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  16. <title>Equipment Maintenance Plans</title>
  17. <description>Download Developing Equipment Maintenance Plans Whitepaper (PDF) Executive Summary Planned maintenance has to begin with a plan in mind. Developing preventive maintenance tasks or procedures for your plant or facility without a ...</description>
  18. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/equipment_maintenance_management_tecserv.jpg" alt="Equipment Maintenance Plans" align="left" /><p>Download Developing Equipment Maintenance Plans Whitepaper (PDF) Executive Summary Planned maintenance has to begin with a plan in mind. Developing preventive maintenance tasks or procedures for your plant or facility without a solid plan will result in inconsistent and unreliable procedures. Because it is important to document the development process, build-in consistency, and develop a good understanding of expected results, the Equipment Maintenance Plan is a powerful tool. Equipment Maintenance Plans The Equipment Maintenance Plan, or EMP as it is commonly called, is a document, in table format, that is used when developing the tasks needed to properly maintain facility, plant or process equipment. The EMP helps lead the person or persons developing the required maintenance tasks by ensuring that the development is done consistently for all equipment. Each EMP should include one or more maintenance tasks designed to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of an equipment item, process or system. Each of these tasks has the following characteristics: A descriptive title for each maintenance task to be performed A frequency assigned for performing of each task Assignment of a specific craft or workgroup and the number of each craft or workgroup required to perform the task Equipment condition required for performance of the task (i.e. running or shut down) Type of Work – Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), Situational Maintenance (SIT), etc. Procedure number – Unique identifier for the task, or file name if linked to another document that gives the individual task instructions Estimated time to perform the task Special tools, materials and equipment required to perform the task The EMP can also provide the following additional planning and budgeting information if set up properly in a spreadsheet format: Annualized hours for performing the task Annualized hours for shut down of the equipment during performance of the task Annualized hours for performance of the task by craft Each EMP consists of the following defined sections that contain specific information (See example EMP at the end of this paper): EMP Header Equipment Type – this identifies the equipment type or class to which the maintenance tasks apply, i.e. fans, centrifugal pumps, belt conveyors, etc. Description – identifies the specific equipment that is covered by the EMP, usually the equipment number and description, as listed in the CMMS is used here Location – number identifies the physical location of the equipment within the plant or facility Documentation – number lists what technical documentation is available and where it is stored or maintained Validated – this area requires a “yes” or “no” indication of whether or not the equipment nameplate data has been validated Maintenance Task Description Item number – identifies each of the maintenance tasks listed on the EMP, giving each a line item number Maintenance task description - this area is where the very brief description of the work to be performed is entered, i.e. Clean and lubricate pump, inspect and lubricate fan, etc. Frequency - identifies the frequency at which the maintenance task is to be performed, i.e. 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, 180 days, 365 days, etc. Usually days are used, rather than weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc. Meter-based frequencies can also be used, i.e. 100 Hrs, 500 Hrs, etc. Situational frequencies based on inspection results can also be included Task Support Information Craft - identifies the type of craft or skill required to perform the maintenance task, i.e. MECH, ELECT, CONTR, etc. Craftsmen required - indicates the number of crafts persons required to perform the maintenance Equipment condition – indicates if the equipment must be running or shut down when certain maintenance tasks are performed Type - the type of maintenance task is entered here, i.e. PM, PdM, CM, etc. Procedure/Task number – the unique procedure or task number is entered here; typically this will be the unique identifier used in a CMMS or a file name. Est. time (Hrs) – this is where the estimated time to complete the task is entered. This is an educated estimate based on previous experience or established estimating standards. Special tools/Materials/Remarks - identifies any special tools not usually carried in a craftsman’s toolbox, i.e., torque wrenches, man-lifts, ladders, etc. or a hazardous waste container, personal protective equipment, etc., and any additional remarks that apply specifically to performing the task. Planning / Budgeting Section Annual (Hrs) – used to calculate the total annual hours required to perform each specific