February 2009 – PEM e-News
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the February issue of the PEM e-newsletter. As the new online editor of PEM, I’m excited to be part of the PEM team. We are working diligently behind the scenes to offer you more on the PEM website. As we add to and alter the sites, I’ll be sure to keep you in the loop through this newsletter.
In the past two months, for instance, we’ve added video to the site. Expect to see more product and event information on the video page over the next few months.
If you have any comments or questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
Regards,
Robert Colman
Online Editor, PEM
rcolman@clbmedia.ca
INDUSTRY NEWS
Terry Wireman Unplugged!
PEM editor Robert Robertson interviewed Terry Wireman, senior vice-president of Vesta Partners, LLC, at the MainTrain 2008 conference in Toronto. As North America's number one industry expert on maintenance issues and trends, Terry Wireman doesn't pull any punches about the year ahead.
Watch the video: 
ARC launches advisory service for asset lifecycle management
DEDHAM, MA—ARC Advisory Group has launched a new advisory service dedicated exclusively to improving the design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of asset-intensive facilities.
To read the full story, click here.
ARC
DB Schenker Canada selects SmartTurn to provide real-time inventory visibility
San Francisco, CA— SmartTurn Inc., the leading On-Demand Inventory and Warehouse Management System (WMS) provider, recently announced that Schenker of Canada Limited has selected the SmartTurn Inventory and Warehouse Management System to track its inventory and streamline the delivery process.
To read the full story, click here.
DB Schenker
Jim Tompkins: Recession is good opportunity to improve processes
RALEIGH, NC— Reducing costs is vital for all companies as the global economy continues to decline. Some business leaders believe that the best approach to saving money is to make across-the-board cuts. However, Jim Tompkins, President and CEO of Tompkins Associates, stresses that the best response is to focus on cost reduction strategies.
To read the full story, click here.
Tompkins
FLIR Systems signs JFC Solutions as electrical distribution agent
FLIR Systems Ltd. just announced the addition of JFC Solutions of Burnaby, BC as manufacturing agents for FLIR infrared cameras and Extech Instruments for Electrical/MRO distribution from Ontario west to British Columbia.
To read the full story, click here.
FLIR
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In the PEM March-April issue:
- People Power: Teamwork is job one at Encana corporation, the PEM 2008 Maintenance Award Winner, sponsored by Flir Systems.
- Belts and Chain: An early 2009 update on product innovations and company announcements from some of the key industrial belt and chain marketplace stakeholders.
- Measure-to-improve-bearing-lubrication: Rotating-element bearing manufacturers measure the reliability of their bearings using a Load-Life calculation rating, which is known as the L10 rating life. Learn more about this from expert Ken Bannister.
And more!
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HOT PRODUCTS
 Safety-coated 28-Watt fluorescent lamps
Shat-R-Shield, a manufacturer of shatter-resistant lamps and lighting products, introduces the new eco-friendly 28-watt lamps to their safety line. These fluorescent lamps offer many popular “green” benefits over standard fluorescents.
For full information on the product, click here.
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 Cordless power for demanding apps
The power needed for professional hammer drilling, drilling and driving applications fits easily in the hand with the Hilti SFH 18-A CPC Hammer Drill/Driver and the SF 18-A CPC Drill/Driver.
For full information on the product, click here.
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