On December 4, 2025, the AIDI team gathered at our Bound Brook, New Jersey, headquarters for our annual all-hands meeting. These sessions are designed to align the team around strategy, priorities, and shared goals—but they also create space for something equally important: hands-on learning.

As part of the day, we hosted an on-site Ultra-tec Cable Rail training session, bringing product

The primary focus of the workshop was the use of chemical patinas and metal finishes across several commonly used materials, including steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass. Attendees were able to see how the same patina reacts differently depending on the base metal, surface preparation, application method, and dwell time. In some cases, Tracey demonstrated how heating the surface can significantly

While metalworking is a long-standing essential craft worldwide, few people recognize its art and its valuable place in history and society. Luckily, there’s an organization located in Memphis, Tennessee, whose mission is to preserve, promote, and advance the art and craft of fine metalwork.

The Metal Museum is the only institution of its kind in North America, and one of only a handful

A beautiful architectural metal design can often stand on its own as a statement feature of a home or property. It’s possible, though, to take the design a step further using a paint or patina on all or one portion of the structure.

AIDI is fortunate to be a supplier of Goldfarben’s high-quality line of metallic paints, which just got a new addition. Goldfarben has offered

Over the summer, AIDI President Jay Shah took a trip to New Haven, Connecticut and was excited to visit Yale University’s historic grounds. His sister-in-law Dr. Dipti Shah, Research QA Specialist at Yale, drew his attention to the collection of intricate ironwork incorporated into the structures on campus, which led to a deeper dive into the history of Yale’s architecture.

The

What are Cable Rails?

Cable railings are an alternative to traditional railing systems. They’re known for their sleek and modern look, but the thing that makes them most unique is that they offer unobstructed views, like from a deck.