Specifying a custom crane isn’t something most companies do every day. It’s a big decision, a long-term investment, and when done right, a game changer for safety and productivity. But because it’s not routine, it’s easy to miss a few key details along the way. Over...
For many facilities — especially older buildings, smaller shops, maintenance bays, and light industrial environments — three-phase electrical service simply isn’t available. Installing or upgrading to three-phase power can be costly and complex, often involving...
As we look back on this past year leading our recruitment efforts for skilled labor manufacturing roles, one word keeps coming to my mind… DIVERGENCE Across our region, many local companies have scaled back their workforce. On paper, that might sound like it should...
When selecting an overhead crane or hoist system, capacity often takes center stage. How much weight can it lift? How high? How far? But there’s another factor that is just as important and often overlooked: duty cycle. Understanding crane duty cycles is essential for...
Upgrading Aging Hoist Equipment: What Manufacturing Plants Must Know for 2026 For many manufacturing facilities, the new year is prompting a fresh look at their equipment and whether they can keep pace with current production and safety needs. Equipment that once felt...
When you walk through a manufacturing plant, it’s easy to focus on equipment first and all the technology that keeps materials moving. But as FXV Digital Design founder and “Big Cheese”, Freddy Vasquez, reminds us in Episode 2 of Karen Norheim’s podcast, Always...
