In Stephen King’s seminal work “On Writing,” he talks about the toolbox of his Uncle. His Uncle had a toolbox, which he showed young Stephen King, as they were preparing to start a wood project. He showed Stephen the hammer and the screwdriver, the nails and the screws, the pliers and the nuts and bolts. […]
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5 Common Problems with Tensile Testing and What Can Be Done
If you are concerned about the your methods to determine the tension of a material or your load cell, you are not alone. For that reason, Quality Magazine put together some common problems that companies find and what can be done to correct them. Whether it is using the right measurement tool or taking a […]
Sign Up For Signs! How They Can Help Boost Sales
Imagine a world without signs. It would be difficult to know where to go, how to find the products and services we needed, or to carry out daily transactions. Commercial signs play an important role in our world, helping to inform us, even as they advertise for the business. Indeed, signs help attract half a […]
Is it Time For You to Purchase a Home?
Everybody is in the market for a new home at least at some point in their lives. When in need, finding a property management company may be in your best interest and can open up your eyes to the possibilities. It is not always easy to find the home of your dreams, especially when you […]
Custom Bellows Things to Consider
In the early days of blacksmiths, which were the occupational precursor to metallurgists today, there was a need to make a fire even hotter to melt objects and metals and to remove the impurities from objects in order to make them finer, capable of handling more pressure, capable of being more stable and perhaps even […]
Facts On Molybdenum Manufacturers
Over 225 years ago, in the year of 1781, the material that is now known as Tungsten was first found. Even though this material was not utilized properly at first, it would eventually grow to become an incredibly important substance in terms of manufacturing. however, it was not for another 150 years that it was […]
Streamline Your Overall Business Operations by Partnering with an E-Commerce Fulfillment Company
While some Americans may only shop online occasionally, others consider themselves to mainly be online shoppers. For those individuals that label themselves in this fashion, 20% make some type of purchase every week. On an annual basis, however, the average American consumer will spend about $1,800.00 for a variety of online retail transactions. There are, […]
This Holiday Season, Experience the Gift of Giving
If you looked in almost any closet, you’d find things that hadn’t been worn in years, sometimes decades. There are things we keep for sentimental value, but also the articles of clothing that have simply been forgotten. When we run out of space, or move, or start our spring cleaning ritual, all too often that […]
The Top Four Materials Commercial Roofing Systems Need To Start Pushing Next Year
In the dynamic world of commercial roofing, contractors and property owners must keep up with the changes. As we approach the upcoming year, it’s important to explore the top materials that will shape the future of roofing systems. Among these, the flat roof coating stands out as a new option to extend the life of […]
The Importance of Employee Recognition Programs
While focusing on customer satisfaction is important to any business success, employee satisfaction is just as important. Many businesses fail to consider how satisfied their employees are with their positions and place of employment. When employees are not satisfied, the business can have expensively high turnover rates, insufficient staffing, and the inability to expand. These […]
Has the Second Circuit of Appeals Run Amok? Several Law Professors Say Yes
Several influential law professors, who specialize in securities litigation have filed an amicus brief against the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, according to new reporting by Reuters. Todd Henderson of the University of Chicago and Adam Pritchard of the University of Michigan filed their brief with the United States Supreme Court in response to one […]
The Majority Of A Business’s Customers Live Within A Five-Mile Radius Choosing Your Sign Location
Signs are how you communicate your business’s intents and desires at a glance. Sounds like a pretty tall order, right? Perhaps, but one that’s worth fulfilling. Commercial business signs, marquee signs for schools and digital LED sign boards all have one thing in common…less is more. These are supposed to be understandable and appealing to […]
Unconventional and Surprising Ways You Can Use Your Storage Unit
In the United States, one out of every 10 citizens rents an offsite storage unit at any given time. However, not every American is using their storage unit as well as they could. Of course, a secure storage facility is most often used to get rid of clutter or to store one’s furniture and personal […]
Customer Service, Outsourcing Companies, and Everything In Between
The Customer Service company Store Support recently collected data pertaining to unhappy customers and how they engage with businesses that displease them. The collection of this data reveals that one out of every 26 unhappy customers will ever actually make a complaint when dealing with a business. While this seems minor, it can lead to […]
The Importance of New Contractor Safety Training
Being new to anything is difficult. You are surrounded by tools and systems that you do not yet know how to operate. Additionally, especially in the construction industry, you are at a significantly increased risk of injury. The lessons you learn and the practices you use in the first couple of weeks of employment will […]
The Decline of Charitable Giving after the Holiday Season
About 43% (42.7% to be exact) of those surveyed said that they gave more during the holidays than the rest of the year and approximately 44.4% reported giving about the same. Many people give more during the holidays because there tends to be more opportunity for charitable donations. You visit a local retailer and there […]
Improving the Safety of Build Contractors
Construction contractors that work on building new structures face some amount of risk every work day. When they climb multiple stories to build, they are at risk of falling. When they do work on local roads, they are at risk of road accidents. Even when they are digging deep into the earth?s crust, they are […]
Reasons to Consider Investing in HR Platforms at Your Company
Have you neglected to set up an HR platform at your company so far? When you only have so many employees, it may feel unnecessary to pay for an HR consultant or an in-house HR team. However, that could not be farther from the truth. Using an HR solution of some sort can make all […]
3 Reasons a Dirty Office May Negatively Affect Employees
Are you having problems with employees getting sick at the office? At first, you might not have thought it was related to the office at all. You noticed more and more employees getting sick one right after the other. They all had similar symptoms and illnesses, but you did not think it could possibly have […]
Load Cells Transducers That Measure Weight
Since the advent of the automotive industry, the importance of a correct weighing system has grown significantly. Although it was important before then to weigh objects, it wasn’t until the last 19th century that the concept of a “load cell” was even introduced. They are of extreme importance in various industries around the world. A […]
