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Industrial Facility Safety as an Engineered Solution

Posted by Andrew Fletcher on Feb 1, 2024 12:15:00 AM

Improving Facility Safety With PSP Fume Exhaust Duct

When it comes to industrial facility processes, there's no question that specific safety protocols can help mitigate the risks and hazards that are inherent in these environments. But workplace safety can, and should, extend beyond prudent practices to include fully engineered solutions that are part of the process facility equipment and infrastructure.

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Topics: fume exhaust duct, industrial facility safety

Ducted vs Ductless Fume Hoods

Posted by Fab-Tech Inc on Nov 20, 2023 10:20:45 AM

Advantages of Ducted Versus Ductless Fume Hoods

When it comes to furnishing research labs with their necessary ventilation equipment, it can sometimes feel like a "zero-sum-game" trying to balance system performance and safety with cost and convenience. With this balancing act in mind, below we will do a brief comparison of ducted vs ductless fume hoods for your research lab space.

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Topics: lab design, research lab safety, ductless fume hoods

Fab-Tech Welcomes SVL as New Fume Exhaust Duct Rep in Midwest

Posted by Fab-Tech on Oct 18, 2023 9:48:25 AM

Fab-Tech Adds Prominent Midwest Manufacturer's Rep, SVL

Fab-Tech is pleased to announce that SVL will now be our representative for PSP® in North Dakota, Wisconsin and Minnesota. SVL brings a tremendous amount of experience in representing products within Fab-Tech's primary markets, including the technology, industrial and wastewater industries.

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Topics: fume exhaust duct, Announcements

Exyte Completes Acquisition of Critical Process Systems Group

Posted by Exyte on Nov 2, 2021 7:04:56 AM

  • Acquisition of US-based Critical Process Systems (CPS) Group from Wynnchurch Capital
  • Strengthening of services and process equipment offering
  • Growth acceleration through complementary regional footprint and synergies in semiconductor and life science markets

Stuttgart, 02 November 2021 – Group (“Exyte”) has completed the all-share acquisition of US-based Critical Process Systems Group (“CPS”) from Wynnchurch Capital. The transaction enhances Exyte’s global offering for customers in the semiconductor and biopharma and life sciences businesses.

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Topics: Announcements

Exyte Acquires Critical Process Systems Group

Posted by CPS Group on Aug 24, 2021 1:14:21 PM

Exyte Strengthens its Equipment and Engineering Services Business by Acquiring Critical Process Systems Group

  • Acquisition of US-based Critical Process Systems (CPS) Group from Wynnchurch Capital
  • Manufacturing and design business of CPS to complement Exyte offerings
  • Growth acceleration through complementary regional footprint and synergies in semiconductor and life science markets
  • Completion of transaction expected in the fourth quarter of 2021
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Topics: company announcement

Important Standards & Codes for Process Vent Duct Systems

Posted by Mike Baranski on Jun 29, 2021 3:00:00 PM

Explanation of "Class 1" Building Materials

ASTM International (ASTM), originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. 

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Topics: class 1 duct

PSP® Acid Exhaust Duct Shines at Sandia National Labs

Posted by Mike Baranski on Mar 10, 2021 6:57:34 AM

Sandia National Laboratories Bldg. 858N SW Acid Exhaust

A recent acid exhaust project where we supplied our PSP® to JB Henderson for an installation at Sandia National Labs was recognized for "outstanding specialty work" in an occupied and operational facility.

The project called for more than 2,000 linear feet of PSP fluoropolymer coated stainless steel duct to replace the existing weathered and contaminated FRP duct system.

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Topics: fume exhaust duct, acid fumes, acid exhaust

From Fab Safety to Lab Safety

Posted by Mike Baranski on Nov 4, 2020 2:27:32 PM

PSP® Coated Metal Fume Exhaust Duct Excels Across Industries

Operational demands and safety requirements have driven a clear need for more chemically resistant and fire resistant fume exhaust systems among advanced process facilities. Exhaust duct systems in these environments must be able to chemically withstand highly corrosive process fume exhaust, not contribute to smoke or flame-spread in the event of a fire, and still stand up to any external environmental conditions or aggressive cleaning agents to which they may be exposed over the course of their lifecycle.

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Topics: fume exhaust duct, lab safety

Maintaining Health and Wellness at Fab-Tech

Posted by Fab-Tech on Aug 27, 2020 3:50:11 PM

On-Site Personal WellnesS & Physical Therapy Program

Injury and Health Management Solutions Inc. (IHMS), a local physical therapy, athletic training and rehabilitation service provider has become an integral part of Fab-Tech's wellness program. IHMS comes on-site weekly to do ergonomic assessments and provide physical therapy services for Fab-Tech employees to help alleviate both work and non-work related aches and pains. 

IHMS provides "trained and certified Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Athletic Trainers to work with clients and companies to restore and promote efficient movement and function - leading to improved productivity, health and a better way of life."

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Topics: careers

Eco-Friendly E-Bike Demo at Fab-Tech

Posted by Fab-Tech Inc on Jul 30, 2020 7:00:00 AM

Electric Bike Demo Day at Fab-Tech a Big Hit

Local bike shop, Old Spokes Home, recently paid a visit to Fab-Tech to demo and raise awareness for its E-bike program which provides affordable and convenient transportation to income-eligible Vermonters. Through this program, "over 500 donated used bikes are refurbished every year and provided to customers of all ages - helping them get to work, school, and play without the financial burden of an individual motor vehicle."

A number of Fab-Tech employees jumped at the opportunity to try the E-bikes for themselves.

