The logging industry has been at the forefront of industrial development – think of the flumes used to send logs down to water-powered mills. Many still think of the loggers as adept tree climbers and masters of chainsaws. However, drones, cloud computing, and automation are becoming just as prevalent as flannel shirts and log rolling. […]
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Construction Telematics
In almost any industry, there is no enhanced productivity without improved efficiency. Too many wasted movements, wasted time, or wasted materials will affect the bottom line of any business. Even a delivery truck needs to think about fuel consumption when making their routes. Wasting a gallon of gas one day may not seem like a […]
Cascade Bridge Selects 228 HSL for Overpass
Cascade Bridge LLC of Vancouver, Washington drives piling with a Link-Belt 130-ton (117.9-mt) 228 HSL lattice crawler crane for a new $25.8 million crossing over existing Union Pacific and BNSF railroad tracks. The final bridge structure will be an 830 ft. (252.9 m) long, five span steel plate girder bridge with two travel lanes. “We […]
Triad Machinery Named 2020 LBX Triple Crown Dealer Award Winner
PRESS RELEASE: LBX Company, Lexington, KY On behalf of the entire LBX organization, we would like to extend our congratulations to the winners of the Triple Crown Award. Since 2014, the Triple Crown Award recognizes Link-Belt dealers who demonstrate a “Customer First” approach while focusing on Market Share, Parts Sales, and Customer Service excellence within their area […]
December Safety Corner – Winter Workplace Hazards
In the Pacific Northwest, our winter climate is mild compared to other parts of the country. However, there are still opportunities for additional weather related hazards in the workplace. Winter storms and unexpected blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. Due to these frigid conditions, there are a higher risk […]
Crane Safety
For thousands of years, cranes have been used to make work more efficient and, in turn, more productive. Whether building temples in ancient Greece or skyscrapers in Seattle, cranes are used to lift hundreds of tons of materials hundreds of feet in the air. Many structures couldn’t be built without the help of cranes. Cranes […]
Triad Machinery Recognizes National Forest Products Week
As we move closer to becoming a paperless society, Triad Machinery understands and recognizes the significance of the forestry industry. Did you know that paper is a biodegradable, renewable, and sustainable product made from trees? Growing and harvesting trees provide jobs for millions of Americans. Working forests are good for the environment and provide clean […]
October Safety Corner – Fire Safety
Did you know October is Fire Safety month? In the United States alone, fire departments responded to an estimated 1,318,500 fires in 2018. These fires resulted in 3,655 civilian fire fatalities; 15,200 civilian fire injuries; and an estimated $25.6 billion in direct property loss (this figure includes $12.4 billion in losses from major California wildfires). […]
Link-Belt Precision Grade, Guidance & Control
There will always be planning, permitting, bidding, and numerous other steps needing completion before a single shovel of dirt is dug. Once the construction equipment arrives, the work is just beginning. Minor missteps along the way can cost tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a project. While technology cannot stop every miscalculation, […]
August Safety Corner – Flammable Liquids Storage
Storage cabinets provide a safe and convenient means to store containers of liquids including those in safety cans. Key features for a good flammable and combustible liquids storage program are: Not more than 120 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids may be stored in a single cabinet. Not more than 60 of the 120 gallons […]