customers for innovative application ideas.
- [MacLean-Fogg Hosts a Table at Career X-Ploration Day](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-fogg-hosts-a-table-at-career-x-ploration-day/): The purpose of the Career X-Ploration Day was to expose youth to career options with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.
- [Intern Contributes to Continuous Improvement at Saegertown](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/intern-contributes-to-continuous-improvement-at-saegertown/): At the conclusion of his summer internship, the engineering intern at MFCS Saegertown presented an overview of the vast list of projects he was involved in.
- [Saegertown's Commitment to Safety](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/saegertowns-commitment-to-safety/): At our cold forming facility in Saegertown, PA, a pledge has been made to keep safety in the forefront of everything done plant-wide.
- [MFCS Saegertown Celebrating 50 Years](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-saegertown-celebrating-50-years/): MFCS Saegertown celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. The company was established in 1965 as “Saegertown Manufacturing Company.”
- [Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/talking-the-talk-and-walking-the-walk/): At MPS Fort Mill, SC, the customer service team joined the MPS York, SC team while they conducted their daily Gemba Walks within the plant.
- [MPS New All Polymer Concrete Boxes](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-new-all-polymer-concrete-boxes/): To manufacture larger all polymer boxes, larger molds are necessary and more space is required. This was not possible at the original Sweetwater location.
- [Linemen Provide Feedback on MPS Corrosion Resistant Splice](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/linemen-provide-feedback-on-mps-corrosion-resistant-splice/): MacLean Power’s corrosion resistant splice (CRS) features the latest in automatic splice innovation and addresses two major concerns of utilities
- [Transmission Insulators 2015 Year in Review](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/transmission-insulators-2015-year-in-review/): The outlook remains strong for 2016 and MPS is well positioned to see continued growth from investments in both equipment and people.
- [MFCS Metform Employees Help Local Charities](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-metform-employees-help-local-charities/): MFCS Metform employees helped fill the shelves at the Savanna, Illinois Food Pantry. 58 bags of much needed groceries were donated including 10 turkeys.
- [MacLean Civil and Deep Foundations Institute Teaming Up](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-civil-and-deep-foundations-institute-teaming-up/): MPS Civil and Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) have partnered to maximize both organizations outreach into the domestic and global deep foundation markets.
- [EPC Finalist for SPE Innovation Award](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/epc-finalist-for-spe-innovation-award/): The design challenge was to enable the sensor to detect low speed pedestrian impacts in order to deploy the energy management hood in a matter of split seconds.
- [MPS Introduces IEC Hex Head Machine Bolts](https://macleanfogg.com/uncategorized/mps-introduces-iec-hex-head-machine-bolts/): This new addition to the product basket represents a step forward in the evolution of MacLean Power Systems as we turn toward foreign markets to seek growth.
- [MacLean Curtis Groundbreaking in Mooresville, North Carolina](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-groundbreaking-in-mooresville-north-carolina/): MacLean Curtis has begun the process of building a new site in Mooresville, NC about 10 miles north of its current location in Cornelius, NC.
- [MacLean Curtis, North Carolina Keeps Moving Forward](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-north-carolina-keeps-moving-forward/): As the site for the new MacLean Curtis facility in Mooresville is being prepared, the MacLean Curtis team in NC is taking full advantage of the opportunity.
- [MFCS Sales Office Move](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-sales-office-move/): After 15 years, the MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions sales office has moved to a new location at 6001 N. Adams Road, Suite 250, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304.
- [MacLean-Fogg Lockthread Solves Customer Problems](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-fogg-lockthread-solves-customer-problems/): A large diesel engine customer encountered issues fastening a turbo in a high temperature and vibration application where the joint was failing during testing.
- [MPS - 765kV Testing](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-765kv-testing/): MPS is involved in a joint venture to build, own and operate electric transmission facilities in Indiana. This will continue over the next several years.
- [A Transfer of Power: Making LOTOTO Convenient](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/a-transfer-of-power-making-lototo-convenient/): When they were looking to improve their Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out (LOTOTO) program, they turned to what makes Saegertown great, their people.
- [MPS Trenton Celebrates Two Big Milestones](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-celebrates-two-big-milestones/): MPS Trenton employees celebrate two big milestones: reaching a 2,000 point goal for OT participation and surpassing 1,000 days with no lost-time injury.
