March 2010 Issue - GPN Government Product News

Emerson Global Data Center achieves LEED Gold Certification

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

Emerson's Global Data Center has earned two industry recognitions for environmental responsibility: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and a 2009 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Award from the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council....

GM Fleet Action Center answers 1 millionth call

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

In January 2010, the General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operation's Fleet Action Center responded to its 1 millionth call. The Fleet Action Center's agents respond to and resolve fleet and commercial inquiries....

Movers and shakers

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

Ingo Schiller been named senior vice president for sales and marketing for North America at Manitowoc Co. Bruce Buchan named senior vice president for sales and marketing for Manitowoc's Latin American organization. Paul Hecker named to the newly established position of Field Demonstration and Training at Omaha Standard Palfinger....

GovSec and U.S. Law Conference offer tools to secure public safety and curb terror

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

Thousands of government technology experts and law enforcement officials were in Washington, D.C., March 23-24 for the 2010 edition of GovSec, the Government Security Expo and Conference, and the U.S. Law Conference and Exposition....

Ergonomics and police duty belts: easing their load

By Kathy Espinoza

Recommendations to ease the pain of critical equipment for police officers....

Security for government facilities

Mul-T-Lock's CLIQ electromechanical building security system helps protect sensitive information in government facilities. ...

Drug detection

The NTX2000 Drug Analyzer detects drugs efficiently by providing results in minutes and accurately identifying widely used drugs....

Police officer locker

The Valor Law Enforcement Locker is heavy-duty steel. ...

Inspection system

The MobileSearch High-Energy (HE) cargo and vehicle inspection system detects threats and contraband, including weapons, explosives, drugs and currency....

Card holder

The One Hander Card Holder opens like a flip cell phone. ...

Water distribution monitoring

CityGuard allows utilities to streamline operations, reduce costs and boost efficiency while further strengthening public health protection. ...

Network monitoring system

SilentRunner Sentinel captures, analyzes and visualizes network data to aid in detecting and repairing network security breaches. ...

Disaster-resource directory

Available in both hard copy and CD versions, the 2009/2010 Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory contains thousands of resources to aid in disaster preparedness and recovery....

Electronic fleet-tracking system

Fleet Management Systems' electronic fleet tracking system with MLT-400i module combines satellite tracking with Web-based software. ...

Law enforcement training

Mobile DHS (Department of Homeland Security)-certified law enforcement courses are available to state and local agencies around the country through the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT). Instruction is offered at three levels: awareness, performance, and management and planning. ...

Facility management software

Percept provides a map-based view of an organization's property and/or facilities. ...

Expanded security-software line

Sunbelt Software has expanded its VIPRE Enterprise security software line with a scalable management console, a new client agent and a new optional premium edition with additional malware protection (in addition to the virus and spyware protection in the standard edition)....

Portable air compressor

By Elizabeth Bernardi

The Ingersoll Rand C185 portable air compressor produces 185 cubic feet per minute at 100 pounds per square inch. ...

Ice-walking device

By Elizabeth Bernardi

The Spare Spike ice cleat is a lightweight, compact ice- and snow-walking device that fits over all types of shoes and boots to increase traction and reduce slips and falls in outdoor winter conditions....

Mobile powered workstations

By Elizabeth Bernardi

NB Series Mobile Powered Workstations are ergonomic carts that can carry computers, printers, scales, barcode scanners and other small electronic equipment....

Water jet pumps

By Elizabeth Bernardi

The manufacturer's convertible NLB 325 Series water jet pump units are suited for facilities, airport and highway projects. They have an operating pressure...

Media degausser

By Elizabeth Bernardi

The model EMP001 is a new electromagnetic-pulse degausser that permanently erases data from computer hard drives, data tapes and other magnetic media....

Hopper release system

By Elizabeth Bernardi

The new Mechanical Hopper Release (MHR) system enables a forklift operator to empty a self-dumping hopper without having to get off the fork truck....

Two-stage electric snow thrower

By Claire Broome

The AMP 24 Sno-Thro clears paths 24 inches wide for up to one hour on a single charge. ...

Driveway markers

By Claire Broome

Snowplow drivers can clearly see where to start and stop plowing with driveway markers from Blackburn. ...

Front-mounted snow blower attachment

By Claire Broome

Bobcat is offering front-mounted snow blower attachments for compact tractor models CT120 to CT235; a third attachment for tractors CT225 to CT450 will be available at a later date. ...

Winter riding mower attachments

By Claire Broome

The Tank S zero-turn radius riding mower converts for winter use with a front-mounted snow blade, rear-mounted salt spreader and cab enclosure. ...

