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VIDEO: PTDA 2009 Canadian Conference Highlights Librestream: Onsight case study

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FEATURES:

	Members meet at the PTDA 2009 Canadian conference Niagara Falls, ON — Thundering Niagara Falls was a majestic location backdrop for the Power Transmission Distributors Association's 2009 Canadian conference. For the eighth consecutive year, the PTDA Canadian conference provided attendees once again with a learning and networking opportunity for the industry's top decision makers. more...
	CAE to invest up to $274 million in R&D training services Montreal, QC — CAE and the Quebec government announced on June 21st an investment of up to $274 million in a new research and development (R&D) program extending over seven years. The Quebec government will participate through a repayable investment which could reach $100 million and CAE's share of the program is $174 million. The aim is to leverage CAE's modelling, simulation and training services expertise into the promising sectors of healthcare, heavy equipment, mining and energy. Investissement Quebec will handle the funding and the follow-up for the Quebec government contribution. more...
	InfraCanada/InfraQuebec and infrared user group conferences a big success FLIR completed its most successful series of InfraCanada/InfraQuebec and infrared user group conferences in Oakville, Montreal and Calgary in June. The events had dedicated streams on infrared for building science applications with experts in the field from Paul Frisk of the Infrared Training Centre, Tony Colantonio from Public Works Canada, Tang Lee from the University of Calgary and Jacques Wagner of Multi-Pro Plus with a collective 100 years experience of infrared related to building science. more...
	Surviving summer - the tragic story of an injured young worker He wanted to earn some extra spending money. Instead, he earned himself a trip to the hospital, a body full of scars, and a story that no one should have to tell. An important story told by the Industrial Accident Prevention Association. more...
	MainTrain Fast Approaching! MainTrain 2009 will be taking place in three different locations across Canada this year. Review video highlights from 2008 here! more...

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PRODUCTS:

Integrating inventory control into operations	Multimeter designed to meet electronic technician's needs	Economical magnetic drive pump

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Back to basics with facility energy use Asset management: Step up and manage today's economy Case study: Plant reduces costs with lighting system Plant safety: Identify critical workplace hazards

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule

24th Annual Material Handling and Logistics Conference, Sept. 13-16, Park City, Utah

ENEX09: Energy efficiency benefits for the bottom line, Sept. 22-23, Stage West, Mississauga, Ont.

MainTrain 2009, September 28-30, Edmonton, Alberta; October 26-28, St. John's, Nfld.; November 23-26, Toronto, Ont.

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

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