- [A Day in the Life of a Lineman](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/__trashed/): When Duncan MacLean, President, took the lead at MacLean Power, one of his first requests was to “Go-See” how a Power Utility Lineman works with MPS products.
- [The Rotational Program Takes on the Carolinas](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/the-rotational-program-takes-on-the-carolinas/): Rotational Engineers work side-by-side with current MacLean-Fogg engineers on projects and assignments that will create a challenging and rewarding experience.
- [World of Concrete Trade Show](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/world-of-concrete-trade-show/): In 2016, MacLean Power Systems exhibited at the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. MacLean Civil Products and MacLean Highline products were on display.
- [MacLean Anchors Division Charging into 2016](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-anchors-division-charging-into-2016/): Having travelled across the United States and South America, our team is excited about the opportunities 2016 bring with the uptake in construction projects.
- [MPS Fort Mill Facility Hosts Value Stream Planning Kaizen](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-fort-mill-facility-hosts-value-stream-planning-kaizen/): In February 2016, the Fort Mill, South Carolina office hosted a Value Stream Planning (VSP) Kaizen for their Credit and Return Authorization (RA) process.
- [MSI is Making Strides Toward Operational Transformation](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/msi-is-making-strides-toward-operational-transformation/): MacLean Senior Industries (MSI) is a MacLean Power Systems’ division that serves the communications and electronics industries.
- [MacLean-Fogg Announces Opening of MacLean Curtis Mooresville](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-announces-opening-of-maclean-curtis-mooresville/): MacLean-Fogg Company announces the Grand Opening on November 3, 2016 of the MacLean Curtis Mooresville, North Carolina plant.
- [MPS Canada Contributes to Community Initiatives](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-canada-contributes-to-community-initiatives/): On May 21st, 8 employees plus family members contributed their time for a great cause; the improvement of the Chateauguay river banks.
- [Metform Recognized by Ford ITP as Best Managed Company](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/metform-recognized-by-ford-itp-as-best-managed-company/): MacLean-Fogg is proud to announce that our Metform division has been selected as one of Ford ITP's Best Managed Companies from May 2017-May 2018.
- [MPS Trenton Adds Fun & Meaningful Activities to Workdays](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-adds-fun-and-meaningful-activities-to-workdays/): Just for fun! April 2 is National PB&J Day, and there were enough peanut butter and grape and strawberry jelly sandwiches to go around!
- [MPS International Attends US EXIM Bank Annual Conference](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-international-attends-us-exim-bank-annual-conference/): Margaret MacLean was invited to speak on a panel entitled “Export Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa,” to share MPS’ experience as an American exporter.
- [Accelerated Leadership Program - Mundelein](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/accelerated-leadership-program-mundelein/): Recognizing generational differences as a factor in developing our younger team members, Mundelein launched an Accelerated Leadership Program in 2016.
- [MacLean-Fogg Announces Sale of Presswork Krefeld Division](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-fogg-announces-sale-of-presswork-krefeld-division/): MacLean-Fogg is pleased to announce the divestiture of the Presswork Krefeld division to private equity firm HANNOVER Finanz and local management.
- [5S Kaizen Event at York Facility](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/5s-kaizen-event-at-york-facility/): One of the bricks that make up the foundation of the MacLean-Fogg House is 5S. This is the practice of improving Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
- [MFI Qingdao 10th Anniversary](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfi-qingdao-10th-anniversary/): MFI Qingdao Trading Company, based in China, was established to develop China suppliers for MacLean-Fogg’s businesses around the world.
- [MPS Trenton Hosts Local Schools for Manufacturing Day](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-hosts-local-schools-for-manufacturing-day/): The Trenton plant enjoyed youthful enthusiasm and curiosity brought by high school students from several of the county schools.
- [MacLean-Fogg Updates Environmental Health and Safety Policy](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-fogg-updates-environmental-health-and-safety-policy/): In early 2017, MacLean-Fogg Company released an updated Environmental Health and Safety policy around the theme "Mission Zero".
- [Chesterfield Serves the Community](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/chesterfield-serves-the-community/): On Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 21 students from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan entered the building of MacLean-Fogg Chesterfield.
