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Is the American Steel Industry Ready for Infrastructure Investments?
Nucor CEO Leon Topalian says the American steel industry can handle any increased demand rising from passage of an infrastructure bill in Congress. He appears on “Balance of Power.” Watch or read the transcript below. — Host: The American Society of Civil Engineers gave US infrastructure systems a grade of C minus on the…
The Power of Communication for Trust and Relationship-Building
Greg Crumpton lives by a simple mantra: Relationships drive business. Each week on Straight Outta Crumpton, Crumpton dives into the lost art of networking and speaks with the biggest influencers in business services to learn how they build, nurture and value their professional relationships. Communication in life and business has been evolving since the invention of…
IB Roof Systems™ Names 4 Star General Contracting, Inc. Contractor of the Year for Second Consecutive Year
IRVING, Texas, (February 24, 2021) – IB Roof Systems™, a leading provider of complete PVC roofing solutions for flat or low-sloped roofs, names 4 Star General Contracting, Inc., as its 2020 Contractor of the Year. Each year, this award is presented during IB Roof Systems’ Contractor Retreat to the customer that embodies the valued characteristics including…
Bothwell Exchange Deploys Boon Edam Turnstiles and Revolving Doors for Increased Safety/Sustainability
Lillington, North Carolina, March 3, 2021 – Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, today announced that Bothwell Exchange, a new construction commercial space in Glasgow, Scotland, has installed an array of Speedlane Slide optical turnstiles in the lobby and two TQA automatic revolving doors at the main entrance to control access without…
Vector Flow Ushers in New Era of Data-Driven Physical Security Automation and Intelligence
Saratoga, CA (March 3, 2021) – In its formal debut to the physical and cyber-physical security market today, Vector Flow launches the industry’s first AI-powered, data-centric Physical Security Automation Platform and also announces its Series A funding of $9.2M from Silicon Valley’s premium venture firms, led by Mayfield Fund with participation from Foundation Capital. Vector Flow’s…
Keep Kuul: Developing a Customer Service-Centered Culture
It’s easy for companies to claim a commitment to culture, but how many of them actually practice and uphold their values in their day-to-day operations? And for the organizations that do, what are some ways to help ensure those values stick? Ben Wulf, the CEO of Portacool in east Texas, answers these questions and more…
RedTalks: Manufacturing Engineering Trends to Watch in 2021
Over the last half decade, the manufacturing industry has witnessed a slow but decisive shift toward trends such as automation, robotics and Industry 4.0 capabilities. However, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the adoption of these trends for many companies. What does this mean for business leaders today? Josh McNeely, the Vice President of Sales and…
Marking Minute: A Closer Look at Copper-Clad Tracer Wire
Although not many people outside of the construction industry know anything about copper-clad tracer wire, this hard-working but under-appreciated tool certainly deserves more praise. This type of tracer wire consists of a steel core that is metallurgically bonded to an outside casing of copper, which makes it much better than copper wire for locating underground…
Data Recording Drives Innovations in Fusible Piping System Integrity
In today’s industrial and construction landscape, those without actionable insights from data are being left behind. It’s no different for organizations involved with the construction of thermoplastic piping systems – data is your competitive edge. With effective data logging and data recording, you can satisfy the growing number of project owners and governing bodies that…
Talkin’ Shop: Industry and Supply Chain Trends for Fuel Systems in 2021
Cause and effect is a phrase that certainly applies to the power sports market as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus that ground the world to a halt created an explosion of interest in ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles and boats, with sales-generating through the roof. Mike Coyle, Executive Vice President and President of…
Optimizing Efficiency is Not the Only Reason to Invest in Automation
Intertech Plastics’ continuous investments in innovative technology prove the value of automation. The Denver-based injection molding company continues its effort to standardize which optimizes their packaging operation and increases efficiency in their distribution channels while lowering the bottom line. This is the fifth consecutive year Intertech has invested in new technology by adding five new…
COVID Pushes the Cloud to an Enterprise Standard
On this MarketScale TV interview, Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin joins John Ezzell, co-founder and EVP of BIAS Corp., for a discussion around COVID’s impact on cloud technology adoption, and what has pushed the cloud from a differentiator to a standard. New research out of IDC points to the expansion of the cloud market, reaching…
Conveying Progress: Introducing Benda Manufacturing and Its History
Benda Manufacturing isn’t a new company; its innovative industrial conveyor solutions have served industries from food and beverage to packaging and pharmaceuticals since 1986. And it’s a family-run organization. Founded by Greg Benda, all six of his sons continue their involvement with Benda Manufacturing today. To kick off the first episode of Conveying Progress, Greg…
E2B: Energy to Business: Why Should Energy Asset Owners Consider an ETRM System?
