December 2009
Government News
Partnerships aim to boost recycling in California rest areas, beaches and parks
To help celebrate the "America Recycles Day", the Caltrans, the American Chemistry Council and Keep California Beautiful have extended their partnership to cover roadside rest area recycling....
Veterans seeking opportunities as vendors to governments
Government agencies have a growing number of veteran-owned businesses from which to choose when searching for products and services. For instance, the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Web site includes a directory of businesses owned by...
Governments inspire and drive product innovation
Government demand for more efficient, better-performing products is an innovation engine that is leading to improved products for everyone. According to Steve Greenberg, author of "Gadget Nation: A Journey Through The Eccentric World of Invention," new inventors are specifically targeting the government market with a number of innovative products....
Supply Chain News
Kenworth plant selected for DOE energy management program
Kenworth Truck Co.'s manufacturing facility in Renton, Wash., has been selected to participate in a U.S. Department of Energy and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance project to develop an international energy management standard for manufacturing plants....
Kimberly-Clark holds Clean Hands Campaign to fight flu
To help office workers fight the flu, Roswell, Ga.-based Kimberly-Clark Professional is launching The Clean Hands Campaign Against Flu....
John Deere and Crown Equipment create new engine
John Deere Power Systems and Crown Equipment have developed a 2.4L liquefied petroleum gas industrial engine for the new Crown C-5 Series forklift....
Filtrona Extrusion changes name to Pexco
Filtrona Extrusion, the parent company of Davidson Traffic Control Products, has changed its name to Pexco, the brand name of the company's medical tubing products....
Fontaine dedicates W.Va. center to Hino
Fontaine Modification Co. will open a dedicated modification center in Williamstown, W.Va., to support Hino Truck's West Virginia-based truck assembly plant....
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....
Up Front
Adjustable promotion platform
The BannerStand is a steel indoor promotion platform with an adjustable banner height from 43 inches to 96 inches and a 16-inch square base....
Nesting utility carts
The 39 Series of nesting utility carts features an internal spring-loaded platform that rises as goods are removed to provide workers with access to laundry, textiles or other materials while maintaining a consistent height, minimizing bending and reaching....
Versatile fire and rescue vehicle
The Changeable Response Unit enables fire and rescue departments to customize a single pickup truck to do the work of several specialty vehicles through an interchangeable system of dedicated modules....
Thermometer
The Traceable thermometer displays current, minimum and maximum temperatures, as well as the exact time and date when the minimum and maximum temperatures occurred....
Hand geometry reader
The Schlage HandPunch hand geometry reader simultaneously analyzes more than 31,000 points and records more than 90 separate elements of an individual's hand — including length, width, thickness and surface area — to verify the person's identity....
Urea-dispensing reel
The Series UR7000 reel aids in the servicing and dispensing of urea on-board systems for late model diesel engines....
Special Coverage: Public Works
Aluminum utility trailer
Featherlite's Model 1610 is suited for hauling construction equipment, tools, ATVs and other cargo....
All-weather asphalt patching machine
The Pro-Patch pothole patcher makes permanent asphalt repairs under all weather conditions....
Railroad grade crossing surfaces
The company's railroad grade crossing surfaces are made from recycled tires and are flexible, 100 percent rubber that will not crack or spall....
Air/water vacuum excavators
The Xtreme line of combination air/water vacuum excavators have a 1,200-cfm positive displacement blower....
Vehicle lifts
Mohawk Lift's mobile column lifts are available in two- through eight-column sets in capacities ranging from 18,000 lbs. to 240,000 lbs....
Tailgate spreader
The SP-2400 replaceable polyethylene spreader enables year-round dump truck use....
Debris blower
The Pro Force is a single nozzle turbine-type debris blower....
Efficient street sweeper
The Model 435 mid-sized sweeper has a Regenerative Air System that uses an independent centrifugal dust separator to clean the air before it passes to the blower fan....
Dog-waste bags
Oxo-biodegradable litter pick-up bags and liner trash bags are designed to help rid parks, recreation areas, campgrounds and RV parks of the nuisance of dog waste....
Marking products
The company provides marking products for public works projects, including plain and printed marking flags, aboveground and underground warning tape, marking paint, traffic cones, stake whiskers and more....
Versatile excavator
The XL 4300 III excavator handles a variety of tasks, including mass excavation, trenching, spreading rip-rap, and demolition and pavement removal...
Erosion protection for steep slopes
Miramesh SG is a synthetic grass face biaxial geosynthetic that offers surface erosion protection for steep slopes....
Pipe cutter
The Press Snap soil pipe cutter expands the capabilities of the company's standard press tools by providing a fast and easy way to cut cast iron soil pipe....
Portable pumps
The JSC Series solids handling Enviroprime portable pumps range in size from 3 to 18 inches, are designed for high flows to 11,000 gallons per minute and heads to 330 feet, and are diesel- or electric-driven....