- [Lean Basic Training for MFI and MacLean-Dulhunty in Yangzhou](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/lean-basic-training-for-mfi-and-maclean-dulhunty-in-yangzhou/): The 5-day LBT (Lean Basic Training) was conducted at Yangzhou, China, at a manufacturing factory of one of MacLean-Fogg International suppliers.
- [MacLean Power Systems Employees Attend Lineman School](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-power-systems-employees-attend-lineman-school/): During the week of November 7, 2016, sixteen employees from MacLean Power Systems attended lineman school in Denton, Texas.
- [Metform Recognized by IndustryWeek Magazine](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/metform-recognized-by-industryweek-magazine/): Metform employees celebrated their recognition by IndustryWeek magazine as a 2016 Best Plant Winner for Excellence in Manufacturing.
- [MPS Trenton OT War Room: A Year in the Making](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-ot-war-room-a-year-in-the-making/): MPS Trenton quickly realized that we needed a space to communicate our OT journey and allow teams to meet and work on projects.
- [MFCS Chesterfield Awards 2017 Scholarship](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-chesterfield-awards-2017-scholarship/): MFCS Chesterfield awards one high school senior at Lans Cruese High School North a $12,000 Scholarship to attend an accredited four-year college or university.
- [Metform Helps Local Area Veterans Receive Service Dogs](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/metform-helps-local-area-veterans-receive-service-dogs/): Metform employees are proud to have been able to contribute to this cause and have a positive impact on the community. Veterans are important to MacLean-Fogg!
- [Mission Zero Recognition: MPS York](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mission-zero-recognition-mps-york/): On August 8, 2017, MacLean Power Systems, located in York, South Carolina, surpassed a milestone of 365 days without a lost-time accident.
- [SPE Recognizes EPC with Grand Award for Plastic Innovation](https://macleanfogg.com/news/spe-recognizes-epc-with-grand-award-for-plastic-innovation/): MacLean-Fogg’s Engineered Plastics Company (EPC) was awarded the Grand Award Winner for their contribution to Dayco’s Vacuum Generation System.
- [EPC Whitewater Improves Vertical Press Workstation](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/epc-whitewater-improves-vertical-press-workstation/): The corporate EHS team, along with EPC leadership and an OT Champion, identified material handling on one of our presses as an area for ergonomic improvements.
- [GM Recognizes MFCS for Performance, Quality, and Innovation](https://macleanfogg.com/news/gm-recognizes-mfcs-for-performance-quality-and-innovation/): GM recognized 118 of its best suppliers that have consistently exceeded GM's expectations, created outstanding value or brought new innovations to the company.
- [MacLean Curtis Influences Future Plans of OT Intern](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-influences-future-plans-of-ot-intern/): The experience at MacLean Curtis influenced this OT Intern's future plans and goals. MacLean Curtis is a place he can see himself returning to someday.
- [MFCS AlarmLok Innovation Featured in Automotive News](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-alarmlok-innovation-featured-in-automotive-news/): AlarmLok is a security wheel fastener with embedded technology that works alongside your existing vehicle alarm and on-board system.
- [MPS Experiences 2017 Record Hurricane Season](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-experiences-2017-record-hurricane-season/): The hurricane season of 2017 goes down in the MPS record book. MPS teams were put to an extraordinary test and did whatever it took to get parts out the door.
- [Safety Basics Makes an Impact at MacLean Maynard](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/safety-basics-makes-an-impact-at-maclean-maynard/): During the second Safety Basics class at MacLean Maynard, one of the PDCA teams focused on the safety of the finished goods storage racks.
- [Oakland University Students Tour Royal Oak Facility](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/oakland-university-students-tour-royal-oak-facility/): Oakland University engineering, business and human resource development students headed over to MacLean-Fogg’s Royal Oak facility for an afternoon of learning.
- [MPS Employees Receive Lineman Introduction Training](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-employees-receive-lineman-introduction-training/): Team members from MacLean Power Systems Fort Mill Customer Service and York Plant attended an 8-hour training course on Line Worker Introduction
- [What About Women? Women In Manufacturing](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/what-about-women-in-manufacturing/): According to The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), women make up 47% of the existing labor force, but only 29% of the manufacturing workforce.
