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Out of all other home goods manufacturers, the plumbing fixture sector has perhaps the strongest ties to the economy. What does the current U.S. economic status spell for plumbing, and how can businesses prepare for what’s to …Read More
In 2015, the U.S. cement industry alone produced more than 80 million tons of Portland cement and nearly 2.5 million tons of masonry cement from its 101 facilities according to research from the United States Geological Survey. Quite an …Read More
Lighting fixture producers the world over have much to look forward to. Predictions from Transparency Market Research indicate a near 7 percent compound annual growth rate through 2021, when global revenues will reach an estimated …Read More
Natural gas production has remained stagnant even as the nation creeps toward cooler weather. Instead, processing plants have begun to increase the variety of products in their portfolios, investing in asset infrastructure for …Read More
What challenges do glass manufacturers face as they attempt to reduce their energy consumption? Where might they turn to achieve significant results? Troubles with energy efficiency in glass manufacturing as a sector, true to its …Read More
How can a business in the chemical processing sector maintain a commitment to continuous improvement as its industry undergoes a period of financial stagnation or decline? Optimization Realization Optimization isn’t an …Read More
What areas should transportation divisions look to that could both hide wasteful processes and, if maintained properly, significantly optimize processes? Transporting goods, as a subdivision of a company’s logistics …Read More
Data transparency can help food and beverage manufacturers cut out waste and feed the world. Food and beverage manufacturers are tasked with a single goal: to convert raw materials into edible meals and snacks. Though this might seem …Read More
Six Sigma hates waste. If a manufacturing plant plans on getting any leaner, its executives, managers, and supervisors should be on the prowl for areas to streamline workflow and cut out unnecessary steps. Depending on the industry in …Read More
What challenges do food and beverage companies face when integrating high-pressure processing equipment? At first glance, high-pressure processing – or HPP – appears to be the answer to a question the food and beverage …Read More
