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Larger Facility Offers More Convenience for Clients of Oil & Gas Surplus Liquidators
Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 03, 2012
For the past six years, Jhump & Associates has proven itself a leader in liquidation and sourcing for the Oilfield. Now, the Houston-based company is expanding its operations, moving to a 30-acre warehouse and storage facility in Brookshire Texas.
"For our customers, this new secure location will allow us the size and capacity to handle any amount of equipment that we are liquidating," says Jhump president Jerry Humphrey.
Currently, Jhump stores surplus equipment in Sealy, Texas, while the company operates office facilities in West Houston. "Right now, if a potential buyer wants to look at a piece of equipment," says COO and vice president of business development Buddy Mee, "there's a lot of coordination. When this new facility opens, they can come over anytime and walk right out back to take a look."
Mee says the Jhump staff will move to the new location within the next couple of weeks, while the storage yard and warehouse will be open by March.
The new location will feature a 14,000 sq ft covered warehouse, complete with a protected loading dock and 4,500 sq ft of office space.
The new space will also have on-site forklift capacity up to 30,000 pounds with ample area for the mobilization of larger equipment.
"This new space will make the day to day mechanics of our operation flow much more smoothly than before," Mee says.
Jhump & Associates sets the standards in oil and gas surplus equipment liquidation, sourcing and procurement services. With a proven track record and relationships built on trust, Jhump evaluates and lists equipment, determines a fair price and finds the right buyers and sellers. For more information on their processes and services, please visit: http://www.jhump.com.
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Copper Theft Epidemic Inspires The Jensen MetalTech Design ff Tamper Resistant Locking Lids for Utility Enclosures Such as Pull Boxes and Handholes
Sparks, NV (PRWEB) February 29, 2012
It's in the headlines almost daily. Somewhere is the United States bandits are stealing copper. Copper wire worth $ 460,000 has been stolen from Fremont, CA streetlights in the past seven months. In Fresno, CA, 4,000 of the city's 41,000 street lights are in the dark. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reports that they have had 30 copper wire thefts along valley freeways in one year costing the state $ 500,000. In [Colorado Springs, CO, investigators believe a group of thieves is responsible for stealing about 6,000 pounds of copper wire. The estimated replacement cost, including labor, is $ 500,000.
The list goes on and on. Anything copper is in jeopardy, including copper wire installed by utility companies and agencies. The number of incidences of theft from in ground utility enclosures, including pull boxes, or access boxes, that control streetlights is increasing dramatically on a daily basis.
Towns and cities throughout the United States, such as Sacramento, CA, are discovering that darkened streets and traffic signals are increasingly jeopardizing the safety of drivers and pedestrians while creating an insecure environment for nearby businesses and residents. Copper and aluminum wire theft is costing municipalities, utilities, and DOTs worldwide billions of dollars annually in repair, replacement, and labor costs.
"We felt the pain of our utility customers, municipalities and DOTs," said Don Jensen, Founder and CEO of Jensen Precast. "We had our team at Jensen MetalTech work with our customers to design a security lid that is more reliable at keeping thieves out of pull boxes and handholes than anything else on the market today."
"We wanted these lids to be an immediate solution for our customers so we engineered them to fit into any manufacturer's precast concrete boxes, not just the ones made by Jensen Precast," said Mike Damon, General Manager of Jensen MetalTech. "We're also working on modifying our design so our locking lids will work within polymer and fiberglass boxes as well."
On demonstration lids, Jensen MetalTech is using steel with the TraxPlate™ slip resistant surface. TraxPlate™ is a patented process of creating a truly slip resistant surface that is exclusive to Jensen MetalTech. Though lids are also available in diamond plate and smooth steel, TraxPlate™ provides an additional safety feature in areas with pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic.
The LockLid™ brand of lids also feature Bryce Fasteners. Bryce is the world leader in high security locking bolts and screws. The Glendale, Arizona based company engineers and manufactures locking bolts and screws with distinctive heads that require a special key to open. The keys are strictly controlled by Bryce assuring that they go only to the end users. Unlike other tamper resistant bolts on the market, such as penta head, the keys are not sold in any retail outlets, online, or through distributors. Bryce also designs and manufactures one-of-a-kind security bolts and screws for customers who what their own, unique key.
"We are so pleased to be working with Jensen Precast and Jensen MetalTech on this line of incredibly well made and secure utility enclosure lids," said Mark Miller, Sales Manager for Bryce Fasteners. "We look forward to a long and successful relationship."
The first series of security lids carrying the LockLid™ brand is the K-Series. The patent pending locking mechanism works with the use of a cam. When the secure fastener is tightened, the cam spreads braces outward to grab the inside of the pull box, or handhole, with each set of braces creating a four point connection. The number of braces is dependent upon the size of the lid.
