Press release submitted on behalf of Goodway Technologies. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Stamford, Connecticut, has introduced a new standard, NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids, that consolidates several prior standards into one comprehensive, consistent document which applies to a variety of industries. This is intended to simplify … [Read more...] about Goodway Technologies Shares Essential Dust Collection Tips to Comply with New NFPA 660 Standard
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Mitigate Risks with a Crisis Plan
By Shelly Otenbaker, president, WayPoint Marketing Communications “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Many are aware of this phrase, but few follow it. In manufacturing, taking small, proactive steps to prevent a problem is far more effective and less costly than dealing with the consequences once the problem occurs – especially when managing a crisis. A … [Read more...] about Mitigate Risks with a Crisis Plan
Looking for Cost Savings? Start with Energy
By Sinead Ross, director of marketing, Titan Energy In the United States, industrial buildings contribute to one-third of total energy consumption, yet a majority lack an implemented energy management strategy. The primary source of energy consumption in industrial buildings is production-related, with costs determined by regional and local utility companies passing on … [Read more...] about Looking for Cost Savings? Start with Energy
Protecting Plastics Processors from Digital Disruption
By Tom Wojcinski, principal, and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner, Wipfli While talking with a group of plastics processors, one asked if there was anything a manufacturer could do to ensure its operations are not hacked. But, of course, there is no way that’s possible, especially in today’s connected manufacturing environment. Even if a processor disconnected … [Read more...] about Protecting Plastics Processors from Digital Disruption
Containing the Threat: Viking Plastics Takes on Cybersecurity during the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Lara Copeland, contributing writer, Plastics Business When the coronavirus crisis escalated last spring, many states issued shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders. Businesses not considered “essential” were required to close their physical offices and continue operations remotely. This created technology challenges for companies across the world. According to a survey of … [Read more...] about Containing the Threat: Viking Plastics Takes on Cybersecurity during the Coronavirus Pandemic