In the aviation sector, accuracy is essential in insuring efficiency and safety of the operation of aircraft. Weighing is one important component of this accuracy, as it takes place in many areas of organizing and carrying out of the flight. We will explore the importance of weight accuracy as well as how it contributes to […]
Expert urge Food, Drug Companies to Weigh Product components to avoid poisoning
Products-weighing specialist and Engineer, Mr Osikhena Richard has called on production companies, especially those involved in the production of farm produce, medicines and other edibles to properly measure the components of their products before selling them to the public for consumption. Engr. Osikhena is the Chief Executive Officer, Rio-Weighing Systems limited, a company that offers […]
Weighing it Right
Rakesh Valeja, Director, Thames Side Sensors India, talks about the crucial role that weighing equipment plays at every stage of the cement manufacturing process. Thames Side Sensors India provides weighing electronics for the cement industry. When there is manufacturing, there is a requirement of measuring and packing. Measuring happens at different parts of the cement manufacturing […]
U.S. Tile Industry Seeks Anti-Dumping Measures / Tariffs on India
India’s ceramic tile industry finds itself under scrutiny as U.S. manufacturers, comprising the majority of domestic ceramic tile production, take a decisive step in filing anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions. Their aim? To curb the influx of Indian ceramic tile imports that they argue have undercut fair market prices and disrupted the equilibrium of the tile industry. […]
How Much Weight Can Floor Tiles Take?
Floor tiles are a popular and versatile flooring option for many homeowners. They come in a wide variety of colors, styles, and textures, making it easy to find the perfect match for any home decor. However, it’s important to understand the weight capacity of floor tiles before installing them. Knowing how much weight floor tiles can […]
We Introduce New Weighing Scales in Osun to Curb Sharp Practices – Govt.
Osun state Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives, Adekunle Jayeoba-Alagbada, has said the standardized weighing scale introduced by government across commodity markets in the state to curb sharp practices and mitigate duplicity noticeable in commercial transactions.Jayeoba-Alagbada said in order to erase cheating in the process of exchange of commercial goods and checkmate other market forces […]
Nigeria @ 63: Problem-Solving Measures Needed To Renew Hope – Olawepo-Hashim
A former presidential candidate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has counselled that the present grave economic situation which is underscored by lack of stable power supply, high inflationary trend, soaring unemployment and impact of subsidy removal that has jacked up the cost of fuel and cost of living, require appropriate […]
FG, RSG To Partner In Weights, Measures Act
The Rivers State Government and the Federal Ministry ofTrade and Investment have opened discussions designed to implement and promoteWeights and Measurement Act of Nigeria, in the State. Hon. Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr Chuma Chinyemade this known, when officials of the Federal Ministry of Trade andInvestment, visited him recently in his office. Mr Chinye […]
NSCDC Clamps Down on Traders Tampering With Scales in Gombe
The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has clamped down on traders using tampered scales for measurement at the…The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has clamped down on traders using tampered scales for measurement at the Gombe Main Market. The operation, in […]
Nigeria Loses $25bn In Oil Sector to Uncontrolled Weights, Measures Annually
At a time the Federal Government is clamouring for plugging of leakages to address economic shortfalls, bureaucracy caused by absence of weights and measures are making the country incur an operational loss of $25 billion annually in the oil and gas sector alone. A break-down of these losses shows that $7.5 billion is lost yearly […]