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Black Country Heroes Awards
Building the Future, Celebrating Our Youth: Varlowe Sponsors Black Country Heroes We are proud to announce our sponsorship of the Black Country Heroes initiative. This…
Varlowe 20 Year Anniversary
From Shed to Success: Celebrating Varlowe’s 20th Anniversary 20 Years of Specialist Service In 2003, a vision bloomed in a rather unconventional setting: a humble…
MIG Vs TIG Welding
MIG Vs TIG! Whats the difference? Which one should you use? Whats the pros and cons of each? MIG and TIG welding are two types…
What Is CMM?
Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are efficient and precise measurement systems used in various industries to ensure that manufactured parts meet specific design needs. CMMs use…
The Basics of Pipe Welding: A Comprehensive Guide
What Is Pipe? Pipes are essential components in many industries, transporting various liquids and gases over long distances through complex networks. They come in different…
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What Is Steel Fabrication?
The steel industry is one of the world’s most important industries, producing about half of all manufactured goods worldwide. The global steel demand is growing…
Difference between single-phase and three-phase power
Around 90% of the electrical energy we use is from AC power. AC stands for ‘alternating current’, which indicates the current constantly changes direction. In…
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What Are Heat Pumps?
Renewable Energy Types In 2019, the UK Government revealed it would end its contribution to global warming by 2050. It is the first major economy…
Welding Types
There are many Welding types, each with its advantages and disadvantages. It’s essential to learn each as each will be more suited to a particular…
What Is A Pipe Fitter?
Industrial Pipe Fitting Pipefitters install, maintain and repair various piping systems using advanced technical expertise and highly specialised skills. They create safe and stable systems…
Different Types Of Commercial Heating Systems
Heating a commercial building is essential for creating a comfortable environment. It can be divided into different offices or units, each with additional heating and…
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CNC Machining Meaning
What Does CNC Stand For? CNC Machining is a vital element to the core processes of manufacturing, but what does CNC mean? Well, the term…
Overhead Crane Training
In the new headquarters, we have a 5 tonne overhead crane that hasn’t had much use. But, as our workload has grown, we think the…
What Is Mild Steel?
Mild Steel is a low carbon steel variant which is also known as low carbon steel. Due to its low carbon, mild Steel is typically…
Welding Positions
What are the different types of Welding Positions? If you don’t work in the industry, you might think items being welded are flat on a…
What Is A Mechanical Contractor?
A Mechanical Contractor manages the mechanical projects for many different companies. They are skilled professionals who can keep essential mechanical systems running optimally. Serving in…
What Is The Difference Between Welding And Fabrication?
What Is Welding And Fabrication? You may think Fabrication and Welding are the same things. You may even hear the two words used interchangeably. Fabrication…
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What Is Welding?
Welding Explained In a nutshell, welding is the process of uniting two or more materials together. From hobbyists to large industrial environments, welding is one…
Signature Staircase Fabrication
Way back at the start of 2020, we brought a new unit to become our new headquarters. It needed a complete renovation as the existing…
BBC Radio Wolverhampton Interview
Our director Steve got invited to take part in a BBC radio interview this week to discuss Varlowe Industrial Services. BBC Radio Wolverhampton aims to…
Varlowe’s New Headquarters
After a long, strange year of lockdowns, furloughs and toilet roll shortages, Varlowe’s new home is now complete and in operation. The building has been…
2020
As we start to wind down in time for Christmas, we have taken the time to reflect on what’s been a very difficult and different…
A Visit From The MP
Following the recent press release from Lloyds Bank about our exciting expansion, we were privileged to also receive a visit from our local MP Jane…
Preparing For Growth
We was recently featured in an article about our new headquarters as part of a Lloyds press release. It was featured on a number of…
Backing Britain Live 2020
Exhibiting at the Industry’s First Virtual Expo Many exhibition organisers were forced to cancel their events due to the global Covid-19 crisis, however, Made in…
Why Do We Need Liability Insurance
As a company, being properly insured is one of the first aspects of running a viable business, and for many companies this can include Employers’…
Nepal Everest Base Camp 2017
Walsall Academy – Nepal Everest Base Camp 2017 GM Design Solutions, A close friend of ours, contacted us regarding his youngest son who is off…
A Special Mention…
As you know, a few months back we backed and supported a Crowdfunded campaign called “Light up Wednesfield”. This was lead by a community group called…
Light Up Wednesfield
Getting together for the community Tis’ the season to be jolly, Fa la la la laa, la laa laaa laaaa…. Ok, so it’s a little…
What is NDT Testing?
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a way of testing and evaluating welds without destroying the component. Using various testing methods, we can determine the physical properties…
Fixed Wire Test
Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is a top priority for employers, and electrical safety plays a crucial role in that. Although the risk…
What is the meaning of “Coded Welder”
What Is A Coded Welder? To put it simply, a coded welder is someone who has completed a Welder Approval Test in a specific welding configuration. The…
Cycle Speedway Rider Sponsorship
Last month, we was contacted by a young Cycle Speedway Rider by the name of Haydn Rowley. He was in pursuit of a local sponsor…
