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From the very first stages of designing a Richard Mille watch, the approach is comprehensive. The movement, case, and time display are developed in tandem to ensure the piece has indisputable manufacturing quality, exceptional precision, and high shock resistance. A true embodiment of the brand’s identity, the RM 17-02 Tourbillon in titanium captures the essence of this demanding refinement. bit.ly/3tzzmlP

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Watch our newest Faces of Aebi Schmidt interview with Phil Campanella of M-B Companies for some insight into what goes into the job of an Assembly Supervisor, as well as some great life advice!

2 great examples of why Spartan chassis is the best chassis in the fire service!

The Model 389 is the embodiment of Peterbilt’s heritage and a true icon of the road. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAXYEGXg

USA Executive Summit 2024 looks to be great this week. Stop by booth 402 to talk about your project's heavy rigging and transportation challenges!

History is replete with chance events that change everything. Think the collapse in 1989 of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union and the resulting liberation of Eastern Europe. In 1994 we were trying to figure out how to make money in the fire extinguisher wholesale parts business. We failed. But we did, one day, receive a call from a fire equipment distributor asking if we knew anyone who was selling Halon 1301. We did not and told him so. The next day we received a call from a fire equipment distributor asking if we knew anyone who needed to buy Halon 1301. And a light bulb turned on. It’s been said that if you don’t celebrate the milestones, you’re only passing thru time. This year, 2024, Wesco celebrates its 30th anniversary. Over the holidays we took time to ponder this event and reflect on our past. The hundreds of successes. The thousands of failures (We figure we’re batting .333). All resulting in a hardened, resilient specialty company serving the clean agent fire suppression market. And we couldn’t be in a better spot. There is a scene in the movie Top Gun – Maverick, where Maverick (Tom Cruise), after being berated by an Admiral (Ed Harris) is asked why he, after 30 years on the Navy, hadn’t progressed beyond Captain. Maverick’s answer, which should have been the movie’s tagline, was, “I’m where I belong, sir.” That struck us as a fitting response to the question “Where does Wesco fit?” “They’re not a manufacturer”. “They’re not a distributor/installer”. Our answer? We’re where we belong. A heartfelt thank you to everyone, especially our loyal customers, who made this possible. https://lnkd.in/eAjfdXEh

New blog post! This is the final installment of Martin Laurent's story of transforming a GM plant using the Deming philosophy. He shares the extraordinary results of his team's efforts. https://lnkd.in/g_MJbGGc

https://lnkd.in/gXsfhfN3 The very interesting story of hovercraft. From civilian (cross channel) usage that didn’t work (too expensive, too much maintainance) to new markets as work boat, SAR, or military/navy asset. Very interesting

The intensity with which Andretti Global has committed to developing facilities, engineering teams, and even a car without yet being accepted into Formula 1 is proof in my eyes that this isn't a fly-by-night attempt to join the sport for the cachet. I haven't seen this level of commitment from several teams already on the grid, and their performances haven't shown any value to the sport IMO. Yet Andretti, with OEM backing from one of the largest American automakers, a history of entering motorsport series and being genuinely competitive, and a firm investment that doesn't rely on donations from elsewhere, is overlooked. Any other sporting league in the world relegates poor performers and promotes good ones. It's only F1 that is so obsessed with protecting the members-only club even when the performances of several teams on the grid are well below an acceptable standard. I can only hope sanity prevails and Andretti is given a spot on the grid soon. Liberty Media's assault on the American market means nothing if it shuns a genuine American entry to protect the interests of the existing teams.