(800) 645-2384Nationally recognized, the EnviroStars Program certifies businesses for reducing, recycling, and properly managing hazardous waste. The program was created in King County, Washington, in 1995 and has expanded to include many additional counties in the Puget Sound region.
The goal of the EnviroStars Program is to give businesses incentives and recognition for reducing hazardous waste, while [...]
Article by Ayse Oge, President of Ultimate Trade LLC
Despite recent financial turmoil and the severe credit crunch, exports increased by 19% in the second quarter of 2008 and real merchandise exports grew by 23% during the 3rd quarter. This export boom was fueled by the weak dollar, which has depreciated nearly 22% against foreign [...]
The Seattle Times‘ Bruce Ramsey offers up a thoughtful piece on the revival of “Industrial Arts” classes in high school as demand for ‘Green Tech’ grows. B&G Machine gets a nod for its good wages and job security even in the current economic cycle.
From the article:
“There’s a mindset that these are dirty jobs,” says Johnny [...]
The Puget Sound Business Journal’s The Insider column has coverage on the strong demand for B&G’s diesel rebuild business.
From the article:
B & G Machine Inc. has fared better than many manufacturers during the recession, maintaining a steady work force of about 50 when others are downsizing. The South Seattle company rebuilds diesel engines for enormous [...]
The AERA’s Engine Professional Magazine admonishes readers not to fear the sky is falling under the current economic climate. B&G Machine is held out as an example of an organization who, thanks to good planning and leadership, is weathering the storm just fine.
From the article:
B&G Machine of Seattle, Washington is owned by John Bianchi and [...]
The Fall issue of Seattle University Magazine includes an insightful interview with B&G Machine’s Johnny Bianchi and his drive to keep good paying blue collar jobs in Seattle. From the article:
I won’t easily forget that withoutthose who are willing to get dirty, get in early or stick around until late, the job would not get [...]
KCTS Seattle’s About The Money program recently covered Seattle’s manufacturing boom. Featured in the segment B&G Machine and our own Johnny Bianchi. From KCTS’ website:
Forget what you’ve heard about the rust belt and sunset industries. Washington State is experiencing a manufacturing boom. We’ll find out what it means to the state economy and the job [...]
Engine Builder Magazine has an article this month on the highly specialized field of industrial diesel builds. Written by the publication’s managing editor, Brendan Baker, B&G Machine is prominently featured as a leader in the market. From the article:
When it comes to the various rebuilding markets, almost nothing is as specialized as industrial diesel engines. [...]
The Puget Sound Business Journal reports that the Canadian oil boom is benefiting Washington State, and B&G is among the area firms to reap the windfall.
From the article:
The boom has already hit B&G Machine Inc. On Wednesday morning, a lathe at its Duwamish factory was milling a 6-ton crankshaft that will be used in a [...]