August 2010
Supply Chain News
Echo celebrates Shindaiwa plant opening
ECHO Inc. has opened a new 129,000-square-foot warehouse expansion in Lake Zurich, Ill. to support the future growth of the Shindaiwa brand....
D.C. gets bike lane channelizer
The Washington, D.C., city government has purchased bike lane channelizer posts from Pexco to line a stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue with dedicated lanes for cycling commuters....
Arkansas dealership adds new Volvo equipment
Hugg and Hall Equipment Co., an authorized Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) dealer in Little Rock, Ark., has assumed the sales and marketing of Volvo road machinery products at its branches in Little Rock, Camden, Fort Smith and Springdale, Ark....
Movers and shakers
Executive changes, promotions and appointments at Parsons-Brinckerhoff, PBSJ Corp., HNTB, and Howard R. Green Co....
Show Preview
Live the legend at NIGP Forum 2010
This year's NIGP Forum and Products Exposition takes place in San Antonio, from Aug. 12-17. Nearly 1,000 public procurement professionals will come together to network with colleagues and learn from industry leaders and professional speakers....
'Best Show in Public Works' Goes to Beantown
Public works professionals from around the world will gather in Boston later this month for the American Public Works Association's International Public Works Congress and Exposition (co-located with the Solid Waste Association of North America's WASTECON 2010 Conference and Exhibition)....
NIGP Show Exhibitors
Patient triaging system
The E/T Lights device enables triaging patients during disasters, mass casualty situations and on the battlefield....
Public purchasing organization
National IPA is a cooperative purchasing organization established for public agencies with the specific purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging group volume....
Mobile Web site for rentals
The company, which rents construction and industrial equipment, air compressors and tools, earthmoving gear, forklifts, pumps, trucks and small tools, has launched a mobile version of its Web site, www.hertzequip.com....
Environmentally friendly lockers
Lenox lockers are made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic, such as recycled milk jugs....
Green roofing system
StressPly Max membranes contain a rubber-modified asphalt that incorporates post-consumer recycled crumb rubber....
Highly productive mowers
The Groundsmaster 4000-D and 4100-D large area mowers mow a 0 degree uncut circle without using wheel brakes, so turf crews can quickly mow back and forth without missing a blade of grass....
Product distributor to government
Hagemeyer's government sales team offers procurement solutions for federal, state and municipal government agencies, as well as community emergency response teams, hospitals and higher education facilities....
Commercial-grade room air conditioners
Friedrich's line of Khl products endured a variety of rigorous tests during its development....
Contemporary work chair
Nucleus seating offers a contemporary appearance. High-tech materials in the seat and back help Nucleus deliver comfort in a slender profile....
Environmentally friendly paints
ProClassic water-based Acrylic-Alkyd coatings ensure a smooth finish for wood trim and accents, with minimal environmental impact....
Expedited insurance benefits
The company's Life Conversations Express Pay expedites payment of death benefits for consumers protected by group life insurance policies....
Educational playground equipment
GameTime's Xscape 2-5 was designed for preschoolers ages 2 through 5 to help promote best practices in early childhood education....
APWA Show Exhibitors
Mobile video recorder
The SafeDrive MiniDVR is an event-based mobile digital video recorder (DVR) that installs on a vehicle windshield and has both a forward-facing, road-view camera and a rear-facing, cabin-view camera....
Salt storage structure
The Hi-Arch Gambrel salt storage structure is rectangular in shape and has an interior clearance of more than 30 feet....
Pothole patcher
Bergkamp's FP5 flameless pothole patcher has an insulated 5.1-yard electric-heated hopper that keeps asphalt at a constant temperature and pliable....
Pet-waste removal products
The aluminum Dogipot Header Pak Junior bag dispenser and the oxo-biodegradable Dogipot hanging litter pickup bags are designed to keep dog-friendly areas litter-free....
Airport fluid runoff sweeper option
The Elgin glycol recovery sweeper (GRS) option for the Crosswind regenerative air sweeper removes debris, glycol and other deicing fluid runoff on airways and gate locations....
Electronic bid service
Bid Express from Info Tech provides service for electronic bidding, Internet bidding or both....
Construction pipe
Hobas pipe is a centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe....
Stormwater system
The StormX system is designed to capture trash and debris from stormwater runoff....
Job-order contracting service
The Gordian Group offers full-service job-order contracting with single-point responsibility for all products and services of a job-order contracting program....
Parallelogram lift
The parallelogram lift from Mohawk Lifts is available in capacities from 36,000 to 100,000 pounds and runway lengths from 26 to 48 feet....
Road sign reflective sheeting
OmniCube reflective sheeting is designed to make traffic signs easier to see and read....
Fuel-site controller
The redesigned FSC3000 (fuel-site controller) from OPW Fuel Management Systems stores transaction data, and driver and vehicle records, including fueling-restriction data that is critical to fleet management....
Skid loader
The 10,008-pound S850 skid loader has a rated operating capacity of 3,875 pounds....
Up Front
Compact track loader
Cities, counties, public works departments, construction and landscape crews will find many uses for the Terex PT-30....
