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National Safety Month Tips – Workplace Safety Starts with Commitment and the Right Equipment Keeping our employees safe is a primary objective here at Austin Hardware, as we expect it to be wit … read more

Just like land-based vehicles such as truck bodies, cargo vans, and trailers, marine vessels require proper ventilation to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of occupants, the longevity of equipm … read more

Fabricators that work with removable panels need an efficient and reliable way to install them. However, the processes and hardware used significantly impact the end product. This post explains … read more

The biggest challenges facing the EMS industry include staffing (finding the next generation of employees and retaining existing employees) and reducing stress. A 2023 EMS Trend Survey of more than … read more

  Looking for guidelines for selecting paints, coatings, sealants, and adhesives in manufacturing processes?  Paints, coatings, sealants, and adhesives are often overlooked but critical com … read more

OSHA requirement 1910.38 lays out a business’s obligations regarding emergency action plans. These plans must be in place to protect employees, including preparing for severe weather. Every pla … read more

On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a ban on most uses of methylene chloride.The chemical has been found to cause various forms of cancer, including cancers of … read more

Adhesives and sealants are indispensable in sign and display manufacturing for their bonding, sealing, and finishing capabilities, which contribute to the final products' structural integrity, aesth … read more

Blind rivets have several advantages over other permanently installed fasteners, such as solid or semi-tubular rivets, clinch fasteners, and traditional nuts and bolts. Because they can be installed … read more

High-quality adhesive dispense applicators are indispensable tools. They are crucial in ensuring precise and controlled adhesive application efficiency and compliance with safety regulations, l … read more

Rotary ventilators are widely used in large fleets of commercial vans. They’re generally specified for three reasons: The first is to extract fumes or stale air from vans for driver and passeng … read more

For many companies, a vendor-managed inventory program represents a better replenishment strategy. Vendor managed inventory (VMI) is precisely what the name suggests. A program in which one of your v … read more