This is why we smile everyday, we get to do what WE love!

Progress to the print station

Posted in custom, manufacturing, printing by Monson Mfg. on July 11, 2012 | No comments

Here is a pic of the digital print station. It’s coming along, but like anything still more to do! We have a few of the digital printers in place and the transfer press all wired up and cookin’. We used to print in large batches but found that it was...

Sweet Knife Cuts

Posted in die cuts, manufacturing, printing by Monson Mfg. on July 9, 2012 | No comments

At the end of last season we played around with direct printing material and knife cutting it. This gave us the best of two printing options at the same time and opened up the creative possibilities. The other benefit is that we get full material yield, as you can see...

Our Amber Colored Resin

Posted in manufacturing, materials, oem, production, snowboards by Monson Mfg. on June 13, 2012 | No comments

In 1999 we were building our snowboards with die cut aluminum tip and tail protectors. You can see the funny old video below we made back in the late 90′s to see them. When we were having a hard time bonding the aluminum we went sought after a chemist who...

Our trash goes to a good place

Posted in day to day, materials by Monson Mfg. on June 8, 2012 | No comments

Now that we have committed to leaving California, there are lots of things we won’t miss. There are however a few things we will, the beach, the nice weather, fast food at every corner and the diversity. What we are going to miss the most are the rad neighbors we...

The move has Begun!

Posted in manufacturing, projects by Monson Mfg. on June 5, 2012 | No comments

As the daunting task of moving a factory and all it’s employees draws closer, we had to begin somewhere. So today we loaded up our C&C machine and sent it on it’s way up to the new facility. We appreciate all the care that Coast Machinery Movers took in packing...

National Guard Heart Felt Skateboards

Posted in manufacturing, projects, skate by Monson Mfg. on May 19, 2012 | No comments

The Utah national guard is doing some neat programs in the local high schools. This is a small run of skates with designs by students. A few of these are very heart felt and you can feel the emotion. Thanks to all our service men and women, we know you...

Off to Oz.

Posted in custom, manufacturing, oem, production, snowboards by Monson Mfg. on May 12, 2012 | No comments

Here is a small production run for one of our customers down under!...

New Factory!

Posted in manufacturing by Monson Mfg. on May 11, 2012 | No comments

Over the past few years despite a terrible economy, we have managed to run a tight business and grow. We have sacrificed where we need to, been cautious in our business choices and most importantly delivered on time for our customers. One of our company goals has been to own...