Risk Assessment A risk assessment determines the probability that an explosive mixture of dust and air will meet an effective ignition source. In 2024, there was a total of 9 dust explosion [...]
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, operational efficiency is crucial. When a major manufacturing facility in Minnesota faced an unexpected problem with their chiller system, the stakes [...]
In the world of cheese production, consistency, efficiency, and hygiene are of paramount importance. Achieving these goals requires high-quality equipment and technology that can handle the [...]
Typical explosion protection systems address occupational safety concerns. They can contain explosions, limit blasts, and prevent the spread of fire and additional explosions. But what if they [...]
It’s cold outside and things like to freeze. Steam traps and condensate lines are oftentimes the first things to freeze up with cold snaps like today. If your facility is having trouble [...]
This year we celebrated our 15-year anniversary. Beginning with only 1 brand of valves, we have grown to represent and distribute over 70 different brands of industrial equipment. We now also [...]
Do you recognize all these acronyms? If you aren’t familiar with the food, beverage, dairy, or pharma manufacturing industries, odds are you don’t. Even those who use this type of [...]
Apex now offers the Versaflex adaptable valve and actuator package! This high-performance, fast-acting, modulating control valve assembly features a fail-safe battery back-up electric actuator [...]
Now more than ever, clean and safe on-demand hot water is needed. This includes applications such as hospitals, food & beverage facilities, schools & universities, hotels, apartment [...]
On May 2nd, 1878, the catastrophic event known as the Washburn A Mill Explosion occurred in Minneapolis, MN. Now the site of Mill City Museum, the Washburn A Mill devastating explosion is a [...]