In field tests, two pull boxes were cast into a 3,000 pound concrete apron. LockLid™ K-Series lids were locked into place. Pull handles were welded onto the lids to allow a forklift to be hooked up to the handles via chains. As the forklift pulled up on the chains, the grasp of the braces inside the boxes was so powerful that the boxes, along with the 3,000 pound concrete slab, were actually lifted out of the ground in one piece – while the lids stayed securely locked into place.
"I sincerely believe, once our LockLid™ K-Series lids are installed and the thieves learn how extremely hard they are to break into, they will just move on to other less secure lids to break into," said Eric Jensen, CMO of Jensen Precast. "We're excited that we can bring these lids to market at such an opportune time to save money for utility companies and municipalities throughout the country.
"While we definitely want to provide a solution to those utilities and municipalities who have already been victims of copper wire theft, our goal is to help others avoid being victims in the first place," he continued."
On the exterior, the LockLid™ K-Series lids also feature specially designed pick holes. For added security, the pick holes are smaller than others on the market today. When the lids are locked into place on the boxes, the braces under the lid actually seal off the pick holes. The sealed pick holes offer several advantages, i.e. potential thieves cannot get a bolt or other device through the holes; dirt and debris cannot fall into the box; nothing can be stuck through the holes that may come into contact with wiring inside the box creating an electrocution hazard.
Another attribute of the LockLid™ K-Series is the addition of a grounding lug eliminating the need to be retrofitted at the time of installation.
"Since 1968, Jensen Precast and our divisions have always been about finding solutions for our customers," said Tony Shanks, President of Jensen Precast. "We're confident that the LockLid™ brand of security pull box and handhole lids will save our customers huge dollars in repair costs after a copper theft and help keep their customers from being inconvenienced by outages."
About Jensen MetalTech – Jensen MetalTech, a division of Jensen Precast, manufactures steel and aluminum products. Their main business is designing, engineering, and producing access hatches, doors, covers, lids, grates, and slip resistant surfaces for utility applications such as in-ground utility vaults, utility boxes, ladders, stairways, cat walks, etc. as well as manufacturing companies. Originally established to provide sheet metal hatches and covers for precast concrete products companywide, including the pump and lift division of Jensen Precast, Jensen Engineered Systems, Jensen MetalTech products are now shipped throughout the country.
About Jensen Precast – Jensen Precast, founded by Don Jensen in 1968, is one of the largest independently owned precast concrete manufacturing companies in the United States. With corporate headquarters in Sparks, NV, Jensen Precast has 12 production facilities throughout the Southwest and Hawaii. Jensen Precast designs and manufactures standard and custom precast concrete products to meet small to large-scale infrastructure demands. Jensen Precast products are made in America and are used in highway construction, retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, telecommunications, stormwater capture and treatment, rainwater harvesting, on-site wastewater, sewage applications, above ground fuel storage, agriculture, landscaping, and more.
For more information contact:
Marcia Neese
Marketing & Communications Manager
Jensen Precast
Dir: 775-352-2709
Cell: 775-997-8466
http://www.jensenprecast.com
Mike Damon
General Manager
Jensen MetalTech
Dir: 775-352-2717
http://www.jensenmetaltech.com
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Keller-Heartt Oil Acquires Lubricants Competitor Lou-Bob Corp.
Chicago, Ill. (PRWEB) March 05, 2012
Keller-Heartt Oil, a full-service Shell alliance lubricants distributor serving the automotive, industrial and trucking industries announced the acquisition of Lou-Bob Corporation, a Chicago-based oil company founded in 1924.
"Keller-Heartt is very excited about this acquisition because of the company's loyal customer base," said Brian McGrath, president of Keller-Heartt and second- generation owner. "I have been competing against Lou-Bob for more than 25 years and know first-hand how loyal their customers are. Now we are all part of Keller-Heartt Oil."
Lou-Bob Founder Bob Goldman named the company after his two sons Lou Goldman and Bob Goldman, Jr. Over the years the company successfully marketed lubricants to Chicago companies, building a reputation for reliability and high-quality products. Owner Kent Kennedy purchased the company from the Goldmans in 1976 and will stay active as a consultant for Keller-Heartt. "I feel confident that I will be providing a great value to our customers by selling the business to a well respected company that will treat them well," said Kennedy.
Over the last 15 years Keller-Heartt has acquired several well-established family businesses including Sweeney Oil, Bell Fuel lubricants division, and Wholesale Oil. Terms of the Lou-Bob transaction were not disclosed.
