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How Do Our Products Fit in the RDOF and Utility Infrastructure Bill

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The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, or RDOF, enacted in 2019, provides $20.4 billion in funding for rural broadband construction over ten years. Complementing this fund, the newly enacted Infrastructure and Jobs Act promises to bring much relief to the nation in similar projects. With the next decade primed for a flurry of activity, it’s…

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Building a Career at Presco

While many companies look at positions as just job,. Presco commits to providing careers for its workforce. The Marking Minute host Daniel Litwin chatted with Kelly Brown, HR Representative, to learn more.

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Navigating Supply Chain Issues adn Extended Lead Times

Supply chain delays have been in the headlines since early 2021. “It’s something we’re discussing and having conversations about on a day-to-day basis. It’s been crazy. No market, no industry appears immune from the challenges,” said Michael Smith, Business Development Manager at Presco. Presco is a part of its larger parent company, Trident. Trident has…

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Marking Minute News: The Mulch Film Market is Growing

The market for biodegradable mulch film is growing rapidly according to a new report out from Market Study Report, LLC. The Global Biodegradable Mulch Film Market is expected to rise from its initial estimated value of nearly $42 billion in 2018 to an estimated value of 77 billion by 2026. These mulch films are attractive…

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Presco Safeguard Drapery: A Barrier from COVID-19

The battle to suppress COVID-19 has been raging on for months across the world, and the best offense has proven to be a good defense. However, it’s the health workers on the front lines who are in the greatest need of defending, and Presco is here with an arsenal of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to…

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The Marking Minute -Presco: Fiber-Build and FTTH Project Space

When the onset of the pandemic pushed everyone back into their homes, one of our greatest assets became having uninterrupted access to the internet. While fiber to the home initiatives (FTTH) were on the up and coming prior to COVID-19, the pandemic brought a slush of funding and attention to the industry. National Account Manager…

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Marking Minute: How Do Our Products Fit in the RDOF and Utility Infrastructure Bill

Trident family hassolutions to assist theRDOF and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Actinitiatives.   KEY POINTS:  Remote work & education needs accelerate rural broadband access advocacy.  Trident Solutions’ products play a critical role in protecting and identifying utility assets.  The Clean Water and Drinking Fund appropriated $15B into lead service lines and replacements.  The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, or RDOF, enacted in 2019, provides $20.4…

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The ground is shifting under higher education. AI is changing how people learn almost overnight—and at the same time, more than half of graduates are underemployed after finishing their degrees. That’s forcing a more uncomfortable question into the open: what is a college credential really worth today? As employers and governments shift their focus…

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Why the Modern Data Center Is Forcing Communities and Policymakers to Rethink Infrastructure
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Data centers have moved from largely invisible digital infrastructure to a highly visible source of public debate as artificial intelligence accelerates demand for power, fiber, and compute capacity. The modern data center is now being built closer to population centers to support low-latency services, bringing critical infrastructure into direct contact with residential communities for…

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Inside the Spot Freight Shift: How Manifold Is Simplifying a Fragmented Logistics Market
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The freight market is in the midst of a notable shift. With national tender rejection rates approaching 14% by the end of Q1, freight conditions have shifted back in carriers’ favor, often coinciding with increased activity in the spot market. At the same time, logistics teams are juggling an increasingly fragmented ecosystem of portals, emails,…

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Healthcare’s 2026 Reality: Growing Workforce Gaps, Tiered Access, and the Rise of AI Support
April 20, 2026

Healthcare systems are entering 2026 under mounting pressure. A growing, aging population and rising disease burden are colliding with persistent workforce shortages—highlighted by projections that new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. will surpass two million this year alone. The stakes are no longer theoretical: delays in care, limited specialist access, and widening disparities are…

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Marking the Territory—Presco’s Role in the Invisible Pet Fence Industry
July 8, 2021

The growth in pet purchases over the pandemic caused an increased need for solutions to keep those pets safe. And, with traditional fencing not always within budget or visually aligned with the neighborhood, people have turned to invisible fences in increasing numbers. To discuss how these solutions get implemented and share insights into what pet…

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Marking Minute: The Importance of Marking Products in the Forestry Industry
May 26, 2021

Marking products are an invaluable tool in the forestry industry, as Sherry Qualls, Inside Sales Account Manager at Presco, explained to Marking Minute’s Tyler Kern. “Presco’s marking products, specifically our flexible PVC roll flagging tape, are utilized in the forestry industry year-round for many different purposes,” Qualls said. Marking products are an indispensable tool for…

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Why You Want to Work at Presco
May 21, 2021

While many companies look at positions as just job,. Presco commits to providing careers for its workforce. The Marking Minute host Daniel Litwin chatted with Kelly Brown, HR Representative, to learn more. “We have a wide variety of different positions, from entry-level to sales and administrative,” Brown said. The inclusive and welcoming culture of the…

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What is the Latest in Safety Marking Products for the Waterworks Industry?
April 29, 2021

The waterworks industry requires a variety of safety marking products—some that are visible and some that are underground. Filling listeners in on the subject, The Marking Minute featured expert Sean Cash, National Accounts Manager at Presco. “We often take for granted that water is there and available, but so much goes into the waterworks industry. They require a…

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The Marking Minute: The Wide World of ID Markers
April 6, 2021

The world of ID markers is massive. There’s always something identifying an area, asset or location. Diving into the market and talking about its growth and changes, Kyle Wagner, Senior Business Development Manager of William Fick & Company, joined this episode of The Marking Minute. Presco acquired William Frick & Company in 2020, expanding capabilities…

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Marking Minute: A Closer Look at Copper-Clad Tracer Wire
March 3, 2021

Although not many people outside of the construction industry know anything about copper-clad tracer wire, this hard-working but under-appreciated tool certainly deserves more praise. This type of tracer wire consists of a steel core that is metallurgically bonded to an outside casing of copper, which makes it much better than copper wire for locating underground…

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Marking Minute: Why Presco Can Provide More than Its Customers Expect
July 27, 2020

Presco’s customers often know they can trust the marking company for one aspect of their product line. Whether it’s marking flags or detectable tape, they may have had a partnership for years, but perhaps don’t realize they could get something like tracer wire or barricade tape from Presco, as well. “You can’t assume they…

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Marking Minute: How Presco Utilized PVC as PPE when the Coronavirus Pandemic Hit
June 8, 2020

You may know Presco for its barricade tape or marking flags, but a number of new customers got to know the company this year during the coronavirus pandemic. Presco quickly got up and running, creating personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions using PVC. John Yianitsas, Vice President of New Business Development at Presco, said PVC…

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Marking Minute: Behind the Scenes in The Presco Lab
March 7, 2020

Dr. Stephen Hutcheson, Technical Director, Presco Polymers and Stephen Janak, Chemical Engineer, Presco popped by Marking Minute to give host James Kent an insider’s perspective on the research & development process of many of Presco’s products. Dr. Hutcheson, a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, found his love of STEM at an early age. His father…

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