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“ We ’ ve also grown organically over the years ,” he continues . “ One of the valuable ways we ’ ve grown is through cross selling as some of our longstanding customers rationalize their supply chain by using one of our sister companies to meet another area of demand . For instance , one of our light gauge customers didn ’ t realize we could do steel welding at another of our facilities but now uses us for both requirements . This is just one example of eight or nine partners that are now receiving products from multiple sites .”
Anchor has recently completed a rebranding exercise to consolidate its four fabrication companies – Anchor Fabrication Fort Worth , Anchor Fabrication Mississippi ( ABBY ), Anchor Fabrication Tennessee ( Quality Industries ), and Anchor Fabrication Kansas ( JR Custom Metal Products Inc ) – under the Anchor umbrella . “ Although we ’ ve united the four companies under the Anchor name , each entity still operates as a standalone reporting unit with the necessary resources required to succeed at a local level ,” Greg explains .
“ Instead of centralizing every process , we ’ ve implemented a best practice plan to ensure similar systems and a unified approach to operations across the sites . From planning and estimating to engineering and final delivery , we want to maintain as much consistency between the businesses as possible . Rather than creating competition between the sites , we encourage a culture of cooperation and knowledge sharing .
“ Across the companies , we cater to a wide variety of markets , including defense , construction , oil and gas , farm and agricultural , ground support equipment , and truck service bodies , doors , and components ,” he adds . “ By boasting a wide selection of products in such diverse sectors , we can bring a level of stability and reassurance to the business , especially during difficult times and industry disruptions .”
One of Anchor ’ s latest projects is a longterm agreement for the supply of truck
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