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Robust coated fabrics
January 1st, 2016
The Check-Up Collection of coated fabrics delivers robust performance for demanding health care environments. Collection offers a range of high performance polyurethane, nylon microfiber and vinyl seating fabrics, all of which achieve 100,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs in abrasion testing. Bleach-cleanable with stain resistance and durability, most allow the use of germicides typically used in health […]
Pneumatic conveying systems
January 1st, 2016
AirTrim pneumatic conveying systems collect labeling, matrix and packaging waste components and also trim waste and dust removal systems for various printing, converting and packaging line applications. Detailed in a new four-page, color brochure, options include continuous stream or chopped systems, which can be developed to suit any application, as well as complete systems that […]
Reading the client right
January 1st, 2016
Buckeye, Ariz., is one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, and the city wanted its new Coyote Branch Library to excite and attract growing families and stay true to its western culture. Moss Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Ill., read the city’s intentions perfectly, designing a 40-by-30-foot canopy for the central children’s reading area that resembles […]
Payroll perils
January 1st, 2016
The Internal Revenue Service may be relentless about collecting income taxes, but mistakes in withholding and paying payroll taxes to the IRS can mean real trouble for a business. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be tough on collecting income taxes, but mistakes in withholding and paying over-withheld payroll taxes can be even more painful, […]
Back to shore
January 1st, 2016
Jeff Schmitt balances the reality of off-shore manufacturing with how to bring production back to the U.S. "At the end of the day we’ve got to figure out ways to be competitive,” says Jeff Schmitt, senior vice president of operations for The Coleman Company Inc., Golden, Colo. “As the person responsible for both the U.S. […]
Consistent cutting
January 1st, 2016
The I-Table optimizes fabric spreading and cutting through simplified operation and consistency across multiple configurations, ensuring ease of material movement and long-term durability in a variety of environments. Precision-molded strips connect table units and allow fabric to move smoothly across multiple sections. Laminate top and chipboard substructure prevent chipping and table wear; construction grade steel […]
Reaching for the stars
January 1st, 2016
Durham’s Infinite Air extreme trampoline park gets a jump on the competition. Rubb Buildings Ltd., Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, U.K., helped bring Infinite Air extreme trampoline park and freerunning facility to life at Durham’s Soccarena, New Ferens Park. The £600,000, 35,000 sq. ft. centre officially opened its doors in July 2015 and welcomed visitors to […]
A glaring need for temperature control
January 1st, 2016
Ten years ago, Sotheby’s International Realty was looking to update what was a tired-looking commercial building in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. The stucco and single pane glass design, constructed in 1963, was sorely outdated. It was also far from energy efficient, making the 30,000-square-foot building an uncomfortable place to work. The south side was always […]
Of tents and integrity
January 1st, 2016
Gary Feuerborn, vice president of All Seasons Event Rental, Kansas City, Kan., began working with the owners of the company in 1982 as a way to work his way through college. After graduation, he went into business with his cousin, but in 1997, he returned as general manager to All Seasons—which manufactures party tents, rental […]
Flying splice tape
January 1st, 2016
ARclad® 0082 splicing tape for bonding low surface energy films and other substrates in high-speed applications is an 8-mil, double-faced tape featuring a high-performance, rubber-based adhesive coated onto a conformable paper carrier. The tape’s blue color allows for easy splice detection and is recommended for splicing low- and high-density polyethylene films, polycoated films, foils and […]