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

Feb. 6th, the New York Times reported that roughly 780 individual coal fired units have retired since 2000. However, since 2017, almost 1/3 of the scheduled retirement of coal fired units have had their life extended, while others have had their scheduled closures cancelled!

To hear the name Abraham Lincoln, we immediately think: Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address. But there are some lesser-known facets of his life that reveal quirks, struggles, and oddities about the man behind the legend. Consider these!