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Milwaukee Pipeline
Pipeline is Milwaukee Tool’s exclusive trade‑media reveal event, held annually. It has evolved from past symposium formats (like their New Product Symposium) and has carried the “Pipeline” name since 2020. As with past years, expect a mix of trade‑specific equipment (electrical, plumbing, outdoor, mechanical), system enhancements, and smart innovations integrated with their One‑Key ecosystem. Mechanical Hub Media will be onsite to share coverage to our audience, August 21st. Stay tuned for more information.
Infrastructure Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, released in March 2025, assigns the U.S. an overall grade of C, which marks the highest infrastructure assessment since the report began in 1998. John and Tim’s home state of Illinois received a C-, while Eric’s state of Minnesota edged out Illinois to receive a solid C.
The 2025 OESP Dave Nelsen Scholarship Winners
The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP) recently announced the winners of the 2025 Dave Nelsen Scholarship at its annual Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, NJ. The scholarship was established in 1999 to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. It is awarded to students or technicians who are currently or planning to attend a technical college or trade school, pursuing a career in the oil and energy industry.
Corn Sweat
Yes, it’s a thing! In fact, if you’re in Iowa or Illinois during peak growing season and it’s 93°F but feels like 105°F—it’s likely not just the sun. Corn sweat refers to the humidity released into the atmosphere by corn plants through transpiration—a natural process where plants draw water from the soil and release it as water vapor through tiny pores in their leaves.
PACKOUT™ Rack Kit
PACKOUT™ Rack Kit is a versatile and durable modular storage system, delivering ultimate PACKOUT™ access and organization with sliding drawers that allow access to storage without unstacking. This solution can stack and expand across a wall to accommodate the needs of any fleet, jobsite, or shop. For more information visit HERE.
Podcasts
Appetite For Construction Podcast: The guys talk to Marlena Pahlman, Marketing Project Manager with GF Building Flow Solutions/Uponor, as she takes us on a road show with the “Uponor Leading with Water Tour” a mobile experience organized by GF Building Flow Solutions Americas. The mobile unit showcases Uponor’s products and services in the commercial domestic water design and installation sector. The tour features a mobile unit with interactive displays, product demonstrations, and educational resources designed to engage with professionals in the construction industry. LISTEN HERE
Make Trades Great Again Podcast: Eric and Andy invite a longtime listener and friend of the pod, Luke Cazaly into the virtual studio. Luke does refrigeration work in Australia. They talk new refrigerants, business and more…or something like that, you can say whatever you feel works for you. LISTEN HERE
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