If you are building, renovating, or reconfiguring your manufacturing facility, shop, or warehouse, one of the most important things to consider is how you are going to move the heaviest objects. Things like machinery, equipment, bulk supplies, and other items can weigh hundreds of tons. So changing their location isn’t always as simple as it … Read more
You may have noticed that more and more businesses and industries are switching to heavy duty plastic bulk containers over cardboard, paper, plastic, and disposable or recyclable packaging materials. There’s a reason for that. In fact, there are several. In this article, we will explain the many benefits of reusable bulk containers and why your … Read more
Saving an outdoor canopy for a rainy day is a good idea. That’s because convenient outdoor products may offer more versatility than you think. Outdoor canopies are lightweight, can be broken down for simple and convenient storage, and are affordable. Plus, they can be used in a variety of different ways and for many different … Read more
People have been talking about self-driving vehicles for years as companies like Google, Uber, and even Ford and Mercedes-Benz develop the futuristic driving technology. But when the first self-driving truck actually took to a Colorado last week, the future arrived like the resounding blast of an air horn. On Oct. 25, a driverless truck owned … Read more
Every fall, thousands of farms begin the process of harvesting millions of tons of corn, wheat, oats, barley, soybeans and other agricultural products. It’s an annual tradition that has been the backbone of the US agricultural industry since the country began. But working with grain has its risks and every year agricultural workers are injured … Read more
A few years back, ride-sharing startups like Uber and Lyft changed the way many people got around, especially in big cities. They also decimated the taxi cab industry. A few years later, the Airbnb startup changed way travelers found accommodations in different cities. It also ate into the market share of local hotels. Now, a … Read more
Picking and sorting operations have become increasingly important to many businesses in recent years. Thanks to the rise in popularity of online ordering, most businesses today are desperately looking for any way they can get products to customers faster and with fewer mistakes and/or damage. So finding innovative ways to speed up picking and sorting … Read more
Most shops have an air compressor lying around somewhere. These helpful devices use compressed air to power some of the most common tools in the workshop, including drills, grinders, nail guns, sanders, spray guns, and even staplers. But how do air compressors actually work? And can they be repaired in-house if they break down, or … Read more
If you are considering replacing your existing workbench, it’s probably been a while since you’ve gone shopping for a new one. That’s because workbenches tend to last a long time — in some cases decades — before they need to be replaced. Workbenches typically are one of the sturdiest pieces of equipment in any shop, … Read more
Most people who work in offices spend a lot of time sitting behind a desk looking at a computer. While that may sound low-stress, maintaining the same position for hours at a time actually can put a lot of strain on the body, especially the lower back. Some new technologies, including stand-up desks, can help … Read more
