Four were killed and several injured after a crane being used to build Google’s new Seattle campus fell to the street below. According to the reports, crews were disassembling the crane, which was sitting atop one of the campus buildings under construction. The cause of the collapse has yet to be determined. The Washington State […]

German automaker Daimler says it is unsure how North Korea’s controversial leader Kim Jong-Un was able to acquire two of its armored limousines. According to reports, Kim has been traveling to high profile meetings, including summits with President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in limousines built by Daimler. Current United Nations sanctions prevent […]

Armed men attacked an oil rig in Nigeria’s delta region, kidnapping three workers early on Saturday, April 27. The rig is owned by Niger Delta Petroleum Resources. According to reports, one of the workers kidnapped is Nigerian, while the others were citizens of Canada and Scotland. Their identities have not been released. Local authorities have […]

When Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling in Eagan, MN needed to streamline their lubricant program, they reached out to several potential partners to help them meet the challenge.  PetroChoice was able to quickly identify their issues and optimize their operations The Challenge It all started with a challenge from the Vice President of Supply Chain; build […]

Prosecutors in Japan have indicted former Nissan/Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn for a fourth time, accusing the former executive of misappropriating another $5 million in funds. According to the reports, the latest accusations involve the former CEO of funneling $5 million through a third-party company for personal use. He is currently awaiting trial in Japan on […]

A group of investors are preparing to sink a $1 Billion into ride sharing giant Uber’s autonomous vehicles unit. According to reports, potential investors include international conglomerate SoftBank, automaker Toyota and auto parts supplier Denso. The investment accounts for a sizeable portion of the division’s $7.25 billion valuation. The report comes as Uber prepares for […]

ASTM International has proposed new standards aimed at parts manufacturers in the aerospace industry. Reports indicate that ASTM, which sets international standards across a variety of industries, wants to further establish quality and safety requirements for the growing industry. The proposed standards relate to additive manufacturing within the industry and would cover feedstock materials (WK6745), […]

San Francisco is now the world’s most expensive spot for construction, according to the recently released 2019 International Construction Market Survey. According to the latest survey, the average cost of construction per square foot in San Francisco rose to $416 per square foot, an increase of 5 percent from the previous year. That average cost […]

Controlling fleet costs can be difficult for owners, as keeping so many vehicles in top shape can get very expensive, very quickly. Whether you manage a fleet of passenger vehicles or commercial trucks, breakdowns are inevitable. While it is difficult to plan for worst case scenario situations and once in a lifetime events, preparing for more […]

Machine Tool orders dropped significantly in February according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report. Orders totaled just over $337 million in February, a 15% decline from the previous month and a 7% decline year over year. According to the report, the decrease was driven largely by a substantial decrease in orders from […]