In the News
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Reviving history: the meticulous restoration of the Birdcage Corsair
The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL restores vintage aircraft – and history – with abrasive technology.
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Fabrication shop’s new painting and coating operations eliminate previous challenges
The new blast room at Bolt Construction includes a mechanical abrasive recovery system with a 16-foot auger and a 14,000-CFM dust collection system.
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Learning is a Blast: Training Facility Diversifies Skill Offerings
The new blast room at LIUNA Training of Michigan is more than just a training tool — it is an investment in the future of the construction industry and the workforce that will build it.
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Blasting Ahead on Training
The addition of a Titan blast room at the LIUNA Training of Michigan (Perry, MI) equips workers with critical skills.
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Servicing Equipment for Those Who Serve
From jeeps to helicopters and even large artillery like howitzers, the military employs abrasive blasting for a variety of reasons beyond simple maintenance.
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Automotive Blasting: When to Use a Blast Room or Cabinet
Besides understanding that size is the biggest differentiator between a blast room and a blast cabinet, it’s critical to know when to use a blast room versus a blast cabinet, which is not always a clear-cut choice.
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Let’s Get Blasted!
Titan CEO Brandon Acker discusses unique advantages and limitations of blast cabinets and blast rooms and their suitability for various aerospace applications.
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Blast room vs. blast cabinet
Brandon Acker discusses the eight differences between a blast room and a blast cabinet, from footprint and cost to ergonomics and blast media.
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Ep 73: Made in America: Does It Have Meaning Anymore?
Brandon Acker and RossKote delve into the process of Made in USA, who regulates it, and some history of these three words which have been woven into our American culture. -
5 Things You Need To Run A Highly Successful Family Business
In this interview, Brandon Acker shares stories about the early days of Titan Abrasive and what makes the company stand apart. -
Titan Abrasive Systems Provides MRAS With New Blast Room for Upgraded MRO Operation
Complete Room, including Reclaimer and Blasting Equipment, provides major enhancement of company’s expanding MRO capabilities. -
From Vision to Reality: Brandon Acker’s Journey to ‘Made in America’
Brandon Acker discusses his journey of achieving the “Made in America” designation for Titan Abrasive — a strategic decision that has revolutionized lead times, fostered innovation within the Titan team, and reshaped the landscape of manufacturing. -
Abrasive Blasting DIY: The Benefits of an In-House Blasting Operation
Brandon Acker discusses the considerations of what needs to be examined before making the decision between bringing a blasting operation in-house or continuing to use outside sources. -
Framatone Boosts Blasting Operations
Installing a new blast room has allowed Framatone to improve safety while cutting costs at its US pump and motor center. -
N.W. Metal Fabricators Purchases Titan Blast Room and Equipment for Modern Facility
The new efficient blast room will be in line with a new modern facility being built. -
LIUNA Training of Michigan Purchases First-Ever Blast Room from Titan Abrasive Systems
The new blast room will be used for training both veteran laborers and apprentices in all aspects of pipeline work. -
Interview: “Made in the USA – Is it worth the effort?”
