The first time I learned of ACO and polymer concrete was in 1985 while on a tour of some silica mines in northeast Ohio. In that part of the country, the Sharon conglomerate crops out of the ground and is mined by a number of industrial mineral firms. The Best Silica Company, located in Chardon, […]
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How to Replace 1-Inch Thick Grates
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Apr
Apr
Over time expected loads have increased, and the 1″ thick grate has become a rarity. New construction projects often specify current standard sizes of 3/4″, 1.5″, or 2″ thick grates. However, there are applications where frames are incorporated to help raise the Load Class of the 3/4″ drainage grates. The thicker 1.5″ and 2″ grates […]
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Stemler Corporation – Best Service, Best Products
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Jan
Jan
It’s refreshing to find a company that really knows its customer. Stemler Corporation takes their service to heart and makes it their mission to outperform the competition with the best service and the best products. Since 1925, this family-run business has been providing services throughout the Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana area for professional and […]
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Planning Drainage When You Don’t Have A Plan: A Case Study for Breweries
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Jul
Jul
Overview: One of the most important components of planning a new brewery or expanding an existing facility is the drainage system. Acidic chemicals, high-temperature fluids, and sanitizers make it necessary to have a high-quality system made of stainless steel or vinyl ester concrete. Breweries discard large volumes of fluids. Some larger breweries see drainage of […]
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TDS 3000 Series empowers art at Newark electric station
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May
May
Hurricane Sandy took its toll on many things, including Newark’s grid reliability. PSEG decided to invest $277 million into a new switching station in the Fairmont Heights neighborhood of Newark to improve the city’s grid reliability after Hurricane Sandy. Switching stations re-route electricity to backup lines in case of failure. So if the main distribution […]
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Let’s Raise a Glass for Polycast!
07
May
May
Ill Mannered Brewery opened its doors in Powell, Ohio in September 2015. Since then, they’ve added their own special touch, having over 60 different blends with 30 of the more popular brews being featured in the summer months. Ayers said they take a lot of pride in their seasonal brewing efforts. “In the summer we […]
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Black Isle Brewery – Scottish Culinary Trend Setter
04
Sep
Sep
I had the opportunity to visit the Scottish Highlands with two of my colleagues. The land is stunning with low clouds swirling over the tops of tall hills and dotted with lochs, herds of sheep and towering stone castles. We saw our first Highland Cow, witnessed spectacular ocean views and visited several distilleries. Scotland – […]
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3 Trench Drain Installation Tips You Need to Know
01
May
May
Since trench drains are part of the project’s foundation plan, they are literally the groundwork of their project. Entire projects can be “wounded” if the trench drain is dysfunctional. The drain installation has much to do with how functional the drain will be. And, drain installations can go horribly wrong. Here are three trench drain […]
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The Trick With Trench Drains in Suspended Slabs
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Apr
Apr
Suspended slabs are trickier to pour than on-grade floors. Likewise, installing a trench drain in a suspended floor requires more thought than does an on-grade drain installation. I’ve come up with a few considerations to help prevent your suspended slab drain install project from going sideways. DISCLAIMER: For fork truck traffic on suspended floors, don’t […]
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Zurn Z882 ADA Grates – P12-HPD vs. P12-ADA-USA
05
Dec
Dec
In the past couple years, I have had the opportunity to sell a bunch of Zurn Z882. This 12” wide, pre-sloped trench drain system is one of Zurn’s most commonly sold Perma-Trench product lines. It is used for applications that span a variety of residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. The standard grating that is […]