February 2010

February 2010 issue of GPN Government Product News

Supply Chain News

CNH contributes to Haiti disaster relief

In January, agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer Case New Holland sent construction equipment and companywide monetary donations to help relief efforts in Haiti after the country was struck by a mammoth earthquake....

John Deere Quick Adjust cutting units win international recognition at IOG Scotsturf

John Deere's Quick Adjust cutting units were recently recognized with a new product award at IOG Scotsturf, held in Edinburgh, Scotland....

Chrome Shop Mafia tricks out Freightliner trucks with paint jobs and custom detailing

Freightliner has contracted with Chrome Shop Mafia, a specialty garage known for overhauling big rigs, to customize two of its more popular models, the Cascadia and the Coronado....

Pierce, Medtec continue Daytona Speedway tradition

A fleet of 12 vehicles from Pierce Manufacturing and Medtec Ambulance, both owned by Oshkosh, Wis.-based Oshkosh Corp., were on duty at the Daytona 500....

Schréder Lighting USA to open facilities near Chicago

Schréder Lighting USA has opened a new manufacturing facility in Addison, Ill....

Movers and shakers

Prem Kuchi has joined On-Net Surveillance Systems as director of research and development. Brent Baer has joined KIOTI Tractor as territory manager. Bruce Mawhirter has joined VHB engineering firm as chief civil engineer....

Preview

Trucks are the stars at the Work Truck Show 2010 — and so is keynote speaker William Shatner

America's Center in St. Louis, Mo., was where the Work Truck Show was held on March 9-12. The Work Truck Show 2010 was held in conjunction with the 46th Annual National Truck Equipment Association convention....

Work Truck Show Exhibitors

Durable truck

Choose from several powertrains on the 2011 F-Series Super Duty, including the Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel as well as a 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine....

Choosing the right vehicle lift

A free 13-page educational booklet about two-post vehicle lifts compares two-post models to four-post, in-ground, scissor or parallelogram lifts, and has information and tools to measure shop efficiency, revenue generation and shop safety....

Powerful pickups

Ram Truck will display a number of vehicles at the 2010 Work Truck Show, including the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups now available in a crew-size cab model....

Rear-view camera monitor

The EYE DOT camera system is easy to set up and works off a single input power adapter; it does not require permanent installation....

Truck maintenance safety tool

Steel braces on the Dump-Lok dump truck and dump trailer safety support device lock a truck's dump bed in the raised position, preventing it from falling in case of system failure or operator error....

Sidemarker light

The P2 Low Profile 3 LED Sidemarker/Clearance Light with Reflectivity enhances the visibility of vehicles. ...

Storage system for vans

Weather Guard storage units for the Ford Transit Connect van adapt to fit a variety of job needs. ...

Kit for Ford diesels

The DewEze clutch pump kit for the 2011 6.7L Ford diesel engine is easy to install....

Powerful cranes

Liftmoore will show two new models at the 2010 Work Truck Show, including the 6036DX (pictured). ...

Onboard video systems

The company's mobile digital recording technologies are used by public safety, passenger transport and first responder communities for evidentiary video and audio data in the event of an accident or claim....

Snowplow

The Lot Pro's contractor class moldboard has a 32-inch height and 75-degree attack angle to ensure fast, productive snow and ice removal....

All-in-one compressor, pump, generator

The EnPak Mechanic Series truck-integrated, self-contained rotary screw air compressor, hydraulic pump and generator provides mechanics with the power needed to run air tools, hydraulic cranes and electrical equipment with the truck turned off....

Tow and pulling chain

Tow-To-Go is a ready-to-use Grade 80 chain assembly designed for towing and pulling applications....

Vehicle cargo tray

The RM Cargo Tray for fire and emergency response vehicles is lightweight, rugged and suited for rapid access to equipment....

High-strength hose reels

The Reelcraft DP7000 Series features a two-piece, non-welded, interlocking base that will not vibrate apart, so it is suited for vehicle-mounted applications....

Electric tarping

The company's Solid State Relay with five-year warranty will soon be available with a single function radio-frequency module that will allow wireless...

Electric cranes

The EH Series has 100-percent solid-state controls and provides the maximum duty cycle possible. The hoist drum and wire rope are located outside the...