"We will continue the great tradition of outstanding customer service our founders started," said McGrath. "We look for acquisitions that mirror our values and quality of products." Automotive products include antifreeze, motor oil, filters and cleaners. Products for the industrial market include grease/lubricants, solvents and absorbents. DEF, diesel exhaust fluid and Shell Rotella are sold to the truck market.
Combining the strength of Shell products with Keller Heartt's customer focus, McGrath believes the company will continue to make a major impact in the Chicago market.
About Keller-Heartt Oil
Established in 1929, Keller-Heartt Oil built its reputation on ready deliveries, technical and logistics expertise, and customer-friendly service. In its 40,000 square foot warehouse in Chicago, Keller-Heartt maintains a complete inventory of lubricants for bulk, drum, and packaged goods. A truck fleet services the Chicago and northwest Indiana region and a staff of technical experts provides usage recommendations for customers. Petroleum products can be purchased throughout the continental United States and worldwide through Keller-Heartt's one stop solution e-commerce website. In addition to Shell Oil products suppliers include Pennzoil, Oil Eaters, Quaker State, WD-40 and other leading manufacturers. For more information visit http://www.kellerheartt.com
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Stop-painting.com Offers Free 5S Floor Tape Sample Packs to Promote Safety, Visual Organization, and Workplace Efficiency
Wake Forest, NC (PRWEB) January 28, 2012
Stop-Painting.com is offering a free 5S floor tape sample pack. Indoor floor tape and outdoor pavement marking is available. Their floor marking products are made to follow OSHA guidelines for color coding with respect to floor markings to maintain safety in the workplace.
Stop-painting.com understand that painting lines on a factory or warehouse floor is frustrating, especially when the lines get distorted and worn away by forklifts dragging pallets. Floor marking tapes is a much better way to mark aisles and keep your facility organized. Applying floor marking tapes is quick and easy, and the area only needs to be closed for a few minutes. On the other hand, when a change in layout is necessary, paint and some floor tapes like vinyl floor tapes are very difficult to remove. When the structure of the facility needs to be change, use an industrial floor marking which is easily removed. Stop-painting.com offer free samples of their customer's favorite and their signature industrial floor marking tape, Superior Mark, to test.
"I truly believe that Superior Mark floor tape is the most durable floor marking tape on the market. It's perfect for 5S Manufacturing initiatives, because it is durable, yet removable. 5S floor marking systems need to be flexible, leaving room for the possibility of an improved layout." says Cliff Lowe, Managing Director of InSite Solutions and creator of Superior Mark.
InSite Solutions is the manufacturer of Superior Mark floor marking tape. InSite Solutions manufactures floor solutions that increase safety, organization, and efficiency in the workplace. They offer Superior Mark and a variety of other traffic control solutions for sale on their ecommerce website, Stop-painting.com.
Contact Details:
InSite's selection of workplace safety and traffic control solutions are available for sale at their ecommerce website, http://stop-painting.com/. Please contact Cliff Lowe for additional information. The telephone number is 1-866-284-1541 and email is customer-service(at)stop-painting(dot)com.
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Introducing Rotobec's New Addition to its Pipe and Pole Handling Grapple Line: the 3212ROD and Pole Handler
(PRWEB) December 15, 2011
Announcing the new 3212 ROD Pipe and Pole attachment. This unit designed and built by Rotobec opens to 32 inches and closes down to 12 inches.
Designed for tele-handlers or excavators, Rotobec's Pole & Pipe Handler allows you to position, remove and stack support posts used in the construction of bridges and highways. It is also ideal in handling pipe in oil and gas applications where a high degree of control are required. It can also handle other pipes or poles, and vertically position them.
APPLICATION:
Used in building bridges to place, remove and re-stack pipes used in bridge falsework, oil and gas pipe applications, utility companies for handling and placing high value poles, quickly and safely. The 2209ROD Pipe Handler opens to accept up to 22" pipe diameter and closes to a 9" diameter. It can be mounted on excavators and high reach telescopic lift trucks. The 3212ROD opens to 32" and closes to 12" can be mounted on an excavator or tele-handler.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Selector valve mounted on the grapple for 12 or 24 volt systems
165,000 psi tensile strength steel (65% stronger than T1 steel)
Lock valve on all cylinders
Bronze spiral cut bushings with greasing nipples
Call or email us for more technical information.
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Mark Shukla
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Bluff Manufacturing Introduces Tuff Guard Safety Rail
Fort Worth, Texas (PRWEB) December 20, 2011
Bluff Manufacturing, Inc., a national provider of material handling and dock and warehouse safety equipment, announces the new Tuff Guard Safety Rail to its Crash Guard product line. This newly designed safety rail is manufactured specifically to improve plant safety and efficiency along with additional benefits such as reducing any costs incurred from employee injury, machinery down time, insurance claims, and building repairs caused by accidental collisions.
