Category: manufacturing
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Henricksen Names New GM for Washington D.C. Office
Henricksen, a leading national contract furniture dealer, is pleased to announce that Gosia Humes has joined the company as general manager of the Washington D.C. office. In this role, Humes will lead the regional team in developing client relationships and elevating the brand’s position in this crucial market. From the start, it was evident that…
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Frampton Construction Hires Two EHS Leaders
Frampton Construction Company, a full-service firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction and construction services, has hired two accomplished Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professionals to its safety leadership team. Director of EHS & Risk Management, Michael Brakefield, and Senior Manager of Safety Training & Development, Jeremy Kitchens, bring decades of combined experience to the firm. Their addition…
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Accurex® Offers Optics-Based Demand-Controlled Ventilation
Accurex now offers factory-installed optics sensors as an enhanced option for its kitchen hoods. These are part of advanced controls that increase the safety and comfort of kitchen staff through thefollowing features: • Optics Sensors can detect smoke and steam within seconds to trigger the exhaust fans. This enables quicker airflow modulation and more efficient…
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VE Day at 80: Wartime Manufacturing Lessons for Today
This year marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day), commemorating the end of World War II in Europe and the Allies’ triumph over the Axis Powers. Britain’s manufacturing capabilities played a huge role in winning the Battle of Britain – and subsequently WWII. The nation’s adaptability, resource management and workforce flexibility on the…
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Kolbe Showcases Energy Efficiency with New Solar Panel System
Kolbe Windows & Doors recently completed and activated a significant solar panel system on the roof of its main manufacturing facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 999.6-kilowatt (kW) alternative energy system, consisting of 2,061 photovoltaic panels, is expected to offset 31.8% of the plant’s current energy consumption. Kolbe worked closely with Northwind Solar located in Amherst, Wisconsin,…
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AHF Products Uses U.S. Manufacturing for Reliable Flooring
As the global trade landscape remains unpredictable, AHF Products offers a reliable solution for customers seeking timely, competitively priced flooring. With 11 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., the company is strategically positioned to serve residential and commercial clients, ensuring that many products are in stock and ready for fast shipping. This robust domestic manufacturing network…
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Five Trends, Five Years: Inside UK Manufacturing’s Path to 2030
After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. As the nation moves ever closer to its Net Zero target of 2030, manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes are aiming to increase their sustainability credentials, while external…
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Compliance Audit Checklist | Storee Construction Co
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U.S. manufacturers pay approximately 25% of all environmental, workplace, economic, and tax-compliance regulation dollars annually, according to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. While nearly all industries face new regulations, this amounts to over $160 billion that is shouldered by the manufacturing sector. Regulatory compliance can be costly, but its impact may be less…
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Compliance Audit Checklist | Storee Construction Co
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U.S. manufacturers pay approximately 25% of all environmental, workplace, economic, and tax-compliance regulation dollars annually, according to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. While nearly all industries face new regulations, this amounts to over $160 billion that is shouldered by the manufacturing sector. Regulatory compliance can be costly, but its impact may be less…