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  • Bloomin' In-Person | FAD Equipment
    May 3, 2022

    Bloomin' In-Person | FAD Equipment

    This article is about the continued importance of face-to-face engagement and the value of devoting time to giving back to an industry. We all know the song: ‘If I ruled the world,  Every day would be the first day of...

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  • What Was MODEX’s Story?
    April 8, 2022

    What Was MODEX’s Story?

    The manufacturing and supply chain community came together for a record-setting MODEX. But what did the show tell us about the state of our industry? Richard Howes begins by sharing three observations. The major talking point of MODEX was the findings...

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  • MODEX: A Visitor’s Guide
    March 22, 2022

    MODEX: A Visitor’s Guide

    This article aims to help those visiting the MODEX trade show, which takes place March 28-31 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. It is written by Richard Howes, our VP marketing and communications, who remembers attending the inaugural staging of...

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  • Why Businesses Should Plan
    March 10, 2022

    Why Businesses Should Plan

    This article is about business planning and the power of putting a team on a clear pathway to success. It was written by David Ayling, the former owner of Straightpoint (pre-Crosby acquisition), and now president of FAD Equipment Store. Where...

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  • See the Benefits of Crane Cameras
    February 28, 2022

    See the Benefits of Crane Cameras

    It is easy to understand why many regulating authorities are looking at mandating crane camera systems, which enhance productivity and safety on all kinds of lifts and applications. As the first U.S.-based online supplier to stock Crosby’s range of BlokCam...

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  • Have a Lift Plan | FAD Equipment
    February 16, 2022

    Have a Lift Plan | FAD Equipment

    All lifts should have a plan that includes every detail from weather conditions to the shackles and slings used to rig the load. We recently sat down with lift planning professional Frankie Daun, offshore construction supervisor, who has contributed to...

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  • BlueLink: Your First High-Tech Load Cell
    February 2, 2022

    BlueLink: Your First High-Tech Load Cell

    This article covers the standout features of Crosby Straightpoint’s Bluetooth BlueLink load cell, popular with end users moving from more traditional equipment—such as the Dillon model AP mechanical dynamometer—to reading data on an iOS or Android smartphone. It was written...

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  • Total B.S.
    January 12, 2022

    Total B.S.

    This article is about avoiding corporate bullshit. It is written by Richard Howes, vice president marketing and communications at FAD Equipment Store. There are a bunch of fun corporate B.S. generators available online. I had a play with one before...

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