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Sep25

Fairchild Equipment earns RAVS Plus Certification from ISN

 Fairchild Equipment has announced that it has received the RAVS Plus certification from ISN. This recognition places Fairchild Equipment among an elite group of contractors and suppliers out in ISN to meet or exceed the rigorous standards for workplace safety, quality outcomes, and risk management. The ISNetworld Review and Verification Services (RAVS) and RAVS Plus processes assess a company’s health and safety practices and...

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Sep24

ALAN Tropical Storm Helene Situation report

As Tropical Storm/Hurricane Helene approaches landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast, ALAN is busy preparing, and we are encouraging all of our partners to do the same. With that in mind, we’d like to share five pre-storm takeaways that we feel are essential for you and your organizations to be aware of. They’re listed below, and we hope you’ll find them informative. Below these takeaways, you’ll find the current situation report. We’ll...

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Sep24

Container trading and leasing rates decline in China ahead of the Golden Week

China to US container leasing rates drop by 35%  Average container trading prices in China decreased for the second consecutive month in September; remained 25% higher than last year’s average.  This month’s China market update is packed with developments that could potentially disrupt supply chains both within China and from China to key markets like the U.S. and Europe. Typhoons slow down berthing times and container operations in...

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Sep23

What the Fed Interest Rate Cut may mean for Manufacturers

In a highly anticipated move, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced the target rate would be cut 50 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to a 4.75% to 5% target range. This move comes less than a week after the close of IMTS 2024, the largest manufacturing trade show in the Western Hemisphere. At this show, the technology needed to meet the consumer and business demands of tomorrow was on display and met with...

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Sep23

NRF Foundation launches Customer Conflict De-escalation training for front-line workers

Today, the NRF Foundation launched a new Customer Conflict De-escalation training program for front-line retail employees. The latest offering is part of the RISE Up educational training program. It focuses on fostering a safe and positive environment for retail employees and the millions of customers they serve. “As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, retailers help millions of customers find the items they want and need on...

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Sep19

Cast your vote in the Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest

Five finalists are vying to win the Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest worth $100,000, and public voting is now open to help determine the winner. Bobcat Company launched the contest in mid-July by teaming up with brand ambassador and renovation expert Chip Gaines for a baseball field makeover in Waco, Texas. The company aims to inspire communities to look for the potential in their hometowns. Hundreds of nominations were submitted...

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Sep19

ProMach has announced its Wine & Spirits Solutions Group

ProMach has announced the launch of their Wine & Spirits Solutions group that will provide a complete portfolio of process, equipment, and systems integration solutions for the wine and spirits industry. ProMach has been a strategic partner for many of the world’s best-known spirits companies for years. The creation of this solutions-based team will allow ProMach to gain even greater insight, offer a broader solutions portfolio,...

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