Industry Articles
Building Scofflaw Brewing’s Commercial Walk In Beer Cooler
With its gleaming metal beer tanks, exposed brick façade, minimalist-style patio, and vibrantly colored wall murals, Dr. Scofflaw’s tap room in Atlanta hardly seems like the place to showcase something as common as a walk-in cooler. A vital piece of equipment for a...
PermaTherm “Gives Back” to Extra Special People
2021 PermaTherm Gives Back Day PermaTherm, an insulated metal panel manufacturer from Monticello, GA hosted the first annual PermaTherm Gives Back Day on August 21, 2021. PermaTherm partnered with Extra Special People (ESP), an organization established to create a...
Installation Complications: Iron Toxicity and Indoor Farming
How Installation Can Make or Break Your Indoor Farm with Keith DeVore Keith DeVore is the president, insulated metal panel expert, and innovative problem-solver at PermaTherm. Basically, Keith is the go-to-guy for solving complicated construction problems for indoor...
USDA Invests $55.2M in Grants for Meat Processing & Poultry Processing Plants
The USDA recently announced $55.2 million in available funding for farmers through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant program. The Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program helps operating slaughterhouses and processing plants...
PermaTherm Metal Insulated Panels Receive NSF Certification
A Perfect Pair: NSF Certification and PermaTherm Insulated Metal Panels PermaTherm, Inc. announced the receipt of the NSF International certification this week. This new safety listing with NSF International asserts that PermaTherm's insulated metal panels are...
The Importance of Project Planning
Project planning isn’t always easy – it can seem much simpler to jump into a project head-on than to step back and carefully prepare. When it comes to starting a new cold storage or ambient construction project, a lack of pre-planning and prep work can cause massive...
Cattle Farm: Increased Profits with Cold Storage Experts
John, the owner of a family-run cattle farm and beef processing plant in the Midwest, was searching for guidance in expanding his existing facility. A previous expansion project had caused gaps in his insulation system. John needed cold storage experts who could...
Using Temperature Planning to Increase ROI
When it comes to setting up a new walk-in freezer or cooler, there is more to the installation process than meets the eye. In addition to studying product storage and processes, business owners must also consider temperature variables that can affect the quality of...
Environmentally-Friendly Metal Building Panels
Over the years, we have found that many business owners begin fighting the rising energy cost of their facilities by analyzing how much power the building uses, focusing on heating/cooling systems and lighting. However, by concentrating on building management they...
5 Steps for Bidding an Insulated Panel Project
You’re a contractor with the skills, team members, and dedication to get the job done right – now, you just have to get the job. The first step in securing a cold storage construction or vertical farm job is establishing the ability to create a tactical proposal for a...