November 2009
Government News
Green purchasing appears to be accelerating
Green purchasing budgets will continue to increase, and the current political administration in the U.S. will positively affect green spending, according to a recent survey by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing....
Consortiums will be likely winners of broadband stimulus funding
Government groups or non-profit consortiums that bring private companies and government entities together may be the big winners when broadband stimulus awards are announced in early November....
Window film saves energy and shields against broken glass at federal energy facility
The U.S. Department of Energy recently installed 80,000 square feet of solar safety film at its James Forrestal building in Washington, D.C. The film reduces heat and glare, increasing worker comfort and reducing the amount of energy needed to keep the building cool....
Supply Chain News
Hagemeyer North America donates sustainable lighting to S.C. Historical Society
Hagemeyer North America has donated more than $12,000 worth of products and services for an energy-efficient lighting redesign project at the South Carolina Historical Society's headquarters....
Beagle Brigade gets a new, environmentally friendly boot camp
The USDA's National Detector Dog Training Center, which trains dogs and their handlers to sniff out contraband items at airports, shipping ports and border crossings, has a new environmentally friendly home....
SeaArk delivers patrol boat to the Port of New Orleans
SeaArk Marine recently delivered the Capt. Kenneth H. Scarbrough, a 50-foot Dauntless Class patrol vessel, to the Port of New Orleans....
Chicago Botanic Garden's electric shuttle bus begins operation
The Chicago Botanic Garden inaugurated its 14-passenger Solar Electric People Mover from The Solar Electric Vehicle Co. during the opening of its Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center....
Bobcat announces winners in Great Bobcat Tractor Pull contest
Bobcat's "Great Bobcat Tractor Pull" contest has a grand-prize winner, John Shepherd....
Volvo equipment cuts ice screen for Swedish film festival
Wheel loaders from Volvo have been used to harvest the ice for the construction of a giant movie screen made entirely of ice, which was installed at the Stockholm International Film Festival....
Movers and Shakers
Hans Bouwers, Ron Ross and Troy Crawford have joined KIOTI Tractor's sales team. SPAL USA has named Thom Balistrieri as director of consumer sales for North America....
Up Front
Concrete-floor polishing system
The Diamabrush multi-step polishing system allows facility managers to maintain concrete flooring without using chemicals....
T-slotted aluminum framing
Four smooth profiles have been added to the manufacturer's line of T-slotted aluminum framing....
Gear motor
Model MMP-TM55-24V GP57-007 accepts any 24-volt DC source, including battery power....
Door track protectors
Trackgard overhead door track protectors resist forklift, hand truck or heavy cart impacts to protect overhead door rails from damage....
Gear lockers
Lenox plastic gear lockers are wider and deeper than standard lockers, offering more storage room for bulky athletic gear and equipment....
PVC decking
EverNew LT cellular PVC decking and railing products emulate wood. According to the manufacturer, the material never needs painting or staining, will not splinter, warp or rot and is resistant to wood-boring insects....
Waste-oil-fired heaters
Shop facilities can eliminate heating fuel costs by using RA-150 and RAD-150 heaters, which recycle used oil....
Special Coverage: Government Fleets
Wireless wheel dolly for tires
The AH-80330 High-Capacity Wireless Wheel Dolly features a battery-operated hydraulic lifting mechanism with a 2,000-pound lifting capacity for tires up to 53 inches in diameter....
Vehicle scale controller
The AVS-7 is an automated weighing solution for unattended truck scale operations....
Coolant leak prevention
Bar's Leaks Liquid Aluminum Cooling System/Radiator Stop Leak seals coolant leaks that cause most vehicle overheating problems, according to the manufacturer....
Tilt-deck haulers
The CHT18-10 and CHT18-7 are 18-foot-long tilt bed haulers with 10k and 7k gross vehicle weight ratings....
Vehicle axles
The Spicer S140 series of single-drive, medium-duty axles are available for all makes and models of straight truck chassis up to 19,000-pound Gross Axle...
Durable truck
The Coronado SD is suited for severe duty vocational applications....
Adapter storage kit
The balancer-mounted adapter storage kit for the company's line of LCD balancers adds convenience to vehicle service bays....
Custom fuel tanks and reservoirs
The company manufactures custom steel fuel and hydraulic oil tanks for off-road and specialty vehicles....
Roadside assistance vehicle
The Element is a combination vehicle engineered to enable one person to handle both towing and vehicle servicing....
Loader tire
The XHA2 loader tire is now available in size 23.5R25, and is suited for construction, infrastructure and utility machinery....
Split rear view mirror
The company's 2010 FE and FG model medium-duty trucks are equipped with door-mounted split rear view mirrors as standard equipment....
Vehicle lift inspection
Rotary Lift's Inspect to Protect lift inspection program helps governments find qualified lift inspectors....