maintenance task Annual Scheduled Maintenance Hrs – used to total all the annual hours required to perform all the maintenance tasks listed on the EMP Annual Shutdown Hrs – Used to calculate the required hours of shutdown needed to perform all the maintenance tasks listed on the EMP Annual Operator Hrs – Used to calculate the total hours of operator time needed to perform the maintenance tasks listed on the EMP Annual Mechanic Hrs – Used to calculate the total hours of mechanic time needed to perform the maintenance tasks listed on the EMP Annual Electrician Hrs – Used to calculate the total hours of electrician time needed to perform the maintenance tasks listed on the EMP Annual Contractor Hrs – Used to calculate the total hours of contractor time needed to perform the maintenance tasks listed on the EMP. You can develop an EMP for each equipment item, type of equipment or system. It is generally best to develop the EMP for each type or class of equipment and then apply the identified maintenance to all the equipment you have that is of the same type or class. When you have the same type of equipment, but in different operating environments, you may want to develop separate EMPs for each of them and apply different frequencies, man-hours and special tools/materials to each. The EMP is a very flexible document and can be used to accommodate almost any need for maintenance requirement development. Use it the way it best fits your needs and specific requirements. When developing EMPs you are defining the tasks or procedures and all associated information needed for to properly maintain your equipment. You must first determine what equipment you want to include in the maintenance program and develop EMPs for those equipment items. 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  25. <title>Pool Construction Services</title>
  26. <description>American Pool is here to offer pool construction services, design or just advice. Understanding the scope of your project can be difficult. So talk to a professional during your planning process. Our design and pool construction ...</description>
  27. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/helpful_suggestions_for_create_your_pool.jpg" alt="Helpful Suggestions for Create" align="left" /><p>American Pool is here to offer pool construction services, design or just advice. Understanding the scope of your project can be difficult. So talk to a professional during your planning process. Our design and pool construction services staff are up-to-date on current commercial building codes and regulations, so you won’t overlook the important stuff. There is a right and a wrong way to build a commercial pool. Other than regulations, you also must consider smart construction techniques. These not only address your current design, but allow for future add-ons or upgrades. Smart pool construction also helps to minimize maintenance costs and safety concerns. We choose to work with engineers, architects and contractors that have proven themselves in their industry. As a team, we execute and deliver on time and on budget. Fountain &amp; Water Feature Construction American Pool works closely with contractors, manufacturers and municipalities on commercial fountain projects. We also have experience working with Federal, State and local governments. Our most notable accomplishments include our work with the 911 Pentagon memorial and the elephant and otter exhibits at the National Zoo. More than an architectural element, water features are also great for play. Spraygrounds and spray pads are a hot new item to add to your pool area. Customers like them because they are energy efficient, easily customized and attractive for families with kids of all ages. We also provide maintenance and repair for existing fountains. Like pools, fountains endure wear and tear due to the changing seasons, lifespan of the equipment and human interaction. An unbalance or maintained fountain will be costly to repair, so ask one of our locations about services for your water feature.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  35. <description>BMC STOCK Holdings – Delivering Value BMC STOCK Holdings, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading providers of diversified building products and services to professional builders and contractors in the residential housing market ...</description>
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  43. <title>Granite countertops Care and maintenance</title>
  44. <description>Granite, An igneous rock formed from magnum, is very dense, hard and brittle. Granite stands up well against heavy foot traffic, making it preferable for commercial lobbies and walkways. True granite is the hardest of the ...</description>