Battery-powered commercial truck

The Smith Newton is powered exclusively by battery, runs without noise or vibration, and stores electric energy during stopping through regenerative braking....

Versatile double-floor for Ford trucks

The Multi-Purpose Double-Floor System maximizes the space available in the Ford Transit Connect's cargo area. The system offers a bottom floor, three...

Retention ramp for rail liftgates

A Split Retention Ramp option is available on the company's Models 85 and 89 Steel Platform Model Rail Gate. The ramp option provides five inches of additional...

Ice control sprayers

Sprayers come in capacities from 30 gallons for all-terrain vehicles up to 1,600-gallon truck-mounted units. Sprayers are available with electric pumps...

Up Front

Architectural columns and capitals

Stain-grade classic columns and capitals are made from finger-jointed North American red oak, mahogany, maple or cherry hardwoods....

Headlamp

The Performance Intrinsic Tactical headlamp offers hands-free capabilities in dark, hazardous environments. ...

Fever alert products

A complete line of fever alert products enables rapid screening of individuals in public places for elevated body temperatures....

Mildew-resistant epoxy

Tile-Clad High Solids Mildew-Resistant epoxy is an industrial coating that protects against mildew growth on exterior surfaces where dampness and humidity are areas of concern....

Stump cutter

Either a 37.8-horsepower diesel or a 35-horsepower gasoline engine can power the SC372 stump cutter....

Portable cranes

The company offers portable aluminum gantry-style cranes manufactured by Reid Lifting in Wales, United Kingdom....

In Focus: Emergency Management

Women's disposable glove

Manufactured in soft pink, the N-Dex BWC (Because We Care) textured nitrile glove is sized from extra small to extra large to accommodate women's hands....

Medical waste disposal by mail

The Sharps Disposal By Mail System aims to simplify management of used needles, syringes and other small-quantity medical waste generated outside of hospital...

Safety gate

The self-closing safety gate is an adjustable swinging gate for fall protection at ladder, platform, mezzanine and stair openings....

Disaster recovery equipment

The equipment rental company has an emergency preparedness plan to meet the specific requirements of its customers. The company, which has 400 locations...

Half-mask respirator

The Advantage 420 respirator is adjustable according to individual needs. Testing against the proposed new NIOSH fit-test panel confirms that the AnthroCurve...

Fall protection inspection system

Combining handheld devices and software, Pervidi Inspection Management automates all aspects of users' fall protection equipment safety inspections, including...

Disaster preparedness game

Using game play and the element of chance, the Disaster Game creates unique and highly detailed event scenarios that are designed to engage and challenge...

Security personnel monitoring system

The GT2 is designed to track, monitor and manage security personnel in real time, indoors and outdoors. The GT2 Security Force Locator combines GPS and...

Emergency oxygen and defibrillator kit

LIFE Start System is an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and emergency oxygen in a portable wall case. The unit weighs 8 pounds, and is smaller...

Firearm bag

The locking firearm bag is designed to help security officers quickly and safely take possession of a sidearm without requiring gun lockers or safes....

Public safety vests

Designed for police and security forces, public safety vests are available in fluorescent orange and lime green. The vests have a five-point breakaway...

Bifocal safety eyewear

Two styles of bifocal eye protection are available: StarLite MAG and Scorpion MAG. The eyewear comes in four diopter strengths: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5....

Emergency scene assessment tool

ONYX FirstVision is an emergency scene assessment tool used by first responders to determine the origin and migration of a fire, location of emergency alerts, potential hazards or areas of refuge within the affected areas....

Special Coverage: Parks & Recreation

LED outdoor lighting

The company's 16 energy-efficient luminaires feature LightBAR technology and AccuLED Optics and are suited for streetlighting, area/site, wall mount,...

Safety equipment for mowing

The company offers a full line of roadside and grounds safety equipment, including reflective safety clothing, safety glasses, and head and ear protection...

Engines for parks machinery

The four new Vanguard single-cylinder engines are used in aerators, tillers, overseeders, chippers, power augers and other landscape and turf machines....

