The Keating Report: On the road to recovery

By Michael Keating (michael.keating@penton.com)

Second-half 2009 forecast on government budgets and spending. Even though problems in the economy remain, the federal stimulus package offers some reasons for optimism....

Premier Farnell's Newark division receives 2009 Ariba Spend Management Excellence Award

By Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)

London-based multi-channel distributor Premier Farnell's Chicago-based Newark division has received a 2009 Spend Management Excellence Award from Sunnyvale, Calif.-based supplier network Ariba....

Kenworth T370 Becomes First Medium Duty Hybrid Truck in New York City's Fleet

By Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)

A new Kenworth T370 has become the first medium duty diesel-electric hybrid truck in New York City's truck fleet....

Zeftron seeks entries for Sustainable Practices Award

By Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)

Commercial carpet yarn system manufacturer Zeftron nylon is accepting applications for the inaugural Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award....

Movers and Shakers

By Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)

New assignments and promotions at Duro-Last Roofing, Motorola, and Wausau Window and Wall Systems....

Compact excavator

By Elizabeth Bernardi

New compact M-series excavators include the E32 and E35 in the 3- to 4-ton weight class....

Police motorcycle radar

By Elizabeth Bernardi

The Genesis II Select provides police radar specifically for use on Harley-Davidson police motorcycles....

Press tool

By Elizabeth Bernardi

Model RP 210-B is a press tool used in piping applications, including copper, stainless and PEX plastic pipe....

Motorized tilt truck

By Elizabeth Bernardi

A motorized tilt truck transports and maneuvers trash and waste....

Landscaping safety gear

By Elizabeth Bernardi

The company sells safety equipment, including reflective vests, insulated gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection....

Right-angled DC gearmotor

By Elizabeth Bernardi

Model MMP FM125-12V GRA-240 is a right-angled DC gearmotor that is suited for rotational molding equipment, mobility and accessibility equipment, battery-powered electric utility vehicles and more....

Air sweeper

By Elizabeth Bernardi

Model DXR is a heavy-duty, chassis-mounted, dustless regenerative air sweeper with an 8-cubic-yard hopper....

Metal building curbs

Thybar's new line of laser-cut metal building curbs is custom-designed to accommodate rooftop equipment and to conform to any roof pitch....

Static control mat

Techni-Stat three-layer rubber static control mat has a chemically resistant rubber top that won't burn from hot irons, and a lightly embossed pattern on the top layer to reduce slippage....

Floor protector

Bellatrix is designed to protect densified and/or polished concrete floors....

Wire guards

The Steel Web Stopper (STI-9601) is a heavy-duty, 9-gauge steel wire guard with corrosion-resistant polyester coating that is designed to protect smoke detectors from abuse....

Tube heaters

A new line of positive-pressure, low-intensity infrared tube heaters with a patent-pending Tube Integrity Safety System are available in both natural and propane gas....

Cold pressure washers

Steam Jenny has introduced four new models of direct-drive cold pressure washers....

Industrial door

The Rite-Flex sectional door allows users to custom-design their door to match their unique operating environment....

Air-handling unit

The Model SHH air-handling unit features up to 92 percent fuel efficiency....

Wood mouldings

New laser-carved wood mouldings manufactured from Baltic wood are suitable for either staining or painting, and are available in 10 different designs....

Locks

The E-Plex 3700 Series narrow-stile PIN/PROX lock is an electronic PIN and/or PROX lock for narrow-stile aluminum glass doors....

Lighting fixture

The Max-ER is a recessed direct/indirect revitalization luminaire that features 89 percent luminaire efficiency and up to 97 lumens per watt....

Pressure washer

The newly redesigned 5700 Series hot-water pressure washer was developed for wash-bay installations where vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery are cleaned....

Railing system

A new aluminum, component-based picket railing system requires no welding....

AC inverter systems

The PFT Series of universal fast-transfer AC inverter systems is designed to accommodate small- to medium-sized projects requiring emergency power backup to AC power loads or illumination sources....

Smoke-detection system

The FireVu video smoke-detection system is designed to detect smoke in large areas and other challenging environments....

Anti-vandal switch

The PV8 anti-vandal switch features a metal body and actuator with a 25-millimeter-diameter panel cutout....

Coatings

Thurmalox 225HD coatings protect carbon and stainless steel surfaces from corrosion under insulation as well as atmospheric corrosion....

Roof hatch

The thermally enhanced roof hatch is fabricated from corrosion-resistant aluminum that is milled primarily from recycled content, and features a 2-inch polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board with an R-value of 12....

Security bollards

Cal Pipe's line of stainless steel security bollards comes with an internal locking mechanism for use in public areas with busy vehicular traffic....

Wiring system

Pre-wired Metal Raceway with Linkosity connections provides a flexible, modular, UL-listed system that allows users to relocate furniture and equipment without accessing the internal wiring of the raceway....

Luminaires

The Lumark AVID series of decorative high-bay luminaires feature a variety of optical choices and lamping options, while delivering efficiencies up to 96 percent....

Infield conditioner

The Gravely Turf Base Runner is an infield conditioner with 3-by-3 hydrostatic all-wheel drive and zero-turning radius....

