Tag: Facility
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Wajax Parts Facility – Into the Dealership
Wajax has a unique challenge that most other Hitachi Construction Machinery dealers don’t have; they service equipment in some of the harshest weather on earth. In Northern Canada, close to the Arctic Circle, the weather can reach as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius, with winds capable of freezing eyelashes. Even if a machine goes down…
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Facility Managers’ Guide: Same-Day Appliance Repairs
In the high-stakes world of commercial property management, same-day appliance repair emergencies can turn a quiet Tuesday morning into a facility management nightmare. When that commercial appliance repair call comes in about a failed kitchen equipment or broken HVAC system, every minute of delay translates to tenant frustration, lost revenue, and potential lease violations. Think…
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FAYAT Breaks Ground on $13.7M U.S. Facility Following Recent Acquisitions
The FAYAT Group has officially broken ground on a new 100,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Fairfield County, South Carolina. The $13.7 million facility will support the company’s Road Equipment Division and is expected to strengthen after-sales service and production capacity across North America. The new facility, located next to FAYAT’s existing BOMAG Americas headquarters in…
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Resilience and Innovation in Modern Facility Management
In a world defined by rapid digital transformation, climate volatility, and shifting workplace expectations, facility management has undergone a fundamental evolution. Once seen as a background operation, it is now an essential strategic function that enables organizations to remain agile, secure, and sustainable in the face of disruption. Modern facility management thrives at the intersection…
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3 Facility Upgrades That Boost Commercial Property Value
Commercial property owners are increasingly interested in upgrades that not only attract tenants, but also add real value to properties. With the growing competition in the market and tenant demands, strategic facility upgrades have become necessary to maximize returns. When used correctly, strategic facility upgrades can enhance curb appeal, improve operational performance, and make a…
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PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility
Dive Brief: PPG Industries announced Thursday it will invest $380 million to establish a new aerospace coatings and sealants facility in Shelby, North Carolina. The 198,000-square-foot building will initially include warehousing and manufacturing units to produce PPG’s full line of aerospace products, according to the press release. The factory will create more than 110 jobs, with…
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Grote Industries Appoints Dan Brito as Director of Operations for Madison Facility
Grote Industries has announced the appointment of Dan Brito as Director of Operations at its Madison, Indiana facility. In his new role, Brito will oversee operations at the company’s Next Generation Manufacturing Center (NGMC), focusing on advancing operational excellence within Grote’s high-tech headlamp production. Brito brings more than 15 years of manufacturing experience, including an…
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EarthCam Captures Chicago Fire’s Facility Construction
EarthCam has unveiled a 4K time-lapse video documenting the two-year construction of the Endeavor Health Performance Center, Chicago Fire FC’s new $100 million training facility located on a 26-acre site in Chicago’s Near West Side. The 56,000-square-foot center includes multiple hybrid grass and synthetic turf pitches, hydrotherapy rooms, and a dedicated sports medicine area. The…
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Clark, Port of Seattle settle airport facility dispute
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Clark Construction and the Port of Seattle have resolved a legal battle around the construction of an international arrivals project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Bethesda, Maryland-based contractor and the port jointly filed a settlement agreement in…
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IKO Opens $120M Granule Facility in Missouri, Adds 50+ Jobs
IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, is proud to announce plans to open a new granule facility for its subsidiary, Bismarck Granules, in Bismarck, Missouri. “We’re proud to see another leading manufacturer like IKO choosing to grow in Missouri,” said Governor Mike Parson. “This…