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Three Steps to Becoming an API-653 Certified Inspector
Above ground storage tanks are subject to a large number of regulations at the federal, state and local levels. As a result, the job of the API-certified inspector is especially important — it’s their job to ensure that all above ground storage tanks are up to the American Petroleum Institute (API)’s standards. Because these inspectors…
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Three Things You Never Knew About Cooling Towers
Cooling towers are a ubiquitous component of most industrial processes today. As a result, most people are familiar with these tall, cylindrical structures responsible for cooling water and condensing steam used in industrial work. However, even people who work with cooling tower systems on an everyday basis might not know all there is to know…
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How Do CNC Machines and Their Parts Work? Here’s a Breakdown of Common Machine Tools
Most people don’t give much thought to how items are produced in the world’s factories. However, it’s important to consider this process, especially as more offshored jobs get “reshored” back to the United States. Manufacturing has gone from simple assembly lines to high-tech, fully automated production that uses complex machinery and equipment known as CNC…
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FDA Pushes to Prevent Drug Counterfeiting
For many years, manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceutical products have attempted to keep the pharmaceutical supply chain secure. Concerns about contamination and counterfeit medication have necessitated a system to track where shipments of medication go between manufacturer and distributor. Thus, track and trace pharmaceutical shipping was born. Track and trace pharmaceutical shipping utilizes e-pedigree serialization.…
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The Three Most Common Causes of Clogged Sewer Lines
Sewer backups and clogged sewer lines can happen to any of us, whether it’s in our home’s sewer system or on a more municipal level. But luckily, there are things all of us can do to reduce the frequency of sewer lines getting clogged and backed up — and to prevent the need for more…
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Server Rack Safety Hazards What They Are, and How to Prevent Them
Your data center’s server rack cabinets encase the most valuable part of your entire operation. Because of this, keeping these servers safe from damage and harm is crucial — as these servers are probably the largest investment you’ll ever make, costing tens of thousands of dollars to replace! Not only this, but your data center’s…
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Three Great Reasons to Invest in a Storage Tank Coating
Liquid fertilizer tanks are notoriously subject to corrosion due to the nature of the chemicals they’re responsible for containing. That’s why the American Petroleum Institute (API) requires each above ground storage tank to be inspected on a regular basis to prevent leaks and spills. But what if there was a way you could improve your…
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Interview Questions for a Purchasing Agent
Cargo airlines have become more and more popular in recent years because they are able to transport cargo both nationally and internationally. Air cargo services are critical for managing and controlling the movement of goods, energy, information and other resources. They play a pivotal role in bringing together products, services and people, and they are…
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Three Awesome Benefits to Hiring an Experienced Furniture Installation Company
Is your business looking too drab? Have your employees or customers complained of how uninspiring the place looks? Has it been several years — or even decades — since you updated your business’s furniture? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you own either a hotel or an office, it may be…
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The Most Important Detail To Remember When Hiring Sales People
According to a 2014 poll by Canadian employment website Workopolis, almost 50% of all workers have changed career paths at least three times, with a huge portion of these workers changing industries completely; only about 30% of workers have stated that they’ve remained in the same job position for at least four years, and 51%…