Inclusion really does bring us closer together: Why we are proud to support Birmingham Pride

Credit to Author: Employee Voices| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:04:40 +0000

‘Mommy, where was she going today with her two moms?’. My 8-year-old daughter asked this innocent question when her friend was being picked up from my house last weekend. I looked at her and wondered where this had come from as she happily went about…

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4 ways to reduce energy costs at home

Credit to Author: Nancy Edgar-Ward| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:30:56 +0000

(NC) With rising inflation impacting the cost of pretty much everything we need and use in our daily lives, it’s no wonder that homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to lower the amount of energy they use to heat and cool their homes. Plus, conserving…

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Support service agreements help optimize manufacturing asset and operational performance

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In today’s highly volatile manufacturing environment, achieving the highest return on investment (ROI) while sustaining new or existing high-performing operational levels can be challenging. Organizations must integrate support, maintenance, and performance improvements into their daily processes to remain competitive, address industry challenges, and achieve ambitious…

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Decarbonizing EV battery plants: 6 ways EVBPs can reduce their carbon footprint

Credit to Author: Christel Galbrun-Noel| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0000

EV battery plants must lower their CO2 emissions to meet green ambitions The automotive industry is a major contributor to the global GHG emissions crisis. Electric vehicle adoption has been swiftly accelerating as a solution for reducing road transportation’s carbon footprint. However, while EVs may…

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Elevating process safety in the chemical industry: A digital approach

Credit to Author: Sheri Sammons| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:04:00 +0000

When it comes to industrial safety, the stakes are high, and hazards loom everywhere. This is especially true in the chemical industry, where there are inherent risks related to manufacturing, handling, and disposing of chemicals. In 2023 alone, there were over 270 hazardous chemical incidents in…

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How to keep your home appliances safe from electrical faults

Credit to Author: Denis Marant| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:18:06 +0000

Far beyond mere bricks and mortar, your home is the foundation of your lifestyle, equipped with the appliances and devices necessary for everything from starting your day to unwinding at night. But here’s something you might not often think about: how protected are you and these appliances from…

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The waters of change: The digital transformation needed in water management is a matter of people & technology 

Credit to Author: Julien Arnaud| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The water industry faces an interesting duality. Our water demand is quickly outpacing our tenuous and diminishing supply. Fresh water supplies are falling, we are pumping groundwater much faster than it can replenish itself, and weather disasters are happening more frequently.  And even though this…

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What is a home battery backup?

Credit to Author: Jaser Faruq| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:59:07 +0000

Power outages are increasing in frequency, mostly due to extreme weather or stressed electrical grids. And today, whether for remote work, online education, or simply keeping things running smoothly, a reliable power supply is essential. These interruptions disrupt our daily lives, stop work and school…

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