by Ben Wiley | Feb 6, 2018 | Aftermarket bumpers, Fire Engine Bumpers, Heavy Duty Bumpers, Polished Bumpers, Stainless Steel, Utility Truck Manufacturers
People have been driving into things for about as long as there have been cars. That’s a problem for many reasons, not least of which is that cars have always been expensive. Bumpers were invented in an effort to reduce repair costs and protect pedestrians, but...
by Ben Wiley | Sep 25, 2017 | Aftermarket bumpers, ASI, Bumper Plaques, Fire Engine Bumpers, Polished Bumpers
Perhaps no product we produce is as visible and generates more interest than our stainless steel polished bumpers created by the Avionic Structures Indiana (ASI) division of Wiley Metal. In fact, we have written several articles on the polishing process including...
by Ben Wiley | Jul 24, 2017 | Fire Engine Bumpers, Heavy Duty Bumpers, Lightweighting, OEM, Polished Bumpers, Replacement Bumpers
Much has been said about lightweighting when it comes steel components. On the otne hand, there are superior benefits to heavy duty construction. This is a topic we have discussed in the past especially in regards truck and vehicle bumpers. We even went back in time...
by Ben Wiley | Jul 19, 2017 | ASI, Fire Engine Bumpers, Manufacturing
Stainless steel is the material of choice for a growing number of industries including the domestic and commercial appliance industry, food service and medical production facilities, and military, defense, and aircraft industries. These sectors are attracted to...
by Ben Wiley | May 1, 2017 | Aftermarket bumpers, ASI, Avionic Structures, Fire Engine Bumpers, Replacement Bumpers
Part of the Wiley Metal team recently attended the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Why would a metal fabrication company attend such a conference? For those...
by Ben Wiley | Jun 2, 2016 | ASI, Fire Engine Bumpers, RV
Another old advertisement caught our eye recently that dealt with ASI recreational vehicle bumpers. The advertisement was obviously from the mid-1980’s with the headline “Give your Bumpers the ’86 Look”. The ad included a photograph that showed some of...
