July 2010
Supply Chain News
Pink KIOTI tractor powers breast cancer support
Pink KIOTI tractor used to support breast cancer awareness and cure....
An extreme makeover of the playful kind
Volunteers, supported by Toro Co., the Minnesota Vikings and non-profit playground builder KaBOOM! build a new playground in North Minneapolis....
Thompson Pump holds Pumpology School
Thompson Pump holds Pumpology School to train pump users and buyers....
Kenworth T370 hybrids begin work in New York City parks
New York City parks put Kenworth T370 hybrids in their fleet. The goal is to curb carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2017....
Movers and shakers
Mike Mazza, vice president of operations for Moss & Assoc., named head of business development for company's new criminal justice division. Sam Miceli, plant manager for Federal Signal Environmental Solutions Group's Guzzler Manufacturing and Vactor Manufacturing subsidiaries, named president and general manager for Guzzler and Vactor. Sheena Coles, inside sales and customer service representative for AIRE, Inc., named advertising and marketing manager....
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Effective fleet management takes center stage in Phoenix for FedFleet 2010
FedFleet 2010 will include GSA Automotive Federal Vehicle Standards breakout sessions and vendor presentations. The agenda also includes aviation and boat workshop sessions, an Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy meeting, and...
FedFleet Show Exhibitors
Air compressor
The Platinum Series P185 portable rotary-screw air compressor provides 185 cfm at 100 to 125 psi. Either a 48-horsepower Interim Tier 4-compliant John...
Inground lift brochure
As part of the yearlong Proven 15/50 campaign celebrating the 15th anniversary and 50,000th unit of the SmartLift inground lift, Rotary Lift has released...
Warranty on fleet GPS devices
Networkfleet is providing a no-cost, three-year warranty for its wireless fleet management system devices....
Trailers for the public sector
Featherlite custom designs and manufactures mobile command and communication centers as well as mobile hazardous materials, training, law enforcement, office and fire response trailers....
Rental vehicles for government
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, founded by Jack Taylor, a decorated World War II Navy pilot who flew off the deck of the U.S.S. Enterprise, is the largest rental...
Truck caps and tonneau covers
A.R.E. offers government fleet managers a line of fiberglass caps and tonneau covers for the 2011 Ford Super Duty that are custom made to fit the new regular, extended and quad cabs, and the long and short beds....
Utility vehicles
Higher horsepower ratings in both gas and diesel engine models of the Bobcat 3200, 3400, 3400XL and 3450 ensure increased payloads, acceleration and top...
Police car available in 2011
The Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle will be available to law enforcement departments across North America in early 2011. It is a full-size, rear-drive...
Vehicle approach ramps
The company's removable approach ramps are available for 33,000- to 120,000-pound-capacity, four-post lifts. The ramps save space and ensure easy on and...
Vehicle transmission information
Eaton Corporation has published two color brochures that outline the features and benefits of the company's new lineup of UltraShift PLUS heavy-duty automated...
Vehicle light for undercover operations
The all-LED Visor Flip Light installs easily on the passenger visor and provides bright emergency light when needed....
Up Front
Cellular-connected data collection station
The RTR-500GSM mobile base station is a cellular-connected data collector for use in mobile and remote locations....
Safety swing gates
Laddergard safety swing gates protect personnel at potentially dangerous openings, including ladders at loading docks, mezzanines, stairways, and machine...
Gas detection instrument
The Freedom Direct gas detector identifies combustible gases and carbon dioxide using infrared or catalytic bead sensor technologies. It delivers information...
Protective garment
The Trellchem VPS-FLASH is a fully encapsulated personal protective suit. The reusable, single-skin, one-layer suit is made of a combination of specialized...
Work light for hazardous locations
The Saf-T-Lite IS300 cordless LED work light is rated for use in Class One, Division One, Groups C and D areas....
Rolling packer with hydraulic lift
The rolling packer is suited for road building and site preparation work....
In Focus: Government Office Products
Badges and labels
Create professional-looking name badges and labels with laser or inkjet printers. Post-it Name Badges are more flexible than paper name badges, so they...
Document security bag
Secur-A-File protects printed documents from wandering eyes. It can be used where documents are most vulnerable inside unlocked desks and filing cabinets....
Surge protectors
The expanded Smart Strip surge protector line saves energy and includes phone, coax and data connectivity. The seven models offer higher joule ratings...
