April 2010
Supply Chain News
Dialogic Communications Corp. consolidates into PlantCML
PlantCML, an EADS North America company, has consolidated its wholly owned subsidiary, Dialogic Communications Corporation (DCC), and its affiliated brands into one brand, that of PlantCML....
Kimball Office dealer offers 'Hugs from Home'
Kimball Office's Office Furniture Partnership completed a "Hugs from Home" program that supported local troops with much-needed supplies....
KIOTI Tractor uses Facebook to communicate with dealers, tractor owners
KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong Industrial Co., has launched a Facebook Fan Page to communicate corporate, product and general tractor news to its nationwide dealer network, current owners of KIOTI tractors, potential owners and tractor enthusiasts...
First Line Technology and Louis M. Gerson Co. prepare for pandemic
First Line Technology has contracted with Louis M. Gerson Co. to deliver Gerson's respirators to governments that can use them during H1N1, avian influenza and pandemic influenza preparedness....
Movers and shakers
David LaFrance joined the American Water Works Association as executive director. Jeffrey Epstein, president of TerreStar, named CEO. Vincent Loiacono, chief accounting officer for TerreStar, named CFO. Michael Sheehan joined Thales Communications as CEO. Robert Paulsen, chairman and CEO for engineering firm PBSJ Corp., named to the American Council of Engineering Companies' executive committee....
Show Preview
Vendor displays and instruction — it's all at the 2010 GSA Expo
The 16th Annual GSA Training Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla., on May 4–6, 2010 will have vendor displays, training for attendees, and much more....
GSA Show Exhibitors
Large-area mowers
The Groundsmaster 4000-D and 4100-D feature a 60-horsepower diesel engine, the SmartCool auto-reversing cooling fan that keeps the engine cool, and the HybridDrive cutting deck system. ...
Portable air conditioners
Upgraded models of Office Pro, Classic and Classic Plus portable coolers are now available with the green R-410A refrigerant, which meets the air conditioning industry's most stringent environmental standards to help prevent depletion of the ozone layer. ...
Power sprayer
The TFC400 power-spraying tool blasts away grit and grime without touching it....
Hand dryer
The XLERATOR dries hands completely in 10 to 15 seconds, uses 80 percent less energy and delivers a 95 percent cost savings when compared to paper towels, according to the company. ...
Automatic knife
Gerber reduced the weight of its 06 Auto with the addition of G10 handles. The S30V steel blade offers edge retention and corrosion resistance. ...
Patrol vessel
The Dauntless Class vessel is constructed of all-welded, marine-grade aluminum. ...
Mass notification system
Sygnal integrates communications technology to deliver different messages to different buildings, rooms and common areas, so people can take the right action. ...
Cooling for server rooms
The CM series are ceiling-mounted packaged air conditioners that fit into virtually any drop ceiling. ...
Vehicle scan tool
The Pro-Link iQ is a handheld diagnostic scan tool for commercial vehicles. ...
Aircraft protection
Polyurethane protective tapes and boots shield leading edge structures on aircraft from erosion and abrasion damage....
Hydrostatic trencher
Model RT80 is a utility-based, fully hydrostatic trencher with an 83-gross-horsepower (62-kilowatt) turbocharged diesel engine. ...
Storage shelving
Lyon Workspace Products has made a design change to its 8000 Series shelving backs, designing horizontal back panels to serve in place of the original vertical back panels. ...
Tire repair kit
Safety Seal tire repair allows users to repair a flat tire on the wheel in a matter of minutes....
Lift station sewage back-up
The Enviroprime Standby Lift Station System continues pumping despite power loss or primary pump failures. ...
Diagnostic tool
IBM can help government agencies and organizations better understand their overall energy and environmental performance using the IBM Public Sector Energy and Environment Diagnostic. ...
Green portable hand wash sinks
Environmentally friendly sinks are molded polyethylene and granite green in color....
