Large Diameter steel pipes are being dumped and used to manipulate prices, according to the US Department of Commerce. In preliminary ruling Monday, Commerce officials said they are tentatively setting anti-dumping duties of between 3.5% and 132.6% on pipe from Canada, China, Greece, India, Korea and Turkey. “The strict enforcement of U.S. trade law […]
Pumper Magazine did an interesting piece on how trade-show networking could impact the way you do business. It features a truck put together by John Holm & Son in Monroe, New Jersey. The importance of networking at trade shows is difficult to overestimate. Just ask Wayne Borsuk, whose Classy Truck is largely indebted to a […]
Diesel has been the industry standard for Long Haul trucking for many years, but as electric vehicles gain traction on the road, what would it take to take over diesel? Industry Week delves into that question in this article. Electric trucks are coming, and they’ll be cleaner and cheaper to operate than conventional […]
Wildfire’s in the west have created a devastating summer for many, but hard working and capable firefighters have helped to save lives! FireChief.com has an article that delves into some first hand accounts of this year’s wildfires. The article provides these statistics. At over 350,000 acres total, the Mendocino Complex fire has become the largest […]
Control Chief Corporation would like to join in and salute the IAFC’s Fire Chief’s of the Year! The International Association of Fire Chiefs and Pierce Manufacturing announced the winners of the 2018 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year awards. According to a press release, Glen Echo Fire Department Chief Herbert Leusch and San Francisco Fire […]
As budgets for many fire departments across the country are pinched, many departments are finding ways to do more with less. (By the way, our Control Chief Access 1000 may be a great way to do just that! We can open 1000 doors with one remote!) Firechief.com talks about some of the fiscal changes and […]
As tech progresses, automated and remote controlled equipment will become more prevalent in warehouses, and when working with material handling. MHLNews.com says: AI stands to make the biggest impact on logistics operations that involve manual labor and repetitive tasks. The warehouse is a complex web of interdependent parts. AI-enabled technology will help enable the next […]
The traditional model of inventory management is quickly evolving as newer technology changes. Automated systems, artificial intelligence, and RFID tech, as well as industrial remote controls are changing the way warehouses operate. MHLNews.com says: Two technologies are helping retailers get closer to that goal. RFID has proven beneficial and now artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming […]
Digital tech is changing the face of the shipyard. Loading, tracking, and unloading, as well as logistics are evolving into a tech infused seamless system. MHLNews.com says “Along with consolidation and pressures on profits, long-standing players must adapt and work with partners within and outside the industry, from startups to technology leaders in connectivity, AI, […]
Inbound and Outbound Freight is a complex dance – but there are ways to manage the logistics well between shippers and suppliers. MHLNews.com talks about how to coordinate inbound freight. According to analyst firm Aberdeen Group, a business can spend more than 40% of its annual freight budget on inbound operations. A more efficient inbound […]