Online merchant locator
Voyager Fleet cardholders can use a new online merchant locator to find fueling and maintenance sites for the 230,000 locations that accept the card throughout...
Remote start/stop module
The manufacturer's Remote Start/Stop Module is designed for 2007 through 2009 Dodge 6.7L 2500-5500 automatic transmissions and 2007 through 2009 Sterling Bullet 6.7L 3500-5500 automatic transmissions to allow easier remote start/stop of the vehicle....
Fleet monitoring system
The tiwi driving safety system monitors and mentors drivers' behavior to reduce risks and increase productivity....
Environmentally friendly vehicle package
The Green Fleet Starter Package offers four eco-friendly vehicles on a 40-month lease for $1,500 per month....
Special Coverage: Grounds Maintenance
Wood chippers
Choose from 6-inch (Model 1260), 9-inch (Model 1790), 12-inch (Model 2012) and 18-inch (Model 2018) wood chippers that handle a variety of landscape, tree maintenance and land clearing chores....
Turf growing mats
Rolls of standard Enkamat Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs) are now eight feet wide to allow for easier handling....
Processing equipment
The Screen Machine 612T portable tracked trommel screening plant is suited for topsoil, compost, green waste or mulch processing....
Tree shear with wireless control
Timberline Power Rotating Tree Shears connect easily to skid steer loaders with standard two-pin mounting....
Beach sand cleaner
Model 4500XL Beachcleaner combines a hydraulic drive and specialized screen mount design for sand screening....
Lawn edger
The Edge-EZE is available with an electric actuator that increases downward pressure in tough conditions and raises the disc for crossing sidewalks....
Spreader/sprayer
The LESCO Z-Two Spreader/Sprayer contains a 19-horsepower, high-performance Kawasaki engine....
Turf aerator
SourceOne's Plugr Tow Pro is a 45-inch self-contained turf aerator attachment with universal mount to connect to utility vehicles, riding mowers or small...
In Focus: Winter Maintenance
Multifunctional vehicle
The Cameleon can be converted from a tracked vehicle to a four-wheel-drive articulated vehicle in fewer than four hours....
Snowplow
The Poly Power-V XT is a multi-position snowplow with a 37-inch flared-blade wing for snow discharge....
Snowthrowers
PTO-driven TractionPlus snowthrowers feature heavy-gauge welded steel construction, a high-speed 12-inch-diameter auger and a heavy-duty replaceable scraper blade....
Spreader
The SnowEx V-Maxx 9300 V-box-style spreader has a capacity of 3 cubic yards....
Salt slurry generator
Monroe Truck Equipment's salt slurry generator (roller mill) combines liquid with general-purpose roadway rock salt to produce a 70/30 mixed slurry for direct application to the roadway....
Valve system
The tank-mounted DewEze VT Series valve system is designed for any light- or medium-duty truck in the snow and ice industry....
Snow melters
Snow Dragon specializes in making energy-efficient snow melters for users with space limitations, congestion issues and/or high security requirements....
Snowplows
A pair of 1032-Series 10-foot trip-edge snowplows are available in either electric/hydraulic or central hydraulic powered configurations....
Pothole patcher
The FP5 flameless pothole patcher repairs potholes in cold weather....
Dump body
The J&J DyanHauler/MDC dump body features 9- to 12-foot steel, aluminum or stainless steel beds and can be outfitted with snowplows and/or spreaders....
Marketplace
Limited mobility gym
The Accessible Multi-Gym is designed for people with limited mobility, such as exercisers in wheelchairs, seniors and individuals undergoing physical therapy....
Floor covering remover
The FCS10 Rip-R-Stripper is a lightweight electric floor stripper for removing carpet, linoleum, VCT, mastics and other types of floor coverings....
High capacity sprayer
The Model 13194 Hudson Commercial Bak Pak has a four-gallon capacity....
Compact excavators
Both the Volvo EC35C and the ECR48C (shown in picture) are suited for tight, congested or busy worksites....
Surveillance camera
The sc1dn Internet protocol surveillance camera offers day/night capabilities and high-performance video analytics....
Bulk material spreaders
Spreaders mount on tractors, utility vehicles or pickup trucks, and are equipped with an auger for feeding and controlling quantities of fertilizer, compost, pelletized lime, topdressing, and other granular bulk materials....
Easy-access gun rack
The QD800LE Quick-Draw Gun Rack mounts in an upright position in squad cars, SUVs, vans or other law enforcement or military vehicles....
Enclosed landscape trailer
The 2010 LS Series of enclosed landscape trailers comes with ¾-inch plywood flooring with a 20-year limited warranty, weather-protected wiring systems, an LED safety package and a six-year comprehensive warranty....
Web-based water controller
The WeatherTRAK system monitors, manages and programs the company's smart irrigation controllers remotely from any location using the Web....
Riding mower
Z Master G3 zero-turning radius mowers offer improved operator comfort and control, and feature the Turbo Force cutting deck....
