By Josephine Patterson Finding a comfy and aesthetically pleasing work boot can be a difficult endeavor, but thankfully Georgia Boot is here to help. The manufacturer recently sent me a pair of their Logger boots to put them to the test – and I gladly did. The arrival of the boots came at the perfect time. I was touring an…
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Managing Your Performance Appraisal
A Good Leader Tracks Positive And Negative Performance Issues, And Provides Ongoing Formal And Informal Feedback. By Thomas J. Roach Performance appraisals are intended to provide helpful feedback and reward productive behavior. The good leader tracks positive and negative performance issues and provides ongoing formal and informal feedback. The bad leader rarely provides feedback and only focuses on negative issues…
Read MoreMining the Value of Sustainability
Granite Construction Transforms Its Sustainability Efforts Into A Competitive Advantage. By Therese Dunphy In coordination with its most recent sustainability report, Watsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction has refreshed its sustainability strategic plan with an enhanced focus on providing value to stakeholders and distinguishing the company from competitors. “We have three overall objective areas in terms of dependable governance, social responsibility, and…
Read MoreMartin Marietta East Division Team Cares for Important Tortoise Species
As one of the oldest living species on the planet, gopher tortoises are a significant element of the United States’ southern ecosystem. According to the United States Forest Service and other environmental groups, gopher tortoises live in self-made, extensive burrows up to 40 ft. long and 10 ft. wide. These burrows provide shelter for approximately 350 other native species, including…
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A group opposing operations of a stone quarry near William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, N.C., has faced another legal setback. The state’s top administrative law judge issued a ruling rejecting the group’s challenge of two changes to the quarry’s permit. The Umstead Coalition had hoped its challenge would force the Wake Stone quarry, also known as the RDU…
Read MorePreventive Maintenance – What It Is, Examples and Benefits
The overall goals of preventive maintenance are to enhance asset lifespan, reduce critical breakdowns and minimize production loss, according to the experts at CheckProof. Traditionally, you’d have to choose between running the machine to failure or replacing potentially healthy parts earlier than necessary to achieve said goals. But both methods can be ineffective, time-consuming and costly. Running an asset to…
Read MoreKenworth Launches First Vocational Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck
At ACT Expo, Kenworth launched the T880E, the industry’s first Class 8 vocational battery-electric truck for the North American market. Its the latest addition to Kenworth’s comprehensive lineup of powertrain offerings, extending advancements in battery-electric and driver-focused technologies into vocational applications. The T880E was introduced with the next-gen battery-electric T680E and is now available for order in the United States…
Read MoreEmerson’s Automation Platform Drives Data Mobility
Emerson is empowering manufacturers with seamless data mobility across a new suite of life sciences software in the DeltaV Automation Platform. Life sciences companies spend substantial resources in both time and money performing the steps necessary to move information across various applications to successfully develop and manufacture new products. With a wide variety of technology solutions from different providers in…
Read MorePump Efficiency and Performance – Striking the Balance
By Bryan Nelson With pumps, there is always a tradeoff between peak efficiency and peak output – typically, pushing equipment to its extremes will lead to reduced reliability and efficiency as it strains to provide a higher workload. High levels of heat, vibration and force are the result of maximizing a pump’s output. In addition to reduced lifetime, the pump…
Read MoreBenefits of Crown Curve for Custom Screen Media
By Serge Raymond Aggregate or mining facilities that rely on tensioned screen media for their vibrating screens have probably heard of the term “crown curve.” But what exactly is it, and why is it important? What is the Crown Curve?The crown curve, or camber, is a high point created in the middle of tensioned screen media by the clamp rails…
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