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The idea of American governing bodies requiring that materials used in publicly funded projects originate in the United States is not a new one. In fact, the original Buy American Act originated in 1933, requiring federal agencies to purchase “domestic end products” and use “domestic construction materials.” This act has been amended multiple times over the past 90 years or so, including revisions in the late 1970s and the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act introduced in 2021 (and taking effect in 2022). How do these regulations govern the inclusion of doors in a project? Read on for more information.

Industry has been built on ingenuity, but as a result, many companies face something of a consistency problem. Seven out of ten pieces of equipment in their plant are “standard,” but those other three have been modified somehow to meet a unique need. Some of the most important jobs in an industrial setting need to be done by custom-built products, and that goes for doors, hatches, gates and barriers as much as it does for automation and technology.

With the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, Riverfork Federal Credit Union in Grand Forks, North Dakota, spent three months helping customers using only its drive-thru. Leadership at the credit union knew that in order to reopen the lobby, changes would need to take place to ensure the health and safety of Riverfork’s employees and customers. One of the primary areas of focus would be the teller line, a high-traffic area that hosted human interaction nine hours a day. 

With increasing restrictions and mandates in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – including the recent executive order from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum – workplace safety is more important than ever. Business owners are being urged to take steps to further mitigate the transmission of germs, and for companies that utilize workspace cubicles, ArmorBoss™ Cubicle Shields are the perfect solution.

With the summer of 2020 coming to a close and the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to cause problems, it was time for staff members of Manvel Public School (K-8) in Manvel, ND, to prepare for the upcoming school year. After evaluating the classrooms and facilities, it became clear that changes needed to be made in order to ensure the health and safety of students, parents and teaching staff. 

When employees at Vaaler Insurance’s headquarters in Grand Forks, ND, returned to the office, it became obvious that some changes needed to be made to the work environment to ensure the health and safety of their team and their customers. Protective shields were an important part of this plan, and the timing couldn’t have been better for their decision makers to learn about PS Public Protection™ and its new line of ArmorBoss™ protective shields.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has a new grant opportunity for North Dakota businesses that make improvements to their facilities aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Developed to improve customer confidence in the marketplace, the Economic Resiliency Grant will award up to $50,000 per eligible business and up to $100,000 for those with multiple locations. Eligible expenses must be direct investments to reduce the spread of infection, such as improvements that create a distance between customers and employees. This means that grant funds can be used for ArmorBoss™ protective shields and sneeze guards from PS Public Protection™.

PS Industries® Incorporated’s newest division, PS Public Protection, is introducing a wide range of solutions to make public spaces and workplaces safer and more prepared for the unknown. PS Public Protection’s first undertaking is the ArmorBoss line of products that allow safe, face-to-face communication to take place while limiting the transmission of germs.

As COVID-19 continues to influence our lives, businesses and communities, we would like to update our customers on how we are responding and how we are addressing any potential impact on production.