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Brooklyn’s ‘Batcave’ will become a series of fabrication shops

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The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Power Station, completed in 1903, was originally built to supply electricity to the local steam railroad, elevated railroad, and street car system. It consisted of two parts: the Turbine Hall and the Boiler House.

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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

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If you are one of the many professionals that work for the railroads, you know well enough the challenges and issues regarding personal safety that you face every day you go to work. 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. 

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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

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Welding is a kind of fabrication process that mainly uses high temperatures to melt different pieces of metal together, then allows them to cool and fuse. In Germany, thermite welding was used on railroads and gas welding and cutting were perfected during this era. What is welding?

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Coveralls Vs Overalls: Two Important PPE For Industrial Workers

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Overalls are made up of denim, cotton or linen fabrics and are designed with loose cross straps and bibs worn over the other clothes. Overalls are made from denim, tough cotton or linen fabrics purposefully designed particularly for safety measures while working in the construction and industrial sites. A loose one-piece outer garment.

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10 Best Class 2 Safety Vests for Men and Women

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And during our research the best class 2 safety vest which we found is the KwikSafety (Charlotte, NC) BIG KAHUNA , because of its high quality fabric with breathable mesh lining, 11 multi-functional pockets and the 360 degree visibility perfected by 2 inch reflective strips trimmed with 1 inch fluorescent orange strips. Who can wear this?

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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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Louisiana has the most extensive network of pipelines in the nation, and offers unmatched supply-chain access to domestic markets via railroads and barges. Three Formosa Plastics Group affiliates already are operating in Louisiana, manufacturing downstream products, including PVC plastic and fabricated plastic pipe. Bobby Jindal.

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7 Best Denim Work Shirt for Outdoor, Office or Industrial Work

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While the majority of shirts in denim will resemble each other, details such as pockets or buttons will differ as well as the blend of the fabric. Warp and weft are the two fundamental components utilized when weaving fabric from yarn or thread. Transversal weft threads are drawn both over and under thus creating a fabric.

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