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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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, […]
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 […]
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. It may be a tired, old cliche, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true. Cranes today can lift hundreds of tons of material hundreds of feet in the air. But if just one aspect of the lift goes wrong, it could all come crashing down. […]
