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Grants aim to halt graffiti
The 2012 Graffiti Hurts Grant Program is accepting applications from local governments and other groups. ...
Just in time for Earth Day, April 22: pricey LED bulb
More than 1 billion people around the globe are expected to take part in Earth Day 2012 festivities Sunday, April 22. Some may honor the day by paying almost $50 for a Philips LED 60-watt replacement bulb....
Grainger addresses productivity, purchasing channels and other topics at Florida conference
Grainger, a broad line distributor of facilities maintenance products, recently welcomed nearly 10,000 attendees at the annual Grainger Show in Orlando, Fla....
GSA contract delivers preventive and emergency maintenance services
Emerson Network Power service offerings now can be procured through a federal government contract offered by the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedule 056, Building and Building Material/Industrial Services and Supplies, better known as GSA 56....
State Department awards facilities contract
The U.S. Department of State has awarded a $14 million maintenance contract to Crockett Facilities Services, Inc. Under the five-year agreement, Crockett will provide facilities management, operations and maintenance services to two commercial buildings located in Washington....
Govpro bedbug series follow-up: an expert weighs in
Early detection before a bed bug infestation becomes established is critical to the over all success of any bed bug control program, said consulting urban entomologist and bed bug expert Paul Bello, president of PJB Pest Management Consulting. ...
Lighting control retrofit strategies that save money
Government facility managers can significantly reduce lighting expenses through flexible, scalable retrofits with a payback time frame of a few years. Choose from retrofit/renovation strategies that are simple to complex. ...
Lighting control strategies to save money
Government facility managers can significantly reduce lighting expenses through flexible, scalable retrofits with a payback time frame of a few years....
Bird control tips for government agencies
Cameron Riddell, president of Bird Barrier America, Inc., offers his advice for local and state government officials on how and where to start if their community or facility has a bird problem....
Keeping Newport Beach's birds at bay
Newport Beach, Calif., recently had its hands full with a pesky bird problem. The city sought help from Antimite Termite and Pest Control to rid pigeons and sparrows from a maintenance yard....
Vendors to government announce price hikes
Two companies in the fleet and facilities arenas, Bridgestone and Johnson Controls, have announced boosts in prices....
Airport owes its lush beauty to purchasing and maintenance teams
The management of Orlando International Airport is keenly aware that the airport is the first and last thing most travelers see when visiting the Florida vacation destination....
Thompson Pump holds Pumpology School
Thompson Pump holds Pumpology School to train pump users and buyers....
Terex AWP announces alliance with NJPA
Terex Aerial Work Platforms has announced a state and municipal purchasing contract award with the National Joint Powers Alliance....
Simple light control strategies that yield sizable energy savings
Govpro.com talked to Andy Wakefield, government business development director at Lutron Electronics, about the ways lighting controls can save energy in government facilities....
Movers and shakers
Mark Kaptur joined Chroma Corp. as senior account manager. Robert Ferris joined Henke Manufacturing as production manager. Christopher Ruud named president of Ruud Lighting....
Gas generator safety tips released
Gasoline-powered generators are a lifeline during weather emergencies when electricity is unavailable, but they also emit poisonous carbon monoxide....
Oscoda Plastics donates floor materials to New Orleans-area community center
Oscoda, Mich.-based Oscoda Plastics has donated more than 1,500 square feet of interlocking tiles to the Community Center of St. Bernard in St. Bernard Parish, La. ...
Movers and Shakers
New assignments and promotions at Duro-Last Roofing, Motorola, and Wausau Window and Wall Systems....
Zeftron seeks entries for Sustainable Practices Award
Commercial carpet yarn system manufacturer Zeftron nylon is accepting applications for the inaugural Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award....
Atlas Copco to acquire full ownership of Focus and Prisma in India
Atlas Copco to acquire full ownership of Focus and Prisma in India....
Movers and Shakers
Rogers Brothers Corp. appoints Michael Flynn as regional sales manager for New York and New England; Hayata appoints Bodie Spangler as national sales manager....
Energy upgrade delivers savings to Illinois city
HVAC and other mechanical systems in the city hall in Quincy, Ill., have been upgraded, with significant energy cost-savings....
Kimberly-Clark Professional helps out in flood
Kimberly-Clark Professional donates goods to help out in Fargo, N.D., flood....
The Mohawk Group Gets Gold for Environmental LEEDership
The Mohawk Group Gets Gold award for green Environmental LEEDership....
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