Digital heat gun
The PH-1400 Proheat LCD Dial-In Heat Gun digitally displays temperatures in 10-degree increments from 130 degrees up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Celsius temperature displays also are available....
Wireless chime
The STI-32500 wireless door chime alerts office and building attendants when guests arrive....
Interior-mounted lighting systems
The SuperVisor and WingMan interior-mounted lighting systems have twice the brightness of traditional LED lights, while not impeding a driver's view of traffic....
Park and forest track loader
Standard features on the 100-horsepower PT-100 Forestry loader include a sealed and pressurized cab, large dual pressurization filters, air conditioner and heater, full forestry guarding and Posi-Track undercarriage....
Automatic roll towel dispenser
Bobrick's non-proprietary universal automatic roll towel dispensers come in five different models and take universal roll paper towels than can be purchased from open-market paper suppliers....
Pipe inspection camera
The Agilios self-leveling pan/tilt camera supports up to 300 feet of push rod and can be navigated through multiple 90-degree bends for views deep inside pipeline 3.5 inches or larger in diameter....
Quality control meter
The waterproof, chemical-resistant Traceable Conductivity/TDS/Salinity Meter gives consistent temperature readings in the lab....
Eco-friendly waterproofing membrane
Zero-VOC Mel-Rol LM is designed for below-grade vertical seamless waterproofing applications....
Power mowers
The Cobra line of mowers includes a 52-inch model as well as a 60-inch ZTR model....
Green Tech
Asphalt recyclers
Three models of portable asphalt recyclers turn used asphalt chunks into hot-mix asphalt....
Air-curtain controller
Berner's Intelliswitch 2 controls temperatures and fan speed on the manufacturer's Zephyr or Maxair air curtains....
Water-saving shower head
By slowing water flow while increasing pressure, the Oxygenics Storm shower head saves water without compromising user comfort....
Low-profile LED light
Configured to install in hard-to-reach, focal-point areas, the 12-volt LED Thin Light strip is less than half an inch high and wide....
Recycled-content calculation worksheets
Customized worksheets calculate recycled-content levels in Tate's All Steel, ConCore and Woodcore flooring panels, pedestal heads and bases, and stringers....
Emissions-tracking service
To help governments and others who rent diesel-powered equipment comply with emissions regulations, RSC Equipment Rental provides a tracking service with hour meters to monitor levels of pollutants produced by diesel equipment....
ARRA-compliant lighting controls
WattStopper's line of lighting control products including occupancy sensors, relay panels, daylighting and plug controls save energy and are compliant...
Leaf mulcher
After shredding leaves into mulch, the WORX Leaf Mulcher packs the equivalent of 11 standard bagfuls of leaves into one bag....
Solid-state-drive servers
HP's Proliant G6 servers can be coupled with Samsung's optional 60- and 120-gigabyte solid-state drives (SSDs) to store data while reducing power consumption....
Catalogs
Specialty abrasives
A specialty abrasives catalog from Rex-Cut Products introduces new ceramic flap discs and surface conditioning quick-change discs and a new wheel refinishing kit....
Various products
The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) has released its Purchasing Catalog 2009 Edition....
Hand protection
Ansell Limited's 129-page North America Protection Solutions Guide provides information on the company's line of protective gloves....
Vehicle lifts
Hunter Engineering's new Four-Post Lift Family brochure includes information on the company's new L441 and L444 four-post lifts....
Lighting
LightGuard's new full-color product catalog details the company's line of emergency lighting and exit signs designed for use in a variety of facilities....
Building accessories
The 1,000-page Outwater 2009 Master Catalog lists more than 65,000 products with complete schematics, technical information, pricing and photos or drawings....
Boat docks
Mod-U-Dock's 17-page brochure features the company's modular dock systems in stationary and floating dock configurations....
Manhole covers and grates
Neenah Foundry's 312-page Catalog 14th Edition covers the company's line of iron castings....
Fall safety
The Smart Policy MillerGuide from Miller Fall Protection contains tips for preparing and implementing an effective and safe fall protection program....
Parting Shots
Handheld material detector
Government workers, contractors and utility personnel can use the Innspector '07 to discover buried pipes, cables and objects made of most any material, including clay, plastic, metal and concrete, at depths of up to 12 feet....
Deer-protection fencing
To prevent landscape destruction and the spread of tick-borne diseases, 8-foot-high fencing forms a barrier between wandering deer and yards, farms and other property....
Dust monitor attachment
When used with Casella's Microdust Pro real-time dust monitor, the Dust Detective enclosure kit doubles monitoring time for up to 19 continuous hours of particulate-concentration measurement....
LCD/plasma-display cabinets
Cabinets housing 32- to 50-inch flat-panel displays offer mobility, equipment storage space and quick access to cables....
Footwear traction device
YakTrax stretch over the outsoles of shoes to provide traction on slippery or icy terrain....
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