SAFETY
No safety incidents reported this week. The team continues to maintain a strong safety record across all shop operations.
QUALITY & WARRANTY
No outstanding quality or warranty issues. Bear Iron Works continues to deliver products meeting customer expectations.
PRODUCTION UPDATE
Current Lead Time: Approximately 2.5 to 3 weeks for new orders, reflecting a healthy production backlog.
Custom Fabrication:
The production team is actively working through a queue of custom steel fabrication projects, including commercial signage and shade structures. The shop prioritized sign fabrication this week, with shade structures scheduled to follow. Templates are being prepared for efficient production of structural components. All items will go through professional finishing before delivery.
Equipment:
A new mag drill was received this week, expanding the shop's fabrication capabilities across a range of project types.
Materials & Supply Chain:
Bear Iron Works continues to strengthen supplier relationships, recently securing extended payment terms with a key steel supplier — a strategic move that improves cash flow management on custom work and government contracts. Bedding Boxes remain in steady production, with cut components arriving from a secondary supplier with lead times under one week. The dual-supplier approach keeps Bedding Boxes moving efficiently through the production pipeline.
Grizzly Rock Screen Orders:
A new removable screen order is being processed for a customer, with size confirmation underway to ensure the correct Grizzly Rock Screen configuration is delivered. The operations team is resolving a minor website issue related to screen size pairing options.
TEAM & WORKFORCE
The team is operating at full capacity with no staffing concerns. A recently completed training program is supporting ongoing workforce development efforts.
LOOKING AHEAD
The operations team will focus on work order review and production scheduling this week, ensuring all current orders are tracked and prioritized. Custom fabrication projects remain the primary focus, with standard product lines like Bedding Boxes continuing to ship on schedule.
