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Restoring Puerto Rican History After Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rican history

Polygon document recovery solutions were put to the test after Hurricane Maria in 2017. Puerto Rican history was at stake from damage to the Instituto de Cultura Peurtorriqueña building, causing leaks, humidity, and mold. Polygon’s document recovery center received nearly 2,000 boxes of documents from Puerto Rico in 2023. These valuable pieces of Puerto…

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Document Recovery Chamber: Inside Polygon’s Advanced Vacuum Freeze-Dry Process

Join Chris Chylack, District Manager at Polygon U.S., as he provides an insightful tour of their advanced vacuum freeze-dry process at the Allentown, Pennsylvania, Document Recovery Center. This state-of-the-art procedure begins by stabilizing water-damaged materials in blast freezers, preventing further degradation. The materials are then subjected to a sublimation process in a specialized chamber,…

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Building Management
Managing Humidity in a NCAA Ice Rink

Indoor ice rinks, crucial for sports and recreation, often face challenges managing humidity, leading to condensation and fog. These issues arise from factors like spectator presence, inadequate ventilation, and temperature variations, impacting playability and revenue. A case study at a NCAA Division 1 rink in Massachusetts highlighted how failing air handlers jeopardized operations just…

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Building Management
AMRestore Document Restoration Process

How does advanced document recovery technology safeguard valuable business documents from severe damage, especially in emergencies involving water? Polygon’s AMRestore document restoration process provides residential and commercial content restoration, cleaning, and moving. Larry Waltemire, the Business Unit Manager of East Region at Polygon, highlights the critical stages and technological advancements in document preservation at…

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Building Management
Greg Crumpton’s Entrepreneurial Journey in the HVAC Industry: From Tradesman to Skilled Trades Expert and Industry Leader

Greg Crumpton, a Skilled Trades Expert with over four decades of experience, shares his comprehensive journey in the HVAC industry. This video is a narrative of Crumpton’s personal growth and a guiding light for anyone aspiring to make a mark in the skilled trades, particularly in HVAC. Crumpton’s story is a testament to the…

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Building Management
Polygon’s Unique Approach: Beyond Data Collection to Engineered Solutions with ExactAire

Jon Pattrin, Operations Manager at ExactAire, sheds light on Polygon’s unique approach to data collection and analysis. Instead of just handing over data, they analyze it with their clients, offering tailored engineered solutions for their specific needs, be it in plant buildings or offices. These solutions could range from introducing smart controllers for efficient…

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Building Management
Cost Model within a Digital Planning Twin

According to Aaron Berg, VP of River Logic Strategy, the Digital Planning Twin, specifically within River Logic’s system, is distinguished by its meticulous cost modeling approach. In crafting a comprehensive plan for production volume, a key concern is predicting the resultant financial outcomes. This necessitates a detailed breakdown of costs into their essential drivers…

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Sweet Niche Success: Lessons in Transitions & Gingerbread from a Crafty Marketer
December 2, 2024

Transitioning into a niche market can feel daunting, but for businesses looking to carve out a unique identity, it often proves transformative. Niche success requires precision, creativity, and strategic thinking—traits that Grier Rubeling, the founder of Advisor Transition Services, has perfected. With the holidays approaching and gingerbread house contests in full swing, Grier’s approach…

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Career Paths: A Career in Real Estate
December 2, 2024

In this episode of The Apple One Podcast’s Career Paths series, host Brett Howroyd chats with Adam Nourafchan, co-founder of Lunada Rose Partners, a real estate investment firm focused on properties across Southern California and the Sunbelt. Adam shares how real estate offers career paths for all kinds of skill sets — whether you’re into…

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Emotional Agility for Decision Making in Business and Life with Lilli Zinaman
November 29, 2024

High-pressure decision-making often leads to burnout and fear-driven choices, making emotional agility a crucial skill for today’s leaders. According to a recent HSBC study, 28% of U.S. business leaders report feeling paralyzed by uncertainty, preventing them from taking decisive action. Emotional agility, which involves the ability to process and use emotions constructively, creates a…

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Sustainability and Innovation in the Data Center Industry: Insights from Rob Ussher
November 26, 2024

The data center industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, spurred by the challenges of COVID-19 and an intensified focus on sustainable practices. These shifts have prompted innovations in energy efficiency and new strategies in business operations, reshaping how data centers address both technological demands and environmental responsibilities. In this episode of Straight…

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What is a Digital Planning Twin?
October 23, 2023

According to Aaron Berg, River Logic’s VP of Strategy, a Digital Planning Twin is essentially a comprehensive model that encapsulates the entire value chain of a business. Within this model, intricate details about the capabilities and constraints of the business are defined, spanning from manufacturing options to operational capacities. The core essence of this…

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Features of a Digital Planning Twin
September 29, 2023

River Logic’s VP of Strategy, Aaron Berg, discusses the beneficial features of their own Digital Planning Twin. Digital Planning Twins offer a comprehensive view of business operations, combining high fidelity representations of the value chain, including both operational and financial components. The consideration of financial impacts and profitability is a crucial aspect, guiding strategic…

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Even Water Distribution – Kuul Evaporative Technologies Best Practices
July 7, 2023

Proper water distribution is vital for system performance. Kuul evaporative media supports air velocities up to 700 feet per minute without carryover. If exceeded, a drift eliminator cassette captures any potential for expelled water droplets up to 800 feet per minute. Let’s look inside and see the proper configuration for effective water distribution. At…

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Even Water Distribution – Kuul Evaporative Technologies Best Practices
July 7, 2023

Even water distribution is vital for system performance. Kuul evaporative media supports air velocities up to 700 feet per minute without carryover. If exceeded, a drift eliminator cassette captures any potential for expelled water droplets up to 800 feet per minute. Let’s look inside and see the proper configuration for effective water distribution. At…

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Alliance Air Products Utilizes Powerful Cooling Technology to Beat the Tijuana Heat
July 7, 2023

In the sweltering heat of Tijuana summers, where temperatures often soar into the nineties and beyond, powerful cooling technology comes to the rescue to provide a comfortable working environment. Alliance Air Products, a versatile manufacturer of custom air handlers, recognized its need to provide a cooling solution for its Tijuana workers. Alliance’s products, which…

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Opening Doors: Exploring Visitor Management, Tech Innovations, and Strategic Alliances
June 8, 2023

Join host, Gabrielle Bejarano, as she navigates the fascinating realm of visitor management across industries, and uncovers how Parabit and STOPware are revolutionizing secure and accessible solutions. In this engaging conversation with Bob Hricisak, VP of Sales at Parabit, Phil Mantia, VP of Sales at STOPware, and Sara Markle, Strategic Account Manager at STOPware, we’ll…

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How the Host of SecurED Earned a Presidential Coin
May 26, 2023

On his final day on the presidential detail, the host of SecurED, Mike Matranga, was gifted a presidential coin as a token of gratitude. As a member of the presidential detail, Matranga served Barack Obama during his 2007-2008 campaign and transferred to his protective detail. On Obama’s final day in the White House, Matranga…

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Tech Minutes From FedEx – Autonomous Tuggers
May 1, 2023

Vecna Robotics’ autonomous tugger maximizes warehouse efficiency. See the self-driving tow tractor in action at FedEx Ground.

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AMR Navigation Podcast with Zachary Dydek
May 1, 2023

Empty shelves at the grocery store – what is the solution? Vecna Robotics is a technology company that is using robotics and artificial intelligence to solve material handling and logistics problems. We talk with Vecna Robotics’ CTO, Zac Dydek, about how humans and robots work together, what the future of automated material handling looks like,…

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