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\u201cWe believe the timing of the moving was nothing short of miraculous. Because we moved when we did, we were able to continue the production of equipment through the pandemic. Our new factory allowed our employees to be socially distanced from each other, maintaining safety throughout the shutdowns,\u201d said Ashlee Emoto, general manager of Covington Engineering. \u201cBeing essential to aerospace, oil field industries, and other scientific fields meant we had to maintain production, which was vital to many customers and to our employees.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2021, Covington Engineering purchased the Ameritool line of products and supplies. According to Emoto, this\u00a0 is considered a \u201cmatch made in heaven.\u201d In fact, in the spring of 2021 the company saw its biggest production list ever.<\/p>\n
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With the Ameritool line of products complementing the Covington line, the accessibility serves the needs of a greater audience of customers and people of varying skill levels, according to Emoto.<\/p>\n \u201cThese machines are a great way to introduce people to lapidary work! We produce the machines and the pro sanding disc diamond pads in our factory in Idaho,\u201d she said. \u201cThe Ameritool grinders and saws are a great introductory machine at a great price.\u201d<\/p>\n Another addition to the Covington Engineering family is a line of ultrasonic drills. The company took over Cutting Edge Solutions in late 2020, which means customers have the opportunity to purchase ultrasonic drills, which are a great tool for quickly cutting holes through stones, added Emoto.<\/p>\n Covington Engineering also purchased a plasma cutter, which has reduced the time and labor involved in creating every piece of equipment the company makes. The company has added CNC mills, lathes, and a press break.<\/p>\n \u201cEach of these items has allowed us to hold tighter tolerances while producing products more quickly and with higher quality materials,\u201d Emoto said. \u201cWe have also been able to bring much of the work that used to be done by outside vendors in-house. This has increased accountability while decreasing costs.\u201d<\/p>\n Asked what the founders might think about all these evolutions and expansions, the sentiment is a tremendous sense of pride.<\/p>\n \u201cI think the Covington founders would be most impressed with the company\u2019s ability to adapt to change over the years. The past decade alone has seen the business grow and adapt through countless changes,\u201d according to Emoto.<\/p>\n One of the long-time standards in the Covington Engineering lineup remains a top seller: saws!<\/p>\n \u201cSaws of all sizes, from 6 inches to 36 inches, are a hot commodity,\u201d Emoto said.<\/p>\n People discovering or rediscovering a love of lapidary during the pandemic hasn\u2019t diminished with a return to pre-pandemic activities.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople are still interested in the usual equipment such as flat laps, combo units and sanders but this year has definitely been the year for saws,\u201d said Emoto.<\/p>\n Although much has changed from the early days of Covington Engineering\u2019s story, the timeless commitment to creating quality equipment and materials remains at the center of the activities of this industry leader.<\/p>\n \u201cCovington makes equipment that is designed to last a user for decades. We purchase high-quality materials and take great care to maintain tolerances and produce precision-based machinery,\u201d Emoto said. \u201cIt is this care and dedication to our work that sets our equipment apart.\u201d<\/p>\n How long has Arrowhead Lapidary Supply <\/a>used Covington Equipment? What items do you own and use?<\/strong><\/p>\n We have used Covington equipment since about 2007. We also use a 16-inch saw, little sphere machine, maxi-lap, triple gallon tumbler and a Rociprolap.<\/p>\n What attracted you to Covington machinery and what impresses you most about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Quality construction and they are made in the USA. They are sturdily made, and they last a very long time. Also, Covington has great customer service and support on their products.<\/p>\n How does working with Covington machinery help your business?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n They make working on our products less time-consuming.<\/p>\n How did you get started in this line of work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n It started in 1996 when we were in Montana. We visited a rock shop and saw all the interesting things that were made out of stone. Having an industrial background, we thought it would be fun, and then it made a good business.<\/p>\n![\"lapidary-equipment-supplies\"](\"https:\/\/www.rockngem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10TrimSaw-300x224.jpeg\")
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Saws! Saws! Saws!<\/h2>\n
Arrowhead Lapidary Supply<\/h2>\n
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