August 2026

Inside the August Issue

 

 

High-Performance, Industrial Grade Lighting Remains Critical to Workplace Safety

Dialight, a developer of industrial LED lighting, marked the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month in June by highlighting how high-performing, industrial grade LED lighting can help reduce risks, support compliance, and improve overall operational efficiency in harsh industrial worksites and conditions.

National Safety Month, established by the National Safety Council, is a nationwide initiative focused on reducing preventable injuries, one of the leading causes of workplace and community fatalities.

In industrial facilities, where employees operate around heavy machinery, hazardous materials, elevated workspaces and around-the-clock production schedules, visibility plays a critical role in reducing the risk of injury or even death. In these intense environments, lighting must do far more than simply illuminate a space.

Lighting must perform reliably in challenging conditions, maintaining consistent light levels and supporting workers in making safe and accurate decisions throughout their shift. This year’s campaign continues to focus on practical, action- led safety improvements across workplaces, roads, and communities.

Poorly lit environments are a key contributor to slips, trips, falls and contact with equipment, while inadequate illumination can make it more difficult for workers to identify hazards, navigate safely and perform tasks accurately. Full story »

 

 

today's news

Emcor Enjoys ‘Exceptional’ Second Quarter

BSM Staff | 08.01.26

NORWALK, CT -- EMCOR Group, Inc., a mechanical, electrical, and building services provider, enjoyed an “exceptional” second quarter with a 20 percent increase in revenues.

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ABM Deploys Pilot Robotics Plan at LaGuardia

BSM Staff | 08.01.26

NEW YORK -- ABM, a provider of facility, engineering and infrastructure solutions, has launched a robotics program at LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B that includes autonomous inspection and cleaning robots — including one of the first robotic, quadruped “dogs” to be deployed in a U.S. airport.

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Amrize Upgrades R&D Center with $1M Investment

BSM Staff | 07.31.26

NORCROSS, GA -- Amrize is celebrating a new chapter for its Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants business with the completion of a $1 million modernization of its Norcross, Georgia manufacturing facility.

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JLG IDs Job Site Trends Affecting Work at Height

BSM Staff | 07.31.26

McCONNELLSBURG, PA -- JLG Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, has released a new industry whitepaper, Five Trends Reshaping Work at Height, which examines trends influencing access equipment selection on modern job sites.

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Stratus Clean Seeks Growth in Alabama & SE

BSM Staff | 07.30.26

LOS ANGELES -- Stratus Clean, a commercial cleaning franchise, continues its strategic expansion across the Southeast with the addition of new master franchise territories in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama.

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