Southern Field has developed a reputation for being a one-stop shop for plant and facility maintenance. Our goal is to provide facilities from a variety of industries with everything they need to keep their systems running. One major development toward that goal is the acquisition of Environmental Elements that was… Read More
The pulp and paper industry has a problem: ever-fluctuating demand that can change daily. Companies have to adjust on the fly to this changing demand, which creates problems down the line with their inventories and supply chain logistics. And yet, it can be very expensive to have a team or… Read More
Electricity that comes purely and solely from clean, renewable resources is the golden standard in energy. Every advance that is made in energy and power today is moving toward that goal, and while we may be a ways from that scenario, we are getting closer. At least one politician is… Read More
For decades, environmentalists have fought the energy industry over one particular thing: soot. They successfully lobbied to enact stringent regulations against fine ash particulate, which have been a part of broader regulations seeking to restrain ash emissions from coal plants. Now, the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking… Read More
Performing complex repairs and replacements in the field can be difficult if there’s a need for expedited service. But sometimes, a pressing need arises and a plant manager has to find a service provider who can work quickly and thoroughly to get the job done. One client, a paper mill… Read More
Southern Field is hiring! We’re an incredible company made up of amazing individuals, and we’re looking for an Industrial Air Pollution Control Field Service Engineer to join our team. Read about the open position below. Job Description Field Service Engineer (FSE) inspects, identifies and documents deficiencies, and troubleshoots issues with… Read More
Regardless of your industry, maintenance is one of the most important aspects of running a large-scale manufacturing facility. Far too many plant operators delay maintenance activities for various reasons, and it inevitably shows. Forgoing maintenance leads to production problems, costly repairs, and shutdowns. What was once a minor issue with… Read More
Every mill and woodyard wants to improve, especially in regions featuring competitive markets. Efficiency and strong relationships with suppliers make for more successful businesses. To that end, the Forest Resources Association (FRA) has facilitated hundreds of workshops about wood fiber supply chain relationships and developed a list of best practices… Read More
Tubular air heaters (or preheaters) are vital pieces of equipment when you’re trying to keep thermal efficiency as high as possible. Available in vertical or horizontal configurations, tubular air heaters increase thermal efficiency by recuperating heat from the exit flue gases. This heat is used to preheat the air coming… Read More
Biomass has been in the news over the past six months as the Trump administration moves deeper into its second year and the EPA – along with state agencies and legislatures – attempts to come to a consensus about regulations and policy for the industry. Here is a summary of… Read More