  45. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/how_to_take_care_of_granite.jpg" alt="How to Take Care of Granite" align="left" /><p>Granite, An igneous rock formed from magnum, is very dense, hard and brittle. Granite stands up well against heavy foot traffic, making it preferable for commercial lobbies and walkways. True granite is the hardest of the polished stones commercially available and is used in high stress situations. Resistant to most chemicals, except for oils, which can permeate the stone, granite is also ideal for counter tops and bar tops. While granite countertops are a favorite choice due to their beauty and durability, they are not impervious to damage. Regular care includes proper cleaning and the use of sealers to prevent staining. Do granite countertops need to be sealed? Perform the paper towel test to determine whether your granite needs to be sealed. Some types of granite never need sealing and adding sealer to these types will just make a mess. Soak a paper towel (without printing) or a white cotton towel. Place the water-soaked towel on the counter and wait about 5 minutes. Is the area under the paper towel dark from the water soaking into the granite? If it is discolored, your granite needs to be sealed to resist water-based spills and stains. Perform the solvent test to see if an oil stain will enter the granite. Simply dab some paint thinner on the countertop and leave for 5-l0 minutes. If, after you remove it, it doesn’t darken the stone, neither will an oily staining agent such as cooking oil. If it does go dark, you should use a solvent-based sealer to protect against oil-based stains. In short, if the granite goes dark with either water or paint thinner, then seal. lf there is no color change alter testing with these two liquids, you do not really need a sealer on your granite countertop. What is the best granite sealer for granite countertops? If the tests show the granite needs to be sealed, you can seal with a water-based penetrating sealer such as StoneTech™ Professional BulletProof™ or and solvent based penetrating seler such as Impregnator Pro to prevent staining and reduce soiling. is the better sealer because it more easily penetrates the granite to fill the pores and fissures. Be sure to wipe off the excess after it has soaked in after a few minutes. What is the best granite cleaner for granite countertops? If there are any oily stains already on the countertop, use Oil and Stain Remover to remove those before sealing. For heavy duty cleaning, use KlenzAll heavy duty alkaline cleaner and degreaser prior to sealing. Do not use after sealing because it is powerful enough to possibly remove some of the sealer. For daily cleaning and to keep the sealer refreshed, use Revitalizer™ Cleaner &amp; Protector. Granite ranges from 6 to 8 on the MOH scale (a scale for determining the relative hardness of a mineral according to its resistance to scratching). The hardest mineral, at 10, is diamond. The softest mineral, at 1, is talc. Granite can be used for most any inside horizontal application including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, furniture tops, bar tops, thresholds, windowsills, etc. Granite has been extensively used as a dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments. With increasing amounts of acid rain in parts of the world, granite has begun to supplant marble and limestone as a monument material, since it is much more durable and acid-resistant. Polished granite is also a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities. The beauty, hardness and utility of granite makes it a highly desirable material for countertops in home design. In addition to its natural strength, granite is a beautiful stone that adds color and warmth to a room. Though the cost to add granite countertops to any new kitchen or remodel can be quite high, they remain the premiere choice in many new and remodeled homes. The price of granite countertops ranges from $60 to $120 a square foot, which may or may not include the cost of installation. WARNING: Some stone marked and sold as “granite” are marble instead - always do an acid resistance test to confirm. Some granite is dyed! Not etched by most acids, but can be etched by some rust removers! Because granite is quite hard, it can be cleaned at pressures up to 1, 450 PSI if the grout is in good condition. Features and Benefits of Granite Stone: Naturally beautiful with unique pattern and color. Heat-resistant. Scratch-resistant. Stain-, mold- and mildew-resistant with proper care and maintenance. Care &amp; Maintenance of Granite Countertops and Floors: Natural stone is very porous. The best way to prevent stains is to treat the surface with a protective sealer. The sealer fills in the pores and repels spills on the surface, allowing you time to completely wipe it away. We recommend that you use care and maintenance products from StoneTech™ Professional that are specially formulated to protect and enhance the beauty of your granite. Once the stone is sealed, clean up is usually easy. We recommend that you use StoneTech™ Professional Revitalizer™ Cleaner &amp; Protector. Revitalizer™ cleans with a gentle, pH-neutral formula that removes soils while reinforcing the original protective seal to help prevent future staining. Learn more about our care products. Although we usually think of stone as "hard, " it is a porous material. Natural stone has varying degrees of porosity depending on the type of stone. If left unsealed, spills and everyday messes can easily penetrate the surface. The liquid eventually evaporates but the stain is left behind. Fluorochemical technology, incorporated into StoneTech™ Professional BulletProof™ and StoneTech™ Professional Impregnator Pro, is the most advanced technology available, providing the ultimate shield against both water and oil-base stains. The micro-molecular formula actually bonds with the stone surface to deliver unsurpassed wear resistance and durability. And because the sealer reacts with the stone, you no longer have to worry about its porosity. It works on all types of stone, from ultra-porous Juparana Columbo to super-dense Absolute Black. DO's and DON'Ts of Granite DO clean up spills immediately to minimize damage to your stone. DO use trivets or mats under hot dishes and cookware. DO use place mats under china, ceramics, silver and other objects that can scratch your stone's surface. DO use coasters under glasses, especially if they contain alcohol or citrus juices. DO clean surfaces regularly with StoneTech™ Professional Revitalizer™ Cleaner &amp; Protector. DO use StoneTech™ Professional BulletProof™ Sealer to protect your stone. DON'T wait to clean up spills on stone. DON'T use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub cleaners. DON'T use vinegar, bleach, ammonia or other general-purpose cleaners. DON'T use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers. DON'T use alkaline cleaners not specifically formulated for stone. DON'T use scouring powders and abrasives because they will scratch the surface. NOTE: Some stone marked and sold as “granite” are marble instead - always do an acid resistance test to confirm. Some granite is dyed! Not etched by most acids, but can be etched by hydrofluoric acid! Because granite is quite hard, it can be cleaned at pressures up to 1, 450 PSI if the grout is in good condition.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  49. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  52. <title>Mountain bike maintenance Schedule</title>
  53. <description>You’ve already spent a pretty penny on your bike, so why not squeeze every ounce of pure blissful joy out of it? Regular preventive maintenance will keep your mountain bike rolling safely for longer. Doing your own bike ...</description>
  54. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/beginner_mountain_bike_setup_and_maintenance.jpg" alt="Keep your chain clean and save" align="left" /><p>You’ve already spent a pretty penny on your bike, so why not squeeze every ounce of pure blissful joy out of it? Regular preventive maintenance will keep your mountain bike rolling safely for longer. Doing your own bike maintenance also saves you labour costs, and proves an invaluable skill to have in your back pocket in case a mechanical threatens to ruin your ride. It's quite easy to take care of your own bike, and can mean the difference between riding all day or walking home. Without further ado, we present to you: #1: Clean your bike. Want to extend the life of your ride? Keeping it clean on a consistent basis is a sure-fire way of doing so. What to do: Use a basic biodegradable cleaner such as Simple Green, a sponge, a towel and an old toothbrush to clean everything: the frame, chain, chain rings, cassette, derailleurs, pedals, brakes, and seat. No need to use bucket-loads of water or (especially) strong jets; a gentle rain-like spray or mist will do just fine to rinse away any soap residue. Also, remove the seat post for a thorough clean, and add a small amount of bike grease before reinstalling it. Your local bike shop's mechanic will thank you! #2: Inspect your brakes. Brakes are a vital part of your bike, and ensuring they are in good working condition and properly adjusted can mean the difference between a flawlessly-maneuvered corner and losing control, which could lead to serious injuries. Keep these puppies running smoothly and they’ll pay you back in spades. What to do: Check the brake pads, the small rectangular metallic and/or rubberized surface that actually rubs against the disk (or wheel rim). These wear down over time and need to be replaced. Use a flashlight to assess whether the pads are wearing evenly and replace them if they show excessive wear. #3: Watch your wheels. Wheels (rims) hold your tires in place and provide stability and smoothness while riding. Properly tuned and trued wheels (that don’t wobble or rub against the brakes) mean consistent contact between tires and dirt.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  58. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  61. <title>Industrial Grounds Maintenance</title>
  62. <description>Coastal Spray was formed as a corporation under the laws of the State of Texas in January, 1980. In the beginning, our principle line of business was as an industrial spray company doing herbicide applications in refineries and ...</description>