Office productivity program
Corel WordPerfect Office X5 offers users flexibility in how they work, both online and offline. It is a suite of office productivity applications with...
Document camera
Camera 335B offers high resolution, a 10 manual zoom, 6 digital zoom, USB link, auto focus, fluorescent lamp, image flip/rotation and remote control....
Notebook computer
The ProBook 6455b series offers VISION Pro technology from AMD and offers solid security features for a mobile environment. At 5 pounds with a 14-inch...
Cabinet
The HyperSpace (HS) Cabinet provides space-saving productivity and eases item retrieval. By extending 100 percent from the housing, the drawers allow...
Workstation
For inventory management and tasks in warehouses, distribution centers and government offices, the PC Series Mobile Powered Workstation has on-board power...
Documented e-mail service
RPost provides e-mail proof, privacy and electronic signatures, and offers an E-Contracting Solution, which permits the sender to attach a contract to...
Desks and office furniture
The Footprint desk line includes worksurfaces, support elements, storage units and mobile pieces that complement any office space. Footprint gives office...
Marketplace
Emergency light bar
Code 3's mini LED emergency light bar offers quick visibility for law enforcement and emergency personnel. The Frontier mini bar features eight LED light...
Hybrid dump trailer
East Manufacturing's creation combines the characteristics of a round trailer and box trailer....
Low-profile tool box
A WEATHER GUARD low-profile tool box makes it easier for truck and large vehicle operators to have an adequate line of vision....
Propane shuttle vans
Propane-fueled vans from ROUSH are helping government entities like airports meet more stringent EPA standards. ROUSH's E-Series vans are being used by...
Surveying instruments
Sokkia's reflectorless total stations for surveying can capture precise measurements in extreme temperature conditions. The 50RX total stations accurately...
Non-shrink, load-bearing grout
W.R. Meadows has developed a hydraulic cement-based grout to safely transfer load....
Powered docking stations
The RAM Tough-Dock for the Panasonic Toughbook offers port replication, optional Bluetooth integration, tamperproof lock and integrated screen support....
Special Coverage: Public Works Products
Portable air compressor
The CPS 185 PD portable air compressor from Chicago Pneumatic has a corrosion-resistant galvanneal steel canopy that fully opens. The control panel and...
Compact excavator
The 1.5-ton Bobcat 324 compact excavator is a conventional tail swing unit. The boom cylinder is attached to the top of the boom instead of the bottom,...
Forward compaction plates
Dynapac's series of LF forward compaction plates for asphalt applications is available with options to customize the plates. The Dynapac LF75 and LF100...
Pole pullers
The XHD-60 pole puller from Diversified Products has more than 120,000 pounds of pulling force and can handle electric utility poles up to 26 inches in...
Bolt bags
Arsenal Safety Bolt Bags (5725 and 5728) are designed to improve safety and productivity in aerial work by reducing the risk of dropped equipment for workers at heights....
Seeding and mulching tool
The T60 Series II HydroSeeder, for seeding and mulching, is available as either a trailer-mounted or skid-mounted model. Suited for small and mid-sized...
Swing compact excavator
The U55 five-ton tight tail swing compact excavator has 2.5 inches of tail-swing overhang....
Utility tractor
The Massey Ferguson 2635 utility tractor gets more done in less time and simplifies routine maintenance, according to the manufacturer. Checking the engine...
Sidewalk warning pads
Install Ultra-ADA Pad truncated domes in new or replacement concrete construction. The Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant warning pads are designed...
Litter vacuum
The Parker Vac-35 litter vacuum picks up plastic and glass bottles, debris and cans on hard or turf surfaces. An aerodynamic deflector design controls...
Track chipper
The Bandit Model 3090 Track Chipper, for land clearing and logging, has a 30-inch-capacity chipper, a large operator's cab with rear entry, an emergency...
Slab lift
The Kenco Slab Lift removes concrete slabs, such as suspended bridge decks, that must be lifted from one side....
Grapple
The Gorilla Grapple is designed to grab, carry and crush, and fits most skid steers. The grapple is made from high-tensile 1-inch-thick steel with 400...
Broom attachment
The SweepEx Pro 720 for indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks has a 72-inch-long mainframe and comes standard with a fork hitch. Applications include cleanup...
Special Coverage: Information Technology
Remote IT support software
The Bomgar Box is a remote software device that allows Information Technology professionals to access and control network systems safely and securely....