Scott MacKenzie interviews Brandon Acker to discuss the importance of “Made in USA” and the steps involved in the manufacturing process. -
Bolt Construction Adds Titan Equipment to Painting and Coating Operation
The blast room and paint booth will provide upgrades in both processes at Bolt Construction. -
Bolt Construction Adds Titan Equipment to Painting and Coating Operation
New blast room and paint booth will provide significant upgrade in both processes -- and help Bolt generate additional revenue streams. -
Bolt Construction adds Titan equipment to painting, coating operation
Bolt Construction Inc., a general contractor specializing in pipe fabrication and plant construction, is adding a fully equipped Titan Abrasive blast room and paint booth to its headquarters in Youngstown, Ohio. -
Abrasive Blasting DIY (Do It Yourself)
Brandon Acker explains the benefits of moving your abrasive blasting tasks in-house, including reduced lead times and cost savings. -
Best Practices for Blast Room Maintenance
A high-quality blast room is a large investment. Brandon Acker discusses proper care for your blasting equipment. -
Blast room helps pipe fabrication shop handle increased product sizes
A case study outlining the challenge Titan Abrasive solved with a custom blast room for NuWeld. -
Titan Celebrates 70 Years of Abrasive Success
As Titan Abrasive Systems approaches its 70th birthday on August 1, President Brandon Acker has adopted an unofficial tagline that informs people of what the company does while also calling for a celebration of Titan’s seven decades in business: “Let’s Get Blasted!” -
Morton Industries Purchases First Blast Room
Morton Industries wanted to bring its abrasive blasting operation in-house to reduce lead times on product delivery. Their new Titan Blast Room helps them do that, while allowing the company to quote work they would have passed on before. -
Morton Industries installs blast room from Titan Abrasive Systems
Morton is using the blast room to blast engine carrier tubes used in the mining and agriculture industry. -
Proper Ductwork Helps Abrasive Blasting Process Flow More Smoothly
Ducks are all pretty much the same. Ducts are not. Check out this article in Coating and Finishing Magazine to learn why the right ductwork is so critical to your abrasive blasting operation. -
Selecting Blast Media
Brandon Acker discusses why it can be a hard (or soft) choice. -
Is ‘Made in USA’ Worth the Cost and Effort?
The certification is great in theory, but tough to execute. Brandon Acker lists the 10 factors to consider. -
Morton Industries Purchases First-Ever Blast Room
Bringing blasting process in-house will shave four weeks off product-delivery time; Allows Morton to quote new blast pre-paint jobs. -
Keys to Success with Abrasive Blasting
Brandon Acker, president of Titan Abrasive Systems, discusses key criteria for contractors and other users to consider as they evaluate blast media, blasting equipment, and other elements of the blasting process for surface preparation. -
Interview with Brandon Acker
Brandon Acker joins hosts Matthew Rall and Lauren Rall to discuss abrasive blasting and how it has changed over time. Brandon goes into detail about how the regulations have changed making abrasive blasting better for the consumers and the workers. He also describes the different types of blasting materials and the types of applications for which they’re used. -
What Does It Mean to Be “Made in the USA?”
In this episode, you will find out what makes an American manufacturer ‘the real deal’ from no one better than the CEO of Titan Abrasive Systems, Brandon Acker. He shares the standards Titan Abrasive follows in order to label our abrasive sandblasting equipment as ‘Made in the U.S.A’ and the costs associated in terms of labor and materials. -
Fab-Tek: Customized Blast Room
In this episode, you will find out what makes an American manufacturer ‘the real deal’ from no one better than the CEO of Titan Abrasive Systems, Brandon Acker. He shares the standards Titan Abrasive follows in order to label our abrasive sandblasting equipment as ‘Made in the U.S.A’ and the costs associated in terms of labor and materials. -
How Important is Abrasive Blasting in the Coatings Industry?
Abrasive blasting plays a critical role in the coatings and finishing industries. Many people understand the role to some extent, but don’t know just how important it is, or the quality issues that can arise if it isn’t done correctly. In this podcast, Brandon Acker discusses the quality issues that can arise if abrasive blasting is performed incorrectly, as well as the different types of equipment used for this process. -
Episode 50 – Reclaim Your Blast Media with Aloha
Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive, talks about blasting, specifically reclaim systems. It’s a topic not discussed before, so get ready to level up your powder coater game! -
What Does Made in America Mean to You?
In this episode, Brandon Acker talks about what being “made in America” means and the benefits of sourcing components that are made in the USA. -
Reclaim Systems Recover Blast Media (and Dollars)
Thinking of investing in a blasting media reclaim system? Brandon Acker of Titan Abrasive Systems offers advice for choosing the right system for your operation. -
Titan Abrasive Systems to Provide NuWeld With First Blast Room
IVYLAND, PA (August 30, 2022) – Titan Abrasive Systems announces the purchase of one of its custom blast rooms by NuWeld, Inc. -
Episode 697: Amazing Ways Abrasives are Used
Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, chats about the often overlooked ways abrasives are used in manufacturing, from military vehicles and airplanes to the tips of hypodermic needles, safe uses of abrasives, types of abrasives, and their importance in the adhesion of finishes. -
Abrasives ready for blast-off!