Snowplow attachment system

By Claire Broome

After self-aligning the plow with the carrier vehicle (operators can approach from various angles), the Sno-Pro Hitch-n-Run System then uses a semi-automatic cam to attach plow latch hooks to the vehicle's mount. ...

Snow and ice melting mats

By Claire Broome

Electric Sno*Melter mats can be shaped to fit edges along most walks, driveways and stairs (custom-made mats are available for unique requirements)....

Plow/snow blower attachment

By Claire Broome

Designed for use with skid steers, the FFC two-stage hydraulic Snow Blower is available in standard and high-flow models that require no case drain line....

Tool-free snowplow attachment

By Claire Broome

The Grasshopper V-Plow attaches to all of the manufacturer's FrontMount mowers, clearing a 5-foot path through snow. ...

Snow blower

By Claire Broome

To remove packed icy buildup deposited by snowplows, the Honda HS928 snow blower employs a height-adjustable, serrated auger. ...

Motor grader series

By Claire Broome

Six models make up the John Deere G-Series of motor graders, which are often used by government agencies to clear snow....

Material spreader

By Claire Broome

Municipalities and highway crews responsible for large-scale snow control can use the V-Maxx 9500 spreader to distribute 8,500 pounds of salt and/or sand in 20 minutes....

Salt/sand storage structures

By Claire Broome

The durable fabric walls of ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Fabric Structures protect road salt and sand from precipitation and wind, while allowing sunlight penetration and ventilation to promote dryness. ...

Hydraulic system leak sealant for snowplows

By Claire Broome

Bar's Leaks Jack Oil with Stop Leak reconditions worn-out seals to stop and prevent leaks in snowplow hydraulic systems. ...

Versatile and productive snowplow

By Claire Broome

The Super-V2 V-plow features a 70-degree attack angle and a blade that tapers from 38 to 30.5 inches to provide efficient snow rolling and throwing action similar to that of a highway plow....

Portable truck scale

By Josh Cable

Alliance's portable truck scale is designed to be moved to different highway construction projects to weigh the materials being removed. ...

LED light

By Josh Cable

The SYLED-SL10 vehicle scene light uses 10 high-intensity LEDs to produce 80.6 lumens of light with a 90-degree viewing angle....

Tire-plug kit

By Josh Cable

The Powersports puncture repair kit is designed for repairing tubeless tires in cramped areas, including fleet vehicles with overcrowded service bodies; standard-cab pickups; ATVs/quads; UTVs; and Jeeps. Major components include 15 plugs, extra valve cores, three glue tubes and a four-way tire tool....

Hook-up lamp

By Josh Cable

The SuperNova LED hook-up lamp emits LED white light that closely approximates sunlight....

Parallelogram lift

By Josh Cable

Mohawk Lifts' parallelogram lift is available in 36,000- to 100,000-pound capacities and features optional fluorescent runway lighting that illuminates...

Master battery disconnect switch

By Josh Cable

The 75920 master battery disconnect switch is designed for all vehicle electrical systems, including heavy truck, off-road, construction, emergency vehicles, material handling, refuse collection, mining, agricultural and marine....

Fleet management system

By Josh Cable

OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking and management software now includes an interactive drilldown report on fleet performance that allows managers to move from a summary view to the vehicle level in a few clicks for faster analysis and troubleshooting. ...

Diesel jump-start package

By Josh Cable

Next Generation Power's diesel jump-start package is designed to jump-start large vehicles and equipment in extreme conditions....

Fuel polishing module

By Josh Cable

The patent-pending FPM-050 is designed to combat the daily accumulation of water in fuel systems, preventing corrosion and minimizing equipment downtime....

Tunnel lights

By Josh Cable

The 274 Series LED tunnel lights are 2-inch round, grommet-mounted accessory lights for trucks and trailers....

Mounting unit

By Josh Cable

The RAM MDT-Mate is designed for mounting mobile data terminals in a variety of vehicles. ...

Hitch-mounted step

By Josh Cable

The Step n Tow is a swing-out step for pickup trucks and SUVs, allowing easy access to the pickup bed or roof rack....

Mobile washing system

By Josh Cable

The SteamJet 8000G is a steam vehicle washing system that weighs 137 pounds and is small enough to fit into a van or pickup truck. ...

Solar-powered compactors

WM Solar Powered Trash Compactors cut the need for trash pickup by up to 80 percent, which reduces collection costs, fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions....

Trash pickup monitor

The DumpMaster mounts on waste containers and records and displays the date and time that the container has been emptied....

Transfer trailer

The aluminum Genesis Tipping Platform Transfer Trailer offers high strength, low weight and operating efficiencies. ...

