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Key Tips for a Successful SLC Migration

Rockwell Automation’s line of SLC Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have reached end-of-life status. While spare parts may still be available for a few years, the time is right to consider your migration plan to avoid a costly situation down the road. In the latest issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we offer up key tips […]

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Navigating the Future of Work: Designing a Hybrid-Friendly Workplace

Today’s workplace is drastically different than the typical office of even five years ago. Many companies have a renewed focus on fostering collaboration, improving communication, and increasing productivity. In the latest issue of Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter, we’ve assembled a list of important items to consider when designing a workspace for today’s hybrid-work environment.

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Lithium-Ion Batteries and Sara Title II Reporting

The annual due date for SARA Tier II reporting is just around the corner. As you begin to prepare your SARA Tier II report, one item to keep in mind: Lithium-ion batteries. With more plants beginning to use equipment powered by lithium-ion batteries, it is important to understand the hazards these present, as well as […]

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Understanding Flues in Storage Racks

In storage applications, flues – the space between rows and pallet positions that provide a vertical line of sight from the floor to the ceiling – provide a channel for heat from fires to vent vertically, while also allowing sprinkler water to flow down and slow the ability of fire to spread horizontally. The December […]

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Minimizing Storage Hazards for Liquid Sanitation Chemicals

Both the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) define many of the chemical liquids used in the sanitation process as “health hazards” and limit the maximum allowable storage quantity for any given facility. These same codes also outline building fire separation and life safety components required for designated storage areas. Yet even […]

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Successful Lab Projects: Effectively Balancing Design, Schedule, and Budgets

Recently, Hixson’s Jim Schreyer and Paul Thamann presented “Successful Lab Projects: Effectively Balancing Design, Schedule, and Budget,” a one-hour webinar held in conjunction with Xtalks. Drawing on their collective knowledge and experience gained through years of working with clients in the Science and Technology sector, Jim and Paul shared their thoughts and observations on how […]

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