March 2010
Supply Chain News
Emerson Global Data Center achieves LEED Gold Certification
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
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
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....
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GovSec and U.S. Law Conference offer tools to secure public safety and curb terror
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
Recommendations to ease the pain of critical equipment for police officers....
GovSec Exhibitors
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)....
Up Front
Portable air compressor
The Ingersoll Rand C185 portable air compressor produces 185 cubic feet per minute at 100 pounds per square inch. ...
Ice-walking device
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
NB Series Mobile Powered Workstations are ergonomic carts that can carry computers, printers, scales, barcode scanners and other small electronic equipment....
Water jet pumps
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
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
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....
Special Coverage: Snow Removal
Two-stage electric snow thrower
The AMP 24 Sno-Thro clears paths 24 inches wide for up to one hour on a single charge. ...
Driveway markers
Snowplow drivers can clearly see where to start and stop plowing with driveway markers from Blackburn. ...
Front-mounted snow blower attachment
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
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
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
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
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
The Grasshopper V-Plow attaches to all of the manufacturer's FrontMount mowers, clearing a 5-foot path through snow. ...
Snow blower
To remove packed icy buildup deposited by snowplows, the Honda HS928 snow blower employs a height-adjustable, serrated auger. ...
Motor grader series
Six models make up the John Deere G-Series of motor graders, which are often used by government agencies to clear snow....
Material spreader
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
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
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
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....
In Focus: Vehicle Maintenance
Portable truck scale
Alliance's portable truck scale is designed to be moved to different highway construction projects to weigh the materials being removed. ...
LED light
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
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
The SuperNova LED hook-up lamp emits LED white light that closely approximates sunlight....
Parallelogram lift
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
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
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
Next Generation Power's diesel jump-start package is designed to jump-start large vehicles and equipment in extreme conditions....
Fuel polishing module
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
The 274 Series LED tunnel lights are 2-inch round, grommet-mounted accessory lights for trucks and trailers....
Mounting unit
The RAM MDT-Mate is designed for mounting mobile data terminals in a variety of vehicles. ...
Hitch-mounted step
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
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. ...
Special Coverage: Waste Management
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. ...
Marketplace
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. ...
Green Tech
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. ...
Catalogs
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....
Banking security supplies
The new A. Rifkin Co. 2010 Complete Bank Catalog is now available. ...
Excavators
A new feature on Gradall Industries' Web site makes specification and operating range literature available for models dating back over 60 years. ...
Maintenance supplies
Grainger, a distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, has released its 2010 catalog, including more than 300,000 maintenance, repair and operating products. ...
Parting Shots
Riser pipe
Lightweight flexible riser pipe can be installed straight down a well bore in one step, reducing installation time by half....
Misting/fogging pump
The compact 1CX misting pump is designed for industrial-grade applications, including insect control, nursery moisture control and dust suppression....
Safety vests
The company's new line of safety vests features consolidated sizes (M/L, XL/2X and 3X/4X) for inventory reduction purposes. ...
Utility tractor series
HD 2600 utility tractors feature a high weight-to-horsepower ratio to maintain maneuverability while effectively performing heavy-duty work. ...
Large-venue projectors
Three projector models are designed specifically for large venues, such as auditoriums and conference rooms that seat up to 200 people....
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