Will an Energy & Commodity Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) system benefit you and your company? It’s certainly possible. With their ability to capture commercial activity, measure and mitigate associated risk and calculate returned gained from commercial activities, ETRM systems are a valuable tool energy companies rely on to provide technology enablement for the…
Looking to Automate? Top features that contribute to OEE
As the owner of a small- to medium-sized food and beverage startup, you wear many hats. If you’re working toward increasing the efficiency of your production, automated secondary packaging is one solution you may be looking at, especially if your current model is using manual labor to erect and seal packing cases. If that’s the…
Vertical with Vidir: How VLMs Help Companies Meet Increased Fulfillment Demand
As companies begin adjusting their facilities and day-to-day operations for a post-pandemic world, many of them deal with the challenges of ramping up production and fulfillment efficiently and safely. Many don’t have the luxury of expanding their current facility to meet their needs, explained Robin Chestnut, a member of Vidir’s sales team. “They need to…
Get Your Fix: Developing Efficient Cost Management and Containment Strategies
When their facilities are experiencing an issue, most commercial business owners or managers simply hand off the work to the company in charge of managing the building. However, there’s a lot more work to these projects than meets the eye. For instance, how are these repair and maintenance projects priced? How do companies balance…
Top Five Benefits of Leasing a Modular Building
Did you know you can lease a modular building to suit your short- or long-term needs? While some organizations opt to purchase additional space, there are many benefits of leasing a modular building. Advantages of leasing over buying include affordability, convenience, and sustainability, among others. Let’s start by examining the cost-effectiveness of leasing a building…
Keep Your Building Controls Up-To-Date
While there are plenty of new buildings constructed every year, chances are you’re working with an older building. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 50% of commercial buildings in the country are 40 years old or older. That means their building controls may also be lagging behind the times. “Systems degrade over time, which…
The Value of Turnkey Manfuacturing
This is an excerpt in an article by Plant Engineering, featuring Tom Catlin, Sales Manager for RedViking. In searching for new manufacturing solutions that increase efficiency, provide greater flexibility and improve quality, there is one central choice – select a turnkey solution from an end-to-end partner, or leverage independent suppliers for different section parts of…
How Can Critical Infrastructure Facilities Become Cyber-Resilient
Bringing together leaders, lawmakers and lawbreakers. Host Luke Fox explores how innovations in business and technology are redefining our trust in security measures. Trusting a technology network is fundamental for modern business, but what happens when trust is broken because of cyber-attacks? The Trust Revolution topics the shortcomings of cybersecurity and how to close the gap….
Adapt Energy: A Closer Look at the Adapt Energy System’s Design Process
How do you design a perfect product? Although the idea of perfection is a subjective one, when Troy Morgan and Alex Teague envisioned their ideal Adapt Energy system, they knew they wanted it to be a reliable one above all else. Morgan and Teague, who are PanTech Design’s CEO and COO respectively, then began designing…
Chip Supply Chain Isn’t Broken — Just Mishandled, ADI CEO Says
(Bloomberg) — Analog Devices Inc. Chief Executive Officer Vincent Roche said the semiconductor shortage hurting automakers around the world is a problem many of them brought on themselves. “We’re racing to keep up with the demand from the automotive customers, but remember, automotive made the problem,” Roche said Wednesday in an interview. “It wasn’t too…
Holistic Support for Coordinate Measurement Machines
CMMs, or coordinate measurement machines, are crucial for improving quality assurance and inspection capacity within aerospace, power and energy, and heavy industry. Milan Kocic, North American Director of Business Development for Service and Support at Hexagon, spoke about the need for holistic support of CMMs within these spaces. Why are CMMs such a sought-after…
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