The Problem: When we met the production manager, the first question she asked was, “how are you different than the coatings supplier we have now?” What sets you apart? Her company, a metal racking manufacture in the Midwest, had run through a … Continue reading
A brief introduction to 5S before we get into its benefits. It is a 5 step process that helps in creating a safe and organized workplace. It works best when everyone in the company gets involved, so it is ingrained … Continue reading
Learn MoreIn order to understand the role of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and solvents in the coatings industry, it is important to first look at the timeline of US legislation on air quality and understand how we got to where we … Continue reading
Learn MoreTransportation and logistics have been a hot topic since February 2016, when the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule became law. Trucking in the United States experienced a dramatic slowdown because of this law. No longer can one “fudge” the logs … Continue reading
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