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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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Hixson’s 75th Anniversary Draws to a Close

In 2023, Hixson celebrated our 75th year in business. Our founder and namesake, Lewis Hixson, began Hixson in 1948 as a small structural engineering firm. Throughout the intervening years, Hixson has grown and expanded our services, focused on being a Great Place to Work for our 135 associates, and built a strong reputation for delivering […]

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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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Hixson’s Greg Hammond Named a Top Regional Business Leader!

Hixson’s Greg Hammond Named a Top Regional Business Leader! We’re excited to share that Cincinnati Magazine has named Hixson CEO & President Greg Hammond, R.A., to the Cincinnati 300, an annual compilation of the region’s top 300 business leaders! Greg, who joined our firm as a co-op in 1999, assumed the Hixson leadership role five […]

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