- [MPS Team Ensures Power Poles Stand Straight & Tall Worldwide](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-team-ensures-power-poles-stand-straight-and-tall-worldwide/): Thousands of guy strain insulators are manufactured each week at MPS Alabaster in two manufacturing cells, commonly referred to as Medium Crimp and Big Crimp.
- [MPS Involved in an Impressive Effort in Puerto Rico](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-involved-in-an-impressive-effort-in-puerto-rico/): USACE identified MPS as having the most attractive lead time by a large margin. In a time of crisis, time is the most valuable commodity.
- [Human Error Is NEVER The Root Cause](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/human-error-is-never-the-root-cause/): Many times we've heard press reports and official political explanations associated with accidents defining “human error” to be the root cause.
- [MacLean Curtis Receives Toyota Quality Award](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-curtis-receives-toyota-quality-award/): MacLean Curtis received the Toyota Certificate of Achievement for quality performance. Curtis delivered a quality level of 0 ppm & 100% On Time Delivery.
- [MFCS Saegertown Continues Toward Flawless Launch](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mfcs-saegertown-continues-toward-flawless-launch/): Since 2014, Saegertown has made strides toward achieving a flawless launch of their customers’ product lines.
- [Formula SAE Engineering Design Competition](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/formula-sae-engineering-design-competition/): Formula SAE is a competition that challenges engineering students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with a small, formula-style, competition vehicle.
- [GM Awarded Metform 2017 Supplier of the Year](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/gm-awarded-metform-2017-supplier-of-the-year/): Metform was recognized by GM as Supplier of the Year, for the second year in a row. This is a difficult award to achieve based on the stringent criteria by GM.
- [Saegertown Receives GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/saegertown-receives-general-motors-supplier-quality-excellence-award/): MFCS Saegertown was awarded the General Motors 2017 Supplier Quality Excellence Award. The Supplier Quality Award is a critical milestone for Saegertown.
- [Mundelein Makes Strides Toward Plant Floor Safety](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mundelein-makes-strides-toward-plant-floor-safety/): Continuous improvement is MacLean-Fogg’s way of life. This steady drive toward perfection keeps our business in a constant state of positive change.
- [MPS Trenton Completes 5S Blitz in Molding Cell](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-completes-5s-blitz-in-molding-cell/): A large percentage of parts produced by the Distribution Hardware (DH) value stream pass through the Molding Cell as a final production step.
- [Automatic CRS Presented as Innovative Product in Brazil](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/automatic-crs-presented-as-innovative-product-in-brazil/): In November 2018, representatives of MacLean do Brasil (MdB) participated in SENDI, Brazil’s most prominent utility lineman rodeo convention.
- [MacLean Power Thailand Annual Safety Day is a Success](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-power-thailand-annual-safety-day-is-a-success/): On December 21, MacLean Power Thailand (MPT) held its annual Safety Day. The goal was to engage and educate employees on the importance of safety at work.
- [MacLean-Fogg Announces Multi-Plant Career Fair in Michigan](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-announces-multi-plant-career-fair-in-michigan/): Kristin Malbasa, VP of Human Resources, MacLean-Fogg Holdings announces a multi-plant Career Fair to discuss job openings in six plant locations in Michigan.
- [MFCS & RIBE Announce Joint Venture](https://macleanfogg.com/news/mfcs-ribe-announce-joint-venture/): The RIBE-Aluform® product is the market leader in the automotive industry for high strength aluminum bolt, screw and stud fasteners for automotive applications.
- [MacLean Mundelein's Acorn Nut Services Customers' Needs](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-mundeleins-acorn-nut-services-customers-needs/): The acorn nut became widely used for applications like windshield brackets. It ensured that no one would get hurt on an exposed end of a threaded bolt.
- [MacLean-Fogg to Sponsor 2020 Clean Snowmobile Challenge](https://macleanfogg.com/news/maclean-fogg-to-sponsor-2020-clean-snowmobile-challenge/): MacLean-Fogg is thrilled to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2020 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Clean Snowmobile Challenge (CSC).
- [MacLean-Fogg Cares About Employee Engagement](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/maclean-fogg-cares-about-employee-engagement/): MacLean-Fogg believes that an engaged staff leads to talent retention, lower turnover rates, higher satisfaction, and improved organizational performance.
