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Getting in shape using the 'five Ss' to save time in the sheet metal shop; so-called "lean" tools came out of manufacturing. The best-known example is probably Toyota's automobile production techniques.
Apr 01, 2009; ... At first glance that may seem not very applicable to the many sheet metal shops that perform custom work. But Toyota Motor Corp. started its lean journey in the 1950s when it had only one manufacturing plant to make several different types of cars. This forced it to focus on ...
BIM bam, boom: how building information modeling can help contractors work more efficiency inside and outside the sheet metal shop.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Building information modeling, often called BIM, is a revolutionary process helping to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the construction design and installation process. If you haven't heard about this industry-changing process from your customers or industry peers, you probably will ...
The show goes on: AHR Expo holds up in down economy.
Apr 01, 2009; ... Chicago -- in a time when the nation is experiencing its worst recession in decades, the AHR Expo is doing pretty well. Estimated attendance was 54,000--almost 35,000 attendees and 19,000 booth staffers--for the Jan. 26-28 show at Chicago's McCormick place convention center. ...
Solving problems with hand brakes.(tech tips)
Apr 01, 2009 ... This month, SNIPS begins reprinting a series of articles from 1986 on troubleshooting hand brakes. It was suggested by a reader that we again showcase the suggestions of expert Vince Bellik on this always-timely issue. The first article in the series, from May 1986, starts below. ...
New equipment speeds up N.H. sheet metal shop.(applications in the field)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The heart of Total Air Supply's sheet metal shop was a 30-year-old Engel Industries coil line. The front of it, production manager Rich Hagerty said, was "as solid and fast as anything you can buy today." But the back end was slowing the New Hampshire-based operation ...
Comcast center achieves green design with duct products.(applications in the field)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Towering over Philadelphia at 58 stories is the city's new Comcast Center, a high-performance sustainable building, with features that conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment. Designed to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the ...
Venture Tape completes Compac acquisition.(supplier news)(Venture Tape Corp. has acquired Compac Corp.)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Venture Tape Corp. has purchased Compac Corp.'s pressure-sensitive adhesive tape assets from Lamtec Corp. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. All Compac PSA tape products, which are used for the insulation, industrial and HVAC markets, now will be supplied from Venture ...
Xora, AT&T have new GPS product.(supplier news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Mobile resource management company Xora is offering a new GPS system mat will aim to help AT&T Inc. customers lower their fuel costs. GPS TimeTrack In-Vehicle is the latest software from Xora. It can be used alone or with the mobile phone-based Xora GPS TimeTrack. The system ...
SteelMax to help 'Trick My Truck'.(supplier news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... SteelMax LLC is playing a part in the Country Music Television series "Trick My Truck." The cast of the show features big-rig truck mechanics who "steal" the rigs of truck drivers and customize them. The end result is a new and improved "tricked out" truck for the lucky ...
MultiCam celebrates 20 years of manufacturing.(supplier news)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... This year, MultiCam marks two decades in business. Founded in 1989, the company says it has installed over 7,300 CNC cutting machines in more than 50 countries worldwide. MultiCam officials say its philosophy for ...
Thailand plant to produce scroll compressors.(supplier news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Emerson Climate Technologies announced that it would be using its manufacturing plant in Thailand to handle production of aluminized Copeland Scroll Digital compressors for transport applications. Through the support of large transport original-equipment manufacturers, the ...
Coleman promotion includes warranty, cash back.(supplier news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... As part of its spring promotion, Coleman customers can choose between a $1,700 cash-back rebate or 10-year parts and labor warranty. The promotional period began March 1 and runs through June 15. Qualifying equipment ...
Ridgid contest ask for customer videos.(contractor news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Ridgid is once again asking its customers to enter a video contest for a chance to win tools. The second annual Ridgid video contest challenges contestants to creatively show the Ridgid logo in their videos. The winners will be announced Sept. 11 at the Ridgid Roundup customer ...
Contractor named to Daikin Network Alliance.(contractor news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Pro-Tech Air Conditioning and Heating Service Inc. has been named as an authorized member of the Daikin Network Alliance. The alliance is a coalition of HVAC contractors known as DNA Dealers for Daikin AC, a manufacturer of ducted and duct-free air-conditioning systems. ...
Service Roundtable offers free business forms.(contractor news)(Service Roundtable Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Service Roundtable is offering nearly 600 standard business forms and letters at its Web site. The forms are available to members and potential members. The group says that contractors can cut and paste any of the online forms or letters into their word processor. ...
Dee Cramer purchases National Sheet Metal Co.(contractor news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Dee Cramer Inc. has purchased all the assets related to the HVAC fabriction division of National Sheet Metal Co. located in Saginaw, Mich. Terms were not disclosed. Matthew D. Cramer, president of Dee Cramer Inc., said the purchase would enable the company to expand ...
ACCA partners with office supply store.(contractor news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America will receive discounts on office supplies through a new partnership with OfficeMax Advantage. "It goes without saying that everyone is looking for ways to reduce their expenses right now, and we remain committed to finding ...
Web site provides access to industrial ducting products.(internet news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Ductwork Experts says it has opened the world's largest online store for the purchase of industrial ducting. The company is a distributor of Nordfab Ducting's original clamptogether Quick-Fit ductwork. The new site lets customers choose from 22 categories of ducting ...
Coleman training series available online.(internet news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning recently moved its entire library of ProficienTech training materials online. "Liberties Plus dealers now have access (to) all of the training video previously released as DVDs and the accompanying software for Windows by visiting the media ...
Emerson launches motor Web site.(internet news)(Website overview)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Emerson Climate Technologies introduced a new Web site for its Rescue EcoTech direct-drive blower motor. By logging on to EmersonClimate.com/RescueEcoTech, users can find information on the motor and its features. Officials say the Rescue EcoTech motor features Emerson's motor ...