Skid-steer loaders
Skid-steer loaders are available for rental by grounds maintenance, construction, parks and recreation and landscaping professionals, among others....
GIS productivity tool
ESRI will preview ArcGIS 10 in its booth at the GSA Expo. New enhancements in ArcGIS 10 improve how geographic information is used throughout an enterprise and make GIS available everywhere. ...
Fitness equipment
ProMaxima's 2010 line of fitness, weight training and cardiovascular exercise equipment is available for government agencies. ...
Versatile office machine
The TASKalfa 552ci prints, scan, copies and has an optional fax feature. ...
Smart card holder
The Guardian holds up to two smart cards and comes attached to the company's Sport Lanyard Plus with Soft End and safety breakaway. ...
Up Front
Corrosion-resistant plunger pumps
New stainless steel triplex plunger pumps are available in two models: 7CP6111 and 7CP6171....
Sturdy cord reel
The stainless steel cord reel is designed for applications where corrosion or sanitation are a concern....
Electric brake carts
The multiple-cart brake system in Topper Industrial's electric carts is powered by the towing vehicle....
Zero-turn mower
Cub Cadet Commercial is expanding its Tank S Series with the Tank S D and Tank S LP....
Battery-operated vacuum cleaner
At just over 18 pounds and with a sound level of 58 dBA, the Agility XPB battery backpack vacuum is light and quiet....
Joint filler
Air-Shield joint filler is a pre-mixed, cold-applied, single-component joint filler specifically designed to fill exterior sheathing joints in applications using the manufacturer's water-based air barrier products, as well as its standard peel-and-stick membrane....
Shields for truck docks and doors
Protective goal posts are available for almost any size door or truck dock ranging in height from 8 to 16 feet....
Special Coverage: Golf Courses
Seeder and aerator
The 24SP, 4-, 6- and 8-foot AeraSeeder models perform overseeding and aerating tasks. ...
Do-it-all topdresser
The CR-7 material handler and fairway topdresser handles mid-range levels of renovation, construction and topdressing....
Versatile cabs
The ProSeries line of cabs includes PathPro for UTVs, StreetPro for golf cars, and WorkPro for compact tractors....
Riding mower for greens
The Eclipse 322 is a hydraulic-free riding greens mower available in battery, gasoline-hybrid or diesel-hybrid models....
Golf irrigation rotors
The company's line of D50 and D70 series rotors, as well as all DI series replacement internals, include an air bypass feature to reduce gear drive damage during winterization....
Triplex mower
The National 8400 triplex mower has a low center of gravity that gives the machine control on hills, while a hydrostatic drive helps handle steep slopes....
Economical mower
The turf/commercial Model 120ZT zero-turn articulating rotary mower consumes half the fuel to cut the same amount of turf as hydraulically driven rotaries, according to the company....
In Focus: Food Service
Energy-efficient foodservice equipment
The Endura line of cabinets and prep tables complements the company's foodservice walk-ins, step-ins and refrigeration systems....
Foodservice beef product
Chef-To-Chef premium beef products allow chefs to turn frozen beef into entrees in 15 to 20 minutes....
Automatic shut-off for popcorn poppers
An auto shut-off feature, which is standard on all Gold Medal Products' #1866 Ultra P-60 and #2656 Ultra 60 Special 6-oz....
Energy efficiency kit
The Walk-In Cooler Efficiency Kit helps foodservice and retail operations meet energy codes....
Waterproof food thermometer
The waterproof Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) thermometer has a sturdy ABS body and is suited for food labs, food processing, food preparation, wash-down processes and brewing applications....
Double-mat wire shelving
Items such as round-bottom containers and small-legged appliances store easily on Eagle Group's double-mat wire shelving....
Salt analyzer
The CLD-100 Salt Analyzer can determine chloride ions in a wide variety of liquids by coulometric titration....
Chemical-free sweetener
SUSTA, a low-calorie sweetener from NXT Nutritionals, is all natural....