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Setting New Standards for WWTP Odor Control

Posted by Fab-Tech on Jun 26, 2020 9:17:00 AM

WhAT's Replacing FRP Duct on WWTP Odor Control Systems?

Traditionally, FRP duct has been the standard material for handling foul air exhaust in wastewater treatment plant odor control systems. Today however, as system longevity, overall fire safety, environmental footprint and ease of installation and maintenance play larger roles in system design specifications, WWTP's are increasingly turning to coated stainless steel for their odor control system needs.

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Topics: wastewater treatment plant odor control

Recognizing Professional Development

Posted by Fab-Tech on Feb 4, 2020 2:45:21 PM

Nicole Robinson Achieves CSCP Certification

Fab-Tech wishes to congratulate Nicole Robinson, Supply Chain Manager, for successfully passing her APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) exam. This is the highest level professional supply chain certificate from one of the world’s leading professional supply chain organizations, and is the culmination of a lot of studying and hard work.

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Topics: careers

Optimizing Operations, Safety and LEAN Practices

Posted by Fab-Tech Inc on Jan 22, 2020 1:22:58 PM

Jake Conner is Promoted to Vice President of Operations

Fab-Tech is pleased to announce Jake Conner has accepted the position of Vice President of Operations. In this role Jake will lead an increased focus on Safety, LEAN visual practices, and Operational efficiency as our product mix evolves with the addition of growing share in the Wastewater Treatment market.

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Topics: careers

Wastewater Odor Control: FRP Duct and the Circular Economy  Part 2

Posted by Fab-Tech on Dec 24, 2019 9:43:26 AM

An Assessment of Landfilled GFRP Composite Waste

As communities, municipalities and wastewater treatment facilities alike devote more and more resources toward mitigating hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) as an industrial and environmental pollutant [1], the resultant foul-air systems and the materials from which they are constructed must be called into question.

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Topics: frp duct, wastewater treatment plant odor control

Wastewater Odor Control: FRP Duct and the Circular Economy  Part 1

Posted by Mike Baranski on Dec 24, 2019 9:40:46 AM

Coated Stainless Steel versus FRP Duct On Sustainability

We are entering a new age, one where people are realizing that it’s possible to meet and exceed business financial goals and to still make progress in preserving our environment. This concept is taking hold in new and diverse ways across many commercial and industrial spheres. It's known as the circular economy.

You’ll be hearing this phrase more and more as its influence grows, but what exactly does it mean? 

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Topics: frp duct, wastewater treatment plant odor control

Odor Control in Wastewater Sludge Dewatering

Posted by Mike Baranski on Nov 18, 2019 12:26:00 PM

MULTIPLE METHODS FOR SLUDGE DEWATERING BUT ONLY ONE ODOR CONTROL SOLUTION

Sludge dewatering is the process of removing as much water as possible from wastewater and sewage sludge. The output of this process includes untreated water that will continue to be cleaned and purified (before being released and reused), and biosolids with drastically reduced liquid content, volume and mass.

The reduced mass and volume of the biosolid end-product makes it far easier to store or transport, being both lighter and with a far smaller footprint. It is then either land applied as agricultural fertilizer or sent to a landfill.

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Topics: wastewater treatment plant odor control, sludge dewatering

Biosolids Management and Wastewater Odor Control

Posted by Mike Baranski on Oct 21, 2019 8:01:41 PM

Importance of Ventilated Odor Control in Wastewater Biosolids Areas

Biosolids are a nutrient-rich organic material produced when sewage sludge is extracted from wastewater and treated with several processes, including one to reduce pathogens. It can have an organic matter content of up to 50% and is often used as an alternative to conventional fertilizer.

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Topics: biosolids management, wastewater treatment plant odor control

Wastewater Odor Control Technology & Methods

Posted by Mike Baranski on Sep 11, 2019 10:30:00 AM

4 Considerations for Wastewater Odor Control Technology

When odors from wastewater treatment facilities become problematic for surrounding communities, they have the potential to cause more headaches than simply an unpleasant smell. Depending on the severity of the foul air, locals may contact plant management to complain, or in more severe cases they may even reach out to local government or the media to make their complaints be known. If these odors begin to garner political or media attention it could hurt the reputation of the plant. Moreover, severe odors can impact job satisfaction and even the safety of on-site employees.

So, what can be done to control problem odors?

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Topics: wastewater treatment plant odor control, odor control technology, odor control systems

Jim Raymond Receives Fab-Tech "Safety Always" Award

Posted by Fab-Tech Inc on Jul 23, 2019 9:51:27 AM

We set the industry standard for safe and reliable corrosive fume exhaust duct systems through the efforts of our team of hard working employees. In addition to the safety that we engineer into our fume exhaust duct products, we emphasize "Safety Always" across all aspects of our business operations. As such, we like to recognize when our employees embody this initiative by practicing impeccable safety in their daily work routines.

Today we'd like to recognize Jim Raymond for his hard work and dedication to upholding our corporate safety vision

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Topics: careers, safety

Product Spotlight: PermaShield 120" Fume Exhaust Duct

Posted by Fab-Tech Inc on Jun 4, 2019 3:46:06 PM

Merging Size and Safety in PSP® Fume Exhaust Duct Production

As part of a corporate wide safety awareness initiative, Fab-Tech recently implemented changes to our manufacturing process to reflect a safer way to perform the fabrication and coating of our vent duct systems. Since our largest diameter exhaust duct was among the first to roll off the production line following the process updates, we decided it was time to take a step back and admire the fruits of our labor. 

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Topics: fume exhaust duct, careers

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