Case Studies

Cooling

Getting Up to Speed on Cooling Tower Designs 

Conventional wisdom says that metal tends more durable than its plastic counterparts. However, when comparing metal cooling towers to the latest engineered plastic options, that logic is being laid to rest. HDPE technology not only holds up better than metal towers but has additional benefits like increased energy efficiency and lower maintenance.

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Transportation

Public Transportation Tracking Provides Certainty

In the public transportation business, fleet owners and managers need to know that their bus, shuttle, or taxi drivers are exactly where they need to be, arriving and departing on time, so as not to inconvenience or worse – strand – any passengers. This is even more important when there is a set schedule that must be precisely kept.

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Drain

General’s Drain Cleaning Machine Makes Quick Work

When staff at Festus School District in Festus, MO face stoppages in smaller 1-1/4” to 3” lines, they grab the Model DRZ-PH power drain cleaner from General Pipe Cleaners. Maintenance pros there routinely use it to clear drains for urinals, water coolers, hand sinks, pot sinks, and disposal lines.

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Power

Caterpillar Provides UCMC With Heat and Power

The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to improving community health services in Bel Air, Maryland. It’s common for hospitals to expand over time, and facility managers are finding that existing backup generators can no longer support power needs during outage situations.

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Parking

Autonomous Parking Transforms Building Design

For developers and architects, maximizing income-generating space for mixed use commercial projects is critical, particularly when land is limited or expensive. In many cases, the project cannot advance unless the architect can somehow “create space” to achieve the building design and parking density required. Robotic Parking Systems, Inc. provides the solution.

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Condeco

Condeco Helps Create Collaborative Environment

In 2013 Autotrader went from a publishing company to a fully online digital business. A new work environment was needed that reflected their flexible working style. The company was operating through several regional offices all over the country, which it wanted to consolidate to make a more unified business model. Condeco helped provide a solution.

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Hygiene

UMF Helps School Develop Hygiene Best Practices

When the owners of a school decided to open in 2016, they knew they’d be heavily involved in the management facility. While a high-quality cleaning service was in place, it wasn’t until the UMF Corporation Regional Manager of National Accounts visited the school that they fully realized how important training and the right products were for ensuring a safe environment.

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Medical

Medical Facility Saves Money by Refreshing Doors

Fast-pace and high-stakes, the team at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California experiences a steady flow of patients and busy employees every day. Identifying cost and time-saving opportunities is essential for the facility to run smoothly, safely and efficiently. 3M had the answer.

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Fire Detection

Advanced Fire Detection Ensures Safe Broadcast

Before the Patriots could take on the Rams in the Super Bowl, ensuring the safety of assigned broadcast personnel and equipment was required at the GWCCA convention center. Although the GWCCA convention center had its own traditional fire detection system, the decision was made to install a complete, standalone system including fire alarm panel.

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Medical

Medical Center Creates a Restorative Environment

When creating the new Forest Park Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX, the owners envisioned a health care facility that was designed to address the entire wellbeing of its surgical patients. This meant focusing on an aesthetic that had the capability to reduce stress and diffuse anxiety for patients and their families while providing efficiency for the staff.

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