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How Blue Ridge Industries Helped FastenCaps Develop a Better, American-Made Product

While strut-channel end caps were already available, FastenCaps saw an opportunity to improve upon existing products. FastenCaps wanted to develop a higher-quality, American-made alternative that offered improved functionality, a more professional appearance and greater color flexibility—all while maintaining a competitive price point.

 This case study shows how BRI used its expertise in product development, engineering and injection molding to partner with FastenCaps and bring the company’s ideas into production.

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Shelly Otenbaker Shelly Otenbaker

How Blue Ridge Industries Helped Better Bungee Restore Supply, Improve Product Quality

When demand for a product outpaces a manufacturer's ability to keep up, backorders are rarely the whole story. For The Better Bungee, a maker of premium polyurethane straps and cords, extensive backorders across nearly its entire product line pointed to deeper questions about tooling, documentation, and production processes.

 This case study shows how BRI restored supply, improved product quality, and built a partnership that continues to grow.

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