Category: Featured
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Why Service-Based Franchises Are Booming in 2025
In an economy where certainty is scarce, service-based franchises are proving to be a dependable way for entrepreneurs to enter business ownership with a safety net. Unlike product-driven retail or high-overhead food ventures, these franchises often require lower startup costs and provide recession-resistant services people actually need. These franchises offer scalable revenue, recurring customers, and…
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WILTON® Debuts New Apprentice Vises Nationwide
WILTON® is introducing the new Apprentice Vise line, expanding access to the brand’s trusted quality and performance to more makers and pros than ever before. Engineered to meet the demands of everyday users, the Apprentice Vise series delivers WILTON’s legendary strength and precision—without compromise. Developed from the ground up with direct feedback from end users,…
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RMF Engineering Names Two New Company Shareholders
RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, announces the addition of two new shareholders in the company: Eric Chrencik, PE, and Taylor Thompson, PE. “The continual growth of our firm creates the opportunity to offer ownership to members of our team who exemplify strong leadership, good judgement, and commitment to client service,” said Richard J.…
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Industrial Supply Returns to Pre-2020 Levels
The unprecedented level of industrial development seen in recent years has generated concerns of oversupply, and growing vacancies during the last year seemed to confirm them. The amount of industrial space currently being built is almost equivalent to pre-2020 levels, but with a different composition, according to our latest U.S. industrial market report. Factors such…
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Electric Boilers Speed Up Europe’s Clean Energy Shift
Across Europe, high-voltage electrode boilers are quietly becoming a key part of the continent’s clean energy transition. In countries like Finland, these systems are being deployed to support decarbonization goals, reduce emissions from heating networks, and help stabilize power grids increasingly powered by variable renewable sources. As the EU advances its Green Deal and REPowerEU…
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How Ergonomic Consultants Boost Comfort and Efficiency
Workplace ergonomics plays a vital role in enhancing employee comfort, productivity, and overall well-being. By customizing workspaces to meet individual needs, organizations can lower the risk of strain-related injuries and promote more efficient work practices. Improvements in posture, accessibility, and comfort contribute to better morale and job satisfaction. Investing in ergonomic strategies not only creates…
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Hampton Unveils Door Closer with Patented FlexPlate Tech
Hampton Products International, a leading U.S. provider of professional-grade door hardware under the Brinks® Commercial and Universal Hardware® brands, today introduced its next-generation All-In-One Door Closer, featuring its new patented FlexPlate™ technology. Engineered for faster, easier installation, this fully integrated solution delivers three times the compatibility of its predecessor—supporting more than 130 mounting hole patterns…
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Successful Mold Transfer for a Large Construction Project
When you think about major construction projects such as stadiums, airports, industrial facilities, the scale is enormous. Every piece needs to fit together with zero room for error. And in jobs this big, one of the most overlooked but critical processes is mold transfer. If your molds don’t move smoothly from the fabrication shop to…
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6 contech firms haul in a combined $208M
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. An autonomous machinery firm that uses artificial intelligence with retrofits, an AI tool that scrapes permits across U.S. jurisdictions and field-tested AI agents all attracted investor cash in the second quarter of 2025. Here are six startups…
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Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Employees are bracing for change as AI adds anxiety about job security and stability, according to a Gusto survey of 1,000 U.S. workers in June. The HR software company’s report was published earlier this month. …