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Garrett Pataky receives CAREER award for research on metal fatigue. Garrett Pataky of Clemson University and his students will be taking an up-close look at what happens when metal cracks, as they launch new research that could lead to longer-lasting metal in everything from bridges to cars. The problem at the heart of the research […]
(Columbia, SC) – Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that it has hired Rebecca Leach as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Rebecca to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard, President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. “Her extensive knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process […]
My last article, “Where Do We Go from Here,” discussed the challenges of competing in a world market, particularly when it comes to competition for low cost. Low-skilled labor. The US can’t compete with countries where the average worker compensation is less than half the compensation levels in the US. In order to make the […]
I never understood the point of eulogies. Oh sure, they’re nice speeches with flowery sentiments spoken in somber tones over the sound of soft crying. Occasionally they’re funny. Usually they’re touching. Sometimes they go terribly awry when the wrong family member is chosen to give them. (Looking at you, Uncle “Perpetually Drunk on God Knows […]
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced OSHA is developing a rule requiring all employers with at least 100 employees to make sure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require unvaccinated workers to get a negative test at least once a week. And in the interim, OSHA is issuing an emergency temporary standard to introduce […]
Too much time on the wrong things, fighting fires. Your team making the wrong decisions. Hiring and training new employees, only to have them quit. Your people are tired and it’s only a matter of time before your reputation suffers. Wednesday, October 27th @ 11:00am EDT We will show you how to identify the silent […]
Join FocalPoint Coaches John Roney, Jerry Pilewski and Mike Ungar for their next Business Advantage free webinar on October 26th from 12pm to 1pm for: 7 Steps to Goal Achievement The process of goal-achieving is one of the most powerful skills that you can ever develop. With this skill, you can achieve virtually any goal […]
Continuing education events and wastewater operator bootcamps are an integral part of our industry, providing operators with the opportunity to learn necessary skills such as management, regulation and compliance of wastewater and the wastewater treatment process. Operator’s Unlimited is eager to kick off our first in-person bootcamp and continuing education event for New Wastewater Operators, […]
For the past 20 years, Operators Unlimited has been providing quality water treatment chemicals, equipment, engineering services and wastewater contract operations to industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities. The OU team is growing and is thrilled to announce the opening of three positions: Wastewater Process Engineer – Project Manager, Wastewater Account Manager and Wastewater Solutions […]
Seasoned Engineer and Experienced Operations Specialist Joins OU Team Duncan, SC. (September 17, 2021) – Operators Unlimited, Inc. recently announced the addition of Bill Heale to its sales team as an account manager. Heale has acquired more than 40 years of experience working in the chemical treatment and pulp and paper industries. His expertise and […]
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