- [MPS Trenton Employees Love Their Communities](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/mps-trenton-employees-love-their-communities/): The teapot festival is an annual week-long event in Trenton, Tennessee. 2019 marked the 39th year and the theme was “Let It Shine on Teapot Festival 39.”
- [The Tree of Success at MPS Trenton](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/the-tree-of-success-at-mps-trenton/): MPS Trenton’s General Manager asked a CIBI employee for a designated place to put plant wins.
- [EHS Safety is a Daily Occurrence](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/ehs-safety-is-a-daily-occurrence/): May 20 – 24, 2019 was EHS Safety Week for the MacLean-Fogg company and MPS Trenton instituted daily reminders of why we work safe all year long.
- [Pelham Reaches Mission Zero Milestone](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/pelham-reaches-mission-zero-milestone/): We congratulate the Pelham team for achieving their one MILLIONTH hour without a lost time safety incident.
- [EPC Receives Innovation Award](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/epc-receives-innovation-award/): EPC was recognized for the fifth consecutive year for the most Innovative Use of Plastics at the 2019 Plastics Innovation Gala in Detroit on November 6, 2019.
- [EPC Achieves Monthly Mission Zero Meetings](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/epc-achieves-monthly-mission-zero-meetings/): EPC’s monthly Mission Zero Team Meetings achieved one year of meetings on March 26, 2019. They have been peer-encouraged, health-focused, and action-biased.
- [Face Shield Kits For First Responders](https://macleanfogg.com/our-stories/face-shield-kits-for-first-responders/): One of the most interesting innovations in manufacturing over the past few years have been the advances in Additive Manufacturing, or 3D printing.

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- [Company Information](https://macleanfogg.com/company-information/): MacLean-Fogg Company is a group of global enterprises serving the automotive and power utility marketplaces worldwide. Below are our policies and documents.
- [Our Innovations](https://macleanfogg.com/our-innovations/): MacLean-Fogg is the caretaker of many brands and trademarks that are well known and respected in their various industries.
- [Our History](https://macleanfogg.com/our-history/): Founded in 1925, MacLean-Fogg offered one lock nut to North America’s railroads. Through innovative product development and selected acquisitions, the business has grown into a worldwide enterprise.
- [Our Values](https://macleanfogg.com/our-values/): At MacLean-Fogg, our values are the foundation of how we do business: Integrity, People, Customers & Stewardship.
- [What We Do](https://macleanfogg.com/what-we-do/): At MacLean-Fogg, we manufacture products that impact all areas of daily life. When you ride in a car or turn on a light, a MacLean-Fogg product is hard at work.
- [MacLean Additive](https://macleanfogg.com/additive/): Improve Your Tooling Performance with MacLean Additive
- [Privacy](https://macleanfogg.com/privacy/): MacLean-Fogg Privacy PolicyUpdated April 9, 2025Download PDFThis Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy” or “Policy”) describes the privacy and information practices MacLean-Fogg Company and its operating divisions, affiliates, and subsidiaries (collectively “MacLean-Fogg,” “we,” or “us”) apply to personal information we collect on our websites and other online platforms where this Policy is located (collectively, our “Platform”) and
- [Brand Manual](https://macleanfogg.com/brand/): This manual is a guide for the verbal, visual, and digital elements that represent the MacLean-Fogg brands.
- [Benefits](https://macleanfogg.com/benefits/): Benefits At MacLean-Fogg, we offer competitive salary and benefits and the chance to work at a dynamic, growing manufacturing enterprise. Some of the Employee Benefits that MacLean-Fogg offers include: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance AD&D Insurance HSA & FSA 401(K) With Company Match Disability Coverage Tuition Reimbursement New Vehicle Supplier Discounts
- [Giving Back](https://macleanfogg.com/giving-back/): At MacLean-Fogg, we are responsible for the welfare of everything that is entrusted to our care: our employees, customers, and the environment. This is why we give back o ensure perpetuity for the benefit of generations to come.
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- [Terms and Conditions](https://macleanfogg.com/terms-and-conditions/): Terms and Conditions of Purchase & Sale for MacLean-Fogg Company
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