Traffic safety surface
Designed with the protection of motorists and pedestrians in mind, Safe-T-Grip is a high-friction surfacing system that creates a skid-resistant area for existing asphalt, concrete, metal and wooden surfaces....
Corrosion-resistant ball valves
Suited to any hydraulic application that is in a challenging environment, such as highway maintenance and snow removal equipment, corrosion-resistant ball valves are now available with an optional Electroless Nickel Plating of all exterior surfaces....
In Focus: Material Handling
Cylindrical-load vacuum lifter
The Anver APU Series vacuum uses standard shop air to lift cylindrical components onto skids or assemblies....
Scissor-lift positioner systems
Herkules lift systems' pneumatic operation eliminates fluids and cylinder replacement, and a one-to-one lift ratio with air bags reduces stress and breakage...
Telescopic handler
The JCB 524-50 Telescopic Handler can maneuver in cramped spaces with soft ground. It has a 9-foot, 10-inch turning radius, equally sized tires and a...
Dock lift
Suitable for use with vehicles ranging in size from pickup trucks to semi-trailers, Hulk hydraulic dock lifts support loads up to 50,000 pounds....
Bulk containers
Fork access points on P-433 bulk shipping containers enable forklift pick-up from any direction, so drivers do not have to rotate the container or drive around its side....
One-person load pusher
The keyed-ignition Power Tug enables one person to move loads (such as vehicles, machinery and pallets) up to 5,000 pounds, eliminating the need for forklifts or other ride-on equipment for such jobs....
Onboard battery charging system
The Model H OorjaPac onboard methanol-based battery charging system quickly refuels material-handling vehicles, including forklifts and pallet loaders....
Sit/stand reach truck
For alternating between different tasks, the 7600 Reach-Fork truck converts to allow operation from either a sitting or standing position....
Light communication system
Rite-Vu's safety lighting components work together with the manufacturer's Dok-Lok vehicle restraints to communicate dangers in and around loading docks....
Battery-powered truck line
Five types of Class III battery-powered trucks are available: walkie/end platform rider pallet trucks, center rider pallet trucks, walkie stackers, counterbalanced walkie stackers and tow tractors....
Compact-space lift
Warehouse, shipping and receiving, building maintenance, archives and other government operations can use the 53-inch-long, 29.5-inch-wide Genie QuickStock (W) to retrieve and/or stock items from tall shelves in narrow aisles....
Portable davit cranes
To handle a variety of lifting and moving tasks, Thern portable cranes rotate 360 degrees in pedestal, wall or flush mount bases and feature a telescoping boom that adjusts to four positions to allow for changes in hook height and reach....
Replacement casters
Replacements for broken OEM casters support up to 675 pounds of weight per caster, suiting them for use in facilities handling frequent heavy loads, including hospitals, laundry/linen rooms and warehouses....
In Focus: Safety Equipment
General-purpose glove
The Atlas Opti-Grip 340 is a general-purpose glove that offers wet and dry gripping capabilities....
Roof anchor
The Protecta swiveling standing-seam roof anchor serves as a secure connection point for a personal fall-arrest system during the construction or maintenance of structural standing-seam roofs....
Dipped gloves
PosiGrip dipped gloves combine the comfort of a nylon or poly/cotton base material with the functionality of a dipped glove....
Cartridge calculator
The SureLife cartridge calculator is a Web-based cartridge selection and service-life estimation tool for respiratory protection users....
Wireless gas monitoring devices
The MeshGuard LEL provides flammability or lower explosive limit monitoring for methane and other flammable gases from drilling and oil and gas exploration....
Safety eyewear
44 Sport safety eyewear offers high-end sunglass styling, impact protection and 99.9% absorption of eye-damaging UV rays....
Fire alarm releasing panels
The Flex Series includes two fire alarm releasing panels designed to offer flexible control of single- and dual-hazard agent-based suppression or deluge systems....
Air sampling pumps
The Tuff line of personal air sampling pumps features an over-molding sealed case that protects internal electronics from moisture, extreme temperatures, solvents and impact....
Safety stairs
Elite Series safety stairs are designed to provide safe access from a tank, loading rack or dock to an elevated walkway....
Field markers
High-visibility fluorescent orange field markers are designed for sports directors, surveyors, outdoor event planners, parks departments, construction crews, timber crews, search and rescue teams, marksmen or anyone wishing to set highly visible markers in the ground....
Notification appliances
The Exceder Series of fire notification appliances includes strobes, horns and horn strobes for wall- and ceiling-mount applications....
Disposable earplugs
Magid E2 IHP732 pink disposable earplugs are made from soft, hypoallergenic polyurethane foam....
Marketplace
Direct reading rotameters
The Model xV Multi-Gas Glass Tube Flow Meter has a scale drum that rotates to display flow rates of five common gases....
Gym divider curtains
Bison has curtains available in four styles and a wide variety of fabrics and colors for privacy and air ventilation for gyms and fitness centers....
LED perimeter lights
PriZm II perimeter safety lights feature dual-reflector LED technology, and are suited for police cars, motorcycles, utility and rescue vehicles....