According to Andrea Curreri, vice president of marketing and sales, the Tuff Guard Safety Rail's newly upgraded design has not only exceeded expectations but now provides more cost-saving solutions.
"We understand the challenges facing plant owners and warehouse managers, such as protecting products and keeping personnel safe," explained Curreri. "Our goal is to be the manufacturer of choice based on our outstanding products as well as our competitive pricing. The modifications made to our new Tuff Guard Safety Railing has effectively decreased the weight of the product, the cost of the product and the rail installation time, all adding up to substantial increase in savings."
The Tuff Guard Safety Rail prevents forklift access into designated areas and also protects personnel, machinery, building structures and other equipment and office areas. The new rail design has features which are consistent with the original Bluff Manufacturing design, but are now more innovative and can be installed quickly with ordinary hand tools and concrete drills. New design modifications include:
Structural steel ASTM A36 I-beams replaced with 4x4x3/16" square tubing steel posts
Addition of plastic insert caps for mounting post closure
Formed 10 gauge steel rails made in lengths up to 12'
Rails can withstand impacts of 10,000 pounds traveling at 4 miles per hour
Custom colors quoted upon request
Reconfiguration of hardware for rail attachment:
o 2 bolts per side for 4 bolts per rail
o Rail-to-post connection is a "thru-bolt" connection (bolt goes through the rail and square tubing
o All bolt fasteners are hidden behind the rail for a clean look
Features consistent with Bluff Manufacturing's original safety rail design include:
Formed 10 gauge steel rails made in lengths up to 12'. Rail lengths are based upon center-of-post to center-of-post measurements in 1' increments.
Standard post heights are 18" and 42"
Base plates are 8" square and 1/2" thick steel and include 4 each 5/8" wedge anchors for concrete mounting.
Curreri notes that federal standards for safety barrier testing are an impact of 10,000 pounds (fork lift truck) traveling at four miles per hour, but Bluff Manufacturing made the decision to increased its safety crash standard to a travel velocity of six miles per hour.
"We realize that docks are busy places and all too often the speed of operation far exceeds four miles per hour. Even using this upgraded performance requirement, the new Bluff Tuff Guard Safety Railing exceeded crash testing expectations with minimal rail deflection," she confirms.
For additional information on the Tuff Guard Safety Rail or any of the Crash Guard warehouse safety products, contact Bluff Manufacturing at toll free (800) 433-2212 or http://www.bluffmanufacturing.com.
About Bluff Manufacturing
For more than 40 years, Bluff Manufacturing has been recognized as an innovative leader in the fabrication and design of high quality dock, warehouse, and safety equipment. Bluff Manufacturing, whose customers include Frito Lay, Lumber Liquidators and ABF, is the only company to meet the American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) MH30.2 standard, ensuring the highest quality products and providing customers with the greatest possible value. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Bluff Manufacturing serves the entire U.S. through a national distributor network, and the company's 11 distribution warehouses ensure quick delivery of the standard items in the company's product line including yard ramps, dock boards, dock levelers, wheel risers, and safety barrier product Crash Guard.
Bluff Manufacturing acquired B&L Structures in June 2010, expanding its portfolio to include work platforms, mobile units, stairways, free standing conveyor support structures, caged ladders and mezzanines.
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Stop-painting.com Offers Free Warehouse Floor Marking Sample Pack For Testing In Industrial Facilities
Wake Forest, NC (PRWEB) January 27, 2012
Free warehouse floor marking tape sample pack is a collection of the finest superior mark floor tape, last mark floor tape, self-adhesive floor sign and corner markers.
This collection of floor tape can be used to several ways:
Drive traffic
Aisle marking tape
Restrict anyone from unauthorized entry
Outlining machines and equipments
Barricade
Painting lines on concrete floors can frustrating, especially when lines get distorted and worn away by forklifts dragging pallets. Floor marking tapes is a much better way to mark aisles and keep facility organized. The favorite tape of most of the customers at Stop-painting.com is Superior Mark floor tape. This brand of floor marking tape is the thinnest, toughest and most consistent floor tape on the market and installs quickly and easily with minimal personnel and equipment. Superior Mark is easily removable to allow for changes in factory layout without damage to the factory floor or excessive labor.
InSite Solutions is the manufacturer of Superior Mark floor marking tape. InSite Solutions manufactures floor solutions that increase safety, organization and efficiency in the workplace. They offer Superior Mark and a variety of other traffic control solutions for sale on their ecommerce website, stop-painting.com
Contact Details:
InSite's selection of workplace safety and traffic control solutions are available for sale at their ecommerce website, http://stop-painting.com/. Please contact Cliff Lowe for additional information. The telephone number is 1-866-284-1541 and email is customer-service(at)stop-painting(dot)com.
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