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Shortly, we will celebrate National Bootlegger’s Day (January 17th) and Beer Can Appreciation Day (January 24th), two sides of the same historical coin! While National Bootlegger’s Day acknowledges how alcohol survived in the shadows of Prohibition, Beer Can Appreciation Day commemorates how alcohol thrived following Prohibition.

The Pipe Fabrication Institute was founded in 1913 with the express purpose of promoting the highest standards of excellence in the pipe fabrication industry. The PFI accomplishes this task - both domestically and internationally - with the publication of Engineering Standards and Technical Bulletins.

As someone who has worked with the Dixie Mechanical organization since 2012, I have never received what most sales and marketing individuals fear the most, a customer complaint! Ask anyone in any type of client representation and you will learn that “no complaints” is an impressive stat!

As Americans, it is fitting to note that November 10th, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. On that date, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution calling for the creation of two battalions of Marines to serve as a landing force for the Continental Navy.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, was designed to introduce significant changes to the U.S. federal tax code and financial landscape, impacting individuals, businesses, and federal programs. OBBBA follows on the footsteps of Biden era Acts including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act.

I met Greg Howell, Dixie’s Owner, in 2012 and by 2013 I became a contractor working as Dixie’s Business Development “guy”. During those pre-Covid years, when time allowed, Greg and I visited present and future customers.

Mechanical contractors working in the field, as well as shop personnel, face unique health and safety challenges during summer months due to high temperatures, prolonged sun exposure, and physically demanding tasks. Ensuring the well-being of field personnel requires proactive measures as outlined below.

Welding stainless steel piping for data center cooling systems is a critical process that demands precision, expertise, and adherence to strict standards. Data centers, which house servers and IT infrastructure, generate significant heat, requiring efficient cooling systems to maintain optimal operating conditions