Tollbooth

The Park Controller is the latest booth model from the company....

Charcoal alternative

FlameDisk is an alternative to charcoal and a grilling option that employs solid ethanol as its fuel source....

Basketball system

The Ultimate basketball system package starts with a 6-foot square steel pole....

Recycled lockers

Lenox Lockers are made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, i.e., recycled milk jugs, which are made of high-density polyethylene plastic....

In-ceiling loudspeakers

The Control Contractor 40 Series features the company's proprietary Conical Radiation Boundary Integrator, adapted from the VERTEC series line array loudspeakers....

Binoculars

The Genesis 33 Series binoculars feature four Prominar XD lenses within a compact, weather-proof housing....

Storage lockers

The company offers a selection of locker configurations in 30 colors....

Fountain pattern

The company is introducing the Equinox as the tenth pattern to their Aerating Fountain line....

Fitness line

The Fitness E-Line is made of recycled steel and e-coated for extended durability....

Sign system

FoldingFrame is an indoor-outdoor sign system that can be purchased with optional front-loading DisplayFrames and SekureFrames, which are available in a variety of colors....

Manhole-cover lifts

Industrial Magnetics' manhole-cover lift systems are designed to remove and replace manhole covers, sewer grates and more....

Safety device

Sensing-Saf-Start is designed to prevent small machines, such as table saws and drill presses, from restarting after a power interruption....

Water-finding pastes

Gasoila Chemicals' line of gauging pastes includes Gasoila all-purpose water-finding paste, regular water-finding paste and gas-gauging paste....

Remote generator

The WhisperGen off-grid heat and power system provides an on-demand supply of heat as well as the power to run a number of electrical appliances....

Marine-salvage lift

The inflatable SalvageLift is designed to bring submerged shipping containers, chemical drums and vessels — regardless of size, weight or depth — to and above the water's surface....

Air compressor

The ShopTek lubricated rotary-screw air compressor is designed to meet the needs of auto-body and tire shops, laundries and a number of other applications....

Adhesive anchoring system

The reformulated AC100+Gold structural adhesive anchoring system is designed to meet the requirements of the new International Building Code for strength design of concrete anchors....

Electric outboard motor

The Cruise 4.0 R operates on a 48-volt lead-gel or AGM battery bank or two lithium-manganese batteries....

LED light

The 3510 surface-mount LED warning light measures 3.3 by 1.1 inches, is 0.4 inches deep and has 24 one-watt high-intensity LEDs in a compact housing....

Floor scale

The RoughDeck, designed for scrap-weighing applications, can be equipped with an indicator to calculate weight and payout....

Hose kit

The Flexaust sump pump hose discharge kit includes a 24-foot flexible polyethylene hose, a universal adapter and a hose clamp....

Electrodes

The Arcos 316/316L bare-wire and covered stainless steel electrodes are designed with lower carbon levels to increase resistance to intergranular corrosion....

Vacuum lifter

The Anver VM-Series counterbalanced vacuum lifter and hoist can be custom-designed for handling small, off-center loads, such as for loading or unloading delivery trucks or moving file cabinets....

Dolly

The GN-900 dolly complements existing GN-400 dollies with an expanded platform area and interlocking molded insets to keep multiple carts securely connected for safe transport....

Refurbishing program for popcorn machines

C. Cretors and Co. offers a program that refurbishes larger-size popcorn machines....

Flap discs

Plantex Cool Top flap discs provide additional cooling when grinding stainless steel....

Tire-pressure monitoring system

The Doran 360HD features wireless sensors that are proven to withstand temperatures of up to 257 F, according to the company....

Acoustical foams

Custom fabricated acoustical foams are designed for integration into various types of medical devices....

Conductivity meter

To check solution purity with the Expanded Range conductivity meter, users turn the meter on, insert the probe and read the result (the solution temperature also is given)....

Regenerative and mechanical street sweepers

The Crosswind NX regenerative and Waterless Eagle mechanical street sweepers meet air-quality standards determined by the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute's performance tests, and the results have been verified by Canada's Environmental Technology Verification Program, another third-party environmental assessor....

Wastewater filter cleaners

Micro A07 Citric Acid and Micro-90 cleaners remove solids from effluent filters while leaving the filter components and media intact....

Environmentally friendly air conditioners

Use of the refrigerant R-410A, which does not contain greenhouse gases, enables MovinCool's Office Pro, Classic Plus and CM12 models to operate without contributing to ozone layer depletion....

LED light

The 3-by-3-millimeter OSLON SSL ultra-white LED light, with an 80-degree beam angle, is designed to shine light into external lenses, such as those used in spotlights and floodlights....

Electrically powered horizontal grinder

The HG6000E grinder recycles wood waste with four electric motors for diesel-free operation....

Expansion joint fillers

Flexible, lightweight, recycled-rubber expansion joint fillers prevent cracks from forming in paving materials as they repeatedly expand and contract with fluctuating temperatures....

Mobile wash, recovery and recycle system

Use the Mobile Wastewater Recycle system for washing in areas where water is not easily accessible and electricity is not available....

