February 2022
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) and the Future of Broadband
Chris Thome discusses the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and what it means for the future of high-speed internet access. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, or RDOF, is a $20.4 billion FCC fund to help bridge the digital divide to deploy broadband networks across rural America. Chris Thome, V.P. of Business Development, Rhino Marking & Protection Read More
Marking Minute: Digging Into Presco’s Lamination Solutions
Presco is known for its tremendous variety of marking products, but some customers might not realize the company also offers a wide range of lamination solutions. Tony Car, Technical Sales for Engineered Film at Presco, said there are number of areas where the company is doing exciting work, with product applications ranging from items for Read More
8 Things You Should Know Before You Dig
1. What is 811? a. 811 is the phone number the public should call before digging to prevent potentially damage of underground utility lines. 2. What are the steps I should follow when planning my outdoor dig? a. Notify the local call center by dialing 811 or making an online request 2-3 days before the Read More
A Practical Guide to Underground Tape
If you are reading this article as a member of the general public, then perhaps you are curious as to what underground tape is and how it is used. If you are reading this as a distributor or an individual working in a storefront location, you may be curious to find out what makes Presco Read More
National Safe Digging Month Best Practices for Homeowners
Sure, “April showers, bring May’s Flower’s,” but it is also the kickoff of National Safe Digging Month (NSDM). Each year, in April, the Federal Communications Commission pushes initiatives to inform utility workers, homeowners, contractors, or any individual intending to dig, the importance of calling 811 before your outdoor project begins. Whether you’re installing a mailbox, Read More
Presco Receives 2020 Large Employer of the Year Award
On March 26, 2021, the Sherman Chamber of Commerce named Presco “2020 Large Employer of the Year.” As a previous award recipient of the “2018 Small Employer of the Year,” this accolade honors private sector employers that operate a business in the local workforce development area and that are in good standing all around. While Read More
Press Release: Presco Acquires Rhino Marking & Protection Systems
Presco Polymers Opco, Inc. (“Presco”) of Sherman, TX would like to announce the acquisition of Rhino Marking & Protection Systems (“Rhino”). The acquisition closed on March 5, 2021. River Associates and Presco worked diligently to complete the transaction in just under three months. Rhino is the third add-on acquisition for Presco. Terms of the transaction Read More
How to Identify Marking Tapes in Forestry
As of 2016, roughly 36.21% of the United States is considered forested, with many areas located on the East Coast. However, according to the USDA, there are a host of challenges that our Nation’s forests are currently facing, some of which include drought, thawing permafrost, beetle outbreaks, flooding, and fires. Because of these environmental factors, Read More