Encryption-protected data storage
The ToughTech Secure Q data storage enclosure is encryption-protected for government, finance and medical entities. The storage device can house up to...
Secure computing in government
Dell will be the exclusive provider of the INTEGRITY separation kernel for general-purpose secure computing to government agencies. The INTEGRITY security...
Hardware protection
Government entities can avoid fragmented disks on servers, workstations, desktops and laptops with Diskeeper 2010. The software reduces the wear on drivers...
Cloud computing services and offerings
Lawson Software has developed a Grid Technology that allows customers to distribute computing tasks for selected Lawson products across a group of computers....
Web-based fleet management
The Navigo Explorer Web Map Solution gives users the ability to access and manage fleets from a Web-based platform....
High-performance microfiche scanners
Mekel Technology's MACH microfiche scanners allow users to convert microfiche into digital formats....
Tablet personal computers
Intel Core vPro processors power the F5v and C5v tablet personal computers....
Flash-based storage systems
The S-Class from Nimbus Data Systems offers 95 percent lower energy costs and on-demand scalability to 100 TB, according to the company....
Security and event management system
The C-CURE 9000 is a security and event management system that provides FIPS 197-approved encrypted communication between a server and client....
Network management software
Orion NPM v10 allows IT professionals to manage networks of all sizes. The Orion NPM displays connections between devices and network maps automatically....
Green Tech
Hard-floor cleaning system
The Shark 2-in-1 Vac-then-Steam cleans bare floors in two steps with one device....
Parking lot lighting control
The Green Spider parking lot lighting control device is designed to conserve energy, lower lighting costs and extend the life of equipment while maintaining local lighting codes and security during non-peak hours....
Data storage technology
Autonomic Storage Tiering with 3PAR InServ storage servers uses hardware and software that monitors storage performance, then applies policies that intelligently...
Fabric membrane roofing system
Tensotherm with Nanogel is a translucent fabric membrane roofing system with insulative values....
Cleaning products for buildings
Simple Green Clean Building products include, as concentrates, an all-purpose cleaner, a bathroom cleaner, a glass cleaner and a carpet cleaner. Simple...
Resinous floor systems
Dur-A-Flex Hybri-Flex Series resinous floor systems for green concrete offer the benefits of two resinous floor systems in one. The base coat, with a...
Electric motor efficiency system
Power Efficiency's E-Save Technology provides energy savings in constant-speed motor applications and cruise control for a range of variable-load motors in government and commercial buildings....
Kitchen and bath products
Swanstone kitchen and bath products, including sinks, countertops, bathtubs and showers, use a compression-molded solid surface material that is hard,...
Fume hoods
Thermo Scientific Hamilton Infinity and Advantage fume hoods address requirements for safety, energy efficiency and aesthetics. The fume hoods have technology...
Catalogs
Laser measuring equipment
Ophir-Spiricon has released its 2010 Laser Measurement Catalog covering a wide range of laser power/energy sensors and meters, and laser beam profiling...
Building accessories
Outwater has released its free 2010 Master Catalog. Each of the 65,000 products depicted in the 1,000-page catalog is represented with schematics, technical...
Excavation equipment
Vac-Con has released a four-page brochure on its X-Cavator vacuum truck. The X-Cavator's vacuum and high-pressure water system can be used for trenching;...
Welding equipment
Select-Arc has introduced an enlarged and updated Full Line Catalog, which describes the company's line of premium electrode welding products. The expanded...
Laboratory safety products
Lab Safety Supply's more than 2,300-page 2010 Safety & Industrial Buyer's Guide features more than 120,000 products used daily in many labs. The catalog...
Parting Shots
Cooling garb
Eight different vests (two styles available with heat/flame protection) keep wearers cool all day via supplied air, cooling inserts or cold-water moisture...
Wastewater treatment power supply
Designed for applications such as wastewater treatment, the Dynatronix Diamond Series 36-kilowatt power supply offers direct-current and low-frequency pulse waveform outputs....
Picnic table
On a playground or as a stand-alone unit, the Nature Discovery Table provides a place for rest, refreshment and stimulation. Raised-edge graphics along...
Handrail system
The Interna-Rail system offers the clean look of welded rail and is suited for stadiums and other public facilities. The in-line, fitting-based handrail...
Mobile snowmelter
The SND850 snowmelter safely maneuvers in spaces like shopping plazas and the top deck of parking garages. The snowmelter is 16 feet long, 6 feet 3 inches...
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