According to Chris Paschall, Industrial Info's vice president for global refining research, "The Midwest and the Gulf Coast regions are the areas that are really benefitting the most from the current landscape. The Midwest has the easiest access to Bakken crude, while the import/export capabilities of Gulf Coast refiners allow them to pick and choose their feedstocks from around the world and then export product for a premium profit." Join Mr. Paschall as he discusses the current situation and future trends in the Petroleum Refining Industry.

3M has teamed up with the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC), the training arm of NECA and IBEW, to provide supplies and training to the electricians of tomorrow. In this Electric TV version of "How It's Made," we take you to one of 3M's manufacturing facilities in Hutchinson, Minnesota, for a behind-the-scenes look.

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC has more than 100 years as a diversified civil engineering site solutions company with the ability to provide bridge crossing, drainage, erosion control, retaining wall, sanitary, soil stabilization and stormwater solutions on a national scale. Contech serves a wide range of markets and applications with their comprehensive family of products including industrial, mining, agricultural, rail, highway, public transportation, commercial, residential, agriculture, ports, green building, alternative energy, military and federal. Contech offers a 'cradle to grave' support to ensure each project is successful. This is achieved by offering multiple solutions for each project, design support and installation assistance. Join Ed Reichert, Area Vice President for the Southwest Region of Contech along with the host of Industry Today to hear more about their cost-effective and innovative civil engineering solutions.

ACI provides engineered compressor products and services to a worldwide market while specializing in custom compressor cylinders and unloaders and interactive performance software. ACI is known for performance-enhanced compressor components, such as pistons, rods, liners and custom valves. ACI offers engineering services, including thermodynamic performance reviews, acoustic studies and more, including its EnviroLine® compressor products. Join Kerri McMullen of ACI Services, along with the host of "Industry Today," to hear more about the company's ability to meet your most complex compressor needs.

The U.S. obtains about 8% of its overall electricity from hydroelectric power, making it the largest renewable power source in the U.S. according to Brock Ramey, Industrial Info's manager for North American Power Industry Research. In this edition of "Navigating the Currents of Change," Ramey discusses the current North American hydropower landscape and what we can expect in the future.

Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda made history on June 16 as he crossed high above Niagara Falls in front of a live international television audience. What you didn't see that night was just how much work went into ensuring that his cable was safely secured on both the American and Canadian sides of the falls. No wire, no walk--NECA contractors and a crew of highly trained, skilled and safety-minded IBEW Local 1249 electricians were tasked with stringing the wire, and more...

ODIN Limited is a decommissioning, demolition, dismantling and asset recovery company. ODIN specializes in demolition and asset recovery projects that can be done safely for little or no cost to an asset owner simply by helping the owner make good decisions regarding surplus assets and scrap metal. ODIN is an acronym for Our Demolition Industrial Network which encompasses a family of companies including Industrial Demolition & Asset Recovery LLC a dismantling, demolition and asset recovery company plus Industrial Equipment Sales, LLC an asset sales division. Together, the dynamic duo is a powerhouse of reclamation services with in-house capabilities to identify, categorize and strategically liquidate scrap within the industrial market.

Daman Industrial Services, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned machine shops in the greater Tri-State area specializing in mechanical equipment repair and new equipment sales. Founded in 1953, Daman Industrial employs over 35 skilled machinists, mechanics, welders, engineers, and fabricators with expertise in all types of mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance. Daman Industrial also offers a collection of new pumps, blowers, valves, and process equipment for multiple industries including power generation, steel mills, pulp/paper mills, petroleum refineries, chemical plants, water and wastewater treatment plants plus many more. Join Al Stippe of Daman Industrial Services along with the host of Industry Today to learn more about their industry experience and commitment to quality and focus on customer service.

The outlook for capital and maintenance spending in North America's Electric Power industry has been shifted dramatically over the last 12 months by legislative and regulatory decisions, operational issues and fuel prices, Brock Ramey, Industrial Info's manager of North American Power, said in an exclusive "Navigating the Currents of Change" webcast. Hear Ramey reflect on the dramatic changes that are driving billions of dollars of spending for U.S. generators.

Dialight (Farmingdale, New Jersey) defines the current state of LED lighting technology with continuous innovations in light output, efficiency and reliability by offering a complete line of high-specification lighting fixtures specifically designed for industrial, commercial, hazardous location, transportation & public infrastructure applications. Dialight maintains a commitment to advancing solid-state lighting products that vastly reduce maintenance, improve safety, ease disposal, and are more environmentally friendly - thereby helping to reduce CO2 emissions, the dominant GHG contributor to global warming. Join Roy Burton, CEO of Dialight along with the host of Industry Today to learn more about their high-specification range of products that are uniquely positioned for a number of long-term global growth trends, many of which are driven by government regulations and environmental initiatives.

