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All Shook Up? How Seismic Design Categories Affect Your Facility
In the first half of 2023, seismic epicenters were recorded throughout the United States…and not just in California where they are more commonplace. Because of this, the International Building Code (IBC) uses Seismic Design Categories (SDCs) to help building designers ascertain the risk and magnitude of seismic activity for different building types across different regions […]
Read moreZeroing in: How the AIM Act May Affect Your Facility
In the June issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we take a look at the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, a landmark piece of legislation in the United States designed to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and transition to environmentally friendly alternatives. For manufacturers with industrial refrigeration systems, it’s important to understand […]
Read moreLithium-Ion Battery Safety: What the Code Does and Doesn’t Say
Smaller, faster-charging lithium-ion batteries are being used to power equipment within plants more than ever before. In the latest issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter, we look at best practices to adopt to help protect your facility and your employees when using equipment powered by lithium-ion batteries. Read it today!
Read moreWhy Construction Site Visits Matter
When it comes to construction, Hixson’s Construction Administrators (CAs) has seen it all. In the field, these experienced professionals serve as the client’s advocate, working to identify and rectify issues in construction before they become more difficult and costly to repair down the road. The May issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks three issues […]
Read morePreventing Condensation on IMP Conduits
Condensation is a concern in every food plant. A particularly challenging condition for condensation control is when conduits penetrate Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) in rooms operating below 40°F. The April edition of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at this issue in more detail, and provides some ways to prevent condensation from occurring. Read it today!
Read moreDeciphering Efficiency Ratings for Industrial Air Systems
When selecting and purchasing industrial air equipment (e.g., heat pumps and air conditioning systems), it can be important to understand the measures and terminologies involved with each system. It’s also good to identify the implications that different selections can have on the bottom line. In the March edition of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we’ve compiled […]
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