What’s ahead: construction in 2025
2025 should be interesting for the construction industry. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the new technologies, sustainability goals, and market dynamics as well as the drive for housing affordability.
1. Sustainability takes center stage
As cli…
Looking ahead: the manufacturing outlook for 2025
Manufacturing companies in 2025 are facing changes in technology, economics, and politics that shape the industry. What does this mean for your manufacturing business, and how can you continue to navigate this transformative time? Read on!
1. Incre…
6 ways to get your facility ready for the holidays
The holidays! It’s a time for family gatherings, gifts, and the time-honored tradition of eating too much, then watching football … or taking a nap.
For many industrial facilities, the holidays often bring lengthy shutdowns and (for most facilit…
OSHA initiative on silica dust
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, better known as “OSHA,” has launched an initiative to increase enforcement of stone-manufacturing regulations impacting manufacturing, construction, and countertop companies working with stone. OHS…
Engineered quartz — the 411
As a fabricator or installer who handles some design, you deal with homeowners and design options all the time. Your customers need to choose cabinets, flooring, hardware, and the all-important countertops. While there are numerous countertop…
SATA has your spray gun solution
German manufacturer SATA is one of the most trusted names in the surface-coating and finishing industry. While SATA provides many products and accessories, it’s best known for its large selection of spray guns, which include innovative products tha…
What are hook and loop as well as reclosable fasteners?
Hook and loop fasteners as well as reclosable fasteners secure things. Haven’t heard of this technology? You probably have! You may know this fastener style by a brand name: Velcro. Like “Kleenex” many people confuse tissues and Kleenex. (Hand me a…