Here’s a special sneak peek at some of what you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: As industries such as energy, mining and others expand their operations below the ocean’s surface, new markets are being created for specialized tools and materials that can handle this type of rugged environment. We’ll examine some of … Read more
In what could be considered a slowed-down Australian version of “The Dukes of Hazzard”, an apparently intoxicated man driving a stolen forklift led pursuers on a slow-speed chase for several miles before jumping off the vehicle and being captured by police. The incident began Sunday, August 10, when Chris Ruane was visiting a friend in … Read more
The third annual Manufacturing Day will be held Friday, October 3, this year and will feature more than 1,500 manufacturing events nationwide, according to event organizers. The purpose of Manufacturing Day is to introduce as many people as possible to the important role manufacturing plays for both local communities and the nation as a whole. … Read more
ProTec Polymer Processing — a materials handling drying systems solution firm based in Behneim, Germany — will unveil a new type of modular drying equipment at the Fakuma plastics trade show, to be held October 14 to 18 in Freidrichshafen. Among the products to be on display will be a new generation of stationary module … Read more
A brewery in the UK has developed an innovative way to save money on the taxes it is required to pay on the beer it produces: Backwash. In the UK, breweries are required to pay a tax called a “beer duty” on every barrel of beer that leaves the facility. But Marston’s — a brewery … Read more
This week’s Video of the Week takes a lighter side look at construction freaks, failures and misfits. Epic Construction Fails In this video, entitled “Epic Construction Fails”, you will see a compilation of some of the funniest — and dumbest — engineering, architectural and construction failures from around the globe, including: A bridge across a … Read more
The number of Australian iron ore mines using driverless vehicles will increase from 32% to 45% over the next ten years, according to a new report issued by the information solutions and technologies company Timetric. The report, entitled “Technology Investment Priorities in Australian Mining, 2014,” was based on data compiled from more than 110 mine … Read more
When we think logistics, we think trucks, forklifts and warehouses-and we often forget one of the biggest components of the global supply chain-the airport. Europe’s airports are among the largest movers of goods, and the equipment used to get all the work done is quite unique. One company- Toyota Material Handling Europe (THME) is leading the way … Read more
How can you be certain your work area is safe? You’ve been trained and you know about wearing proper PPE that is fully functional and intact. So why then, do people still die on jobsites despite taking all the normal safety precautions? You need to conduct a job safety analysis A video published by the … Read more
Few things can be as confusing and challenging and ISO regulations. Your clients demand that your facilities be ISO-certified, so not going ISO is not an option. As if getting ISO-certified wasn’t a big enough headache, you need to make sure that your equipment is also ISO certified. How would you like to spend twenty … Read more
