A plastics manufacturer in northeast Pennsylvania uses silos to store polystyrene fluff, which is a dry combustible material. Storing these materials safely is crucial to quality and the bottom line. If the product is not stored properly, an accident can not only destroy a large supply but also risk equipment failure or even worse – […]
Tucked snugly along eight miles of northern Lake Michigan shoreline, including Little Traverse Bay, the City of Petoskey, Michigan, is a resort community and prime destination for both tourists and residents. The City of Petoskey’s Department of Public Works is designed to treat 2.5-million-gallons of wastewater daily. Situated near the coastline, the wastewater treatment plant […]
This article aims to explain the language and terminology of supplier silo proposals and help interpret the most common units of measurement so you can make an educated comparison and an informed decision, because no matter what some people may think, a silo isn’t just a silo. During a recent client meeting, I asked how […]
Reservoirs come in all shapes and sizes, but that doesn’t deter the professionals who specialize in municipal water projects. Just ask the team that upgraded Cypress Street Reservoir in Covina, CA. Situated in the San Gabriel Valley about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the city of Covina serves nearly 50,000 residential water patrons […]
What’s in a Kitchen Cabinet? More Than You Think! Most people would agree the kitchen is the most important room in the house. After all, it’s where family and guests always seem to congregate. If you’re building a home, you probably invest more in the kitchen than any other room. And nothing seduces a homebuyer […]
Agriculture is the lifeblood of our great nation. There would be no industry, innovation or commerce of any kind without human life sustained by the meat, grains and vegetables produced in the Heartland. South Dakota’s agriculture makes a $25.6 billion economic impact every year1 , and that impact is felt throughout the country because South […]
Everyone loves pasta, right? Americans consume one-fourth of the world’s pasta, and the average person eats nearly 20 pounds a year. So it should come as no surprise that semolina is big business. From field to factory to table, companies like Italgrani are working hard to fulfill an insatiable demand. The St. Louis based company […]
Like all physical assets and equipment, the longevity and safe optimum operation of the tank is based on the condition of the asset. A proactive inspection program can identify several potential hazards, so they can be corrected early with much less downtime and lower cost. When considering the performance of a steel bolted tank, there […]
When buying a water storage tank, the configuration and selection process often is something that needs to be done in the early stages of project design. To apply for and secure funding that may be available, timing of construction and overall project costs will play a factor in the determination. Because many municipalities have a […]
There’s iron in your well water, you’re sitting on a fault line and your soil is silty. Three strikes and you’re out, right? Not if you’re the Anna-Jonesboro Water Commission, which fearlessly prevailed against the challenges of nature with help from its allies: Aquastore®, CST and J.T. Blankinship Engineering. AJWC is a wholesale water supplier […]
Carlisle, Pennsylvania is known to many as the town where the Pittsburgh Steelers once trained in the summer. This is where the black and gold faithful would assemble at Dickinson College to watch Lynn Swann make acrobatic catches and Jack Lambert hunt down running backs like dinner. Maybe some of those Steelers remember water breaks […]
Fayetteville, Tennessee is what every small town aspires to be. It has a rich history, tons of scenic beauty and a vibrant business district. Every year this county seat of 7,000 in south central Tennessee hosts the Lincoln County Fair, a bluegrass festival and a Dickens Christmas festival. In a town that distinguishes itself from […]
