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Here are some of the latest advances in indoor air quality that can promote employee safety and comfort, increase shop productivity, and reduce operating expenses.
Ambient Dust Collection Gets Easier
The ductless, ceiling-mounted Vista360 dust collector from RoboVent is an ambient system that uses multiple collectors to create circular air patterns in the facility that continually pull contaminated air into the filtration unit and push clean, filtered air back into the shop.
Automated Climate Control System for Large Diameter Fans
The AirEffect climate control system from MacroAir measures temperature and humidity at two points, calculates the heat index and identifies the best operating speed and direction for each fan.
MacroAir Partners with Don Schumacher Racing
DSR is installing large AirVolution-D line ceiling fans throughout their 145,000 sq ft headquarters and will carry a MacroAir logo on seven entries for the remainder of the 2017 racing season.
How to Use Dust Collection to Comply with OSHA’s Beryllium Standard
Job shops and other metalworking facilities affected by this standard must comply with most of the requirements by March 12, 2018 – they have less than two years to provide any required change rooms and showers and three years to implement engineering controls. Here’s why dust, mist and fume collectors are the best strategy to protect workers from the devastating pulmonary diseases associated with beryllium exposure.
LANTMA Foundation Launches
They will offer grants to students enrolled in manufacturing training programs throughout Southern California.
Camfil Names Group EVP
Alain Bérard is now the group executive vice president in charge of their Air Pollution Control global business unit.
DuBois Chemicals Acquires Blue Star Lubrication
This deal, which adds high performance lubricants and exceptional field support to Dubois, is a perfect strategic fit.
Regulatory Changes and Advances in Metal Cleaning
The first “Clean & Green Seminar” hosted by KYZEN addressed solvent regulatory changes affecting the industry and solvent-based materials that can meet cleaning and environmental needs.
Hoffmann Acquires Contorion
This deal expands Hoffmann’s presence in the digitalization space for faster sales, service and support across all markets and channels.
Belden Builds New Production Facility
Their new 40,000 sq ft factory will combine lean manufacturing technologies with automated workflow for increased efficiency, healthier margins and better overall customer experience.
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