In this issue of CryoGas International, we asked five gases and welding distributors, each representing a distinct geographic region of the US, to give our readers a first-hand look at the challenges and successes they are currently experiencing in the...
Stepping into the International Boston Seafood Show and Seafood Processing America this past March was like entering a small city, complete with market stalls, vendors, awnings, and umbrellas. The smell of grilled, fried, and raw seafood and...
A wide variety of liquid applications ranging from food freezing to cryo-biological storage repositories to government lab test facilities can consume large volumes of liquid nitrogen (LN2) at low pressure. Historically these applications have been few in number when compared to...
Drinking naturally carbonated mineral water was popular in Europe early in the 18th century. If bathing in natural mineral springs was therapeutic, it was surmised that drinking the bubbly mineral waters must be therapeutic as well. Carbonated mineral water was...
In today’s economic climate, many consumers who want the convenience of takeout food or the quality of dining out are turning to their local supermarkets. One way that grocery stores across the nation have begun to compete directly with restaurants...
As seasonal temperatures climb, employers must consider their potential liabilities for not protecting employees against the hazard of heat. This hazard can involve employer legal duties under many laws, including: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), State...
Increasing recognition and acknowledgment of the environmental impact associated with the use of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment has brought about changes in the composition of refrigerant gases and in the way they are being used. This heightened awareness on the...
Thoughts of summer conjure images of beaches, ball parks, barbeques, and all the great foods that accompany these happy times. What most of us don’t think about, thankfully, is food borne illness, bacteria, and micro organisms lurking on watermelon, corn on...
Safety as a process looks at the entire issue of safety within a business operation. As explained in my last column (“Safety—a Process, Not a Program,” CryoGas, May 2012, p. 48), while a safety program encourages compliance with safety standards,...
As we reported in January, the Latin America industrial gases market increased by 21 percent in 2010, after contracting in 2009, and was off to a strong start in early 2012 with several new projects pushing demand for industrial gases....
