fir Food tech startup Better Brand announces plans to launch first low-carb product By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 Better Brand, Inc., a food tech startup, has announced plans to launch its first product, The Better Bagel—turning one of the most carb-heavy foods into the carb equivalent of ½ of an orange, or 1/5th of a banana. Full Article
fir Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Milk Bar debut first-ever Red Velvet Philly Bagel Bomb By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:30:00 -0400 The Red Velvet Philly Bagel Bomb features a lightly sweetened Philly cream cheese core with chocolate, wrapped with red velvet bagel dough and served warm. Full Article
fir ADM announces industry's first net carbon neutral milling operations By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:50:00 -0400 ADM has announced that the company has achieved net carbon neutral status for its U.S. flour milling operations. Full Article
fir Clif Kid Zbar launches its first-ever Halloween mini bars By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:20:00 -0400 Sized for little hands, Zbar Halloween Minis are available in a 20-ct chocolate chip flavor. Full Article
fir American Fire Sprinkler Association announces Patriot Chapter By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:11:51 -0400 The Yankee chapter will now be known as the Patriot chapter in the New England area. Full Article
fir Using PEX in residential fire sprinkler systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:03:00 -0400 PEX can be a viable alternative to more traditional materials for fire sprinklers. Full Article
fir Fire-suppression systems for battery energy storage systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 NFPA 70 provides the important details for design. Full Article
fir Johnson Controls GRINNELL G-Fire One-Bolt Coupling By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The Johnson Controls GRINNELL G-Fire One-Bolt Coupling features a single-bolt design that eliminates alternate tightening. Full Article
fir Victaulic acquires Globe Fire Sprinkler By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world, Victaulic notes. Full Article
fir Colorado contractor installs a fast, more flexible firestop sleeve By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Spencer Bell has been a fan of HoldRite plumbing brackets and the TESTRITE DWV testing system for years. So recently, when he heard that HoldRite had innovated the cast-in-place firestop sleeve process, he didn’t waste time learning more about it. Full Article
fir The requirements and challenges of residential fire sprinkler systems and water meters By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Now that many jurisdictions across the country are mandating fire sprinkler systems in new-home construction, de-signers need to be aware of the requirements and challenges these systems can face in relation to water meters. Full Article
fir New trends in corrosion and freeze protection for resilient fire sprinkler systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 How can engineers and contractors design wet fire sprinkler systems equipped to prevent corrosion and dry systems equipped to prevent freezing? That has long been a question central to code requirements and new product development. Full Article
fir Attic fire protection design By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Concealed attic spaces combine some of the most difficult aspects of fire protection design and require carefully tailored fire sprinkler solutions for effectiveness. Full Article
fir Ensuring corrosion protection beyond routine maintenance in fire sprinkler systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Corrosion in fire sprinkler systems can go undetected until it's too late, causing damage or loss of life. Traditional ITM protocols can accelerate corrosion, but new advancements offer better prevention and monitoring for protecting lives and property. Full Article
fir Matt Michel: 9 times you should fire someone By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 One of the most challenging tasks managers face is terminating an employee. It is never easy, but sometimes necessary. What is all too easy is putting it off when it does become necessary. Full Article
fir ZONEFIRST A2L refrigerant solutions By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 ZONEFIRST’s new A2L-compliant product are engineered to ensure full compliance with this code while maintaining system performance. Full Article
fir Victaulic fire sprinkler coupling By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 With extended track neck bolts, the hardware engages into the housing, allowing for one-hand assembly with no spinning bolts or pinched fingers. Full Article
fir Navien fire tube boiler By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Navien NFC series is available in 175,000 Btu/h and 199,900 Btu/h models, each offering 95% AFUE, 11:1 turndown ratio, PVC venting up to 150’, and residential and commercial warranties. Full Article
fir First net zero energy education and research facility in Victoria By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The training facility, designed for the plumbing industry, will generate all energy required to support the operation of the building on site through the incorporation of several renewable energy technologies. Full Article
fir The changing landscape of fire protection By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The world is changing quickly, and transformative technologies are introducing new requirements for safety. Full Article
fir Rebuilding effort in Paradise, California focuses on fire-safe buildings By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Camp Fire in Butte County, California, started in 2018, destroying over 18,000 structures and causing 85 deaths. Paradise, a town 90 miles north of Sacramento, lost about 95% of its buildings, but It is on the road to recovery. Full Article
fir Navien announces NFB-C commercial fire-tube boiler By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The NFB-C is available in two sizes: NFB-301C (301 MBH) and NFB-399C (399 MBH). Full Article
fir Combining a wood-fired boiler with a hydronic distribution system By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400 I’ve written many PM columns discussing how air-to-water and geothermal water-to-water heat pumps can be combined with hydronic delivery systems to deliver efficiency AND superior comfort. This combination is a great solution for many consumers. Full Article
fir PM Profile: Canadian company brings first-ever recirculating shower to U.S. market By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 RainStick Shower co-founders Alisha McFetridge and Sean McFetridge share a longtime passion for water conservation. In 2019, the two began building the North American Market’s first water circulating shower. Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Alisha McFetridge to dive into RainStick Shower’s backstory and plans for the future. Full Article
fir Duravit builds the world's first climate-neutral ceramic plant in Canada By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The decision to build the first CO2-neutral ceramic production facility in Canada is a significant investment for a sustainable future for the global brand and a vital step for climate neutrality by 2045. Full Article
fir Canadian farmer finds nest egg with fire tube boilers By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 When HVAC work needs to be completed for agriculture applications in Ontario, Canada, Gleeson Plumbing & Heating has a reputation of delivering impressive results time and time again. Full Article
