The Importance of Margin
October 3, 2017
In this fast-paced and hectic world, we often say we are too busy and don’t have enough time. We may even wear the “too busy pin” as a badge of…
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A Prescription for Safety
September 26, 2017
Site Expansion and Risk Ardent Mills in Culpeper, VA, had an ambition to grow its market potential. But, as is the story at many existing facilities, as plans for the…
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Next Generation Control Systems Support
September 19, 2017
Control Systems Support The Interstates Control Systems, Inc. support team has been busy developing the next generation of support services. Our support services give clients much more than a standard…
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The Quest for Subsets
September 13, 2017
Ever wonder what a subset is, how it is different than a list, or why they are important and how we can teach computers to look for subsets quickly? Sub…
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Interstates Family Focus: Advice from an Empty Nester
September 5, 2017
At Interstates, one of our core values is family. As I think about my family, I am uneasy about the upcoming changes we'll experience. The "empty nest" is something I've…
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Similarities Between Heart Health and Your Industrial Electrical System
August 30, 2017
52 Year Old Has Heart Attack Your reaction to that headline might depend on your age, health, and whether you know the victim. Thankfully, heart attacks among young people (yes,…
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Tips to Help Mitigate a Common Cause of Electronics Failure
August 29, 2017
Life Expectancy of Commercial Electronics I came across an article on the life expectancy of commercial electronics. Surprisingly, the time frame was relatively short for most items. For example, the…
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What part of your business keeps you up at night?
August 8, 2017
I’m a sci-fi nerd. Growing up, the main antagonist in my favorite series asked a simple question, “What do you want?” As a member of Interstates’ analytics division, I get…
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