From molten copper to finished fittings, the Virginia facility shows how a century-old manufacturer blends tradition with world-class automation. NIBCO purchased the Stuarts Draft facility in 1969.

Copper is in the spotlight — with on-again, off-again tariffs, supply chain snags, and debates over reshoring all putting pressure on cost and availability. For HVAC contractors, who depend on copper ...

The old ways took years to master — and they still work better sometimes.

Kevin Ryan, the president of Sheet Metal Werks in Arlington Heights, Illinois, knew his company's recent project was eye-catching, but he had no idea it would generate so much buzz on LinkedIn.

Electrical conductivity: copper has the highest conductivity of the engineering metals. Silver or other elements may be added to increase strength, softening resistance or other properties without ...