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WAGNER OFFERS TYPE 316 STAINLESS STEEL CAP RAIL

The Wagner Companies has added Type 316 Stainless Steel Cap Rail to their offerings of Glass Railing and Lumenrail® Lighted Railing products.     Available in 1.660” and 1.900” outside diameter, these stainless steel tube sections have no visible seam. They may be used with ½” glass, WagnerailTM...more

WAGNER RECEIVES ISO CERTIFICATION

The Wagner Companies is proud to announce that it has completed its ISO audit and received ISO 9001:2008 Certification.     ISO 9001 is a family of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9001 is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by...more

WAGNER ADDS WATERJET

The Wagner Companies is proud to introduce waterjet machining services with the addition of a WaterJet to its manufacturing operation.   The HammerHead WaterJet provides a cost effective cutting platform for the widest variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze,...more

WAGNER EXPANDS PRODUCT OFFERINGS WITH RELEASE OF 2009 CATALOG

The Wagner Companies has begun distribution of their 2009 master catalog. The 2009 edition includes all railing systems, products and services available from The Wagner Companies in one comprehensive 304-page directory of over 7,800 standard catalog items.     The Wagner Companies 2009 catalog...more

WAGNER ADDS MAZAK FABRIGEAR TUBE LASER TO ITS MANUFACTURING OPERATION

The Wagner Companies announces that it has added a Mazak Fabrigear 300, 4000-watt tube laser to its manufacturing operation. The multi-axis torch and simultaneously controlled chuck fabricate -- in one operation -- precise angle cuts, weld-prep bevels and advanced, complex contours such as saddle...more

WAGNER INTRODUCES PANELGRIP FOR INSTALLATION OF GLASS PANEL RAILINGS

The Wagner Companies has developed PanelGripTM, a dry-mount glazing system for the installation of tempered glass panel railings. PanelGripTM enables the installer to fabricate a structural Glass Railing System with cost reductions up to 80% in labor and 30% in freight.     The Wagner PanelGripTM...more

THE WAGNER COMPANIES HIRES STAFF ACCOUNTANT

The Wagner Companies announces that Jeni Kultgen has joined their company as a Staff Accountant.    In this position, Kultgen will be responsible for maintenance of the general ledger, preparing financial statements, account reconciliation, and other general accounting duties. She will also...more

WAGNER ADDS NEW PUSH-LOCK AND PULL-LOCK FITTINGS FOR CABLE RAILING

The Wagner Companies has added two new Ultra-Tec® Cable Railing Systems’ fittings to their complete line of cable railing products. The new Push LockTM and Pull LockTM fittings eliminate field swaging and can be installed by hand. No special swaging equipment is required to attach cable tensioners...more

FESTIVUS – ITS NOTHINGNESS HAS COME TO MEAN SOMETHING FOR MILWAUKEE COMPANY

Following a 600% increase in sales during 2006, The Wagner Companies is stocking the shelves with their unique holiday product – Festivus Poles. The company anticipates record sales leading up to the December 23rdcelebration.   While Festivus boasts no commercialism, no frills and no tinsel, The...more

WAGNER ADDS AUTOMATIC TUBE POLISHER

The Wagner Companies has added a long length automatic tube polisher to its manufacturing operation for circumferential finishing of stainless steel pipe, tube or solid round bar.  The machine has four heads and is capable of automatically feeding 21 foot lengths of material with an outside...more

NEW BIKERAIL FROM WAGNER

The Wagner Companies has developed the new BikeRailTM component system for bike racks.  Produced from 2” galvanized pipe, the BikeRailTM system is available in 1, 3 and 5 loop configurations.  BikeRailTM is available unpainted or painted black.  Kits are packaged for shipment by UPS.     The...more

FESTIVUS POLE SALES STRONG IN MILWAUKEE

The Wagner Companies of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has announced that 2006 sales of their unique holiday product – Festivus Poles – have increased daily approaching the December 23rd celebration.  Hits on the Wagner web sites have increased to over 13,000 per day.  Media attention including web features...more

WAGNER OFFERS NEW PUSH-LOCK FITTINGS FROM ULTRA-TEC CABLE RAILING SYSTEMS

The Wagner Companies is pleased to add Push-LockTM Fittings from Ultra-Tec® Cable Railing Systems to their offering of cable railing products.  It’s easy to install cables in railings with the new field-installed Push-LockTM Fittings.  They are attached to the cables by hand, eliminating the need...more

NEW MACHINED ALUMINUM DRIVE-ON END CAPS FROM WAGNER

  The Wagner Companies has added three 6063 Aluminum Machined Drive-on End Caps to their product line.  Three popular Wagner end cap styles have been designed and manufactured as machined drive-on caps for use with Schedule 40 Pipe Sizes ranging from ¾” to 2 ½”.  Machining provides a close...more

CUSTOM POLISHING SERVICE FROM WAGNER

  The Wagner Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of H & R Metal Polishing Corporation of Big Bend, Wisconsin.  All H & R machinery and supplies have been moved and are in use at the Wagner facility – 10600 West Brown Deer Road in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  You are invited to contact Wagner...more

THE WAGNER COMPANIES RE-INTRODUCES CAST BALL STYLE RAILING FITTINGS

The Wagner Companies has re-introduced cast ball style railing fittings in aluminum for use with 1½” pipe in historic renovations.   Ball style railing fittings were very popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Over the years they have gone out of use, but are still commonly seen...more

WAGNER HANDRAIL BRACKETS MEET NFPA 5000 BUILDING CODE

The Wagner Companies has announced the availability of handrail brackets that meet the handrail clearance requirements of the new NFPA 5000 building code. NFPA 5000 requires a 2-1/4" minimum clearance between the wall and handrail. ADAAG, ANSI A117.1, and the IBC presently only require a 1-1/2"...more

NEW ANGLE ROLL BENDING SERVICE FROM WAGNER

The Wagner Companies has announced the addition of angle roll bending services to its manufacturing operation.   New capabilities for angle roll bending include bending aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass and bronze. Extensive tooling exists for bending shapes such as round pipe, round and...more

NEW HANDRAIL BRACKETS FROM WAGNER

The Wagner Companies has announced that an addition has been made to its product line – the Style B formed handrail brackets will now offer a 1-1/2 inch horizontal and vertical clearance to meet code requirements and the recommendations of the newly published Americans with Disabilities Act...more

NEW ALUMINUM EXTRUDED BRACKETS

The Wagner Companies has announced that an addition has been made to its product line – the new extruded aluminum handrail brackets will now offer a 1-1/2 inch horizontal and vertical clearance to meet code requirements and the recommendations of the International Code Council (ICC), National Fire...more

WAGNER ENHANCES WEB SITE WITH POLISHING FAQ'S

The Wagner Companies has added www.milwaukeepolishing.com to their family of web pages.  The site contains educational information on how to polish a variety of metals – including stainless steel – polishing supplies available from The Wagner Companies and common mechanical finish designations...more

THE WAGNER COMPANIES STOCKS BAROQUE ART GILDERS PASTE

The Wagner Companies is pleased to announce the addition of Baroque Art Gilders Paste to their complete product line of handrail components and systems.  Gilders Paste offers a unique way to highlight or decorate iron, wood, pottery, polymer clay, etched glass, picture frames, artwork, sculpture,...more

NEW HANDRAIL BRACKET OPTION FROM WAGNER

The Wagner Companies Offers Popular B-Style Bracket Without Saddle Holes For Weld-on Applications  The Wagner Companies has announced an addition to its product line – the Style B 3/16” Formed Handrail Bracket is now available in steel with no mounting holes in the saddle.  This no-hole option...more
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