Manufacturing in Growth and Transition

Michael J. Hicks, PhD, is the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research and the George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of...

Building trust in the industrial sector

For three decades, Jeff Elliott has been a thought leader in the industrial sector, partnering with small companies and multinational corporations alike with his...

A Contractor's Perspective on Bidding Procedures and Equipment Procurement

Christy Perdue is a senior estimator for Brasfield & Gorrie, the largest general contractor in the Southeast. In this role, she is responsible for...

Shaping the future of industrial automation

Emerson, a global leader in automation technology and software, has opened registration for Emerson Exchange 2026, taking place May 19 through 21 at the...

Class Is in Session at Water University

Earlier this year, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, launched Water University, a learning environment designed to bring the current information about water sustainability and...

More Uptime Is the Name of the Game

As the owner and founder of ST9 Gas + Oil, Chris Buckley has been on the front lines in the fight for greater efficiency...

Expect Growth in the Pump Market

A new study finds smart pump technology spurring global market expansion The worldwide demand for fluid handling pumps is projected to increase 5.6 percent per...

Embracing a Vision of Quality

Brian Gleason is the president and CEO of Des-Case Corporation, whose products extend the life of industrial lubricants by preventing contamination with desiccant breathers,...

Energy Audits Get Results

ABB and CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, have identified significant energy-saving potential through a strategic research partnership focused on the cooling and...

Multinational Companies Could Be Steering into a “Leaseberg”

For many industrial concerns, the cost of lease commitments that currently don’t sit on the balance sheet can be upwards of 62 percent of...