Archive for 2018
Legacy Building Solutions Adds Vice President of Sales
South Haven, Minn. – Legacy Building Solutions, a premier manufacturer of custom fabric structures is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Donnay as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Donnay will lead the sales team and provide vision and direction to help grow the company. “Legacy Building Solutions has built their name…
Read MoreLive 30-Minute Mini-Webinar Focusing on Human-Robot Safety
Skyrocketing demand for automation has dramatically increased the number of robots deployed by industry to over 1.5 million. Meanwhile, collaborative robots or “co-bots” are making their way into new work environments, such as light manufacturing, fulfillment centers, and agriculture. Because no technology can be made foolproof, maintaining safety in environments where humans and robots work…
Read MoreTraining Program Expanded with Addition of OSHA-Authorized Safety Courses
Training Program: Rockford Systems, LLC. announced today an expansion of its machine safeguarding training curriculum to include new training courses authorized by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), which will aim to increase worker knowledge about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to recognize, abate and prevent machinery-related hazards. This broadening of the company’s…
Read MoreRockford Systems Announces 2018 Seminar Schedule for Industrial Machine Safeguarding
Lock in 2017 pricing by registering before January 1st. As a leading authority on machine safeguarding, Rockford Systems, LLC returns in 2018 with a comprehensive seminar schedule for professionals in the EH&S, plant management, insurance and metal fabrication industries. From understanding how to properly safeguard machinery for meeting OSHA/ANSI standards, to a discussion on how…
Read MoreNewly Released Video: Upender Conveyor Technology
Wide Edge to Narrow Edge Leading Orientation Winneconne, WI – Multi-Conveyor (www.multi-conveyor.com) – Multi-Conveyor recently built this stainless steel table top system designed to rotate bag-in- box cartons from wide edge to narrow edge leading using simple gravity with minimal guidance for reorientation. A single lane slave driven timing belt supports cartons on the right…
Read MoreErgodyne Offers More Relief from Summer Heat with Chill-Its®Additions
As a historic winter continues to keep much of North America locked in a deep freeze, the opposite extremes of summer may seem like a welcome respite to many. But for those making their living in the elements (and high-temperature indoor environments), the summer heat offers no break from on-the-job hazards, with the Bureau of…
Read MoreESI receives Platinum for Zero Recordable Accidents
The Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC) has given ESI Constructors, Inc. its 2017 Platinum Award of Honor. This honorary acknowledgment was presented to qualified ABC Members to mark their Zero Lost Time & Zero Recordable Accident Records. ABC honors its members who operate for a year without a recordable accident or lost time…
Read MoreI, COBOT: The Rise of Industrial Robotics and the Need for Employee Safeguarding
[The following blog post was originally seen on www.rockfordsystems.com site] In general, OSHA’s view on robot safety is that if the employer is meeting the requirements of ANSI/RIA R15.06, the manufacturer has no issues. Tech executive and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk recently took to Twitter calling for the regulation of robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI),…
Read MoreDisposable Hard Hat Liner
The Hardliner is a disposable hard hat liner that assists in preventing diseases of the hair and scalp. It can also save time and money in cleaning/sanitizing the hat. GKR Industries, Inc., 800-526-7879, www.gkrindustries.com/hardliner.aspx
Read MoreAmerican Baler Company Announces Personnel Changes
American Baler Company, announces the retirement of Tade Mahoney, Vice President Sales & Marketing. Mahoney has been with American Baler for over 16 years. His most recent accomplishment was expanding American Balers’ strong dealer network. Mahoney completes a 30 plus year career in the recycling equipment industry and looks forward to adventures at home with…
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