August 2019

Unmarked Water Line Severely Damaged

This was originally sent out as our August 2019 Water NewsletterI. Unmarked Water Line Severely Damaged Earlier this summer, a contractor in Fort Lauderdale ruptured a pipe feeding the city’s primary water treatment plant. Cuts to the city’s budget over eight years ago had eliminated crews who oversaw maintenance on the pipeline.The contractor did call for a locate, […]

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10 FAQ’S You Should Know about Presco

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In the wake of the infamous 9/11 terrorist attacks, emergency management crews not only worked around the clock, but they had to work quickly in an effort to save as many lives as possible. To keep the process running smoothly, medical teams had to “sort” patients in a manner that would adequately alert EMS planners

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Cover Your Special Event in Presco Vinyl Film

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Staging an event can be an ordeal, but when it comes to textiles and drapes, Presco’s Proflex Vinyls division has got you covered, literally! As the leader in custom vinyl formulations, Presco counts over 25 years of experience developing film that is specially formulated for the convention and decorating industry. So whether you’re planning an

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Presco Introduces…The Catbridge

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It has been a goal at Presco for many years to improve the quality of our Roll Flagging product, and now we can proudly say we most certainly have! With the introduction of our newest slitting machine, “The Catbridge” (aka Big Cat), Presco’s ability to produce our roll flagging products has just become much more

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Do You Know Your Mining Film’s Worth?

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Brattices play a vitally important role in mining. These concrete, wood, or cloth partitions are erected within mine shafts for providing ventilation. By dividing a single shaft into two parts with a brattice, air can be delivered down one section of the shaft, and then ventilated out through the other side. Following the 1862 Hartley

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The Mulch Film Market Continues to Make Moves

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The market for biodegradable mulch film is growing rapidly according to a new report out from Market Study Report, LLC. The Global Biodegradable Mulch Film Market is expected to rise from its initial estimated value of nearly $42 billion in 2018 to an estimated value of 77 billion by 2026. These mulch films are attractive

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Avoiding 3rd Party Damages to Improve Reliability

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This was originally sent out as our August 2019 Telecommunications Newsletter I. Thousands lose internet after third-party damage On July 3, the internet was down all day in heavily populated areas of Raleigh-Durham, NC, Morrisville, NC, and Charleston, SC. A third party caused the widespread damages affecting customers of Comcast, Verizon and Wow! The damages affected

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Preparing for Hurricanes and Preventing Damage to Buried Lines

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This was originally sent out as our August 2019 Electric NewsletterI. Preparing for the Storm We are in the middle of hurricane season, and NOAA updated their Atlantic forecast. If predictions are right, we could see 10-17 named storms and 2-4 major hurricanes.In the Carolinas several electric utilities have been increasingly undergrounding their lines to reduce the number of

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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Vent Hose Products?

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Manufacturers of slit hoses need a film material that is both durable and long-lasting. They also need it supplied in a form that can assist them in efficiently manufacturing their products. As a trailblazer for innovative creations in the world of Engineered Films, Presco has developed a slitting capability that is unique to our industry.

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