In the construction industry, experience matters, and few companies are as knowledgeable about pumps as Thompson Pump & Mfg. Co. Based in the historic city of Port Orange, Florida, Thompson Pump continues providing customers with the finest and most durable dewatering and construction pumps 50 years after the company was founded.

The fear of heights is something psychologists see from their patients quite often. A good scaffolding system shouldn’t add to the stress of being off the ground; rather, it should comfort workers, helping them realize that they aren’t going anywhere as they continue their work safely, high off the ground. R&R Scaffolding has been helping workers feel safe while working hundreds, or even thousands of feet off the ground since 1984 with its ultra-safe, ultra-modern scaffolding systems.

The crane hiring industry is fraught with challenges, especially in densely populated, urban areas. Cranes Express, Inc. is a family business that has forged a name for itself in the industry, despite the odds.

It has become clear to those that really care about the environment, that initiatives toward a sustainable planet are no longer an option – they are a necessity. Individuals and businesses have to change their strategies to effectively address the environmental challenges before us.

Solar energy is by now an established field; however, installing panels still needs professional expertise that’s rare among building contractors. That’s why, across New England, ACE Solar installs top-quality solar networks for both residential and commercial properties.

Steam Turbine Alternative Resources (STAR) is the only family-owned and woman-owned turbine company in the United States. It manufactures replacement parts for turbines in power plants, and its precision machine shop specializes in customized billets to help improve efficiency. For individualized parts that have been worn down, STAR uses reverse engineering to determine how the part fits into the power plant and recreates it.

In recent years, sustainability has become a central consideration in every industry. Government departments and industry organizations alike have been working tirelessly to promote sustainable practices through standards, regulatory mandates, and incentives. This has resulted in a shift in the way businesses are being operated all around the world.

Certainly, there are bricks, mortar, concrete and structural steel involved – but the real building blocks of Hendriks Construction are a strong work ethic, honesty, integrity and a drive to give back to the community that has supported the firm.

There are many characteristics that are shared by good contractors, not the least of which are careful planning, on-time delivery, compliance with regulatory and budgetary restrictions, expertise and a commitment to quality and safety on all projects. Helix Electric embodies all these aspects and more.

In North America today, when construction workers look for clothing – functional, durable, well-designed, sustainable clothing – they look to Blåkläder. Since 1959, the company has brought the longest-lasting workwear to industry professionals across Europe and North America.

Since 1933, Van Gorp Corporation has been building components for conveyors. The company specializes in engineering custom products and providing customers with the right solution for their conveyor setup, and almost nothing is standard, leading to an expertise in solving unique problems in an efficient, cost-effective way. With an attention to performance and a high standard of quality, the company has developed a name for itself that customers have come to trust.

Scientific Dust Collectors manufactures superior equipment for dry dust collection. “We clean the filters better than anyone else in the world,” says Mike Gerardi, General Manager at SDC. “That’s our claim to fame; that’s what makes us scientific. We pay attention to the cleaning mechanisms, and our cleaning systems work best in the industry.”

FasTest Inc. manufactures a wide range of quick-test connectors and valves that enable equipment manufacturers to verify the quality of their products by testing for leaks. The company’s custom solutions and catalogue of patented innovative products are capable of creating an instant, reliably-sealed, leak-free connection to nearly any type of fitting or port.

Florida-based Holland Pump manufactures and services industrial hydraulic pumps and pumping equipment for clients, who can either buy or rent. The company serves the pumping needs of the agriculture, construction, municipal, utility, and mining industries, among others, and has built a solid reputation in the pump equipment industry for helping customers get their work done fast – and the right way.

Those working indoors at factories or processing facilities are very familiar with forklifts zipping around during a busy day. They may not often think about the fact that thanks to the electric motor, they are not developing medical conditions from harmful exhaust fumes.