January 2010
Government News
2010 Keating Report on government budgets and spending
Government spending continues to shore up the economy, with $38 billion potentially on tap through jobs bill. The 2010 Keating Report includes analysis of federal, state, and local government spending, as well as an in-depth look at construction and security spending by governments....
Supply Chain News
N.J. American Water employees rescue injured bald eagle
Two employees of New Jersey American Water became accidental heroes while performing routine maintenance at the company's Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant in Short Hills, N.J. They discovered and helped rescue an injured bald eagle....
U.S. Army orders 15 fire trucks from Pierce
The United States Army has ordered 15 Contender custom pumper fire trucks from Pierce Manufacturing for $5.7 million. The vehicles will be deployed in spring 2010 at Army bases across the U.S....
Silent Knight donates fire alarm system to Humane Society
Silent Knight by Honeywell and Spectrum Systems have donated and installed an addressable IntelliKnight 5700 fire alarm and System Sensor detection devices to the newly constructed Riverside Regional Pet Center in Mankato, Minn....
DOE awards Daimler $40 million to design SuperTruck
Daimler Trucks North America has received nearly $40 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's 21st Century Truck Technology Partnership to fund research on a highly fuel efficient "SuperTruck."...
EJ Metals breaks ground on new Wisconsin facility
E.J. Metals, a manufacturer of wildland fire trucks, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility and corporate office in New London, Wis....
Up Front
Material conveyor
Operating without separate sprockets, gears or welded drive components, the PosiGrip Accumulation Conveyor requires no lubrication....
Large-diameter vacuum cups
Round, rectangular and oval-shaped vacuum cups 15 inches or larger are designed to lift and pick and place large, bulky or unwieldy items....
Mini-bar lighthead
The DuoBeam mini-bar features PriZm II dual reflector LED technology for a bright warning signal....
Trencher tractor attachment
The DT1136 trencher is a light-duty trencher attachment sized to fit select models of compact utility tractors....
LED light conversion bulb
The Trilliant 36 LED WhiteLight conversion bulb turns any PAR 36 incandescent lamp into an LED lamp....
Stimulus tracking application
The Stimulus Tracking and Recipient Transparency (START) program tracks and helps manage the launch of programs enabled by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act....
Skid-steer loader
The S650 is part of the manufacturer's new M-Series line of compact loaders and excavators....
Lockable cabinet for long-term storage
The Stacking File Vault consists of stable, lockable containers made of 22-gauge recycled steel....
In Focus: Information Technology
Disaster recovery service
Using the Internet and virtualization technology, vRescue provides remote backup of mission-critical applications and data to virtualized servers in a secured, 24/7 data center....
Hard-drive duplicator dock
The SATDOCK22R dual-drive SATA hard-drive duplicator functions as both an external SATA hard-drive docking station for 2.5-inch (up to 500 gigabytes) or 3.5-inch SATA/SATA II hard disks (up to 2 terabytes) and a hard-drive imaging solution....
USB flash drive
With 32 gigabytes of storage capacity, IronKey's D200 USB flash drive is suited for workers who store, transport and share large amounts of data....
Mini PC
The HP Mini 5101 features an anodized aluminum display enclosure with a black, brushed finish....
PDA
The IP67-rated Nautiz X7 PDA comes with an 806-megahertz processor, a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and 3G cellular phone capabilities, a 3-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, a digital compass, an altimeter, and a G-sensor....
Compliance software
The SecureFusion software suite integrates the discovery of assets, vulnerability management, configuration management and policy management....
Infrastructure coordination software
Release 2 of the Envista 2009 Web-based software for infrastructure project coordination includes Permit View, Event Coordination, Collaboration Ready Maps, Custom Spatial Query and Multipoint Map Sketching....
Storage optimization appliance
The XcelaSAN storage optimization appliance is designed to augment existing storage systems by transparently applying intelligent caching algorithms that serve the most active block-level data from high-speed, solid-state storage, creating an intelligent, virtual solid-state storage area network....
Data recorder
The NTX16 PCI Express Recorder records and plays more than 800 megabytes per second....
Software for stimulus tracking
Microsoft's Stimulus360 software and BNY Mellon Corporate Trust's project fund administration capabilities help state and local governments meet fund tracking and reporting requirements for the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)....
