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Winterization as a defense: Protecting your machinery from corrosion

Effective winterizing strategies can protect your equipment from corrosion damage during cold seasons.




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MCR promotes Paul Harris to head of Sales and Customer Service

MCR Safety is proud to announce that Paul Harris will be leading our Sales and Customer Service as well as Consulting and Compliance teams as our newly appointed Vice President, US Sales.  




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Messe Düsseldorf to promote occupational safety trade fair portfolio at NSC 2024

 As the world’s leading international trade fair for the occupational safety and health sector, A+A is renowned for its wide range of products and international reach.




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News from 2024 NSC Safety Congress: Day 1

A number of awards and honors were given on Monday morning during the opening session of the 2024 NSC Safety Congress. 




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Words to live by from a blind adventurer

Erik Weihenmayer, billed as a world-class blind adventurer, delivered the traditional opening day motivational speech at this year’s NSC Congress & Expo.




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Congress promotes workplace PPE during PWFA rulemaking

Rulemaking process for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes workplace PPE, and OSH professionals should be paying attention.




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It’s time to provoke to spur action from OHS leaders

Why would I risk OHS organizational wrath with such nasty and unfounded comments?




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New book from women leaders discusses driving positive culture in the workplace

Business leaders offer advice and insights in their new co-written book for other aspiring women in manufacturing.




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Lessons from the Harvard Anti-Bullying Policy

Harvard’s recent Anti-Bullying Policy (the Policy) has many good elements. It is missing important elements regarding the definition of bullying and how the Policy should work. There are lessons in this. 




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Lessons from a music video: From saving children to improving workplace safety

While reminiscing about some of the impactful music videos my wife and I remember from the 1980s and ’90s, I ended up researching, learning something new and thinking differently. With our efforts to improve occupational safety, this article explores how certain songs transcend their role as mere entertainment in music and become powerful catalysts for change.




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What can safety professionals learn from psychology?

How to use psychological and behavioral knowledge to improve workplace safety. As a safety leader, it’s important to recognize moments when people are looking to you as an example and ensure that your behavior aligns with the values you’re working to instill in others.




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Investigation finds contractors failed to protect rigger from fatal 30-story fall at Fort Lauderdale high-rise

A 27-year-old rigger suffered fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.





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Worker dies from stone slab fall due to company's failure to follow safety standards

Employees were using a forklift to take stone slabs off a storage rack when the slab became unsecured and struck the worker. OSHA investigators find it could have been prevented. 




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New Delta robot from ABB fastest for lightweight product picking and packing

A five-axis Delta robot is the latest innovation in ABB’s FlexPicker portfolio.




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Beverage packaging trends prompt flexibility from coding equipment

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.




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Neck banding machine from Deitz Co. automatically applies shrinkbands to tiny bottles

Packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co. has produced a neck banding machine that automatically applies tamper-evident shrinkbands onto tiny bottles. 




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eCommerce benefits from fundamental shift within consumers

More and more shoppers today are exploring the eCommerce channel for beverage purchases as awareness and accessibility are making it easier to navigate.




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On-premise operators see promise with alcohol deliver models

As consumers’ purchasing behaviors continue to impact the U.S. on-premise, experts note that the channel remains resilient amid fluctuating trends.




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Consumers continue to demand more from drinks

Consumers are more knowledgeable nowadays; therefore, they hold their food and beverage choices to higher standards, experts note.




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Busy lifestyles prompt need for cognitive, energy inducing ingredients

With consumers’ brains in overdrive, many are turning to beverages that support their mental well-being.




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Sugar reduction prompts demand for natural, low-calorie sweeteners

With more consumers seeking reduced-sugar or sugar-free drinks, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to sweeteners such as stevia, erythritol, monk fruit and allulose to deliver products without sacrificing on taste.




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Natural colors help beverage-makers break from conventional

As wellness trends have taken hold in the beverage space, experts highlight how natural and organic trends are impacting color choices used in the market.




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Compact valve position indicator latest from Emerson

Global technology and engineering company Emerson recently launched a compact valve position indicator.




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Vision light with strobe technology latest from Smart Vision Lights

High-brightness LED lights designer and manufacturer Smart Vision Lights recently revealed the RHI200-DO Lightgistics series light.




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New DualMove pallet system conveyor from Dorner

Pioneer in conveyor technology Dorner recently revealed DualMove, a new pallet system conveyor. 




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California law prompts increased interest in natural colors

The signing of California AB-2316 and AB-418 have placed greater interest on natural color solutions as beverage manufacturers consider impact of state’s legislation.




