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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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The Bronze Award winner in BF ’s 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition will generate an estimated $17.7 Logistics and infrastructure played a key role in securing this mega-deal for Louisiana. (FPCC) announced it will build a $9.4-billion billion ethylene production complex on a 1,000-acre Greenfield site in St.

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Achieving greater productivity with complete solutions from Hilti

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It is estimated that only a third of a worker’s day is spent performing their craft, with the other part of their day filled with non productive tasks, such as locating equipment and material, reviewing plans and assigning tasks, and dealing with fabrication and logistics. Experience the transparency of ON!

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The Commercial Construction Checklist to Successful International Retail Projects. Bon Chance!

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Some international retailers prefer to ship materials from their country, while others let us fabricate millwork locally. For retailers interested in green building practices, suggest locally manufactured items as those certainly count in their favor toward commercial LEED building certification. Municipality/U.S. code compliance.

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Is Nylon Good for Gloves?

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Anti-bacterial- It is mould and mildew resistant, so you won’t have to deal with those pesky fungus. COMPLIANCE: CE CERTIFICATED EN388 2016. EASY TO USE: Fully coated fingertips for great grip with less drag and drag on fabric. Easy to maintain- It is stain resistant and, even when stained, is readily cleaned. .

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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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With large swaths of Utah classified as both mild and heavy desert (as well as the famous salt flats) and recent experience dealing with droughts, an important focus of the strategic planning effort will be devoted to ensuring that a state with one of the fastest-growing populations in the U.S. has ample water resources.

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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

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Railroad professionals deal with the heaviest of machinery daily, so good PPE is a given and this includes a good pair of protective work boots.  The Boondock complies with ASTM F2892-11 electrical hazard certification requirements.  Fabric Type: 100% Nubuck Leather. Keen Pittsburgh Utility Steel Toe Work Boot.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Lotte had already closed an investment deal with Westlake Chemical for the construction of a $1.9 The campus has an impressive track record of issuing one (1) year skilled work certifications. The college has been first nationwide in this category issuing more than 3,500 certificates each year. Mary Parish. The Port of West St.