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Practice makes progress is a great motto to live by. Here at Compass, we always strive to better our customer experience and company efficiency as well as our impact on the environment. We aim to think outside the box, to see if there is a greener way of creating phenomenal projects such as gates, fences, railings and stairs.or decades, we have been utilizing material with up to 97% recycled content, and using eco friendly powder coat finish that is 99.99% reclaimable and emits 0 VOC’s into the atmosphere! Check out who we are and what we stand for at this video!

In 2021, we took it upon ourselves to delve even deeper into our internal processes such as client interaction and project creation.

We revised our e-mail dialogue with clients for project developments. This allows us to have more client interaction during the pre-project design, review, and budget to reduce travel time and expenses. This also cut back on gas reducing fossil fuels consumption.

 

Additionally, we created a document that clearly outlines our process, step-by-step for clients. Clients have found this to be an eye-opener, as they now know all of what has to be accomplished before the contract can be signed off. Next comes all the steps to measure and design. Furthermore, clients are able to see that the time-frame for completion begins once our shop design approval has been granted. Want a peek into more of our process? Look here on our website for more details!

Another huge step to make progress was to evaluate our fabrication process. To improve in this area we now utilize sigmund tables. These are welding tables that have precise fixtures, holes, and grid lines all across the table and the sides. This makes it quite simple to do an iron railing layout. If we need a longer table, like we use for driveway gate layouts, then we can simply fasten two 4X8 tables together for an 8X8 surface. On one hand, using the tables and fixtures reminds me of a little boy playing with legos. Only now, it is a grown man, creating a beautiful iron project. The guys in the shop definitely have more fun than working with traditional flat welding tables too. So the day goes faster, they have more fun, and get more done. What a great way to make progress!

Do you want an eco-friendly custom piece of your own?! We are happy to help! Contact us here! 

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Mr. Amos Glick and staff at Compass Ironworks built and provided me with a customized automatic gate. From the very beginning of the project, they were passionate and attentive to my family’s special needs. Their skill and care in every detail of the gate, size, style, material and color, matching our landscape, was well thought out and well crafted. They were able to also give the exact various automation modes my family had requested.
 
I am very much satisfied with the superb work done and would recommend Compass Ironworks whole heartily to anyone seeking personalized care and excellent workmanship.

Bernardsville, NJ

We had a railing, designed, created, and installed by Compass Ironworks. Amos and Aaron were extremely professional. They kept us informed of how things were progressing. We even visited the shop when the railing was almost complete. We HIGHLY recommend Compass Ironworks! We have had several people knock on our door to ask about who made our beautiful railing. Thank you for your hard work!

Jacqui Collins & Greg McBride

I have been meaning to call you about all the wonderful details of our railing. First of all, it’s beautiful. It is made exactly like we wanted, and it is sturdy just the way we wanted. Ben, Alvin, and John were right on the ball. They knew what they were doing. They were in and out of there, but still took the time necessary to do what they needed to do. And it looks beautiful! My wife came home and she had tears in her eyes and she was all tickled, and that was wonderful. We’re going to recommend you to all our friends, family, and neighbors. We’ll definitely give you a call. Feel free to use me as a reference. I will recommend you to anyone I know or meet. Thank you, Sir and have a good day.

E. Johnson - Transcript of an unsolicited voice mail message from a Chester County, PA client

As the owners of a custom home building company in South Jersey we are always looking for products and craftsmanship that will perform in the harsh seashore conditions. We are fortunate to have met the craftsmen at Compass Ironworks, whose professionalism is unmatched. Their skilled welding and fabrication combined with their carefully tested finishes allow our customers to have a lifetime railing product. We eagerly recommend them to customers and other builders.

John Van Duyne - Van Duyne Builders
Front entrance metal gate