Luxury line of Indian seasonings
Bombay Authentics is a line of Indian-inspired curry sauces, pastes and seasonings that is gluten-free and suited for vegetarians....
Special Coverage: Landscaping
Bark blowers
The BB302 and BB705 trailer-mounted bark blowers are designed for small to mid-size mulching projects, such as residential and commercial mulch beds, playgrounds, sports field overseeding and erosion control....
Light dump body
Featuring sculpted front and rear pillars and one-piece seamless sides, the 2- to 4-yard E-Tipper is designed to offer style and strength, according to the manufacturer....
Mower
Updated for 2010, the Walker Super B now is available with larger transmissions, a redesigned mechanical clutch/brake and a manually tensioned deck drive belt....
Mulching attachment
The BH200 Bull Hog mulching attachment is designed for 180-to 600-horsepower tractors....
All-electric, zero-turn mower
The Hustler Zeon is an all-electric, zero-turning-radius riding lawnmower that mows for up to 80 minutes on a single battery charge....
Rake attachment
The Harley M Series Power Box Rake teams with skid steers to level and prepare soil for seeding....
Wood chipper
The Carlton Model 1712 is a 12-inch, disk-style wood chipper. At 5,400 pounds, the unit is towable by smaller chip trucks....
Remote-controlled mower
The Slope-Pro is a remote-controlled, self-contained tracked mower capable of rough-cut or finished-cut mowing....
Removable bollards
Model R-7901 removable bollards can be manually removed or replaced without special tools to allow access for emergency or maintenance vehicles....
Hole diggers
General Equipment's 300 Series professional hole diggers feature a four-cycle, 3,600-rpm Honda GXV160 5.5-horsepower gasoline engine and a Lo Tone muffler to reduce operating sound....
Mowers
Honda's HRC Commercial Series consists of two mowers: the self-propelled, hydrostatic-drive HRC216HXA and the push-type HRC216PDA....
Stump cutter
The SC372 stump cutter has two power options: a 37.8-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine or a 35-horsepower Briggs & Stratton Vanguard gasoline engine....
Fluid storage and dispensing system
The IFH Group now offers a special product package version of its fluid storage and dispensing system that is designed for applications involving corrosive chemicals and other abrasive fluids that require special handling for safety and efficiency....
Marketplace
Power toggle switches
The ST3 Series power toggle switches feature an electrical life of 6,000 cycles, a maximum contact resistance of 50 milliohms, a minimum insulation resistance of 800 megaohms min at 500VDC and a dielectric strength of 1,500VAC for one minute. ...
Low-energy LED outdoor light
The PS14 outdoor LED light saves up to 75 percent of current energy costs and offers a bulb life of up to 10 years....
Conductive and abrasion-resistant vacuum hose
The Genesis DPZ-C hose prevents the buildup of static charges to keep a spark from causing a disastrous situation. ...
Caustic soda injection pump
Fluid Metering's caustic soda injection pumps use a piston technology with no valves to reduce maintenance and operating costs. ...
Cable tie installation tool
The BT12000 QuikTie cable tie installation tool features a lithium-ion battery and a variable torque adjustment that provides the necessary tension without the risk of damaging cable jackets. ...
Solids stormwater interceptor
The Solids Stormwater Interceptor (SSI) removes floating debris and settleable solids from a stormwater stream before they enter a detention basin, wetland...
Truck cab guard
The Silverback safety headache rack protects the back window and cab on pickups when hauling long objects. ...
Belt-drive cold pressure washers
Steam Jenny's belt-drive cold pressure washers operate on a pulley system to increase the durability of the pump....
Truck for municipal duty
The T440 model in tractor and truck configurations is suited for regional haul, city pickup and delivery, and municipal and vocational applications. ...
Hinged-panel tilt trucks
An optional hinged-side panel on the Poly-Trux line of tilt trucks reduces the amount of lifting needed to get heavy bags and items over the rim of the bed....