  63. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/town_and_country_landscapes.jpg" alt="Grandma_porch.jpg" align="left" /><p>Coastal Spray was formed as a corporation under the laws of the State of Texas in January, 1980. In the beginning, our principle line of business was as an industrial spray company doing herbicide applications in refineries and chemical plants located in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. And as our customers expanded, our business expanded to where we now offer a complete line of industrial grounds maintenance services. Coastal Spray is licensed in Texas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our People, Our Partners We have over 150 employees performing a complete range of vegetation control and management services including chemical, mechanical and forestry applications. We offer aerial applications of either forestry herbicides or aquatic applications. Coastal Spray has become that one company our industrial clients can go to who will offer a complete array of vegetation management services including oil storage tank farms, pipelines, operating units, office areas, clearing for expansion, utility right of ways, and wind farms. Our Motto Our motto has always been Safety, Environment, Quality, which defines the operational goals at Coastal Spray. Safety, Environment, Quality All jobs are carefully preplanned to keep our personnel or those around us in a safe position. We use only products that will give our clients the results they expect with the least long term impact on the environment. Our clients expect quality results, and we demand that from our staff. We have the financial resources, up-to-date equipment, experience and the greatest workforce in the industry to stand behind what our company represents.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  67. <pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  70. <title>Swimming Pool Care and maintenance</title>
  71. <description>To keep your pool’s water sparkling clean, a few basic maintenance steps are required. Find information on the usage of products, care and how to test your water for easy pool maintenance in this section. The Role of the Pump ...</description>
  72. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/swimming_pool_shock_how_to_shock.jpg" alt="Be sure all of the other" align="left" /><p>To keep your pool’s water sparkling clean, a few basic maintenance steps are required. Find information on the usage of products, care and how to test your water for easy pool maintenance in this section. The Role of the Pump The center of the circulation system is the pump. It moves water from the pool and sends it through the filter for removal of any dust, dirt and debris prior to sending it back to the pool. How long should you run your pump? Piping size, pool size, swimmer load and the actual pump size all play a role in determining how long you should run your pump. For the proper time consult your pool professional. They can determine, based upon your specific pool, the proper amount of time required to keep your pool clear and clean. A good rule of thumb is to run your pump about 1 hour for every 10º of temperature. If your pump is not running, the water from your pool is not being properly circulated or filtered. Running the pump and circulating the water is the best way to help prevent problems. The Filtration System The job of the filtration system is to remove any undissolved dirt and debris from the pool water. While the skimmer basket and the hair and lint basket in the pump all play a role in the filtering of the pool water, the primary element of the system is the filter itself. If you backwash sand or DE filters too often, the filter cannot reach its cleaning potential and you are wasting water. Most filters require backwashing when the pressure gauge rises 8-10 psi from clean. Consult your pool professional to understand the role that the skimmer and pump basket play in keeping your pool clean. Always consult your owner’s manual for specifics related to the type of filter you have. Filter Types There are three types of filters that are used in swimming pools to remove dirt and debris that enter the water through swimmers and the environment. 1. Sand 2. Cartridge 3. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Sand Filters - Dirt is removed from a sand filter by “backwashing” or reversing the water flow. The filter should be backwashed when the pressure gauge indicates a 7-10 lbs. increase over normal operating pressure. This is the pressure indicated on the pressure gauge when the filter is completely clean. Sand filters are more efficient when they are slightly dirty; consequently they should only be backwashed when required by the increase in pressure. Sand filters should be cleaned at least every season with a filter cleaner. Cartridge Filters - Dirt needs to be removed from a cartridge filter when the pressure gauge indicates an increase of 7-10 lbs. over normal operation pressure. Remove the cartridge(s) from the filter and hose off all loose dirt and debris. Then soak the element(s) in filter cleaner for at least 12 hours. This will remove all oils and greases imbedded in the filter element. After soaking, remove the cartridge(s) and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Peak filter efficiency is achieved if you allow the filter element(s) to dry prior to reinstalling in the filter. To avoid any “down time” for the circulation or filtration systems, it is advisable to purchase a second set of cartridge elements so they may be interchanged on a regular basis with the first set. Diatomaceous Earth Filters - Like sand, the DE filter is cleaned by backwashing the filter when pressure increases 