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Nitrogen vs. Compressed Air for Dry Sprinkler Systems

Many facilities use compressed air for dry sprinkler systems, due to convenience and a lower initial investment. However, compressed air is also a common failure point for these systems, as …

EH&S FE: Wastewater Pretreatment Systems – Part 2

In the Summer issue of EH&S From Experience, we outlined six signs that you may need install a wastewater pretreatment system…or improve the one you have. After conducting research or …

Discover Why Hixson is a Great Place to Work!

People who choose to work at Hixson tend to stay at Hixson: Our average tenure is more than a decade! The reasons why our associates stay are numerous, including great …

Another Successful Prepare Affair!

Last weekend, Hixson associates and family members took part in Prepare Affair, an annual event sponsored by People Working Cooperatively (PWC). Working at 12 different houses, two dozen Hixson volunteers …

Spotlight on Manufacturing Engineering

Hixson’s Manufacturing Engineering department develops design and engineering solutions for our clients’ challenging manufacturing needs, including packaging equipment, material handling, and warehouse/racking systems. Members of this department are dedicated to …

A Culture of Continuous Improvement

At Hixson, we are committed to fostering a culture of quality across every level of our firm, and we achieve this through a steadfast dedication to Continuous Improvement (CI). As …

Meet Hixson at IPPE Booth C-25194!

  Hixson just finished a successful week at Pack Expo International 2024, and we’re ready to do it again! Make plans now to join Hixson at the 2025 International Production …

Halloween Reading 2024: Spooky Fun for All!

This year, Hixson volunteers once again put on their favorite Halloween costumes and visited St. Francis de Sales, our Partner in Education school. While there, our volunteers read age-appropriate Halloween-themed …

October’s Must Read Blog Posts

It has been a busy time here at Hixson! In addition to working on our client’s projects, our teams have: Participated in several Community Service initiatives, like this one. Created …

The Value of Interstitial Spaces

The production areas within a food and beverage plant are the most critical spaces in the facility. In addition to the production equipment itself, these areas require the appropriate design …