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Leadership Pitfalls to Avoid at All Costs |
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Not everyone is born to be a leader. The good news, however, is that leadership skills can be developed and refined over time, opening the door to career advancement and higher wages for many in the equipment manufacturing industry.
According to leadership expert Terry Tennant, who has presented in the past at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America’s largest construction trade show, the first step is recognizing what constitutes a good leader.
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“The measure of a good leader is how well their team functions without them,” said Terry.
It’s not the easiest concept to grasp, particularly for those who have worked their way up the ladder. They tend to rely on tried-and-true technical skills, and they often have a hard time letting go of the day-to-day tasks they’ve grown accustomed to doing over the course of years. But, in the end, they must, because their ability to embrace a new role as a leader and what that responsibility entails depends on it.
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7 Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat
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Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers.
Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.
To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees.
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As part of the program, training is provided to all employees and supervisors who work in high temperatures. Training topics include how heat can affect the body, how to identify the signs and symptoms of various heat-related illnesses, and what to do if a co-worker is experiencing symptoms of a heat-related illness. Western also regulates the hotter environment by providing water and shade to workers and by having supervisors and safety managers monitor the heat index so that the proper protective measures can be taken.
“It is important particularly during the summer months that outdoor workers drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration, which is the primary cause of heat cramps and heat exhaustion,” said Cameron Samuel, assistant safety director at Western Specialty Contractors.
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Changing the World from the Kitchen |
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Silestone with HybriQ+ Technology is Changing the World from the Kitchen |
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For over 30 years, Silestone has been at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing the world of kitchens from the inside out — milestone after milestone, innovation after innovation.
At Cosentino, they take care of the present to protect the future, and it starts with their deep and unwavering commitment to sustainability. They believe big changes are made up of small, everyday actions, and today it starts in the kitchen.
Cosentino is Changing the World from the Kitchen with HybriQ Technology for the manufacturing and composition of Silestone, a new high-performance blend of premium minerals, quartz and recycled materials manufactured sustainably with 100% renewable electric energy and 99% recycled and reused water.
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HybriQ is the result of four years of R&D, represents a $12+ million investment, and 1,200 hours of laboratory and facility testing.
“We want our customers to feel confident that they are getting the best of the best not only from a quality and design perspective, but also from an environmental standpoint, and we’re not afraid to take risks to push the industry forward,” said Eduardo Cosentino, EVP Global Sales + CEO Cosentino North America.
Silestone is setting a new standard for the industry, propelling us toward a more sustainable future.
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SolidSurface.com: Online marketplace helps manufacturers expose their unique design to a larger audience |
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SolidSurface.com is an online marketplace featuring all major manufacturers of solid surface material. Focused offerings include Corian and Wilsonart outlets, as well as access to in-production designs from Corian, LX HI-MACS, Avonite, Staron, Formica, Meganite, Hanex and more.
The 60,000 visitors to the site every month find a wide variety of options from which to choose. The website's filtering tools enable users to refine the viewing page to reflect their desired design preferences, color and price, and these tools also allow visitors to compare similar offerings from multiple manufacturers.
SolidSurface.com is also host to ProFinder, a resource tool for specifiers and homeowners to locate local professional certified fabricators. All ISFA members are automatically included in the ProFinder directory and receive discounts on upgraded listings.
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ISFA's Solid Surface Training: Same Great Program,
New Low Price
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Are you struggling to find certified professional fabricators in this challenging labor market?
Are you having to train new employees on best practices in solid surface fabrication at the expense of productivity?
Get your fabricators up to speed and in good in working order by letting ISFA train your staff on the right way to fabricate solid surface.
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ISFA is offering a promotion on registration fees — now discounted 40% — to help you manage your staff and grow your business without breaking the bank.
The next class is September 13-14 in San Antonio, Texas. Don't miss this opportunity! |
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Crossville Announces Two Sales Leadership Promotions |
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Crossville, Inc. announced two promotions within its sales organization. Tom Kettering and Anthony Coggins are both expanding their roles as directors of sales for their respective regions.
“As our business continues to grow and evolve, it is critical to ensure that our sales organization has the proper leadership focus and structure to succeed. I look forward to working with Tom and Anthony as they cultivate their new team members and customers to take our business to the next level,” said Larry Browder, Crossville’s executive vice president of sales.
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BBI Industries and Integra Adhesives Tee Up a Giveaway |
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BB Industries and Integra Adhesives have announced a special promotion. Now through the end of 2022, fabricators can be entered in a drawing for one of two tickets to attend the 2023 Masters Tournament, one of the four major championships in professional golf. It is held at the Augusta National Golf Club, a private course in Augusta, Ga.
“Going to the Masters Tournament is on a lot of bucket lists,” says Jeff Dykstra, BBI vice president of revenue operations. “There is a limited number of Competition Day passes available.”
For every case of Integra adhesive purchased, participants earn an entry in the drawing. One case equals 20 tubes, and colors can be mixed. The case quantity must be purchased in a single order to qualify. Case purchases made from June 15, 2022 through December 31, 2022 qualify for the drawing.
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A Masters ticket and accommodations are included with winning selections, according to Dykstra. Two winners will be announced at BBI’s third annual TISE party in February 2023.
Complete details about this promotion can be found here.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software has an incredible impact on the success of your sales team and company culture. CRMs create team accountability and ownership, set expectations and more. Tune in as Tim Saddoris, president of Grand Onyx, Mike Langenderfer, president and CEO of The Countertop Shop, and Nancy Busch, executive director of ISFA discuss life before, during, and after implementing CRM software and share their discoveries along the way. Don’t miss this fun, engaging discussion of real-life examples of how CRMs can transform your business!
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All Aboard: International Surface Fabricators Association to Host Industry Roundtable Event in Seattle
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Roundtable discussions will cover shop tour takeaways, the positive impact of integrating software and technology in a fabricator’s business, and building KPI dashboards to monitor performance and make better business decisions.
Day three includes breakfast with Cambria as attendees continue to share their experiences and learn from one another in a fun and engaging setting.
This event is open to all fabricators, including ISFA nonmembers, and registration costs just $199. Registration for Associate Members is $399.
“ISFA’s fourth Industry Roundtable Event is shaping up to be a must-attend event for fabricators,” said Nancy Busch, executive director of ISFA. “We’re encouraging everyone to join us for this terrific opportunity to connect and learn from each other, which is a cornerstone of ISFA’s mission.”
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This event, sponsored by Cambria and Moraware, is part of a series of events that aims to support fabricators in their work with robust discussions, key marketplace insights and tours of state-of-the-art facilities.
Space is limited so those who are interested in attending are encouraged to reserve their spot as soon as possible.
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