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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. manufacturing-facilities articles below.
Ericsson Factory In Lewisville, TX Achieves LEED Gold
The design and operation of this 5G Smart Factory, which opened in Spring 2020, is part of Ericsson’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Five Tips For Improving Manufacturing Facility Productivity
A new productivity guide from Tork is inspired by kaizen, the Japanese management philosophy that advocates all employees be engaged in improving a business.
Safety In Manufacturing Plants During COVID-19
Effective cleaning and communication are crucial across manufacturing facilities, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified the need.
Socially-Distant Operation Of Critical Infrastructure
In California, a statewide order has allowed those working in critical infrastructure to continue and applies to the federal critical infrastructure sectors outlined by the federal Cyber Infrastructure Security Administration (CIFA).
GE Current Partners To Produce Hand Sanitizer
The lighting and controls company has partnered with biofuel company Green Plains, Inc. to manufacture hand sanitizer at its Cleveland, OH plant.
Duro-Last Retools To Manufacture Medical PPE
The roofing membrane manufacturer's engineers, product development and manufacturing staff have utilized their expertise in manufacturing flexible PVC and fabrics to help in the fight against COVID-19.
How To Heat An Amazon Warehouse Without Natural Gas
Warehouses have been proliferating across the U.S., and sites in less-developed areas without natural gas infrastructure presents a challenge to heat and fuel these facilities.
Slip And Fall Prevention Backed By Floor Mats
At manufacturer Meyer Tool, adhesive-backed floor mats are used throughout the facility to protect employees and other occupants.
Duro-Last Recognized By OSHA For Iowa Plant Safety
This manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems was awarded Star Site status from the Occupational Safety & Health Organization's Voluntary Protection Program.
Yogi Tea Company Opens LEED Certified Plant
Located in Eugene, OR, the 189,000 square foot building is the first LEED-certified tea manufacturing facility in the U.S.
Biotech Firm Consolidates cGMP Manufacturing Facilities
Moderna Therapeutics, which pioneers messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, built a new facility in Norwood, MA — and also focused on the workplace environment for its nearly 200 employees.
Winner Of Urban Land Institute Competition Highlights Chicago Roots
The 2017 ULI Hines Student Competition first place winner is a team from the University of Texas at Austin for its redevelopment plan for the site of Chicago's Department of Fleet and Facility Management.
Safety Programs Increase Productivity For Manufacturing Companies
New study reveals that 83% of senior management and operations personnel have observed an increase in productivity over time due to the implementation of a safety program.
Clif Bar Opens One-Of-A-Kind Sustainable Bakery
The sustainability-focused facility uses biophilic design, a cutting-edge approach to design that connects people in buildings with nature and the well-being it provides.
Fuel Cell System Furthers Sustainability Goals
At Legrand North America headquarters, this energy technology provides nearly 90% of the electricity to operate the 263,000 square foot facility.
Manufacturing Case Study: At A Swift Pace
A manufacturing plant in Welland, Ontario was renovated and expanded to deliver timely production. From the August 2013 issue.
Manufacturing Case Study: New And Improved
Posty Cards, Inc., a Kansas City, MO manufacturer of personalized corporate greeting cards was recognized with LEED Platinum certification in April 2012. This topped off a "once in a generation" expansion and renovation project for the 64 year old company.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Shaker Dust Collection by United Air Specialists
This Cincinnati, OH company has introduced a series of shaker dust collection systems designed to remove harmful pollutants resulting from common manufacturing processes in both institutional and industrial applications.
Guidelines Support HVLS Fans with Sprinklers
The new NFPA guidelines call out only two specific sprinkler/storage combinations in which automatic shutdown is required within 90 seconds of sprinkler activation.
Industrial Facilities' Compressed Air Usage
Performing compressed air audits is one tool to identify facility energy savings in the industrial sector.
