Tips for Safer Construction Sites 

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places with materials everywhere, heavy machinery in use, structures in various states of assembly (or demolition), and numerous other hazards that quietly threaten personnel at all times. While it’s impossible to remove all of the potential dangers from the work site, recent reports show that contractors who prioritize safety see greater project ROI, have better employee retention rates, and attract new hires more easily.

What follows are some simple steps that construction managers can take toward creating a safer construction sites. 

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

Introducing Three New Galaxy Solid Tires 

Alliance Tire Group (ATG) unveiled three new solid Galaxy tires—the LHD 500 SDS L-5, the Super Smooth SDS L-5 and the YardMaster SDS—today at WasteExpo 2016 in Las Vegas. The new solid tires complement the company’s highly successful Beefy Baby SDS, ATG’s first solid tire, which was launched last year.

5 Reasons to Visit the 48th Annual WasteExpo

Entering its 48th year, WasteExpo 2016, which serves both the public and private sectors, is happening June 7-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The WasteExpo expects to attract more than 600 exhibitors and 13,000 attendees—making it North America’s largest solid waste, recycling, organics, and sustainability trade show. More than just large, WasteExpo is overwhelmingly popular with 96% of attendees saying they would recommend attending the expo to a colleague. Not convinced that this is the event for you? Here are five reasons you should plan on attending WasteExpo 2016.

Removing and Storing Carbon with Forest Products

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) recently made news with its ambitious plans to reduce Canada’s carbon emissions by 30 megatons (MT) by the year 2030 in its “30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge” campaign. Experts may quibble with the association’s ability to account for these numbers because, unlike other manufactured goods, forest products are capable of removing and storing carbon from the atmosphere. Regardless of any controversy in this respect, we honor the efforts of any industry player that is taking steps to increase the sustainability of its resources and reduce its impact on global climate change.

Tips to Ensure Properly Inflated Farm Tires 

I’ve spent the past couple of months in the field inspecting Alliance tires across the Midwest as farmers have rushed to plant this year’s crops between spells of rain. It’s great to see corn and soybeans emerging across the Corn Belt, especially in fields that aren’t rutted by traffic.