gin An aging population represents opportunities for plumbing and HVACR contractors By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 As the population grows older, there is a heightened need for affordable plumbing and HVACR systems that offer safety and accessibility. Full Article
gin ServiceTitan launches Titan Intelligence, bringing AI to the trades By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:22:00 -0400 Several new ServiceTitan product updates and features powered by Titan Intelligence were also announced at Pantheon 2022 Full Article
gin PM Profile: MarginPoint By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 MarginPoint, a provider of mobile-enabled, collaborative inventory management and field management solutions, is focused on helping plumbing industry pros to manage inventory replenishment, optimize business processes and drive revenue. Full Article
gin PM Profile: Schedule Engine bridges the technology gap for plumbing contractors By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Founded in 2017, Schedule Engine is a customer service support solution for home service contractors. Full Article
gin 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
gin Codes Corner: Encouraging economic recovery By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Amid one of the most impactful pandemics this nation has ever faced, one lesson that continues to be compounded is public buildings need to be updated to provide citizens with a sense of security in order to encourage an economic recovery. Full Article
gin Codes Corner: How code or specialty plumbing certification sets you apart as a contractor or engineer By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 I frequently speak at college campuses and trade apprenticeships. Whether it be to future engineers or contractors, my technical talks typically end up covering non-technical content, specifically career development. Full Article
gin The benefits of polymer piping systems for engineers and business owners By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 PEX's shape memory allows it to expand and shrink without compromising its integrity, making it highly resistant to damage in freezing conditions. This has proven to be a lifesaver in areas like Texas during unexpected mid-winter freezes. Full Article
gin Best practices for managing finances By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As Leap Partners' CFO I handle financial statements, acquisitions, and sales. Small businesses often find finance tasks overwhelming. I work with them daily, guiding them to secure their financial standing. Through this, I've learned about common financial trends and errors. Recently, I shared my insights with a friend. Full Article
gin Kenny Chapman: Decision fatigue dragging you down? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 When faced with decisions, we humans are wired to seek out patterns to help make our choices. However, when we're faced with countless decisions — many of which do not offer a pattern to follow — we tend to develop what's called "decision fatigue." Full Article
gin Crafting a self-managing organization By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 A concept gaining widespread interest is that of the self-managing company. The aim? To liberate leaders from operational minutiae, paving the way for strategic foresight and innovation. Full Article
gin eBook | Emerging Trends Addressing the Global Water Crisis By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too. Full Article
gin Michael Carter of Virginia named PHCC’s Plumbing Instructor of the Year By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 For the past five years, Carter has been fulfilling his dream as an instructor at Gar-Field and currently has 80 students enrolled as first- and second-year students. Full Article
gin Watts, Bradley co-sponsor Harry Warren networking and educational event for engineers in Orlando By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The event also offered ASPE-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs), enhancing participants' knowledge and professional development. Full Article
gin John Siegenthaler: Purging principles By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Nearly all closed-loop hydronic heating and cooling systems are supposed to be filled with water or a mixture of water and antifreeze. The only intentional air in the system is that contained in the expansion tank. Full Article
gin SupplyOne Expands Beyond U.S. with Acquisition of Crownhill Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Customer segments serviced by Toronto-based Crownhill include public sector agencies, industrial products, consumer goods and e-commerce. Full Article
gin How On-Demand Boxes Can Address E-Commerce and Sustainable Packaging Challenges By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Right-sized, on-demand packaging solutions empower companies to optimize their processes, reducing waste and minimizing their carbon footprint. Full Article
gin Advancements in Paperboard and Corrugated Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Paperboard, corrugated and carton solutions have been a key area of focus for manufacturers due to their dependability and ease of use. This focus has resulted in key innovations regarding environmental responsibility and design investments. Full Article
gin FDA: Some PFAS Used for Food Packaging No Longer Being Sold in United States By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration obtained commitments from manufacturers to cease sales for food contact use of grease-proofing substances that contain certain types of PFAS. Full Article
gin Cascades Debuts Fresh GUARD EnVision™ for Complete Egg Packaging Solution By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:12:55 -0400 Both attractive and sturdy, this eco-designed packaging offers robust protection while opening impactful visual possibilities. Its sleeve openings and high-quality printing area break the mold of the traditional format. Full Article
gin Meyers Acquires Johnson Printing and Packaging Corporation via Asset Acquisition By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Strategic move underscores Meyers’ commitment to expanding its footprint in the folding cartons sector. Full Article
gin Morrisons Best Bacon Increases Shelf Appeal with Help of New Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:42:19 -0400 Morrisons wanted to reduce supply chain and material costs and to improve the customer experience, aiding navigation for shoppers in-store and improving on-shelf availability in order to increase sales. Full Article
gin Mondi Acquires Schumacher Packaging to Expand Corrugated Footprint By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:50:43 -0400 The Acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe and add complementary fiber-based products, focused on eCommerce and FMCG, to enhance its existing customer offering. Full Article
gin Al Levi: How are you judging your staff’s performance? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 With every new consulting client, I begin our work by asking the following: “How are you judging your staff’s performance?” Full Article
gin Bridging the gap with virtual training By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Zoeller’s state-of-the-art training facility, the Center for Excellence, has been drawing contractors, engineers and distributors in for product training over the past five years. Full Article