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From Fireball to Crierball

This football season, Fireball Whisky, Louisville, Ky., is literally transforming tears into cheers by collecting human tears at big rivalry games to create a game-changing, limited-edition whisky: Crierball.




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Lifeway Foods rejects proposal from Danone

Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., announced that its Board of Directors has rejected the unsolicited proposal made Sept. 23, by Danone North America PBC to acquire all the shares of Lifeway that it does not already own for $25 a share.




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New energy lemonades, iced teas latest from Javo Beverage

The company notes that these functional beverages provide both energy and the “added benefit of mental focus.” The 12-ounce servings contain 100 mg of natural caffeine, as well as 100 mg of natural L-theanine.




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Sweetener technology from Sweegan secures approval

The regulatory approval marks a milestone in Sweegen opening new markets in countries where brands seek new generation stevia ingredients, the company says.




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Ingredient suppliers announce regulatory approvals, promotions

Ingredient companies announced new hires as well as case studies detailing consumer trends influencing new product development.




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Reports released from suppliers

Ingredient companies announced new research on ingredients performance as well as company progress toward ESG.




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Tilray Brands to acquire 4 craft beer breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co.

Tilray Brands Inc., New York, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four craft breweries from Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago. The acquisition includes Hop Valley Brewing Co., Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing and Atwater Brewery.




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New Crown SP 1500 series prioritizes safety, promotes operator confidence

Crown Equipment Corp. announced the availability of the Crown SP 1500 Series order picker.




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High intensity line lights latest from Advanced Illumination

Provider of innovative lighting solutions for machine vision applications, Advanced Illumination, introduced its LL330 Series of Sealed High Intensity Line Lights.




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Entry-level label and print apply latest from FOX IV

At PACK EXPO International, which is set to take place Nov. 3-6 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, FOX IV Technologies will officially unveil its new 6312 Label Printer-Applicator.




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AI-powered geospatial solutions latest from Lytx

Lytx Inc., revealed its Weather Hazard Alerts. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered geospatial technology is available to all Lytx clients as a project within the Lytx Lab tab in their accounts.




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New oil shear brakes from Force Control eliminate costs, downtime

Force Control Industries, a leader in oil shear technology, unveiled its new MagnaShear motor brakes.




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2027 EPA standards prompt changes for heavy duty vehicles

Last year, the EPA unveiled a set of proposals geared toward minimizing the levels of greenhouse gases, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter released into the air. Those standards would apply to light- and medium-duty vehicles and would phase in over model years 2027 through 2032.




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Track and trace platform latest launch from Sojo Industries

Sojo Industries recently launched a track and trace platform for food and beverage brands.




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Legislation, sustainability measures prompt shifts to caps and closures

As plastic caps and closures rise in demand, companies continue to innovate, improving on the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability.




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Safety, design prompt use of shrink, stretch labels for beverages

In the world of packaging materials, experts note that there is a definite need, and continual demand for shrink and stretch labels from the food and beverage industry.




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Amcor announces first-ever one-liter stock bottle made from PCR

Amcor unveiled its latest innovation: a 1-liter PET bottle for carbonated soft drink (CSD) use that is made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.




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Sustainability trends prompt secondary packaging innovations

Beyond visual appeal, an industry expert highlights how factors such as sustainability, functionality and durability are impacting secondary packaging.




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HRbrain.ai Unveils Critical DE& Insights in American Workplaces from Global Study

Survey finds employees who perceive their workplace policies as not inclusive are twice as likely to be actively looking for new employment opportunities elsewhere




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LUNA SQUARE, Smart Device Brand that Integrates with Household Appliances from South Korea— Is Now Available on Amazon

Smart lifestyle with smart light and humidifier — now available on Amazon U.S.A. Store plus all their products can be controlled with smartphones through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi easily by one touch or shake.




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When Good Drugs Do Bad Things: July 16 is now National DRESS Syndrome Day

Grieving mothers seek to raise awareness of a severe, adverse, delayed, and potentially deadly drug reaction — DRESS Syndrome.




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Aldo Borromei Celebrated for Dedication to the Arts

Aldo Borromei channels years of expertise into his work with Aldoimprovisationalart.com




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New Concept Kids Bike from Belsize Bike

New Bike from Belsize Becomes A Christmas Favorite For Kids In The United States




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"The Liquidator", Jeff Schwarz Buys Rare Collection of Aboriginal Memorabilia from Movie Set to be Auctioned Live Online

First Nations Memorabilia collectors can own a piece of history from the late 1600-1700s when English and French colonists arrived in the New World in this rare live online auction