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PEM Maintenance Awards The importance of training

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FEATURES:

	MainTrain 2009 starts to pick up speed The Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) continues to make plans for MainTrain 2009. Canada's premier asset management industry event grew in 2008 with a successful event in Edmonton, Alberta. This year, the MainTrain will roar back to Toronto and Edmonton. The MainTrain will also make its first stop ever in St. John's, Newfoundland! MainTrain 2009
	PEM Maintenance Awards The PEM Maintenance Awards, sponsored by FLIR, is accepting nominations for 2009. In this video, PEM Editor Rob Robertson talks to the 2008 award winners about what it means to receive this prestigious award. Watch the video: Maintenance Awards
	The importance of training In a downturn, upgrading skills becomes even more important for companies and individuals concerned about the bottom line. PEM Editor Robert Robertson talks to training expert John Lambert about training day at MainTrain, and the importance of training in general to businesses that want to succeed long-term. Watch the video: John Lambert
	ENEX Energy Leadership Case Study: Molson Canada At the ENEX conference and tradeshow, Doug Dittburner explains how Molson Canada's Toronto brewery works to continually improve its energy efficiency — and the important role maintenance plays in the process. Watch the video: Molson

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PRODUCTS:

Dust control using spray technology Dust prevention and suppression using wet dust control systems are addressed in a new in-depth guide published by Spraying Systems Co. View Now	Fire service meters and assemblies Badger Meter, Inc., has received NSF-61 certification for its fire service meters. View Now	New DC brushless motor & control Baldor Electric Company announces a new DC Brushless Motor and Control which will allow adjustable speed applications to benefit from the features of brushless technology. View Now

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DIGITAL EDITION:

CMMS Edge: Master the basics of asset reliability CMMS Failures 10 Tips to maximize boiler energy efficiency Green Machines

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

BSA Annual Convention, May 2-5, 2009, Hyatt Grand Cypress Hotel, Orlando, Florida

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) - Hydraulic Institute Webinar, May 15 12:30-1:30 pm EST

SDT Ultrasound Training, May 25-27, Dartmouth, NS

PTDA 2009 Canadian Conference, May 28-30, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, Ont.

MainTrain 2009, Edmonton, St. John's, Toronto

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor Rob Colman: rcolman@clbmedia.ca.