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Take a trip back in time with our latest infographic documenting the inception of the U.S. food industry processing standards and how they have evolved to the regulations we know today. Explore the food inspection and regulation timeline, the growth of different food manufacturing industries, where the most processing plants are located, and how the presence of humidity in processing plants can negatively affect the end product. Temporary climate control is a powerful solution for all food processing plants, allowing plant managers to negate the effects of humidity and remain compliant with USDA standards.

Document management is one of the most critical parts of a legal practice’s operations. From a practical standpoint, establishing a system enables counselors and staff to locate client files and court documents quickly. Legally, it reduces the risk of losing or damaging records that can result in liability problems for the firm, especially when a loss negatively affects a case. Creating and following record management policies and procedures regarding the organization, retention and destruction of physical and electronic files reduces a firm’s liability and improves its short- and long-term productivity.

When left alone, excess moisture has the potential to lead to project delays, health hazards and structural damage to a building. The simple answer to eliminating excess moisture is a commercial dehumidifier rental. Purchasing commercial-grade dehumidification equipment, however, is a large investment that may not make economical sense. A more attractive option that many businesses choose is a dehumidifier rental because a rental may offer more benefits than an outright purchase.

In everyday life, the public uses high-efficiency particulate arresting (HEPA) vacuums for their homes to reduce the number of allergens and irritants in the environment and improve the quality of air. In the document restoration world, professionals use them to clean documents damaged by water, mold, smoke, pollutants and other debris. At Polygon, the use of this advanced technology not only safely cleans damaged documents, it also helps remove some odors and prevents further damage.