The Conestoga Wagon was first built in Lancaster and used extensively for migrations before the development of the railroad. The first Pennsylvania Rifle was produced by Martin Meylin in the 1700s. Peeps candy, shaped as marshmallow chicks covered with yellow sugar, were invented by the Rodda Candy Company of Lancaster in the 1920s. In 1953, […]
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MPP Legacy Profile: Dwight Steisel
Dwight Steisel, now a Coasting Specialist, made his career change as he walked out on the floor at MP&P. He had no experience in industrial roll finishing, but he did have a plan.
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1997 was the year that Rocco started his long career with MP&P. Beginning his work he handled prep and plating on second shift.
Continue readingMatte Roll Surface Finishing. What you should know.
One of the more popular roll finishes is the Matte surface finish. This finish is often applied on heat transfer rolls resulting in a non-gloss appearance.
Continue readingOn The Power of Teams
Read to find out about MP&P’s culture of excellence and how team work brings it all together.
Continue readingMP&P Industrial Roll Finishing in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Hazleton was incorporated as a city on December 4, 1891. At the time, the population was estimated to be around 14,000 people. Hazleton became the third city in the United States to establish a citywide electric grid in 1891. During the 20th century, the population grew through the “boom period,” from 1885 to 1920. In […]
Continue readingYou Have to Start Right to Finish Right
To successfully complete service on your industrial roll, everything depends on how the process begins.
Continue readingIndustrial Roll Solutions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is a unique city, having been built on industry, known as the “Steel City” for its more than 300 steel-related businesses.
Continue readingHave you flushed lately?
Rolls continue to produce results in your manufacturing process. As time goes on, mineral scaling, and corrosion can occur, and corrosion deposits can form blockages.
Continue readingRefinishing Industrial Rolls in Jeannette, Pennsylvania
When industrial rolls require servicing, Jeannette manufacturing companies call on Mirror Plating & Polishing (MP&P).
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