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Gates Concrete’s LiftNLock Platform revolutionizes construction safety with its engineered design for concrete elevator shafts and similar structures. This platform seamlessly integrates with cast-in-place pockets, enabling easy elevation without disassembly. It features a steel roller, load-bearing tongue, and safety pin for enhanced stability and alignment. Fully customizable and capable of supporting up to five…
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Gates Concrete Means Quality & Customer Service
In a market where quality & customer service are paramount, Gates Concrete exemplifies integrating innovation with traditional manufacturing excellence. This strategic approach proves vital as the construction industry increasingly demands efficient, durable, and environmentally conscious materials. Gates Concrete’s dedication to quality & customer service reflects a broader industry trend toward improving manufacturing processes and…
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Richard Olguin on Gates & Sons’ Construction Products
How does the integration of industry-specific products and methods into vocational education impact the preparedness of students entering the construction workforce? In an insightful interview, Jim Huscroft, the President of Gates & Sons, speaks with Richard Olguin, a Project Manager at Baca Construction, about Olguin’s experience incorporating Gates’s construction products into the building construction…
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The Importance of Trades Education
How does the hands-on approach in trades education, particularly in carpentry, prepare students for the evolving demands of the construction industry? The Associate Professor of Carpentry at Hawai’i Community College shares insights from their two-year vocational program, emphasizing the comprehensive training in residential carpentry, from traditional skills like building wooden windows and doors to…
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Gates & Sons Training Programs
How do vocational training and career development in the construction industry reflect workers’ changing needs and opportunities? In a conversation about Gates & Sons Training Programs, Don Valdez, the National Retail Sales Manager at Gates & Sons, discusses with company President Jim Huscroft the broad spectrum of training initiatives they’ve been implementing, especially highlighting…
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Cam-Lock Form Building Class
How can vocational training in carpentry, particularly in specialized areas like Cam-Lock form building, bridge the gap between traditional education and the immediate needs of the construction industry? In a conversation captured at the Gates & Sons booth, Don Valdez, the National Retail Sales Manager at Gates & Sons, engages with Jeramiah Coyle, a…
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Innovating Concrete Forming: Gates & Sons’ Journey from Twisted Wire Ties to Custom Solutions
Discover the story of Lee Gates Sr., the visionary founder, who introduced the twisted wire tie—an innovation that revolutionized concrete construction. Witness how Gates & Sons‘ commitment to excellence and responsiveness to clients’ evolving needs have shaped the company’s identity as an American-made product manufacturer. Explore their wood-based forming systems that empower clients to adapt…
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Why Is the Mission of Benchmark So Important
As pharmaceutical innovation accelerates, the margin for error narrows, making quality assurance not just a regulatory necessity but a public good. Benchmark’s mission sits at the intersection of progress and protection—helping manufacturers stay aligned with FDA standards so life-saving therapies reach patients faster and safer. By keeping cleanrooms compliant and companies out of trouble, Benchmark…
What Is It Like for You to Be Part of the Benchmark Products Teams Now
Being part of the Benchmark Products team today means working at the intersection of precision manufacturing and deeply human collaboration, especially in the high-stakes world of cleanroom and sterility assurance solutions. As the organization grows, employees describe a culture that still feels familial—one where clear communication, personal accountability, and genuine care for customers drive…
Do Your Friends Ever Ask You For Cleaning Tips
In a media landscape increasingly shaped by privacy constraints, data clean rooms have emerged as a quiet but powerful way for brands to collaborate without exposing sensitive information, even if, as Will Sepsis quips, some partners would still prefer that “ignorance is bliss.” That tension—between curiosity and caution—captures the moment we’re in, where understanding…
Do You Friends Ask You For Cleaning Methods or Clean Their Home
At Benchmark Products, where cleanroom precision is part of everyday work, professionals often discover that specialized knowledge doesn’t always translate neatly into casual conversations—especially when friends jokingly wonder if you’ll critique their homes or turn them into germaphobes. The reality is that cleanroom science is about controlled environments and risk mitigation at an industrial scale,…
