Production Safety Equipment for the Working
Class Above & Below Ground
Why it matters: OSHA requires protection systems for trenches 5′ deep or more, and job-built shields without engineering are not acceptable.And when you choose a shielding solution like the KUNDEL Titan Series, those features become part of what...
The Reality Facing Manufacturers Today Automation is no longer optional. Safety expectations are higher, labor is tighter, and consistency matters more than ever. At the same time, most manufacturers don’t have the margin for extended downtime,...
Your crane still lifts — but is it safe? As we start 2026, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your equipment, protect your crew, and make smart decisions that improve both safety and productivity. Modernization and retrofits aren’t just upgrades —...
At the start of every year, contractors look ahead at schedules, backlog, and the work that needs to get done. It’s a natural reset — a chance to improve processes, tighten operations, and raise standards where it matters most. That includes trench...
(How KUNDEL’s K-TRAC, I-STRUT, and Lift-Assist Systems Raise Throughput Without Overhauling Your Floor) Why Semi-Automation Is the Upgrade Most Shops Say “Yes” To Shops turn to semi-automation because it addresses problems that show up every single...
Let’s be brutally honest: every excavation crew, every foreman, every subcontractor has made the trench box mistake. Not the dramatic OSHA one. Not the “we forgot the tabulated data” one. We’re talking about the everyday, silently expensive,...
Every city enters a new budget cycle with the same challenge: do more with the same dollars. Or in many cases, fewer. Public works directors, infrastructure managers, and utility supervisors are under pressure to modernize systems, reduce downtime,...
Most shops want to automate more, but the truth is… nobody wakes up and says, “Let’s overhaul our whole line this quarter.” Budgets don’t work like that. Production schedules don’t slow down. And crews need solutions that help them today, not two...
Save money, stay compliant, and build long-term value into every dig. Renting a trench box can seem like the smart move, especially when jobs are unpredictable or projects stack up fast. But here’s the truth most crews realize after a few invoices:...