7-10 lbs. However, once the filter has been backwashed, new DE must be added to coat the grids in the filter. This is accomplished by pouring DE through the skimmer. To cut oils and other natural oil build-up, DE filter grids should be cleaned at least once every season using filter cleaner. Also, at least once a year the entire DE filter should be disassembled and cleaned thoroughly as well as being inspected for tears or rips in the grids. Testing Your Pool Testing your pool 2-3 times a week during the summer and once a week during the winter is important to maintain adequate water balance and sanitizer levels plus to insure swimmer comfort. Test strips are a quick way to test the pool for adequate sanitizer levels as well as pH and total alkalinity. Proper testing also ensures that calcium levels are maintained and that there are no metals present in the pool water. These tests can be completed by you or your pool professional. In order to prevent scaling or corrosive action and to achieve maximum swimmer comfort, the pool water should be balanced to the following levels: TEST RANGE pH 7.2-7.6 Total Alkalinity 120-150 ppm Calcium Hardness 200-250 ppm (Concrete Pools) 175-225 ppm (Vinyl Pools) Free Chlorine 1-3 ppm Free Bromine 3-5 ppm Metals: Copper 0 ppm Metals: Iron</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  79. <title>What is Industrial Maintenance?</title>
  80. <description>Anon995105 Post 16 Industrial Maintenance is very important on factory strategy. Planning your maintenance preventive to your team is quiet important and only the help of a CMMS can help you to do it. bobt89432 Post 14 Thank you ...</description>
  81. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/what_is_industrial_maintenance_with_pictures.jpg" alt="Service engineers may be" align="left" /><p>Anon995105 Post 16 Industrial Maintenance is very important on factory strategy. Planning your maintenance preventive to your team is quiet important and only the help of a CMMS can help you to do it. bobt89432 Post 14 Thank you for such an interesting article. I have really enjoyed reading this and I will be returning to find out more in the future about boilers. commacmms Post 13 Note also the use of "predictive" maintenance techniques, not mentioned in the article. With these, the goal is to monitor running equipment in order to detect the development of problems and act before they actually occur. This usually means also that the equipment can be left running and the repair can be planned with time to ensure the lowest-cost (in lost-production) maintenance action. anon309363 Post 6 Will Preventive Maintenance solve all the failures in our plants? ​If preventive maintenance can prevent all failures, will there not be any failures? What is your opinion? anon199019 Post 4 I work as an electrical/maintenance mechanic. Although the hours are long, my job is so varied it's different almost daily. I couldn't think of any other job where it's not boring or rountine as an industrial maintenance technician. I am an electrician, maintenance mechanic and a combination welder with about 20 years experience. truman12 Post 3 A few years ago I worked in a large factory as part of their industrial maintenance team. This team included 22 people all with a specialized skill. One guy was a machinist, another was a welder and we had 3 HVAC guys. Their only job was to keep the factory and all its equipment in perfect running order. This job is really bigger and more varied than people realize. gravois Post 2 I work in industrial maintenance and it is one of the most interesting, complicated and stressful jobs you can imagine. I work at a factory that builds parts for transmissions and almost anything that can go wrong has gone wrong at some point while I've worked...</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  88. <title>Volvo Construction Equipment</title>
  89. <description>Volvo CE&#039;s products include a range of wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, articulated haulers, motor graders, soil and asphalt compactors, pavers, backhoe loaders, skid steers and milling machines. Volvo CE has production ...</description>
  90. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/l70h_wheel_loader_recycling.jpg" alt="Volvo Construction Equipment" align="left" /><p>Volvo CE's products include a range of wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, articulated haulers, motor graders, soil and asphalt compactors, pavers, backhoe loaders, skid steers and milling machines. Volvo CE has production facilities in USA, Brazil, Scotland, Sweden, France, Germany, Poland, India, China, Russia and Korea. Headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium. The company also offers worldwide service and a range of aftermarket solutions in financing and used equipment. In December 2014, its number of employees is estimated at almost 15, 000. History [edit] Three men laid the foundation for Volvo Construction Equipment: Johan Theofron Munktell and the brothers Jean Bolinder and Carl Gerhard Bolinder. In 1832, Johan Theofron Munktell, then only 27, founds what became Volvo Construction Equipment in Eskilstuna, Sweden. In 1913, Munktell and his team produce Sweden's