fir Saving a culture: Going from worst to first By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 U.S. Navy Captain Mike Abrashoff was given command of the USS Benfold at age 36, making him the youngest commanding officer in the Pacific fleet. His challenge was daunting: the destroyer with 310 sailors was a notable loser, with low morale and the highest turnover in the Navy. Many safety and health pros early in their careers face the challenge of establishing their credibility. Full Article
fir ISHN reveals all 30 category winners from its first-ever Readers’ Choice Award Contest By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Thousands of Industrial Safety & Hygiene News subscribers jumped online to vote in ISHN’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards between March 1 and May 1, 2013. The results are in, and ISHN Publisher Randy Green has released the list of winning entries. Full Article
fir Innovations in workplace first aid By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:48:51 -0400 One of the major challenges in workplace safety is that people tend to think they’re invincible at work. This means they’re less likely to take the time to properly prepare for an emergency. Full Article
fir Business continuity and fire safety top of agenda for European chemicals giant By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 OXEA, part of the Oman Oil Company, is a leading chemicals manufacturer with operations around the globe. Its specialist products go towards making high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, printing inks and plastics. Full Article
fir Blackline Safety reports 50% growth in fire-hazmat business By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:10:13 -0400 Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a 50% increase in its fire-hazmat personal and area gas monitor business in the last year alone. Full Article
fir Hazchem Safety launches industry-first sustainable coverall By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:19:59 -0400 This industry-first innovation offers a carbon footprint saving of 3.7kg CO2e per coverall. Full Article
fir Best practices for preventing electrical fires in 2020 By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:11:00 -0500 In 2018 alone, there were 103,600 recorded incidents in commercial buildings. Electrical malfunctions are a leading cause of these events, and they cost businesses $373,400,000 in 2018. Full Article
fir Light the fireworks: It’s Independence Day for Bulwark® By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:07:00 -0400 Bulwark, the world’s largest flame-resistant (FR) apparel brand, was recently sold to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC, marking a new era for the company as it transitions into a stand-alone workwear organization. Full Article
fir Safety lessons from California warehouse fires By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:07:00 -0400 California has had its fair share of fires over the years, especially the wild variety. This year’s wildfires have already burned more than 1 million acres, and nearly a dozen are still ablaze. Now, the Golden State is facing an uptick in warehouse fires in some of its biggest and most populated cities, including Oakland, Carson and El Sereno. Full Article
fir OSHA cites Stanley Black+Decker for safety failures after electrical arc fire By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 11:05:21 -0400 Agency says manufacturer could have prevented an electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast if required safety standards were followed. Full Article
fir Blackline Safety to unveil first-of-their-kind safety wearables at ADIPEC By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:46:46 -0400 Full Article
fir Feds investigating major chemical fire at Bio-Lab Facility in Conyers, GA By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:24:34 -0400 The owner of a Georgia chemical plant that had a massive chemical fire has been cited and fined repeatedly by the federal government, mostly for violations related to employees not receiving proper safety training. Full Article
fir New NIOSH center focuses on firefighter safety, health and well-being By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:54:51 -0400 The Center provides a central point for partners to engage with NIOSH on the broad spectrum of firefighter-related research and services. Full Article
fir Safety first: Protecting workers in the oil and gas industry as fatalities and injuries are on the rise By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:43:34 -0400 Workers in the oil and gas industry, whether they work with pipelines, on oil rigs, as drivers or at well sites, face higher incidence and mortality rates. Full Article
fir Whisleblower probe finds cargo firm retaliated against seaman who reported safety concerns to US Coast Guard By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:51:06 -0400 OSHA ordered the Maersk Line to reinstate the seaman and pay $457,759 in back wages, interest, compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages. Full Article
fir CDC confirms 14th case of 2019 novel coronavirus in U.S. By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 The CDC yesterday confirmed another infection with 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States in California. The patient is among a group of people under a federal quarantine order because of their recent return to the U.S. on a State Department-chartered flight that arrived on February 7, 2020. All people who have been in Hubei Province in the past 14 days are considered at high risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 and subject to a temporary 14-day quarantine. Full Article
fir First responders get life-saving sensor readings, video surveillance By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a Squishy Robot, dropped from a helicopter or a drone to transmit crucial environmental data to emergency responders at disaster scenes. Full Article
fir Getting there first: Location tags enable fast, urgent response By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 ISHN recently exchanged an email Q&A with Amanda Alexander, global product manager for Emerson’s Location Awareness System. Full Article
fir Eyewear for first responders aims to ‘protect those who protect us’ By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:14:11 -0400 Mike Ettenberg, Founder of Frontline, is a retired firefighter tired of losing or destroying his designer shades in the heat of the frontlines. Full Article
fir Firefighter safety standards: Are we doing enough to protect our heroes? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:54:59 -0400 Are we doing enough to keep firefighters safe? No, we are not – but setting priorities and executing on requirements is easier said than done. Full Article
fir Don't let Halloween turn into a horror story: Fire safety essentials By www.ishn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:34 -0400 Regular inspections and the implementation of advanced technologies, such as IoT sensors, are essential for early risk detection and prevention of catastrophic events. Full Article
fir IFT FIRST exemplifies innovations for beverage-makers By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented with an array of ingredient samples, interactive demos and product tastings. Full Article
fir IFT FIRST showcases latest ingredient solutions for beverage-makers By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented an array of ingredient literature as well as prototypes featuring these solutions. Full Article
fir Fireball unveils ‘Hot Lids’ ahead of Kentucky Derby By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:25:00 -0400 Fireball, a brand of Sazerac Co., Louisville, Ky., is set to gallop into this year's classic horse racing events with bespoke, fiery hats dubbed “Hot Lids,” bringing a dash of cinnamon spice to the typical race day experience. Full Article