Did You Remember to Adjust Your Clocks?

According to a national survey conducted in the Spring of 2010 by Rasmussen Reports, 83% of people knew when to move their clocks, while 27% showed up an hour early or late at least once in their lives. Here’s hoping you showed up right on time today. The only confusion I encountered this morning was…

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Keeping in Sync when the Weather Doesn’t

The holiday season means something different to everyone, however this year it meant severe winter weather for much of the United States. Three days before Christmas a winter storm bearing the moniker Gemini tore its way through the central and southern states,  bringing with it tornados and wind gusts that damaged homes, uprooted trees  and…

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Get to Know Sapling

  For the past 20 years, Sapling has been designing, engineering and manufacturing synchronized clock systems for many types of industries, including education, healthcare, transportation and even corporate offices (plus many more!).  We have 20 years of history – that’s a lot to catch up on. One way to get to know Sapling and our…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Every fourth Thursday in the month of November, family and friends from all across the United States of America gather together around dining room tables, kitchen counters or in front of the television, in honor of the national holiday of Thanksgiving. This holiday celebrates people joining together to break bread with one another. We continue…

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Sapling at the Station

Commercial broadcasting began in the U.S. in the 1920s and has drastically evolved since then. There are seemingly endless radio stations that feature a variety of music and/or talk shows. During my mornings, I flip between “Mike and Mike” on ESPN radio and the “Big Philly Show” on Wired 96.5. The two radio segments are…

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The Sapling Advantage

Home field advantage gives any team the upper hand. With the exception of the Philadelphia Eagles, who have won one home game in the last year, playing at home gives your squad the upper hand on their competitors. When a team plays in their home stadium, they feel more comfortable. It is a more familiar…

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Happy Veteran’s Day from Sapling!

Every year, we come together as a nation to even further recognize and pay tribute to the veterans of our country. The sacrifices that they have made during their time in service have provided freedoms that are far too often taken for granted.  Veterans Day is the official United States holiday honoring those who have…

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Fire Safety With Sapling

A fire is one of the biggest hazards faced by schools across the country. There are various precautions that are taken by the school districts to prevent such a disaster from occurring. Fire safety programs are developed in order to prevent a fire from causing injury, death, or property damage. The safety of the schools’…

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Keeping Facility Maintenance in Check

Facility management can become an enormous task for anyone. There are so many factors to consider when having to manage the equipment in a venue. Facility managers are associated with many different types of facilities, including schools, stadiums, convention centers, offices, shopping complexes, hospitals and many more. One of the major issues that facility managers…

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Sapling: Distributing Synchronized Time

A distribution center is a vital component of many companies, especially for those who are exclusively based online. A distribution center is either a warehouse or some other specialized building that is stocked with a company’s product. This product is then distributed to retailers, wholesalers or directly to consumers. There are many different types of…

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