Platform management software
Hirschmann Version 5.0 platform management software enables Hirschmann RSR and MACH100 switch users to connect multiple rings to a primary ring, permitting a higher availability of networks by forming The software accelerates boot-up times, optimizes the HIPER-Ring and RSTP protocols and allows various protocols to be combined....
Job-scheduling software
The SAP Integration and Certification Center has certified that ActiveBatch 7 integrates with the SAP NetWeaver Application Server component via the background processing and job-scheduling 6.10 integration scenario....
Authentication library
3M Security Systems' document readers work with AssureTec Technologies' authentication library software to deliver automated secure compliance and anti-fraud applications for border control authorities, governments, security operations and other organizations....
Marketplace
Nickel flux cored electrode
SelectAlloy 82-AP is suited for welding applications requiring superior corrosion and oxidation resistance....
Protective coating
SprayShield GT is a solvent-free, two-component polyurethane/polyurea hybrid elastomeric coating....
Steel work zone barrier
The Moveable Vulcan Barrier is a portable, crashworthy steel barrier for work zones that meets NCHRP 350 TL-3 and TL-4 and EN-1317 H2 and N2....
Quick-release ratchets
The ratchets are designed to install or remove fasteners in hard-to-reach work areas and securely hold sockets while in use, so users can change sockets with one hand....
Strobe mini bars
Two strobe mini bars are now available in the Meteorlite Series....
IP video camera
The line of H.264 megapixel IP cameras is suited for law enforcement, municipal parking lot monitoring/surveillance and other government applications....
Bandsaw line
Suited for metalcutting in public works and military maintenance departments, the HBP Series of automatic and semi-automatic bandsaws cut larger-sized materials accurately and economically, including solid forgings, slabs, profiles, molds or bundled materials up to 82.6 inches in diameter....
LED light tool
The 873 LED Pro Light offers extreme brightness and low energy consumption....
Crawler dozer
The 650L is suited for a variety of job sites and confined commercial work areas....
Excavator-tool carrier
The XT855 features an excavator with a 260-degree swing and a tool carrier that can drive as many as 70 compact utility attachments....
Gas flow calibration system
The molbox1+ flow terminal enables users to achieve 0.125 percent of reading flow measurement uncertainty, and an added molbox terminal configuration, molbox1+S, improves high flow rangeability and versatility without the need for vacuum pumps....
Hard-surface floor polisher
Designed for use with popular models of single- and dual-head, low-speed surface grinders, the company's floor polish system efficiently produces high-quality polished surfaces....
Fire alarm power supply
The HPFF8 (FireForce 8) power supply expands fire alarm NACs (notification appliance circuit) and provides auxiliary power to 24-volt system accessories....
Hearing protection products for workers
Creating comfortable options was a key objective during product design and development of the KleenGuard brand Hearing Protection line....
Amphibious work vehicle
The Amphibious Marsh Buggy has two hydraulic motors on each set of tracks that provide the equivalent of four-wheel drive, expandable pontoons and a design that allows breakdown and reassembly within hours....
Cordless vacuum
The 18-volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum (BCL180W) is useful for dry clean-up, janitorial, installation and maintenance applications....
DC gear motor
Model No. MMP-TM55-12V GPk52-046-LS accepts any 12-volt DC source, including battery power....
Plug-in AC current sensors
The sensors work with HOBO U12-006 data loggers....
Floodlights
The company's expanded series of 120-volt floodlights come in powder-coated cast aluminum or heavy-duty ABS plastic....
LCD with video wall
The Clarity Matrix is a narrow bezel LCD with a video wall system that is suited for control rooms and public venues....
Green Tech
Diesel generator-compressor
A diesel-fueled engine, belt-driven Schulz air compressor and a vortex combustion system help Next Generation Power's generator-compressor consume less fuel and operate with fewer maintenance problems, according to the manufacturer....
Hybrid HVAC equipment
Model RDH is a rooftop, power-vented heater, and is part of the company's line of Pre-Engineered Ventilation Air-Handlers....
Thin film solar cell modules
The company's thin film modules are manufactured with less than 1 percent of the silicon used for crystalline solar cells, allowing for simpler manufacturing and lower production costs....
Electric motorcycle
The Zero DS is a fully electric dual-sport motorcycle that rides anywhere, from city streets, to gravel roads, to dirt trails....
