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For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The “human factor” comes in second place. In many North American factories, even those that make electric vehicles, this has translated into potentially sweltering, uncomfortable places. They can often make workers unproductive and, in some cases, unwell. From a doing-the-right-thing perspective, it makes sense to put people…

As June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, businesses must revisit and reinforce their storm preparedness strategies. The looming threat of severe weather calls for thorough planning to mitigate potential disruptions. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) anticipate an “above normal” hurricane season, projecting up to 25 named storms, 13 of…

These three free guides will help you get better bearing performance and longer life. Emerson Bearing, Boston (emersonbearing.com) shares their expert knowledge with three complimentary guides designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) professionals prevent industrial processes and/or machinery from experiencing downtime. The three complimentary guides cover all the…

A mixed-use tower by Appelt Properties in Surrey has received the greenlight from city council. The project, encompassing more than 380,000 square feet and rising 41 storeys, will be located within Surrey City Centre. Ideally situated opposite Surrey Memorial Hospital and just south of the new UBC Surrey Campus, the tower is set to transform…

As the world continues its battle against climate change, organisations are increasingly aiming to embrace sustainability as a core value. For companies that rely on fleet as transportation, the decision between purchasing and renting vehicles can be a difficult one to make. But although there is no definitive argument for rental vs ownership in reducing…

Equipment is an important factor in keeping your business operating smoothly and plays a key role in the satisfaction of employees. Here, we’ll cover how equipment can become obsolete and eventually result in higher-than-usual staff turnover. How Failing or Out-of-Date Equipment Comes About Well-maintained equipment will last longer and operate more smoothly, but there are…