Absorbent universal mat
Pig Blue absorbent universal mats collect up to 34 gallons of liquid per 100 heavyweight pads. ...
Custom color band dials
The custom color bands indicate normal vs. dangerous operating conditions....
Vehicle crash barrier
The Curb-It protection barrier is a one-piece structure that attaches to the face of any curb. ...
Barcode creator
The EASYLABEL 5 barcode-producing program simplifies creating GS1 barcodes....
High-visibility apparel standard
An updated national consensus standard for high-visibility safety apparel from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) provides criteria and test requirements for garments marked as flame- or water-resistant, and includes service-life guidelines....
Electric topdresser
The 1.4-cubic-yard-capacity MS4500 topdresser can spread standard topdressing sand for golf courses, crumb rubber for synthetic turf fields and a variety of other bulk materials, including compost and soil conditioners....
Green Tech
Hazard-light power source
IdleOff gathers auxiliary engine power from utility trucks as they are being driven, creating an energy reserve that powers flashing safety lights for up to 12 hours while trucks are parked during roadside repairs....
Insulation adhesive
OlyBond500 is a renewable, plant-based formula that does not contains any petroleum-based ingredients....
Odor control in wastewater systems
The O-Mega odor/emissions control system uses hydroxyl-ion fogging technology to eliminate odors without pH corrosion at wastewater treatment plants and systems....
Biobased lubricants
The biodegradable vegetable oils in the LubriMatic Green line have four times the natural lubricity of petroleum-based products, according to the company....
Combined heating and cooling system
The Acadia electric heating/cooling system operates as a conventional heat pump until temperatures fall to 30 F or lower....
Solar heater
Heat is both generated and retained with the company's passive solar heaters that are disguised as vertical blinds....
LED street lights
StreetSENSE LED lights contain no mercury and consume up to 55 percent less energy than comparable metal halide or high-pressure-sodium fixtures....
Soy-based cleaners
The SoyGreen School MultiPack consists of a 70-towel canister of Graffiti Wipes, Graffiti Remover gel (choice of three formulas), White Board Cleaner, one 22-ounce bottle of Stainless Steel Cleaner (choice of solvent- or water-based) and one 22-ounce bottle of Wood Polish and Multi Surface Cleaner....
Renewable-ingredient hand cleaners
Water-activated formulas in Select Care Hand Cleaners include soy, d-Limonene and walnut shell scrubbers to cleanse hard-to-remove soils....
Curtainwall system
The HP-Wall series is a condensation-resistant curtainwall system featuring a multi-level thermal barrier system that accommodates triple-insulating glass....
Catalogs
Office equipment and furniture
Lyon Workspace Products has released its 2010 Product Catalog....
Grinders
Metabo has released its updated 2010/2011 product catalog....
Office supplies
United Stationers' new 2010 Green Catalog offers information on 2,700 green products....
Vehicle lifts
Mohawk Lifts has released an updated flyer on the Mohawk TR-33, TR-35, TR-50 and TR-75 series heavy-duty, four-post, ramp-style lifts....
Projection screens
Elite Screen's new 2010 product guide features the company's latest in product design for its various lines of front, rear and acoustic transparent projection...
Labels
Labelmaster has released its 2010 Label Source Catalog containing hundreds of products, including new labels for special situations when shipping by air....
Parting Shots
Building access vault
Fire, police, and other public agencies use the Model 4100 Knox-Vault to gain entry to a structure that is not accessible in the event of a fire or other emergency....
Hand-held cell phone detector
The Bloodhound enables security officers to scan in real time for unauthorized cell phone activity in correctional facilities....
Walk-through metal detector
Model 02PN20 searches for weapons on people in transit. The unit can detect conventional and nonconventional metal weapons....
Protective shield
The XPS-G2 is the newest addition to the X-treme Protection series of ballistic shields....
Field controller
An 806-megahertz processor and 256-megabyte SDRAM memory help the FC-250 field controller speed up data collection....
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