gin Julius Ballanco: Plumbing for aging in place By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age, and many are planning to age in place. As the body ages, the use of plumbing fixtures changes. The aging body no longer has the strength and flexibility of the younger body. Full Article
gin Lessons learned cataloging old pumps in the Catskills By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 I spotted a story in the newspaper last year that made me smile with a memory that was bittersweet. Full Article
gin Voting begins for ISHN's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Help ISHN recognize innovative safety products by voting in our 8th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting is under way and closes at 11:49 p.m. EST on May 31, 2020. Full Article
gin Maintaining worker safety on the packaging line By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:28:22 -0400 Protecting them from on-the-job injuries goes hand in hand with a facility’s success. To maintain productivity levels and revenue, you must minimize workplace hazards. Full Article
gin Critical safety protocols for operating lifting and rigging equipment By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:51:41 -0400 Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them. Full Article
gin Workplaces are often mismanaging mental health risk – here’s how By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:01:56 -0400 Managers may not always be in the best position to detect subtle signs of mental distress or provide immediate support for employees experiencing severe depression or anxiety. Full Article
gin How are electric vehicles changing material handling? By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:10:12 -0400 Electric vehicles are most commonly advertised as passenger vehicles, designed to help the average commuter reduce their carbon footprint and pay less at the pump. But they're making their way into the commercial sector in the form of heavy equipment electric vehicles. How are EVs changing material handling? Full Article
gin Changing safety culture via VPP: How one roofing company achieved OSHA recognition By www.ishn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Evans Roofing Company, Inc., with its subsidiaries Charles F. Evans (union) and CFE, Inc. (non-union), is a building envelope contractor licensed in 46 states. Charles F. Evans and CFE, Inc. are the only commercial roofing and wall panel contractors to hold the VPP STAR mobile work force designation. Full Article
gin Workers play a greater role in managing risks By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Mobile EHS software is improving workplace health and safety programs by disseminating critical tasks – like incident reporting – and making EHS a part of everyone’s job. Now every employee has the ability to feed real-time information on workplace risks directly into a centralized location. Full Article
gin OSHA begins heat safety initiative, plans to hire compliance officers By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 OSHA is implementing an enforcement initiative on heat-related hazards, developing a National Emphasis Program on heat inspections, and launching a rulemaking process to develop a workplace heat standard. Full Article
gin Converging causes contribute to most incidents By www.ishn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 14:14:44 -0400 How many times in workplaces are new employees rushed into jobs to fill vacancies or meet high demands or deadlines? Full Article
gin OSHA begins national emphasis program to prevent workplace falls By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 11:11:30 -0400 BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths. Full Article
gin Understanding and managing freefall distances By www.ishn.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:39:53 -0400 In this article, we'll guide you through the importance of accurately calculating fall distance and maintaining necessary clearance to avoid injuries. Full Article
gin Managing your boss By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Successfully managing a difficult boss is a challenge but often feasible. First, you should try to understand the reasons for your boss’ difficult behavior. Assuming your boss generally behaves in a fairly reasonable manner, and that his/her difficult behavior seems to be a result of stress overload rather than his/her character, chances are good that the behavior can be modified. Full Article
gin The psychology behind colors and symbols in safety messaging By www.ishn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:38:29 -0400 Colors and symbols can affect our emotions, cognition, and actions, and their strategic implementation improves safety outcomes. Full Article
gin WeighPack unveils automated coffee bagging system By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
gin EndFlex engineers customizable robotic pick and place cells By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The latest addition to EndFlex’s lineup of case and tray packing machines is the PKR modular pick and place cell with delta robot. Full Article
gin Beverage packaging trends prompt flexibility from coding equipment By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Sustainability and on-the-go consumption are among the key packaging influencing coding technology as these solutions look to support high line speeds and varying pack sizes. Full Article
gin Plastic bottling systems keep pace with sustainable packaging trends By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 As the beverage industry works toward tackling environmental degradation, experts highlight how sustainable packaging efforts are having an impact on plastic bottle manufacturing. Full Article
gin Filling Technology keeps pace with changing beverage landscape By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 With market trends, SKU proliferation, and more, impacting filler technology, experts highlight how technological advancements work to address issues from sustainability to product safety. Full Article
gin Beverage packaging providers utilize latest technology By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Experts share insights on coding technology for beverage packaging. Full Article
gin Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop partner with Arizona Bowl By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2024 10:08:00 -0400 The Arizona Bowl, which brings together teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference each year, announced a multi-year sponsorship deal, titling the event the “Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop,” to air at 2:30pm MST on Dec. 28. Full Article
gin Hennessy introduces new packaging By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Hennessy announced new designs for the packaging for Hennessy Very Special (V.S). The updates, which represent the greatest evolution to the V.S packaging in a decade, the company says. Full Article
gin Barritt’s Ginger Beer mixer line By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Barritt’s Ginger Beer, from Barritt’s Beverages International Ltd, is celebrating 150 years of its ginger beer with the launch of a vibrant new mixer line, as well as a brand refresh inspired by Bermuda’s pastel-colored houses. Full Article
gin Bud Light releases NFL team packaging By www.bevindustry.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 To make it easier than ever to rep your favorite teams, Bud Light has released its 2024 lineup of fan-favorite NFL team packaging, displaying full-bleed team colors and prominent team logos. Full Article