Soccer goals

ShootOut portable aluminum soccer goals are designed for durability and safety. Goal sizes range from the 9-foot Bantam to the 24-foot Competition in...

Individual wall shower

Suited for tight spaces, the compact and flexible Coverall Wall Shower accommodates both exposed and concealed piping so there is no need to cut into...

Basketball hoop

The Ultimate Playground Goal has an unconditional lifetime replacement warranty. The heavy-duty hoop has double, -inch, solid steel rims, 3/16-inch steel...

Lawn vacuum

The vacuum action of the PowerVac Collection System moves a high volume of air to pick up grass clippings, leaves, pine straw and other lawn debris leaving...

Misting station

The Model 572 Misting Station features a misting side with four misting heads and a high and low ADA drinking fountain....

Vehicle for parks and other applications

The Polaris EV Low Speed Vehicle is suited for on and off-road use in parks and recreation, government and military applications. It is equipped with...

Park architecture

The company makes Poligon park architecture, shelters, gazebos, pavilions, transit shelters, open-air walkways, trellises and pergolas....

Carpet tiles

Diffuse and Disperse are modular tile products and are part of the No Rules flooring collection. Diffuse and Disperse are durable for high traffic installations...

Lectern

The contemporary Bow Front Style lectern has finely finished hardwood veneer curves uninterrupted around the lectern's exterior. With eleven standard...

Table

The Swirl table is an alternative to traditional banquet tables, and is suited for recreation centers and government facilities where events take place....

Large-area mowers

The expanded Groundsmaster 4000-D family of large area mowers, including the Groundsmaster 4000-D and 4100-D, have a 60-horsepower diesel engine, the...

LED fixture

Aerolume LED lighting fixtures are recommended for solid-state lighting in parks, plazas and other public areas. With full-cutoff optics, the Aerolume...

Light towers

With V Series vertical light tower configuration, masts on the Maxi-Lite EX Series light tower vertically telescope and retract from their own housings,...

Carousel can

The Oakley Carousel Can is designed with ergonomics, functionality and aesthetics in mind, and is suited for municipalities, parks, recreation departments,...

Public area light fixture

The EverLast Smart Light series Type IV Shoe Box fixture is specifically designed for parking lots, athletic courts and off-road areas. The series is...

Nozzles

Precision solid metal fixed-spray hose nozzles are suited for all-around use on sports fields and parks, including hand-watering, applying wetting agents...

Marketplace

Drawer mechanism

Drawers easily glide open with the Lock-in Mechanism. It allows drawers to be opened with one hand by tilting the handle up. The accessory keeps drawers...

Band saw

The Double Swivel 20-inch Band Saw, DS-20 will swing 45 degrees right or 60 degrees left. The machine comes standard with a quick-slide vise for swinging...

Flame detector

With its combination of infrared fire detection and CCTV, the FLAMEVision FV300 array-based flame detector provides the exact location and size of the fire to enable a quick response....

Bases for rooftop equipment

Seismic/Windload Rated Bases for secured rooftop mounting of equipment are manufactured to IBC/ASCE7 rated requirements. Manufactured to meet code, each...

Video borescope

The VJ7X1.5 articulating video borescope features on-board or stand-alone image processing and battery-powered, portable operation. The unit has a high-resolution...

Multi-purpose sensor

The V9 multi-sensor is suitable for airborne law enforcement (ALE) and surveillance missions. Part of the larger V14 HD and V14 product family, the new...

Data network switch

The Pathway model 7747 RS530 DB25 A/B switch is a low-profile data network switch featuring cut-off and remote control. The switch allows the user to...

Tandem rotary screw compressors

The company has redesigned its 100- to 600-horsepower two-stage tandem rotary screw compressors for increased energy efficiency and operating performance....

High-volume heating boilers

The manufacturer's horizontal firetube steam and hot water boilers operate at up to 800 horsepower. The boilers feature a three-pass wet-back design,...

Database software for access control

The E-Plex Enterprise Software with its SQL database can be installed in client/server environments (for networking), or as a standalone application....

Halogen riding lights

The company's halogen riding lights are available for motorcycles with radial-mounted brake calipers....

Instrument test station

The Altair 4 QuickCheck station performs most bump and function tests in less than one minute, verifying gas response and alarm functionality. The test...

