January 2016

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    The Cruiser Class teams in the 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge solar car race entered vehicles designed to change the way people think about what they drive and what fuels they use. Photos: Teijin Group The world’s largest solar car race was held in Australia this year from Oct. 18–25. Forty-three teams from 20 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    AirTrim pneumatic conveying systems collect labeling, matrix and packaging waste components and also trim waste and dust removal systems for various printing, converting and packaging line applications. Detailed in a new four-page, color brochure, options include continuous stream or chopped systems, which can be developed to suit any application, as well as complete systems that [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    The Check-Up Collection of coated fabrics delivers robust performance for demanding health care environments. Collection offers a range of high performance polyurethane, nylon microfiber and vinyl seating fabrics, all of which achieve 100,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs in abrasion testing. Bleach-cleanable with stain resistance and durability, most allow the use of germicides typically used in health [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    The two book-shaped shelving sections are millwork wrapped with 3M cast vinyl on the tops, sides and returns; the “pages” are 3M calendared vinyl mounted to risers and printed to match the upper canopy pages. The U-shaped units enclose a book storage area positioned beneath the lively graphics of the hapless coyote in the [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    The Internal Revenue Service may be relentless about collecting income taxes, but mistakes in withholding and paying payroll taxes to the IRS can mean real trouble for a business. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be tough on collecting income taxes, but mistakes in withholding and paying over-withheld payroll taxes can be even more painful, [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    The I-Table optimizes fabric spreading and cutting through simplified operation and consistency across multiple configurations, ensuring ease of material movement and long-term durability in a variety of environments. Precision-molded strips connect table units and allow fabric to move smoothly across multiple sections. Laminate top and chipboard substructure prevent chipping and table wear; construction grade steel [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    Photos by Chris Schneider Jeff Schmitt balances the reality of off-shore manufacturing with how to bring production back to the U.S. "At the end of the day we’ve got to figure out ways to be competitive,” says Jeff Schmitt, senior vice president of operations for The Coleman Company Inc., Golden, Colo. “As the [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    British trampoline ace Katherine ‘Kat’ Driscoll joined Apollo club team members in a bouncing session after the opening of Infinite Air, the U.K.’s largest trampoline and freerunning park in Durham. Photos: Rubb Buildings Ltd. Durham’s Infinite Air extreme trampoline park gets a jump on the competition. Rubb Buildings Ltd., Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    Ten years ago, Sotheby’s International Realty was looking to update what was a tired-looking commercial building in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. The stucco and single pane glass design, constructed in 1963, was sorely outdated. It was also far from energy efficient, making the 30,000-square-foot building an uncomfortable place to work. The south side was always [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2016

    The company’s large inventory became key for a wedding at the Kansas State Alumni Center: more than 15 semi loads of equipment for more than half a football field of tenting; 1,544 feet of sidewall, 430,000 watts of power, 8 commercial convention ovens, 7,075 pieces of silverware, 7,425 dishes, 11,633 glasses and more than [...]