With the cost of new aircraft more prohibitive than ever, refurbishing existing aircraft has become much more popular. Aerospace Manufacturing Features writer Mike Richardson discusses why airlines are refurbishing older aircraft — and how Titan Abrasive’s blasting systems play a key role. -
Titan Abrasive Delivers Newer, More Powerful Blast Room to Fab-Tek
Titan Abrasive Systems has announced the purchase of a new, upgraded blast room by Fab-Tek of Central Mississippi, a leader in metal fabrication and machining. -
Titan Abrasive Delivers Newer, More Powerful Blast Room to Fab-Tek
IVYLAND, PA (July 12, 2022) – Titan Abrasive Systems has announced the purchase of a new, upgraded blast room by Fab-Tek of Central Mississippi, a leader in metal fabrication and machining. -
Interview with Jim Vinoski
Sandblasting and surface preparation are critical processes in lots of manufacturing operations, but you just don’t hear too much about them. Says Jim Vinoski, “It was really cool to have Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, on to tell us all about the basics of the systems his company makes to do just that, and to share the latest and greatest in surface prep technology.” -
On the Line podcast: Blasting Best Practices
Product Finishing Editor in Chief Scott Francis talks to Titan Abrasive President Brandon Acker about surface preparation and the role of abrasive blasting. Lots of great info here in this 20 minute discussion. -
Titan Abrasive Creates Customized Blast Room For Framatome’s N.A. Headquarters
IVYLAND, PA (March 24, 2022) – Titan Abrasive Systems announced the purchase of a highly customized blast room by Framatome, an international leader in nuclear energy. -
Titan Abrasive Designs and Manufactures Quality Surface Preparation, Surface Finishing, and Sandblasting Equipment at an Affordable Price
Tech Company News editor interviews Titan Abrasive President Brandon Acker. In this interview, they discuss what makes Titan Abrasive different and other information you may not know. -
Blast Cabinet with Integrated Lifting Bars
New Products Feature: Lifting bars make it possible for a forklift to gain a firm hold, keeping the tines away from the cone, and minimize the chance of damage to a cabinet’s steel frame during moving or positioning. -
Titan Adds Exclusive Lifting Bars to Industry-Leading Blast Cabinet
WARMINSTER, PA (February 8, 2022) – Damage from forklifts is a thing of the past with bars added to steel frame. -
Titan Adds Lifting Bars to Blast Cabinet
Quite often, a blast cabinet has to be moved to a different part of a plant or facility using a forklift. The problem? Due to the flimsy sheet metal used to construct the legs on most blast cabinets, they are extremely susceptible to forklift damage, whether it’s bent legs, crushed cones, or general destruction. -
Blast Cabinet with Handling Bars
With the addition of the company’s exclusive new lifting bars, the chances of forklift damage to the cabinet is virtually eliminated. -
Updated Blast Cabinet Designed to Eliminate Forklift Damage
Titan Abrasive Systems’ blast cabinet features new lifting bars that are slid into the structural steel frame before lifting the cabinet, which gives the forklift a secure hold and keeps the tines away from the vulnerable cone. — Chris Pasion, Asst. Editor -
Titan Abrasive is Having a Blast
Producer Eric Dye interviews CEO Brandon Acker about blasting equipment, the markets that use abrasive blast equipment, and how Titan competes in “the land of the giants.”
Media Contact
To book Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive, for an exclusive interview or as a podcast guest, please contact Art Sesnovich, Bulldog Communications, at 508-485-0776 or email art@bulldog-communications.com.