Machine film

Jacket Wrap machine film is available for use with the manufacturer's machines for securing palletized loads on the tines of a forklift. The clinging...

Building information modeling service

Applied Software recently won a GSA National Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that enables the company and its partners to provide...

Soft-sided cab

The Gator XUV TrailPro SS Series cab is compatible with John Deere XUV and HPX models. It is made from 40-ounce vinyl for durability, and the rear vinyl...

Bar screen

The FlexRake Low Flow does not require scheduled lubrication or maintenance when filtering wastewater in plants with channels up to 8 feet deep and 2...

Green Tech

Self-ballasted lamp housings

Six fluorescent, self-ballasted GU24 down light models with 4-, 5- and 6-inch apertures feature electronic instant-starts and no-flicker performance....

Vegetable-based lubricant

LubriMagic is a vegetable-based spray lubricant designed for construction applications, including tools, windows, doors and hinges. The spray, which does...

Online energy-savings calculator

WattStopper's free, Web-based energy savings calculating tool allows users to identify lighting control strategies that best match energy-savings goals...

Eco-friendly recycler

The Beast horizontal grinder and recycler produces a sawdust-like eco-friendly material from debarked round wood. The recycler creates the wood residue...

Row-based precision cooling system

Keeping information technology equipment like servers and network systems cool is the goal of the Liebert CRV....

Dimmable LED power supply

The dimmable LED power supply, which is encased in a 304 stainless steel enclosure, is designed for use in a variety of commercial applications. It can...

Eco-friendly spill control pallets

EcoPolyBlend spill control pallets are made of 100 percent recycled polyethylene material and meet Environmental Protection Agency standards for protecting...

Truck, heavy equipment cleaner

Oil Eater truck and heavy equipment cleaner is biodegradable and non-corrosive. Available in a five-gallon pail and 30- and 55-gallon drums, Oil Eater...

Automatic priming pump

The 4JSCG Enviroprime Pump provides flows of up to 1,300 gallons per minute for emergency flood and liquid-transfer situations. The four-inch automatic...

Catalogs

Communication equipment

B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co.'s first catalog of 2010 contains information on hundreds of new, industrial-grade, data communication products. The...

Flow meters

A new eight-page, four-color brochure from ABB Instrumentation describes the benefits of the ProcessMaster magmeter. According to the brochure, the ProcessMaster...

Trucks

Kenworth Truck Co. has produced a 120-page 2010 Kenworth T440/T470 Body Builder Manual to support body builder installations on the new T440 and T470...

Labels

Labelmaster, a manufacturer of regulatory compliance products, has released its 530-page 2010 Catalog containing hundreds of new products, including lithium...

Workspace storage

Lista International Corp. has launched its new government Web site, www.lista-government.com, to serve as a resource for all federal government organizations,...

Underfloor service distribution

Tate, a designer and manufacturer of raised access flooring solutions, has released a free brochure that explains the use of underfloor service distribution (UFSD)....

Vehicle lifts

Rotary Lift has released a four-page brochure detailing the features of its SmartLift inground lift. The full-color brochure uses multiple photos, charts...

Electronic locks

Videx has released a catalog about CyberLock electronic locks and intelligent padlocks. The free catalog includes a CD with information about electronic...

Parting Shots

Rider-sweeper

The Advance Proterra rider-sweeper mists water on both sides of its 64-inch sweeping path so dust that might otherwise float away clumps for conveyance by side brooms into the sweeper's vacuumized main chamber....

Non-toxic bug control

The Transonic Bugchaser is a small electronic repeller that targets roaches, ants, spiders, fleas, ticks and other crawling pests....

Grinder shrouds

Used with the correct vacuum system, dustless shrouds protect industrial, construction and welding workers from silica dust exposure during concrete surface grinding....

Lithium-battery storage buildings

LithStor prefabricated storage buildings provide a UL-263-classified structure to safely house lithium batteries....

Fire-fighting equipment security alarm

To protect cabinet-housed fire extinguishers, the STI Mini Theft Stopper is installed inside or next to the cabinet door, with its reed switch unit mounted on the doorjamb....

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