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Diving In: TRI Visits Akumal Dive Shop
Turtles, fish, and reefs–OH MY! TRI Air Testing’s Donna Clark has just had the opportunity to visit and scuba dive with customer Akumal Dive Shop in Akumal, Mexico. Located along Mexico’s Caribbean shoreline, Akumal Dive Shop has helped expert and novice divers of all sorts explore this extraordinarily beautiful region for more than 25 years. 3000 PSI of Fun The [...]
World Standards Day
There sometimes seems to be a day for everything, from Arbor Day to World Water Day, Mother’s Day to World Chocolate Day. Some days are tied to causes, some in memory of particular events, some in recognition of important contributors to society, etc. And a number of industries recognize particular days in honor of their work. In the field of [...]
Win an iPad2 at FDIC and Connect with TRI Air Testing in Indy
The annual FDIC event is one of the most important fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a large exhibit hall, FDIC offers a unique networking opportunity to a vital field. This year, visit FDIC at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, 16-21 April 2012. TRI Air [...]
VIDEO: How Aluminum SCUBA Tanks Are Made
Normally we’d focus on compressed air…but we couldn’t help but enjoy this video from Worthington Cylinders on how aluminum SCUBA tanks are made. It’s a complex process, but the video breaks it down nicely and presents the information in a succinct and engaging format. You’ll see not just the basic formation of the tank but the important steps of adding [...]
Follow TRI & the Compressed Air Industry on LinkedIn
While the social networking site LinkedIn has often been used as a way for professionals to connect, it, like Facebook, has increasingly adopted new ways for companies to establish a communication home. LinkedIn’s group discussion forums have provided deeper interactions. Trending stories from around the world, news feeds from those you are connected to, and quick notes from companies you [...]
Ice Cream for Compressed Air
Compressed air is used in a variety of applications within the Food & Beverage Industry. In fact, nearly every stage of production and handling, from preparation of ingredients to product creation to packaging and shipping may involve compressed air in minor and major operations. Conveyor belts may be pneumatically driven. Automated lines for filling or packaging can utilize compressed air. [...]
FDIC: See You in Indianapolis!
The annual FDIC event is one of the most important fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a large exhibit hall, FDIC offers a unique networking opportunity to a vital field. This year, come visit FDIC at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, 16-21 April 2012. Training [...]
Chocolate and Compressed Air
Chocolate rarely needs help getting off the shelf, but special days associated with chocolate (Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc.), dramatically increase chocolate sales and gifting. In the case of Valentine’s Day, the increased interest is acute. Globally, more than $14 billion in chocolate sales occur around February 14 (with $1 billion of those sales in the United States). Smaller, often specialty [...]
Managing Moisture: SCBA, SCUBA and OSHA Air Quality
Moisture in the air is not in and of itself dangerous to breathe (so long as it isn’t condensed to liquid water), but it can be dangerous to the health of SCBA and SCUBA equipment users if that moisture interferes with the operation of that breathing air equipment. Excessive moisture is one of the causes of test sample failures in [...]
Keeping the Transportation Industry’s Workers Safe
While automotive design (exterior and interior) and performance are the hallmarks of any manufacturer’s brands, one of the essential draws for the customer is the personal attachment they may feel towards color. Sharp colors are featured on many high-performance sports cars. Executive blacks and grays are found on many luxury vehicles. And most manufacturers offer boutique colors specific to certain [...]