Energy-saving fan

Running nearly silently, the Air Pear is designed to cut down on operational costs by recirculating the air from overly cool or warm areas....

Polymer cement overlay

E-Krete PCMO overlay for asphalt roads extends the life of asphalt up to 20 years, according to the manufacturer....

Bird and Wildlife Control

Nixalite of America's four-color product catalog details the company's 11 bird spike models, seven lines of bird netting, deer fencing systems, thermal and ULV fogging equipment....

Bird Repeller

Programmable species-specific repeller frightens birds away for good using their own distress cries or predator sounds to create even more danger....

Building Safety and Security Equipment

STI manufactures push buttons, wire cages, protective covers and alarms to help prevent theft and vandalism to fire pull stations, smoke detectors, strobe/horns,...

Drinking Fountains

As a global manufacturer of drinking fountains, Haws produces a wide array of products to meet the varying needs of its customers....

Exterior Entrance Systems

The company provides a single, sustainable solution to the multiple challenges of exterior entrances....

Furniture

A large selection of chairs, desks and storage equipment items are featured in the company's 2009 Equipment for Educators catalog....

HDPE Pipe

DuroMaxx is an engineered polyethylene steel composite pipe that presents a structured outer-wall profile and a smooth internal surface. Suitable for...

Litter Pick Up Bags

DOGIPOT has introduced a new formula in its litter pick up bags, making them Oxo-Biodegradable....

Litter Vacuum

Elephant-Vac now offers an optional 26.5-horsepower diesel three-cylinder liquid-cooled Diahatsu engine on its Model EVC-4HD litter vacuum (in addition to the standard 23-horsepower gas air-cooled engine on the Model EVC-4H)....

Material Handling

Select from a wide variety of material handling equipment, safety supplies, guarding and wire-mesh products....

Multi-Purpose Bridges

With more than 50 years of bridge design experience, the engineers at Pioneer Bridges can meet any bridge need....

Outdoor Drinking Fountains

Most Dependable Fountains manufactures outdoor drinking fountains, showers, pet fountains, misters, play towers, hose bibbs, jug fillers, handwash stations and grills....

Parks and Recreation

Online superstore presents thousands of products to enhance parks and recreation areas....

Playground Equipment

Landscape Structures Inc. recently launched its new website, playlsi.com....

Penetrating Oils

Kano's free bulletin gives useful and practical maintenance tips. Topics include how to improve gas mileage, save energy, prevent rust, loosen frozen...

Portable Air Conditioning and Heating

Spot Coolers has been serving the portable air conditioning and heating needs of its customers for more than 25 years....

Recycled-Plastic Products

Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls manufactures a full line of heavy-duty products made of 100-percent recycled plastic....

Room Dividers

To quickly divide space or create a visual barrier, simply roll one or more compact room dividers into position, expand open in desired configuration and set caster brakes to create a temporary, sound-absorbing, tackable room divider....

Mowers

Z-Trak Pro 800-series mowers deliver durability, reliability and productivity....

Park Furnishings

Kay Park's colorful catalog features benches, bike racks, bleachers, bollards, drinking fountains, grills, garden furniture, litter receptacles, pedal...

Site Amenities

Petersen's line of precast and metal site furnishings includes planters, tables, benches, waste receptacles, bollards, drinking fountains, and snuffers....

Steel-Framed Buildings

Poligon's park architecture provides steel-framed sun shelters, gazebos, shade structures, pergolas, trellises and carousel houses....

Storage and Material Handling

Buyer's guide features a wide selection of material handling equipment, storage products, maintenance equipment, janitorial supplies, and safety products....

Traffic & Parking Control

For more than 50 years, TAPCO has provided traffic and parking control solutions nationwide....

Vacuum Excavator

The McLaughlin V500 low profile vacuum excavator is designed to provide easier access to confined spaces....

Vacuum Excavation

Wet/dry vacuum systems hold 300 to 800 gallons and move 580 to 1,000 cfm....

Winter Maintenance Products

The catalog features the company's line of winter maintenance products, including SnowEx salt and sand spreaders, liquid de-icing systems and Snowbroom attachments....

Mobile column lifts

By Claire Broome

WPLS-150, 180 and 180-M (military) portable mobile column lifts are operable in sets of two, four or six columns to best suit lifting needs....

Compact gearmotor

By Claire Broome

Suitable for battery-powered vehicles, robotics and automation applications, a new reversible gearmotor is rated for 308 inch-pounds of continuous torque...

Mobile video-projector cart

By Claire Broome

Hinged locking doors allow video projectors to be both easily accessed and protected from tampering inside the PRCT-2 Educator Mobile Projector Cart....

Dump body with trailing axle

By Claire Broome

The Superdump comprises a conically/elliptically shaped steel dump body and a trailing axle that distributes weight across all axles on the carrier vehicle....

Handheld microwave-signal receiver

By Claire Broome

The lightweight, palm-sized RFX-PRX-II, designed for monitoring and security surveillance, enables police officers and others to receive, record and play back microwave signals, as well as output composite or SVGA video and audio....