[EDITOR’S NOTE]
With summer in full swing, everything seems to be pulling me outside and away from my desk. However, even when I do step away, my thoughts are with my work. I am still connected: checking email, making to-do lists, thinking about that phone call I need to make. I’m always working—trying to make my business better and more effi cient so ultimately I can unplug and relax. It’s ironic to say the least. In his 1930 essay, Economic Possibilities of Our Grandchildren,
economist John Maynard Keynes predicted a 15-hour workweek by 2030. Some economists, thinkers, and politicians, like then-Vice President Richard M. Nixon, predicted that by 1990, Americans would enjoy a 22-hour workweek, a six-month work year, or a standard retirement age of 38. So what happened? It seems we’re working longer and harder, and a life of leisure is further in the distance. While technology has defi nitely aff orded better productivity, we’ve fallen into the trap of fi lling the void we created for free time with more requirements, more responsibility—more stuff . With just 24 hours in a day, we are continuously searching how to best use our time.
Our struggle comes down to choice and organization. Mastering multiple tasks may only mean that we’re spreading ourselves too thin, emphasizing quantity rather than quality. T e “work smarter vs. harder” concept has become a common theme. My hope is that Wire Rope Exchange can assist you in that endeavor. We’re excited to announce the most recent launch of our new website—designed specifi cally to off er companies like yours a community to buy and sell products, follow the latest news within the industry, and ultimately, work smarter and hopefully bank some of that hard-earned time off . Amid this work-life balance, one thing remains certain about this industry—it’s fi lled with
hard-working, forward-thinking folks. We feature two such companies in this issue: Modulift and pewag Inc. We also highlight Chant Engineering’s involvement in a huge and highly technical rigging job in Texas. Add in an inspiring layout of compelling eff orts and important announcements, and if you’re looking for a way to unplug for a while, we’re defi nitely giving you a reason. If you have news or announcements from your business, please let me know—we look
forward to sharing your work! Best,
Best,Melissa Hood, Editor | Wire Rope Exchange P.O. Box 159323, Nashville, TN, 37215 Email:
mhood@wireropeexchange.com
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Upcoming Events IMTS 2014
September 8 – 13, 2014 | Chicago, IL
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SC&RA Crane and Rigging Workshop September 24-26, 2014 | Dallas, TX
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WSTDA
October 13 – 16, 2014 | Kansas City, MO
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National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo October 22 – 24, 2014 | Las Vegas, NV
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AWRF Fall General Meeting & P.I.E October 26 – 29, 2014 | St. Louis, MO
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NACB 2014 Professional Development Conference November 17-21, 2014
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Bauma China
November 25 – 28, 2014 | Shanghai, China
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International Workboat Show December 3-5, 2014 | New Orleans, LA
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