GPN - November 1, 2008

Up Front

Exhaust manifold kit

Operators of commercial marine vessels and EMD diesel locomotives can meet and exceed current and future EPA Tier 0, 1 and 2 standards for exhaust emissions, thanks to the V-CAT Diesel Oxidation Catalyst exhaust manifold kit...

Motorcycle lights

Caliper-mounted lamps feature an integrated wig-wag flash system, designed specifically for use by law enforcement agencies...

Roofing installation tool

AccuTrac is an ergonomically designed stand-up tool for installing insulation fasteners and plates in low-slope roofing applications...

Work zone barrier

The Moveable Vulcan Barrier is portable and crashworthy, and is suited for highway work zones...

Shear

The ShearMaster 610 production flat bar shear is suited for shearing 1- by 12-inch base plate and up to ˝- by 24-inch flat stock...

Spill pallet

The Ultra-P4 model captures leaks and spills from steel or poly drums via a 66-gallon sump...

Long-throw sprinkler

The M-125, which is part of the manufacturer's Mirage series, is a perimeter sprinkler suited for out-of-play areas on natural and synthetic turf, as well as dust control...

Underfloor air seal

AirArrest through-wall wire sealing is ideal for facilities that have raised access floors with underfloor air distribution...

In Focus: Modular Buildings

Modular Buildings

Prefabricated buildings Through its GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract (GS-07F-0216L), K-Con offers prefabricated metal buildings, guard houses, hybrid...

Special Coverage: Government Fleets

Fleets

ON THE COVER Truck body The DuraClass Sidewinder spreads material during winter months and operates as a standard dump body in warmer weather. Its body...

Special Coverage: Grounds

Grounds Maintenance and Turf Care

ON THE COVER Zero-turn mower The Tank S boasts patented Synchro-Steer technology that offers intuitive zero-turn control, replacing traditional lap bars...

Bulk material spreaders

Two new models of bulk material spreaders can be used to spread a range of granular products (including fertilizer and snow and ice removal products)...

Torch-configuration kits

Modular Flex Complete (MFC) kits allow welding operators to customize specific air-cooled and water-cooled TIG torches for a specific welding application, minimizing downtime for torch changeover and reducing the need to stock additional inventory...

Marketplace

Slip-on pipe fittings

Speed-Rail structural slip-on pipe fittings are used with aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel and black iron pipe to construct handrail, safety rail and guardrail...

Heating/cooling unit

The Workhorse Series combines direct-fired heaters and evaporative coolers....

Welding accessories

A new MIG gun Neck Grip and Neck Coupler reduce heat exposure and operator fatigue while increasing welding accuracy and control....

Utility light

The Scout Tactical III utility light has been upgraded to enhance output and battery life. ...

All-terrain crane

The Grove GMK5115 all-terrain crane has five axles and a maximum capacity of 115 USt. Users can operate the crane in two different modes, depending on whether mobility or larger lifts are required....

Litter collector

The Madvac 61 operates virtually dust-free and gains access to hard-to-reach areas....

Expanded tool line

An expanded product line includes impact sockets, adapters, punches, bars and chisels...

LED flashlight

The Q5 Triple Duty uses LED technology to produce a bright, smooth light beam...

Handrail

The manufacturer's handrail line includes aluminum, steel, steel and plastic, cable and glass and roof rail...

LCD projector

The model CP-X809 3LCD projector offers a brightness of 5,000 ANSI lumens, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and XGA resolution...

Bulk container

Universal Package Systems' plastic bulk container with a 32- by 30-inch footprint and a hopper-style bottom is designed to store and dispense fasteners, screws and other small, uniformly shaped, dense items...

GreenTech

Recycling unit

The prefabricated, relocatable Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Unit handles low-volume hazardous waste from households, contractors and small-quantity generators...

Eco-friendly cleaners

All-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate, Bathroom Cleaner Concentrate, Glass Cleaner Concentrate and Carpet Cleaner Concentrate are nontoxic, nonflammable and biodegradable and available in industrial-size containers and quantities...

Hybrid truck

The DuraStar diesel-electric hybrid truck improves fuel economy by up to 60 percent while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution, according to the manufacturer...

Carpet backing

Integra HP RE carpet backing retains the durable qualities of original RE carpet backing while featuring changes designed to reduce environmental impact...

Drip pan

The plastic Oil Eater absorbent drip pan, measuring 10 by 12 by 4 inches, contains an absorbent pillow made of plant fibers and other reusable resources...

Supply Chain News

Zebra Technologies honored for military support

Zebra Technologies has received an award for the company’s outstanding support of employees serving in the National Guard and Military Reserve. A U.S. Department of Defense committee, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), recognized Zebra with its ESGR Patriot award. ...

Oshkosh unveils mammography exam vehicle

Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles (OSV) recently unveiled a new mobile digital mammography examination suite at the third annual Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Steppin' Out In Pink walk for breast cancer research and awareness. ...

Movers and Shakers

Bob Fines Bob Fines has been appointed president and CEO of Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI). As managing partner...

Product Express

Bird Control: Nixalite Wildlife Control Products

Protect buildings, equipment, landscaping and personnel from the damage caused by nuisance wildlife....

Parting Shots

Tactical binocular

The Steiner 10×42 R tactical binocular incorporates the recently developed SUMR (Steiner Universal Military Reticle) system...

Backpack concrete vibrator

Stone Construction Equipment has added a backpack model to its Right Built concrete vibrator line....

Current shunt set

The A40B precision current shunt set is an array of devices designed to simplify the task of making precision current measurements in the laboratory....

Moisture-removing additive

DRY-R eliminates H20 in commercial, industrial and residential air conditioning/refrigeration (AC/R) systems by changing the chemical composition of H20 rather than masking or converting it to oil-like substances....

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