Category: News

The Pulp & Paper Industry: Myths vs. Facts

The pulp and paper industry is one surrounded by myth, but the truth is evident in the data. Consumers have been led to believe that the industry is dying for years—for example, as the world has grown more and more digital, projected declines in paper consumption, and subsequent revenue, filled… Read More

Safety First, Safety Always

Environmental Health and Safety Director Jim Pikul has been emphasizing safety at our company since he started, and implementing new things into our processes to keep us all safer while doing what we love.  Safety Plus One of the biggest changes Pikul has implemented in his time with us is… Read More

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New rules were set in place in June of this year to undo previous rules that would negatively affect the coal industry. The goal of this new set of rules is to keep plants open and running longer, in addition to reducing carbon emissions. Keep reading for the full story. … Read More

Southern Field-EEC Celebrates 10 Years as an ISNetworld Member

ISNetworld was established in 2001 as an online contractor and supplier management platform of data-driven products and services that helps manage risks and strengthen relationships. Over nearly 20 years, ISNetworld has established themselves as a global leader in contractor management services. From their humble beginnings of about 5,000 contractors, they’ve… Read More

Safety Practices for the Modern Jobsite

Dodge Data & Analytics recently conducted a study for the Center for Construction Research and Planning, in which contractors were asked the same question about a series of very specific practices. The results of this study were originally published in the Contractor Use of Safety Best Practices SmartMarket Brief.  The… Read More

Creative Solutions to Common Problems: A Missouri Plant Success Story

A cement plant in Missouri needed a partial heat exchanger rebuild because theirs was compromised by erosion-damaged tubes. Southern Field-EEC delivered the perfect solution. Keep reading for the details. The Southern Field-EEC Difference When it comes to partial heat exchanger rebuilds, most companies approach it with the replacement-in-mind method, which… Read More

4 Potential Welding Safety Hazards to Avoid

Safety is absolutely critical to consider for any welding project and, like many occupations, welding is only safe when the proper precautions are taken. Organizations like the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offer safety guidelines to help control, minimize, and… Read More

Construction Site Safety: Best Practices

Putting safety first is always a win-win. Your workers will be happier and more productive, and you will benefit both ethically and financially. The unfortunate reality, however, is that safety is often not a priority on most job sites—but this needs to change. In most workplaces, accidents are just a… Read More

Precipitator Isolation Dampers—What You Need to Know

Precipitator isolation dampers, such as isolation gates, slide gates, guillotine dampers, and louver dampers, are a mechanical device to stop or regulate the fluid flow into and out of an electrostatic precipitator. Isolation dampers may be used to divert hot exhaust or to shut off process for precipitator maintenance, or… Read More

Southern Field Parts Catalog

For the latest and greatest in Southern Field Environmental Elements, check out our new Parts Catalog! With over 120 pages of the highest quality electrostatic precipitator parts, what you need has never been more accessible. Our Parts Catalog: The Details The catalog has two sides you can start flipping from—the… Read More