Industrial workers commonly rely on employer-provided tools and toolboxes on a jobsite. Employers can choose to invest in budget-friendly toolboxes that break down in a matter of months or invest in a high quality, custom-built toolbox that will serve individual users and the company well for years. A custom fabricated industrial toolbox will often provide more value over time than budget counterparts. Consider some of the most compelling reasons to choose a custom build.
Generic, mass-produced, and standardized toolboxes feature designs to accommodate the most commonly used tools in the industry. The depth, tiered-pullouts, and trays may or may not fit the tools your business uses most often. These basic designs may save the company money right now, but they leave employees searching for places to cram a tool at the end of the day or create tool placement confusion. Productivity, job satisfaction, and project efficiency can falter if employees cannot readily access the tools necessary for the job.
Prefabricated toolboxes fail to live up to expectations in more than one way. They may break down within months of purchase and force the business to pay for toolbox after toolbox. A mass-produced toolbox’s underperforming materials and weight capacity can cause employee frustration. Custom fabrication serves as a viable, valuable, and cost-effective alternative to underperforming prefabricated constructions.
Consider choosing a custom design from the start to enjoy:
A mass-produced toolbox will get the job done for a short amount of time. Industries interested in long-term value, durability, and efficiency, however, may want to weigh the benefits of custom fabrication over the convenience of prefabrication.
The right custom fabricator for the job works with heavy-duty, industrial metals on a regular basis. They can meet your specific needs for finishing and design. A great fabricator will even evaluate environmental conditions during the design process. A custom industrial toolbox should perform as well on its first day as it does 15 or 20 years into the future.
At Swanton Welding Company Inc., we handle a variety of custom-toolbox orders from new and long-term clients. Durability, satisfaction guarantees, and quality craftsmanship often trump convenience. Choose Swanton Welding Company Inc. for your next custom toolbox order.