Industrial Info is currently tracking more than $50 billion in transmission projects in North America that are planned to begin construction within the next five years. In this week's "Navigating the Currents of Change" webcast, Brock Ramey, Industrial Info's manager for North American Power Industry Research, discusses some of the important issues facing the power transmission sector.

There is no arguing that the entire Pharma-Biotech Industry has undergone a massive reorganization that is still not complete. But reports of the industry's demise were premature to say the least. A recent analysis of North American projects found in the Pharmaceutical-Biotech Tracker - Online Database reveals 713 active capital and maintenance (MRO) projects, with a combined total investment value (TIV) of $14.5 billion, that are scheduled to begin construction in 2012. Join Annette Kreuger, Industrial Info's vice president for Pharmaceutical-Biotech Industry research, in this week's "Navigating the Currents of Change" webcast for an in-depth discussion on the industry that touches everyone's life.

Industrial Info's Power Industry research leaders Britt Burt and Shane Mullins focus on the large and ever-shifting power industry. Around the world, more than 3,500 grassroot Power projects valued at more than $1.3 trillion have been added to Industrial Info Resources' global power database over the last 12 months. These new projects reflect the dynamism of the $6.9 trillion global Power Industry: Renewable energy and environmental remediation projects in Europe, nuclear safety upgrades in the U.S., and a growing trend of power-generation islands being placed in industrial facilities in developing countries. Visit http://www.industrialinfo.com for more information.

Electric generation utilities began 2012 with continued uncertainty about compliance standards for the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) issued by the EPA, although there was more clarity with the agency's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule.

Project spending in the U.S. Petroleum Refining business will increase about 4% this year, to about $18.34 billion, according to Chris Paschall, Industrial Info's vice president of research for the petroleum refining industry. In an exclusive "Navigating the Currents of Change" webcast, Paschall predicted refiner capital project spending will increase 1.6%, to $12.66 billion, in 2012. U.S. refiners have scheduled about $5.68 billion of maintenance spending this year, a 5.8% increase over last year's maintenance spending levels, he added.

With experience dating back more than a century, HIBON offers the market a world-class range of blowers used to provide air/gas at a variety of volumes and pressures to meet a variety of industrial applications. ISO 9001 certified for the design, manufacture and maintenance of blowers. HIBON is dedicated to quality, through the quality of its people and performance of its product. Join Dean Alcott, Industrial Sales Manager, US for HIBON along with the host of Industry Today to learn more about HIBON's emphasis on continuous innovation and development.

A biography on Industrial Info Resources and their unique business model. Watch this feature and learn where this up and coming industrial project research company came from. Hear Ed Lewis, CEO and President discuss his business philosophies for building a successful company.

Founded in 1962, ISCO Industries LLC provides the most complete and comprehensive line of HDPE (high density polyethylene) pipe, submersible pumps, valves, pipeline accessories, hoses and fusion equipment that industry has to offer. ISCO Industries proudly maintains the largest inventory of HDPE pipe and associated products in the U.S. Join Shane R. Schuessler, Director of Power Industry Sales of ISCO Industries along with the host of Industry Today and learn about ISCO's HDPE pipe products, sales and rental of joining equipment plus custom fabricated HDPE fittings and structures.

Projects of all sizes and shapes, both private and public, are utilizing a construction efficiency tool called a Project Labor Agreement, or PLA. The Indianapolis Colts and the city of Indianapolis did exactly that when it came to building Lucas Oil Stadium. As the venue prepares for Super Bowl 46 this weekend, its construction didn't involve any luck at all, but rather ensured on time and on budget results, and in return local workers earned a good wage paid for in part by their tax dollars.

Founded in 1992, PMI Specialists Incorporated provides on-site alloy verification and accurate test methods for many industries including petrochemical, petroleum refining, power generation, materials distribution, manufacturing & fabrication plus many more. Positive Material Identification (PMI) or alloy analysis, is the analysis of materials by their elemental composition. PMI Specialists serves its clients with only the most dependable on-site alloy verification and accurate testing methods available backed by ISO 9000 certification and a certified laboratory (ILAP). Join Steve Hulsey, President of PMI Specialists along with the host of Industry Today and hear how they can help you reduce metallurgical and liability issues.

