Archive for November 2018
Increase Warehouse Productivity, Performance with Cubing & Weighing Logistics Technology
Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor Interest in systems that accurately capture certain item data—such as package weight and size—has been growing steadily over the past few years. In 2015, the big parcel carriers (UPS, FedEx, etc.) began calculating shipping fees based on size and weight, aka, dimensional (DIM) weight. This caused a shift toward industries…
Read MoreSafety in Welding and Metalworking
Barbara T. Nessinger, Chief Editor According to the American Welding Society, an estimated 50% U.S. gross national product is affected by welding. Anything made of metal, no matter how big or small, can be welded. Welding is the most common method used to join metal parts in large structures and equipment, due to its strength.…
Read MoreBest Foot Forward: Safety Footwear
Barbara Nessinger, Chief Editor Outfitting employees with appropriate footwear reduces injuries. Protecting employees’ feet with good industrial footwear cuts lost work hours, improves productivity and is good for workplace morale. History of Safety Footwear The history of safety boots/footwear began in the early part of the 20th century; this was a time when government started…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Combustible Dust Incidents in the Workplace
Jessica Barrett, Safeopedia Dust in the workplace might not seem like a serious hazard. After all, what workspace doesn’t accumulate a little dust? But, with the right materials and under the right conditions, that dust could result in a damaging and potentially fatal fire or explosion. This article will cover the basics of combustible dust safety: what…
Read MoreMSA Puts a Spotlight on Safety
MSA’s mission, unchanged for more than 100 years, drives the company to help keep workers safe each and every day. MSA announced that their industrial safety blog, Spotlight on Safety™ (SOS), has officially debuted in North America. This blog will provide insights, advice and expertise for anyone who shares MSA’s vision in helping keep workers…
Read MoreRite-Hite Offers HVLS Fans with Direct Drive Technology
New direct drive high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans from Rite-Hite deliver the climate-control benefits of traditional HVLS fans with added benefits of direct drive motor technology. “The direct drive motor eliminates the need for a gearbox and offers significant advantages to facilities operating in a variety of industries,” said Andy Olson, Rite-Hite Fans Director of Marketing.…
Read MoreTVH Parts Co. (TVH), 6,600lb Capacity Pallet Truck Available Now
TVH in the Americas (TVH), a leading provider of quality replacement parts and accessories for the material handling and equipment industries, has introduced a new pallet truck unlike any other. The TSP6630 has a maximum capacity of 6,600lbs which is one of the highest capacity trucks in the industry. This impressive truck has extra strong…
Read MoreGold Series X-Flo Industrial Dust Collector from Camfil APC
The new Gold Series X-Flo (GSX) industrial dust collector from Camfil APC is the industry’s best-in-class dust collection system built on 20 years of successful performance of the company’s award-winning Gold Series collector. GSX dust collectors are ideal for industrial applications that produce or process fine, fibrous and heavy dusts and fumes. GSX collectors are…
Read MoreTingley Rubber Corporation Wins NJ Family Business of the Year Award
While family-owned businesses are perhaps stereotypically thought of as smaller firms, some 35% of them are actually Fortune 500 companies, and all family businesses combined account for approximately 50% of the United States’ GDP. It was Sally Glick, principal and chief growth strategist at the accounting firm Sobel & Co., who regaled the audience with…
Read MoreHaws Recognizes Leadership Advancements and New Team Members
Haws® is pleased to announce the following internal promotions and new team members. These changes are in support of Haws’ continued success in the emergency equipment and hydration industries. Sam Sarver – Vice President of Sales Sarver Sarver has been a crucial part of the Haws sales team for the last 13 years holding various…
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