Floor-washing system
The EcoFlex System, currently available on the manufacturer's Advenger rider-scrubber and coming soon on additional Advance scrubbers, offers several levels of cleaning to conserve resources....
Fluorescent lighting
Metalux VT4 Series fixtures can save up to 50 percent of the energy used by comparable 400-watt metal halide and high-pressure sodium high-bay systems, according to the company....
Security barriers
More than 50 Green Line hydraulic barricade, bollard and crash-gate designs are available that operate either manually or hydraulically/pneumatically with FDA-approved vegetable oils....
Water-based cleaning solutions
Aquatene water-based cleaning solutions GM330, GM550 and GM660 meet the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Clean Air Requirements....
Solar-powered fan system
Designed to provide comfort in both cool and warm weather, the MacroVoltaic fan system mixes elevated, warmer air with cooler air nearer the ground....
Special Coverage: Annual Reference File
Highway repair
The truck-mounted Pro-Patch pothole patcher transports hot or cold asphalt materials at controlled, heated temperatures....
Pet-waste control
New and improved Dogipot oxo-biodegradable litter pickup bags help keep dog-friendly areas free from the nuisance of unsightly, smelly and harmful dog pollution....
Mower parts
Flail-Master's catalog offers replacement parts for flail, heavy-duty rotary and commercial mowers (including Alamo and Tiger) as well as mowing accessories such as trimmer line, mowing chaps, blade sharpeners and more....
Radio-controlled mower
Equipped with wide tires for enhanced traction, the Spider Slope Mower offers stability on uneven terrain and on up to 40-degree slopes....
Economical salt storage building
The Hi-Arch Gambrel is a complete, permanent, economical building designed specifically for salt and sand storage....
Reversible boom cranes
Product brochure has a wealth of information on the company's line of reversible boom cranes that operate with wireless remote or pendant control....
Metal fences and gates
Read about the company's architectural metal fence systems in this comprehensive catalog....
Parks and recreation
Celebrating its 62nd year in business, Belson offers thousands of products to enhance parks and recreation areas....
Signage and lighting
A complete product catalog has information on driver feedback signs, wayfinding and routed signs, hospitality signage, traffic signs, sign trims and sign poles....
Riding mowers
The TANK S Series of commercial zero-turn riders cuts up to 7.5 acres per hour....
Utility markers
das Curb Markers can be applied to curbs, sidewalks or any flat surface....
Portable abrasive power tools
The catalog shows a variety of Dynabrade vacuum tools and accessories in action....
Save energy with lighting controls
Lutron Electronics can help reduce an agency's lighting energy use by up to 60 percent, improve productivity, and enhance the environment....
Drinking fountains
Most Dependable Fountains' 2010 outdoor fountains catalog discusses and describes a variety of drinking fountains and related products....
Park and shade shelters
The new 104-page Poligon catalog features the entire line of standard steel frame shelters along with a sampling of Poligon's custom designs, Parasol Fabric Shade Shelters, Poligon Wood Shelters, and the new collection of site furnishings....
Electric incinerating toilet
The Incinolet electric incinerating toilet incinerates all human waste immediately to clean, germ-free ash....
LED streetlighting
The product brochure describes the versatile and energy-efficient LEDway street lighting solution from BetaLED....
Grounds maintenance equipment
The Toro Company is a leading provider of outdoor maintenance products for home, recreation, and commercial landscapes around the world....
Anti-slip products
The company's catalog has data and information on a variety of anti-slip stair treads, nosings, curb bars, platforms, floor plates and anti-slip surface coverings. The catalog has descriptions for anti-slip products used in new construction as well as renovations....
Parting Shots
Compressor/generators
Belt-driven K11HGA-17P-3000W (pictured) and the G13HGA-17P-3000W compressor/generators provide a power source and portable air that can be used to supply...
User-friendly shelving
The 8000 Series steel shelving now features horizontal instead of vertical back panels for easier handling and installation, according to the company....
Decorative handrail systems
Customized handrail systems from Ideal Shield can be tailored to any design or requirement, according to the manufacturer....
Railway passenger safety system
The Sentinel Between-Car-Barrier System consists of 26-inch-high, 36-inch-long posts that prevent transit riders from stepping off train platforms onto the tracks below....
Customizable parking tokens
Tokens in hundreds of standard designs can be customized with names, logos or other messages for particular locations....
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