Author name: Nathan Beste

Essential Lockout Tagout Procedures: From Basic Tags to Switchgear Safety

Proper lockout tagout procedures save around 120 workers’ lives each year. Lockout tagout procedures are standardized safety practices that isolate equipment from power sources before any service work begins. OSHA requires employers to create specific energy control protocols with detailed steps to shut down, isolate, and secure machines. The procedures must also verify the isolation […]

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The Small Town That Makes the Best Markers

What makes a place feel like home? In Episode 2 of Made Across America, we head to Waseca, Minnesota—a charming town of 10,000 people in southwest Minnesota where American manufacturing, small-town values, and pride in craftsmanship come together like potatoes, beef, and cream of mushroom soup in tater tot hotdish (we call casseroles “hotdishes” here in Minnesota, FYI).

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Made Across America (MAA) – Montgomeryville

We’re kicking off a brand-new web series called Made Across America, and the timing couldn’t be better. In a time where the news is dominated with headlines regarding tariffs and imports, the value of American-made has never been more clear. Reliability, quality, and pride in craftsmanship aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the backbone of what keeps our

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RFID Versus Barcode Explained

RFID vs Barcodes: Key Differences

In our ever-evolving world of data management and inventory tracking, two prominent technologies have emerged: RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) and barcodes. While both methods are used to track and store data, they each offer distinct advantages and limitations. Understanding how they work, and the differences between them, is crucial for businesses and industries relying on efficient

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Tracer Wire Installation Methods

Tracer Wire Installation Methods

The methods and technologies for utility installation and rehabilitation span a range of techniques, each with specific applications, purposes, and requirements. Open-Trench/Open-Cut Method involves digging a large trench to install utilities, where tracer wire is placed alongside the utility in the trench. This method provides a clear, visible path for locating utilities after burial but

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More Winter or Early Spring? Groundhog Day 2024

Earlier this morning America’s favorite varmint weatherman, Punxsutawney Phil (the “seer of seers, the prognosticator of prognosticators”) emerged at Gobbler’s Knob with welcome news: “ … but what this weather did not provide, was a shadow, or reason to hide! Glad tidings on this Groundhog day, an early spring is on the way!” – Punxsutawney

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More USA, More Jobs

The Build America, Buy America Act is expected to create more job opportunities in the USA. From small to larger business, including enterprises that may have a disadvantage by requiring the use of US products to be federally funded. Why is this a big deal? Creating and keeping jobs in the United States means strengthening

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