Category: Business Services
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February 2025 PVM Editorial | For Construction Pros
About 12 years ago I went through a divorce, which was, as you can imagine, a really painful experience. In the aftermath, I started seeing a psychologist in order to help me through things, and to stabilize my mental health. During one particular sessions I explained to my doctor how it felt worse when I…
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Disorganization is Hurting Your Profitability
Running a business requires multiple tasks being completed by many people and different functions, often at the same time – sales meetings, order processing, scheduling, invoicing, paying bills, hiring, managing, bookkeeping, banking, firing, delivering, quality checking, and so many more. In many cases, one task must be completed to trigger the next or the lack…
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Motion Acquires Thompson Industrial Supply
Motion Industries has announced another acquisition. Motion is acquiring Thompson Industrial Supply of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., after announcing the purchase of Canadian-based LSI Supply in August and M.B. McKee Company of Texas in January. According to the company: Motion, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology, signed a definitive purchase…
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Custom Equipment Rebrands to AXCS Equipment
Lift equipment manufacturer Custom Equipment has rebranded to AXCS Equipment and plans to continue to expand its line of lift equipment for the rental industry. The company, which has been in business since 1981, focuses on providing service and support for customers’ aerial work needs. Its product line increased when it merged with ASKO Holding,…
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What Is The Key To A Successful Career In Asphalt?
Share a little bit about yourself. What’s a day in the life of Jennifer Bishop at Dynapac look like? For the past five years, I’ve served as the Dealer Sales Manager for the Southeast. In this role, I focus on ensuring our dealer partners are well-equipped to succeed in their markets. This includes helping them…
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Prioritizing Mental Health in Construction
The construction industry, long defined by its rigorous demands and resilience, is undergoing a transformative shift in addressing mental health and well-being. Deanna “D” Murchison, Secretary & Coordinator of the Electrical Contractors Trust (ECT) of Alameda County, has been at the forefront of this movement, advocating for open conversations, resources, and support for workers and…
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Cojali Changes Website Name to Improve Online Platform
Cojali announced a website change. All Cojali USA online resources, including product information, distributor tools, and customer support, are available at Jaltest.com. This move is designed with users in mind, to transition them to an improved online platform. Jaltest.com is now the destination for everything related to the Jaltest environment, including: Unified access: Jaltest users can…
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Trends for Construction Design in 2025
The construction industry is growing, and with it comes changes in the design of buildings to suit the new lifestyle, environmental concerns, and technological developments. Three significant trends for 2025 include the increasing popularity of industrial-style construction, the conversion and improvement of existing buildings, and the emergence of smaller, eco-friendly residential units. Each trend has…
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Asphalt Plant Seasonal Start-Up Best Practices
Before he passed away, my grandfather used to say, “Machines are meant to run.” He spent his life working as a mechanic for several factories and metal shops in Northeast Ohio, and, eventually, he ended his career working at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. He basically had a full machine shop in his garage,…
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RefrigiWear Acquires Workwear Companies Tessuto and Goldfreeze
RefrigiWear has shared its acquisition of two European workwear companies. As a producer of insulated workwear and personal protective equipment, teaming up with two other companies that provide extreme cold workwear is a strategic move for future RefrigiWear endeavors. These two companies are: Tessuto: A Netherlands-based supplier of insulated apparel for cold chain workers. Goldfreeze:…