Stimulating Rope Applications – a report on OIPEEC Conference in Oxford, England – Knut Buschmann
Knut Buschmann of UniRope in Canada presented the meat and potatoes of 12 OIPEEC Reports. OIPEEC is an international association of people with an interest in the endurance and other aspects of rope technology, including selection, degradation, inspection and discard. Established in 1963. Mr. Buschmann displayed brilliance as he broke down these very complex reports.
When Will the Recovery Take Off – Dr. J.D. Foster
Dr. J.D. Foster – Deputy Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WHEN WILL THE RECOVERY TAKE OFF? Dr. Foster addressed the question “when will the recover take off” by comparing it to past recoveries. He suggested that, historically speaking, the recover from the 2007 recession is about half of what past recovers have
Chant Acquires Cumberland Equipment Line
New Britain, PA based, Chant Engineering is proud to announce the acquisition of the Cumberland Equipment Line, a division of Cumberland Sales Company (CSC), Nashville, TN. The Cumberland Equipment Line started in 1992 specializes in a variety of products from take-up and payout equipment to turntables and meter stands with their specialty in the Cumberland
Implement Change in the Workplace for Healthy Behavior
Mark Hertling is leading programs for global strategy, physician leadership development, and the “Healthy 100” at the innovative Florida Hospital [...]
Bayview Bridge – An Engineering Marvel Crosses the Big River
Quincy, Illinois is rich in both historical and architectural significance. Adding to this distinction is the Bayview Bridge which celebrated its 26th anniversary in August. This bridge is the first city in the country to have a hybrid bridge with its distinctive “H” shaped towers. The Bayview Bridges “H” structure benefits the form work of
The Evolution of the Governance of AWRF
AWRF has seen some changes throughout it’s almost forty year history, and all serve to benefit the Association’s operational and administrative systems. AWRF was officially incorporated as a Texas nonprofit on January 7, 1976, and in 1979 made the necessary changeover to “trade association” to become more compatible with its operations. The corporate purposes have undergone periodic changes