Automated side loader

The Hercules ASL automated side loader is now available in a CNG version, with onboard, integrated fuel cells that boost natural gas fuel capacity equivalent to 60 diesel gallons....

Recycling equipment

The company sells its economically priced shredders to the U.S. military and municipalities worldwide. ...

Waste haul tire

The G296 WHA is a super-single waste haul tire with a wide base. It is available in 425/65R22.5 sizing in load range L, at 11,400-pound capacity. ...

Portable fall protection gear

The company's portable fall protection equipment meets both ANSI Z359-1 and OSHA 1926.500 standards. ...

Transfer trailers

The MAC MVP transfer trailer incorporates 2-inch hollow core voided aluminum extruded side wall panels that are lightweight and provide maximum cubic yardage. ...

Tarping system

The TDS-30HC multiple tarping system is used for alternate daily cover, and deploys and retrieves multiple (ballasted or unballasted) tarps....

Automated tarper

The Diablo automated tarping system has arms that sit below and in front of 99 percent of all compactors and containers....

Wireless waste compactor monitor

Using the Wireless Waste Edge Monitor can help reduce waste removal costs by an average of 20 percent and makes the process more efficient and greener....

Compactor

The Technivalor Screw Compactor crushes and compacts waste in one motion. ...

Foam for solid waste remediation

The Pneumatic Foam Unit 2500/60 self-propelled foam-generating system is suited for the largest remediation applications and landfill or solid waste sites where covering large areas quickly is a top priority. ...

On-board vehicle scales

The company provides a deflection transducer system that helps departments avoid overloading their refuse vehicles. ...

Hammer drill/driver

The SB18 LT hammer drill/driver measures 813/16 inches long, so it can fit into tight spaces. The cordless tool can fit into even smaller spaces by removing...

Digital paddle wheel flow meters

The company's meters are password-protected for enhanced security. ...

USB microphone

The Perception 120 USB Microphone plugs directly into the USB port of computers and allows users to produce high-quality podcasts, voiceovers and studio-quality rehearsal recordings virtually anywhere. ...

Stainless steel electrodes

Bare-wire and covered stainless steel electrodes are designed for welding in power-generation applications. ...

Network access control security

The Veri-NAC network access control system only allows pre-authorized computers and other devices to connect to a particular network....

Duracore remanufactured parts for Bobcat equipment

The company offers remanufactured Duracore turbos, injection pumps and injectors for its loaders, excavators and other utility vehicles. ...

Compact fluorescent downlights

The company offers Energy Star 4-inch compact fluorescent (CFL) downlights as part of its Halo recessed downlight line....

Temperature-indicating coatings

Dampney Thurmalox 260 TIC Series Coatings change color to indicate that a pipe or interior lining system has failed. ...

GreenCircle-certified ceiling products

Twenty of the company's ceiling products, including Adagio ceiling panels (in photo), Baroque and Symphony, have secured third-party GreenCircle certification....

Compact smart-computing platform

The Phantom is a 64-bit computing platform with more than 1 TFLOP of processing power, up to 16 TB of internal storage and 192 GB of RAM, in a unit that weighs about 50 pounds. ...

Biodegradable hydraulic fluid

GreensCare Plus biodegradable hydraulic fluid lasts three times as long as equivalent-grade petroleum-based fluids, according to the company. ...

Environmentally sound skin cleanser

The company's Luxury Foam Fragrance and Dye Free Skin Cleanser has received Green Seal certification....

Recycling containers

Poly-Trux recycling containers come in 16 standard colors and can be custom-matched to almost any shade on the Pantone color chart or to an organization's specific color needs. ...

Stormwater management system

The company's stormwater management system captures, cleans, contains and recycles stormwater and runoff from facilities like parking lots, plazas and other hardscape structures. ...

LED safety flare

PowerFlares are LED-powered safety flares that reduce the risk of health, safety and environmental hazards found in incendiary flares....

Solar thermal collectors

The solar thermal collectors can be used in radiant and hot water heating applications in swimming pools, recreation centers and other public buildings....

Containment sump

The Ultra-275 Containment Sump controls spills and leaks from 275-gallon oval tanks. ...

Water treatment

Severn Trent Services has released a technical brochure detailing its line of chlorination and dechlorination tablet feed systems, which are designed to eliminate the need to mix chemicals on site, prepare chemical solutions, or store and handle toxic gases. ...

Water/wastewater equipment

ABB's new 16-page, full-color brochure Instrumentation for the water and waste water industries reviews the company's line of instrumentation and services, including installation and commissioning, parts and repair, calibration, maintenance, training and consulting....