Simple Steps Can Help Reduce the Cost of Downtime

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…of minutes, but those minutes can add up. This is especially true when it comes to those intangible costs. Some events may come out of left field entirely, but it is still important to plan for whatever you can.   Be ready to adapt – Having an employee or a team sitting idle (or sitting idle yourself) because of a breakdown isn’t exactly efficient. If you can’t help directly with getting back online, make sure you and your team are cross trained…

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Leading Lubricant Supplier Introduces PetroChoice Gold®

…netics Innovative Solutions, Springs Window Fashions, Canada Fluorspar Inc. and Atrium Windows. For more information, visit www.goldengatecap.com….

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Companies Will Use Blockchain Technology to Monitor Cobalt in DRC

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…to track the journey of the metal mined in the DRC in an effort to ensure its responsibly sourced. Cobalt is a critical element in lithium ion batteries used to power electric vehicles. As these vehicles become more popular, human rights groups have put more pressure on companies to ensure the materials they use are mined and produced ethically. According to reports, the DRC is the worlds largest producer of cobalt. 2018 final numbers were not av…

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Performance Fuels

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…. We also offer field testing of your diesel fuel and quickly provide test results and recommendations to improve storage and handling. Cold Flow: CFPP, Cloud Point, and Pour Point Water PPM, Algae and Bacteria testing Fuel Solutions PetroChoice can meet any combinations of refueling needs, including tank fills and on-site equipment refueling. We use the latest technology to track tank inventory and fuel consumption. Our fleet fueling program (Fue…

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A Safe Work Environment Starts With Engagement

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…g. If you show me a company that’s struggling financially, I’ll show you a company that struggles with safety.” For many companies, improving the work environment starts with a cultural change in the way they think about safety. “Companies don’t routinely count safety as part of their costs, they don’t talk about it like they do quality or productivity,” LaDuke said. “People think injuries are free and they’re not. The more injured workers there a…

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Federal Railroad Administration Re-launches Safety Advisory Committee

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…nsportation Association and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. Related: Learn more about PetroChoice’s products and services for the railroad industry The committee last met in mid 2017. The re-formed version of the committee will operate under a different charter than its predecessor….

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Chamber of Commerce Construction Report Shows Confidence, Concern

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The latest U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) report shows contractors are still confident that they will find new business opportunities over the next 12 months, despite increasing concern over a lack of skilled workers. According to the quarterly report, which is released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with USG, 51 percent of contractors are very confident they will receive new business in the next 12 m…

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New Bill Would Exempt Small Trucking Companies from ELD Mandate

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…. The duo also introduced a bill to exempt any truck carrying agricultural commodities from the mandate. Related: Learn More About PetroChoice’s Products and Services for Commercial Vehicles The mandate took effect in late 2017, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) advocacy group. The group petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to exempt all carriers with good safety records who make…

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Bouncing Back from Downtime Starts with Planning

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…ght away could prevent even more long-term damage. Backups to Backups – Keep backup products and parts in stock. It may not be feasible for everything but having an equipment part on hand versus having to order it can save days when it comes to going back online. That goes for lubricants and fluids too. If you repair a leak quickly, but still don’t have the fluid you need to put back into your system, its not much better in terms of downtime than…

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Oil, Lubricant Analysis Saves Money, Prolongs Equipment Life

…n inconsistent schedule or providing inconsistent samples can cause skewed results. “You lose the value of trending. When you become inconsistent you can’t trend anymore,” Wyant said. “The linear graph that you are looking at won’t be accurate if you lose consistency. When you sample in a different location, you are going to get a different reading. When you sample less frequently it is going to skew that graph. It needs to be consistent for it to…

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