Traffic control devices are used by businesses to maintain safe traffic patterns within their facilities, as well as at entrances and exits. They can be used to increase security, reduce accidents and promote driver safety. Many business install speed bumps, orange traffic cones, speed limit signs and other traffic control devices can help remind drivers … Read more
In the 1967 film “The Graduate”, the lead character Benjamin, played by Dustin Hoffman, is given some memorable career advice by an older businessman. “I just want to say one word to you,” the man tells the confused Benjamin. “Plastics.” Perhaps the pallet industry is taking that advice to heart. Today, plastic pallets represent the … Read more
Word of mouth remains the most powerful form of marketing, and now that practically everybody has access to social media, it’s easier than ever to capitalize on word-of-mouth marketing. A recent Neilsen report indicated that 92% of consumers were more likely to be influenced by a friend’s recommendation of a business than they would by any … Read more
Dock boards are simple ramps, usually made of metal, that bridge the gap between a loading dock surface and a truck that has pulled up to it. Because trucks come in various sizes, the size and height of this gap is variable. Consequently, a dock board has to be large enough to bridge this gap … Read more
Anyone who has ever had to move a heavy object across a shop floor or transport equipment from one part of a warehouse to another understands the benefits of having a high-quality dolly. But industrial dollies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and are designed for specific types of use. Before you invest … Read more
Computer-based simulation games such as The Sims, Roller Coaster Tycoon and Evil Genius consumed hours of many people’s adolescent years. But thanks to new engineering design technology, those don’t have to be wasted time with no real value. A new three-dimensional industrial design program unveiled recently by Intergraph — a Huntsville, Alabama, based creator of engineering … Read more
Temperatures already are dropping and wintry weather is just around the corner. Is your business prepared? Forecasters at Weather Services International predict that the first part of the winter season will bring colder than normal temperatures to the Midwest, the mid-Atlantic and the Southeast. This temperature drop is expected to last throughout November and into December, according … Read more
Some financial analysts are predicting that the upcoming holiday season could be one of the most successful for retailers since the global recession began nearly a decade ago. The National Retail Federation forecasts a 3.9% increase in retail sales this holiday season, which is higher than the 3.3% 10-year average holiday sales growth, according to Matthew … Read more
Styrofoam is commonly used as a packaging material because it’s a lightweight solution to providing added protection against damage during shipping. But a new form of Styrofoam — called Geofoam — is being used increasingly as a construction material. In Oregon, geofoam was recently used as a road foundation material in an area where the … Read more
One of the most effective and affordable ways to manage your manufacturing or warehouse facility is through the use of floor striping tapes. These bright, easy to see tapes are used to create distinctions between various parts of a warehouse or factory floor and can be used to designate everything from storage space, safety zones, … Read more