Cover for work trucks
The American Work Cover has a sturdy American Roll Cover. The multifunctional product offers style and durability....
Safety gate
The Cubic Pivot safety gate enables loading and unloading of materials from mezzanines, elevated storage areas, in-plant office platforms, catwalks and other elevated floor areas....
Containment system
DOCS is a heavy-duty containment system for field fueling and the collection of liquids and other hazardous materials....
Mobile productivity software
Mobile Office is designed to boost productivity of field workers by providing access to the same data as back-office staff, including maps, work assignments and historical data....
Milestone for fire truck sales
With its sale of three Pierce Ultimate Configuration (PUC) fire trucks to the Pearl Fire Department in Pearl, Miss., Pierce Manufacturing has sold more than 450 PUC units....
Heat gun
The Proheat Quick-Touch heat gun eliminates potential hazards when heat guns are left on by mistake....
Special Coverage: GSA Contracts
Communications portfolio
OpenScape Office MX is an all-in-one unified communications (UC) solution....
Ladder replacement
The LiftPod portable aerial work platform is designed to serve as a replacement for a ladder and gives users a stable, enclosed work platform so they can work freely and with both hands at a 14-foot working height....
Driver safety system
Government fleet managers can improve driver safety and reduce operating costs with SmartDrive....
RFID chips
Verayo's M4H RFID chips offer transit agencies and other government organizations protection against counterfeiting of mass transit tickets, secure IDs and access cards....
Mechanical and maintenance products
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has extended Applied Industrial Technologies' GSA Schedule contract No. GS 06F-0042R....
Palm-sized cell phone detector
Wolfhound-Lite is a cell phone detector that fits in a pocket or is worn on a belt clip like a wireless pager....
Cable protection
The company offers high-, medium- and low-capacity cord covers, cable ramps and cable protectors that protect cable at work, office, facility and event sites....
Asset management
CartoPac mobile software helps people map assets and streamline field data collection....
Rifle-cleaning tool
Use the eFECT weapons tool for cleaning and maintaining the AR15, M16 and M4 variant rifles at the range or on patrol....
Ceiling systems
Armstrong offers a variety of ceiling systems to government purchasers....
Incident response management tool
Mandiant Intelligent Response accelerates the collection and analysis of data in support of incident response, electronic discovery and internal investigations....
Shower system
Environmentally friendly showering is possible with five Eco-Performance shower systems that offer a 36 percent water savings compared to standard showers, contributing to a building's eligibility for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification....
E-mail security
The Proofpoint 6.1 platform builds on the e-mail encryption, data loss prevention, security and workflow features of Proofpoint 6 with features including...
Innovation tool
CitizenSpigit is an idea management platform that enables government agencies to engage residents and employees to improve efficiency and operations, as well as to generate actionable ideas....
Office furniture
The Fluent line of furniture offers a private office presence and open plan functionality....
Command and control console
The free-standing Profile unit features an independent work surface lift with a sizable amount of usable workspace and integrated technology management accessories....
Occupancy sensors
The four multi-way wall switch occupancy sensors offer code-compliant lighting control in institutional and commercial spaces with more than one entrance or switch location....
In Focus: Public Safety
Patrol duty uniform
Law enforcement officers have a more breathable and stain-resistant uniform with the Patrol Duty Uniform from 5.11 Tactical Series....
Water-inflated blast suppression device
The Waterwall System quickly inflates with water to protect people and buildings from bombs and other explosive materials....
Battery disconnect switch
The SureStart Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) switch helps batteries last longer in delivery, utility and emergency response vehicles....
Convenient traffic barricade
A new 18-inch-tall collapsible safety cone from Vanguard ADA Systems meets the standards of law enforcement and emergency response agencies....
Disaster relief shelter
Two people can assemble the 169-square-foot tent in about 30 minutes. It has a frame made from 18-gauge pipe that is color-coded for easy assembly....
Equipment sanitation machine
The unit's decontamination chamber kills germs and bacteria, and reduces odor in emergency response and athletic equipment....
Safety jacket
The GloWear 8379 Economy Bomber Jacket protects workers from the elements and is Class 3 ANSI 107-certified....
Outdoor emergency notification systems
The wireless and hardwired speakers and siren systems produce tone alerts and voice announcements that can be understood clearly in emergency outdoor situations....
Durable iPhone and iPod case
Magellan's ToughCase provides waterproof protection for owners of iPhones and iPods who use their devices outdoors....
Integrated rescue hose
The ExtendAire II emergency breathing supply system option allows firefighters to quickly and easily connect to and breathe from a fellow firefighter's air cylinder....
Surveillance cameras
Bryan, Texas, worked with ADT Security Services to install the first phase of a multi-phase camera system to cover the city's recently revitalized downtown....
Interrogation gear
The Interrogator one-box digital video recording system allows law enforcement personnel to accurately record the proceedings inside interrogation rooms....
Emergency response trailer
The Climate Regulated Cargo Trailer (CRCT) delivers food, water and medical supplies where they are needed in emergencies....
Marketplace
Fixed-dome security camera
A vandal- and weather-resistant dome enclosure enables the Sarix IE Series IP-based all-weather camera to remain intact despite heat, cold, precipitation or tampering....
