As a Southern fabricator and mechanical contractor, we know how brutal the summer heat gets. By July and August, the heat index often tops a hundred degrees, and our PPE makes it feel even hotter. Add flame-resistant clothing, welding hoods, gloves, and steel-toe boots, and the body works just as hard to stay cool as it does to build quality piping.

Throughout the U.S., PFI (Pipe Fabrication Institute) members, such as ourselves, are reporting practically full backlogs, increased project opportunities, strained estimating departments and a growing need for skilled labor.

What began on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, WA, it took over 60 years for Father’s Day to become a permanent national holiday. (In 1972 Richard Nixon signed it into law.) Today, Father’s Day is celebrated in over 100 countries, although not always on the same date.

"As we contemplate the comforts and blessings of our lives and the well-being of our nation, I ask you to pause just for a moment to remember those who gave their lives to protect the values that give meaning to our lives."

In the Southeast United States, a union-oriented mechanical contractor must stand out amongst the non-union majority. Many owners believe they may save money with non-union contractors solely based upon hourly rates. So how does Dixie’s customer list continue to expand? …and our customer list annually exceeds our expectations.

10,000 bottles of bourbon; 1,000 to 2,250 pounds of mint and 475,000 pounds of ice – together these ingredients comprise the 120,000 to 127,000 Mint Juleps served each year at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby. …accompanied by the extravagant hats which have become one of the event’s biggest traditions!

Betting on March Madness is unlike wagering on almost any other sporting event in the United States. Its format, scale, and cultural footprint create several unique aspects that set it apart from betting on the Super Bowl, NBA Finals or World Series.

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.