Pulse start lamps
The 400-watt metal halide pulse start lamp is rated for universal mounting, which reduces inventory by eliminating different models for vertical and horizontal...
Land clearing machinery
An expanded product line is available to federal government buyers at GSA pricing, including the FTX148 Track Carrier with a steel track undercarriage and Bull Hog mulchers for excavators....
In-box power supply
The PowerCrew 15-amp power supply is designed to power tools and equipment at job sites or charge batteries....
Universal tail/brake light
Motolight is a tail and brake light for motorcycles with 48 red LEDs per housing....
Product label kits
NFi product identification label kits contain all graphic product markings supplied on a single sheet or bagged to simplify inventory and assembly requirements....
Weatherized pendant speaker
The Mercury Pendant Speaker delivers 360 degrees of sound and is suited for vaulted, open ceilings....
Exit door control
The S6000D delayed egress panic and fire exit device is equipped with a wall-mounted controller for 15- or 30-second exit delay....
Fall protection system
TarpARMOR's Fall Protection System includes a Bi-LINE Fall Restraint, a safeMOUNT Ladder Assist and Expandable Garbage Gear....
Custom plastic bulk containers
Cut-and-weld plastic storage containers are customized standard plastic bulk storage bins available in widths from 12 to 48 inches....
Water detector battery backup
The WDS-BB FloodSafe Water Detector Shutoff Battery Backup shuts off water supplies to protect against property damage caused by leaking water heaters....
Sewage-treatment pumps
Advanced PX400 and PX800 air-operated, double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps can handle a range of diluted acids found in sewage-treatment environments....
Outrigger pads
The 100 percent polyethylene outrigger pads are 1-inch thick in sizes ranging from 15-by-15 inches to 48-by-48 inches....
Compact drum chipper
Model 990XP is a 12-inch-diameter-capacity chipper that is suited for municipalities and tree maintenance crews....
Automatic tire chains
The product allows vehicle operators to engage and disengage tire chains with a dashboard switch without stopping....
Magnetic law enforcement emblem
The emblem honors deceased members of law enforcement agencies by providing a goodwill gift to their families....
Horizontal baler
The HLO 5443 baler's small footprint of 18-by-7 feet is ideal for many places where other balers will not fit....
DVD+R
The Slimline DVD+R media drive works with the Digital Eyewitness ION Eclipse in-car video system....
Servo motor
Model MMP-D22-376F-24V T-07 24-volt DC servo motor has an integral tachometer and high torque-to-size ratio....
Green Tech
Portable air conditioner with green refrigerant
The company offers portable air conditioners that use the environmentally friendly refrigerant R-410A, including Office Pro, Classic and Classic Plus portable cooler models made by MovinCool/DENSO Sales California, Inc....
Air conditioners
The Ecosaire EN Series of air conditioners is suited for data equipment centers, telecommunications rooms, digital switchgear sites, medical equipment rooms, electrical rack rooms, Internet server vaults and other critical cooling environments....
Fan motors
The company's premium efficiency fan motors now come as standard equipment on all Gold Series cartridge dust collectors and may be ordered from the company...
Light recycling
LampRecycling.com is an online resource for recycling fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, batteries, ballasts and electronic waste....
Lectern
The Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern is made of recycled plastic materials....
Hybrid excavator
An electric swing motor, power generator motor, capacitor and diesel engine power the Hybrid PC200LC-8....
Task light
The Air LED task light lasts over 50,000 hours (with no less than 70 percent light output) guaranteeing minimal downtime....
Architectural mouldings
RPS Mouldings are made from reclaimed, renewable polystyrene and provide a hard, strong surface that is suited for highly trafficked environments....
Waterproofing material
W500 protects concrete from water damage....
Catalogs
Bird control
Bird-B-Gone has published a new catalog of bird control products for commercial, industrial and residential use....
Lighting
Peak Beam Systems, Inc., has launched an online catalog for its handheld, high-intensity illumination devices.....
Bridges
Wheeler's new Vehicle Bridges and Recreation Bridges brochures contain photos of the company's various bridge designs and information on the company's construction techniques....
Spill containment
Denios' new catalog contains information on the company's spill protection and hazardous materials storage equipment, which includes products for transport,...
Storage products
Strong Hold's new catalog contains information about the company's storage systems and cabinets....
Parting Shots
Keypad covers
Designer Series keypad covers, made to fit DMP Thinline and Aqualite keypads, allow users to personalize their DMP security systems....
Mobile boiler room
When facility heating systems break down, a mobile boiler room supplies a quick-fix, ready-to-install replacement....
Interactive whiteboard
The StarBoard FX-77GII lets teachers and other presenters spontaneously add to an electronic whiteboard display with a two-button wireless pen....
Articulating cranes
The company's line of articulating cranes includes eight new mid-range models, differentiated to suit specific applications....
Brush cutter
The Geo-Boy brush cutter head can extend approximately 11 feet to clear brush and trees up to 1 foot in diameter....
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