Vinyl pouches
The peel-and-stick vinyl pouches are available in six sizes for items ranging from business cards to letter-paper-sized pamphlets and brochures....
Remachineable collar kits
Remachineable shaft collar kits include eight parts that users can customize themselves by reboring, machining, or adding flats, face holes or other characteristics....
Fluid data-monitoring tool
When used with the SFT Phase Monitor II, the company's optional Data Acquisition Package (DAP) relays real-time image and data capture directly to a PC....
Pressing tool
The Stanley VIRAX P20+ professional-grade pressing tool is suited for plumbers, the pipe trades, and maintenance and construction crews....
Pallet forks
New Holland Construction's pallet forks are designed for use with its skid steers and compact track loaders. The pallet fork assemblies are available...
Work platform
The IAWP-9.6 aerial work platform is portable, and it eliminates scaffold set-up time....
Water-repellent masonry stains
Dampney Dymacryl 1100 Sierra Tone Water-Repellent Masonry Stains penetrate concrete, brick, stucco and stone to create a colorfast, water-repellent, weather-resistant surface....
Vandal-resistant luminaires
The AVR series is heavy-gauge extruded aluminum with cast aluminum end caps, which fully envelope the polycarbonate clear diffuser....
Vision protection for welding
Arc Armor safety glasses are available with either clear lens or shade 5.0 for cutting/brazing....
Tripod for confined space entry
The portable and lightweight Workman Tripod simplifies confined space entry with vertical descent....
Mechanic's stool
The TailBone mechanic's stool is designed for fleet maintenance shops....
Mobile multiband radio
The Unity XG-100 mobile radio operates in the VHF, UHF, 700 Megahertz and 800 Megahertz frequency bands....
Scissor lift table
The scissor lift table can tilt and rotate. It was designed for an application that raises, spins and tilts large containers of liquids....
Convertible tablet PC
The Toughbook C1 is a 12.1-inch convertible tablet PC....
Catalogs
Warning systems
Detectable Warning Systems' new four-page brochure features information on the company's Redimat and EZ Set Tile lines of warning surfaces for the visually impaired....
Mounting products
Video Mount Products has released its 2010-2011 product catalog....
Safety markers
Carsonite Composites' new 20-page catalog includes the company's line of drivable, flexible delineators, surface-mounted delineators and accessories....
Christmas lighting
Creative Displays has released its 2010 catalog of Christmas lights and street banners....
Stormwater chambers
CULTEC has released a new Design Tools CD and updated product literature for its customers in the stormwater industry....
Recreational structures
The Pacific Yurt is a round recreational living structure that is easy to install, strong and comfortable year round, according to the company....
Playgrounds
Progressive Design Playgrounds designs and manufactures environmentally friendly commercial children's playground equipment, recreation site furnishings and playground safety surfacing....
Lighting
A new Food Processing Lighting Guide from Holophane details illumination considerations and options for lighting various environments within food processing facilities....
Green Tech
Mosquito larvicide
Natular spinosad-based larvicide targets mosquito larvae using components approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI)....
Gym mats and padding
EnviroSafe latex foam in the mats, wall padding and panels is 100 percent toxin free, fire retardant, hypoallergenic and made from 60 percent recycled material and 40 percent virgin polyester fiber....
Column-mount fan
The Pivot 180 fan installs on columns or other vertical structures where overhead space is limited, such as in distribution or service centers....
Drinking fountains
The manufacturer's outdoor drinking fountains, hydrants, pet fountains and showers are certified to AB1953 and the latest standards regarding lead levels....
Neighborhood electric vehicles
e-ride Industries offers two-passenger utility vehicles and four-passenger electric transportation vehicles that are street legal on roads with posted speeds of 35 mph or less....
PA systems and podiums
Nearly all of the manufacturer's wood PA systems and podiums are compliant with Restriction of Hazardous Substance and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment standards....
Bus air conditioning unit
Carrier's AC-430 offers mid-size and school bus fleets high-performance cooling in an energy-saving package....
Versatile green vehicles
The company's offerings include the Vantage Vehicle Green Truck, Green Van and 96-volt Lithium Power ePrimo....
Drum storage
The Ultra-HardTop P4 Plus stores hazardous drums outdoors. It accommodates four 55-gallon drums and features a two-way access system. Lift the roll-top...
Parting Shots
Material lift
The V-Lift is a hydraulically operated, cantilever material lift....
Engine oil treatment
Rislone Engine Oil Supplement with Zinc Treatment protects older engines....
Leaf blower
The ECHO PB-770 has a vented back pad that draws air around the user in hot weather for more comfortable operation and can be covered for cold-weather use....
Cover for emergency pushbuttons
The Stopper Station Shield (STI-6517) mounts directly onto STI's Stopper Station to protect the button against vandalism, damage or accidental activation....
Hazardous area exit signs
The signs and combination units in the 650/660 Series feature corrosion-resistant, gasketed enclosures and high-output, energy-saving LED lamps....
Document copier
The Zeutschel OS 12000 Bookcopy is an overhead copy system for books, newspapers and large-format documents (certificates, drawings, maps)....
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