Industrial Info Resources saw that 2011 was a turnaround year for the Mining sector in North America. Metals & Minerals project construction starts totaling $35 billion in 2011 more than doubled the amount of projects starting construction in 2010. Will the market increase or decrease in 2012? Join Joe Govreau, VP Research - Metals & Minerals Industry, in this video webcast discussing capital spending trends for North America.

The proximity of the Marcellus shale to large population centers and lack of oil & gas infrastructure are expected to continue to drive construction spending in the region for many years to come. Being close to major consumers of natural gas in nearby metropolitan areas could potentially shift the entire North American natural gas market. Natural gas is traditional transported from the south to the Northeast but as the Marcellus continues to be developed the Northeast will become less reliant on gas piped in from the south and be more self sufficient.

Industrial Info Resources discusses President Obama's denial of TransCanada's application for the Keystone XL pipeline. We believe this is just a temporary setback to increase Canadian crude to the U.S. Ultimately there will be additional means of transporting crude from Canada down to U.S. refiners whether it is a modified TransCanada XL pipeline, proposals by Enbridge or others. Despite the delays in pipeline infrastructure, investment in developing the oil sands will continue to thrive for years.

Trimble is a leading provider of advanced positioning solutions that maximize productivity and enhance profitability. Though best known for GPS technology, Trimble integrates a wide range of positioning technologies including GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications, and services to provide complete commercial solutions. Its integrated solutions allow customers to collect, manage and analyze complex information faster and easier, making them more productive, efficient and profitable. Join Justin Byrd, Inside Sales Manager of Trimble along with the host of Industry Today to learn how their solutions help field and mobile workers become significantly more productive.

The proximity of the Marcellus shale to large population centers and lack of oil & gas infrastructure are expected to continue to drive construction spending in the region for many years to come. Being close to major consumers of natural gas in nearby metropolitan areas could potentially shift the entire North American natural gas market. Natural gas is traditional transported from the south to the Northeast but as the Marcellus continues to be developed the Northeast will become less reliant on gas piped in from the south and be more self sufficient.

America's Building Trades Unions are made up of millions of skilled, safe, trained and productive men and women. This nationwide network of career construction professionals provides their customers with value that's on display, every day. But, what you may not know is that their diversity efforts are just as evident and now more than ever they're providing opportunities to people of all races and ethnicities to earn a middle-class lifestyle. This video webcast is that story in action.

Audubon Engineering is a full-service project solutions provider for the domestic and international oil & gas, petrochemical & refining, and power generation markets. Audubon provides the power and flexibility of comprehensive engineering and service disciplines through a unique combination of in-house professionals, affiliate companies, and industry alliance resources. 'Total Flexibility' in providing technical, commercial, and procedural solutions sets Audubon apart from any other provider. Their 'Total Solutions' approach ensures planning, design, and management for a project that will be highly rewarding to you and your stakeholders. Join Brian Maddox, Chief Business Development Office and Managing Partner plus Ragu Nagarajan Business Development Coordinator along with the host of Industry Today to learn more about their full-service project solutions.

The North American Power industry had a "roller-coaster" year in 2011, driven by an "onslaught" of new regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Washington, D.C), according to Brock Ramey, Industrial Info's manager of North American Power. But the industry's project spending rose in 2011 to about $76 billion, and further gains are expected in 2012 and beyond as big-ticket items like the Vogtle and Summer nuclear expansion projects are scheduled to begin construction.

Monitor Technologies LLC has been manufacturing level indicating and level measurement instrumentation for the storage of powder and bulk solid materials plus some slurries and liquids for over 50-years. Monitor Technologies has over 15 product lines configurable into thousands of units, implementing technologies ranging from radar to electro-mechanics. Serving markets and applications as broad as plastics, cement, feed & grains, aggregates and more, Monitor Technologies can offer solutions for just about any powder or bulk solid material that is stored in a silo, bin or other vessel. Join Chris Otte Marketing Communications Manager of Monitor Technologies along with the host of Industry Today to hear more about their full line of products and how they continually look for new ways to support your application needs more efficiently.

Hoar Construction operates throughout the United States as a distinct leader and provider of construction management, general contracting, program management, preconstruction and design/build services. Hoar Construction has been a general contractor for 70 years and has earned a strong reputation for responsiveness, efficiency, and quality workmanship in every project. Hoar currently employs 640 full-time people nationwide with a commitment to providing value to every client. The firm provides pre-planning services, budget estimates, schedule development, value engineering, cash flow analysis, constructability analysis, and site logistics planning. Join Jay Daily Vice President of Business Development for Hoar Construction along with the host of Industry Today to hear more about the people, technology and industry experience of Hoar Construction.