first tractor. Meanwhile, elsewhere in Sweden, other visionaries and entrepreneurs were making progress: brothers Jean and Carl Gerhard Bolinder of Stockholm had been thriving since 1844 manufacturing steam engines and crude engine oil. In 1932, exactly one-hundred years after Johan Theofron Munktell’s start in Eskilstuna, Bolinder moves to Eskilstuna and both companies merge under the name AB Bolinder-Munktell, creating a combined experience of 188 years of manufacturing and industrial know-how. In 1934, Bolinder Munktell produces the legendary BM 25 tractor. In 1950, Volvo buys the machine manufacturer Bolinder-Munktell (BM). Four years later in 1954, the company produces its first wheel loader H10; the world's first to feature a parallel lift arm system and attachment bracket, establishing Volvo as one of the leading construction companies in the world. They built on the success 12 years later with the world's first articulated hauler: the legendary Gravel Charlie - in 1966. In 1973, the company name changes to Volvo BM AB in order to strengthen the Volvo identity. In 1985, Volvo BM allies itself with the American manufacturer Clark Equipment and its subsidiary Euclid. The product name Clark Michigan was abbreviated to Michigan and the three brand names Volvo BM, Michigan and Euclid were incorporated in the new company VME Group. In 1995, VME becomes a fully owned Volvo company and changes name to Volvo Construction Equipment. In 1998, Volvo CE became the first foreign company ever to invest in Korea. The acquisition of Samsung Heavy Industries strengthened its product offerings and presence in Asia. In January 2007, Volvo purchases 70% of Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. In April of the same year, Volvo also finalizes acquisition of the American company Ingersoll Rand's division for road construction machines.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  94. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  97. <title>Construction Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs</title>
  98. <description>Working with heavy equipment requires training and safety protocols to make sure that the operator stays protected from any injury. Heavy equipment operators play important roles in a variety of different industries, including ...</description>
  99. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/photo_operadores_de_equipos_images.jpg" alt="#5 Construction Heavy" align="left" /><p>Working with heavy equipment requires training and safety protocols to make sure that the operator stays protected from any injury. Heavy equipment operators play important roles in a variety of different industries, including healthcare. Hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities are always looking for ways to improve their structures and layouts to produce a better experience for the patient. This is where heavy equipment operators come in: they use construction equipment to tear down and rebuild structures, walls and outdoor areas that need restructuring. Candidates who have an interest in working in healthcare construction can find jobs as equipment operators or in positions as Medical Equipment Delivery Drivers. Heavy Equipment Operator Job Education Requirements Most heavy equipment operator positions don't require education, since companies offer training while on the job to learn the specific tools and machinery. However, there are technical training programs that offer education and training in the operation of all types of heavy equipment. These training programs often include apprenticeships, where students train under a current heavy equipment operator to learn the trade and become familiar with each piece of equipment. Some jobs may require this education, although it is typically not a prerequisite to work in heavy equipment operation. Heavy Equipment Operator Job Market Recent statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate a growth of about 19 percent in heavy equipment operator jobs between 2012 and 2022. This is slightly faster than the average growth rate for occupations in the United States, so those who want to go into this field should be able to find opportunities. Working in a healthcare setting might give the employee better benefits, although that depends on the company. Those who learn how to operate a wide range of equipment will be able to find jobs more easily than those who don't have a lot of work experience. Heavy Equipment Operator Job Salary Information The median salary for a heavy equipment operator was $40, 980 in 2012, which is higher pay than other similar positions that don't require formal education. There is some risk in working with heavy equipment, although employees who follow all safety protocols should be able to avoid injury. Similar positions might include working as a Medical Equipment Repair Technician or a driver who delivers heavy equipment. These jobs all require physical strength and abilities, yet provide the opportunity to aid in the vital role of providing medical care to patients.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  103. <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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