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The road to the Final Four is paved in maple, and so are the majority of gymnasiums at every level of competition across North America. However, when a once beautiful hardwood gym floor begins to show defects, changes in wood moisture are likely the culprit. Small changes in each board can have a large impact when hundreds of boards are laid side by side. When flooding takes place, the results can be catastrophic. This makes it critical to have access to state-of-the-art construction drying services for the installation of gymnasium floors.

As vitamins, herbs, supplements, and general awareness in health have risen in recent years, so too has the desire for alternative medicine products. Ginseng is one such item, while standard multi-vitamins and other supplements are also popular on vitamin and supplement shelves. As the popularity of these products has risen, the demand has forced many growers to move their operations indoors, as well as turn their attention to maintaining growth in order to ensure optimal delivery numbers. Using climate control equipment to maintain temperature and humidity levels helps these growers throughout the process.

Bee pollen, the pollen ball that is packed by worker honeybees into pellets, is a commonly sought-after natural supplement—one that has multiple health benefits. It is nutrient dense and capable of helping with many ailments such as allergy relief. It can stimulate your immune system , reduce inflammation , and act as an antioxidant . Although bee pollen has been used for many years and offers those who take it a natural approach with many advantages, side effects do exist, most of which can be avoided by following careful dosing instructions.

To manufacture tablets and capsules, pharmaceutical companies have to efficiently process the powdered form of the ingredients that comprise them. These powders must pass through several material handling steps, including blending, transfer, and storage, before being fed to a press for tablets or a dosator for capsules. Ensuring reliable powder flow is essential to keep the production line moving and avoid costly downtime.

The Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) is hosting the Facilities Management Conference at the Kalahari Resort & Conference Center, featuring a variety of classes targeted specifically for school facility, school operations and maintenance, and school business professionals. Polygon is excited to attend this year, providing education on an important topic: The Recent Epidemic of Mold Outbreaks in Schools - and How to Prevent Them.