Entries by Mainland Machinery Ltd

Combating Farm Noise Fatigue

The Sight and Hearing Association of Minnesota has found that hearing loss can occur from chronic overexposure to loud noise. Noise fatigue is a workplace hazard for many occupations, including farming. According to several university studies and research compiled by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 75% of all farmers experience […]

Crude Discovery Turning Point for Offshore Industry

Crude Discovery Turning Point for Offshore Industry “The next 12 months could reveal the long-range future of Canada’s offshore industry”  This headline of a recent article published on Oilweek.com piqued our interested this weekend. With at least two recent finds of significant hydrocarbon in Newfoundland and Labrador waters, and the promise of more on Nova Scotia’s shores, […]

Improvements Seen on the Port Productivity Front

Improvements Seen on the Port Productivity Front According to a report just released by the Journal of Commerce (JOC), there is good news when it comes to port productivity. Overall, nine out of the top ten U.S. ports posted improved numbers. Across the globe, there was the same level of improvements for vessel berth performance […]

Surviving the Holidays On an Oil Rig

We all know that the holidays are a time to spend with family and friends. However, if you’re contracted to work on an offshore oil rig during this time of year, it could mean spending them far from your loved ones. As challenging as this may be, there are ways to ease the holiday blues. […]

Are Your Silos Ready for Your Corn?

Are Your Silos Ready for Your Corn? Are your silos ready for corn storage? It seems that every couple of months there is a bacteria breakout that sends folks to the hospital and causes major headaches for food producers. Among the common culprits of these outbreaks are contaminated lettuce and beef. There isn’t a lot […]