A Pygmy’s Journey: Part 2 of 2
In part one of this article, we shared a primer on cost containment and looked at reducing the cost of maintenance without losing the...
Chipping Hammers
By Andrew Mayer
Chipping hammers are small in nature but can be incredibly impactful on the jobsite. An economical tool that gives contractors a bang...
S.T. Wooten Transformation: Part 2 of 3
For one of the largest heavy construction firm in North Carolina, getting a handle on inventory control and standardizing maintenance procedures are the keys...
Construction Tire Management: Four Key Questions
Tires can represent a substantial investment for construction companies and like any investment, should be managed correctly to secure optimal returns, which can take...
Best Practices: The Rivet Buster
By Andrew Mayer
Originally, rivet busters were manufactured to cut and form metal rivets in building construction and dismantling, and industrial applications. At the beginning,...
Golden Screws
For decades, the general wisdom in approaching manufacturing has been to rely on a “just in time” strategy to ensure component parts are available...
Idle Reduction
Saving fuel is not the only benefit
By Justin Smith
Ever wondered why the reduction of idle time is always a hot topic? Have you ever...
Choosing Reman Over the Rest
Remanufactured, or reman, parts are fully tested to meet or exceed original OEM standards for like-new quality, are competitively priced, and cut down on...
Bypass Filtration
You change your oil not because you want to, but because you have to, or risk premature wear and untimely mechanical failures. You need...
Crafco Synergy
From its humble beginnings in 1976, Crafco has grown into the world’s most recognized and trusted materials and equipment manufacturer for pavement preservation products....









