FEATURED VIDEO: Watch Part 2: 3 more green maintenance tips NEWS: How to get more for less from your CMMS systems To get more from your CMMS system, you need to find a package that gives you the most functionality for the lowest price. Columnist David Berger provides tips on how the two aren't mutually exclusive. To find out how, click here. Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag NSK appoints new general manager to expand Canadian operations Mississauga, Ont.-based NSK Canada Inc. welcomes a new general manager for the global bearing and linear motion company's Canadian operations. To find out who it is, click here. Boca Bearings releases new, expanded line of industrial lubrications Boca Bearings is putting a new series lubricants and coatings at the heart of its plans to become a respected name in industrial lubrication markets. To find out more about the new product offerings, click here. New Year manufacturing sales jump — again! — led by petroleum, coal, metal For the fifth month in a row, manufacturing sales have grown. Find out which sectors and provinces contributed to the 2.4-percent jump in January 2010, according to Statisitcs Canada's latest report. To find out more, click here. Pulse Energy-led project to further develop energy-efficiency software Sustainable Development Technology Canada has awarded up to $2.5 million to Vancouver-based Pulse Energy to develop and demonstrate an intelligent energy management platform. To find out more, click here.

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FEATURES:

Compressed Air Leaks: A dual challenge for energy and the environment By Allan Rienstra Energy demand is negatively impacted when poor maintenance practices allow inefficiencies to spiral out of control — and the single biggest culprit is system leaks. Find out how to curb your energy costs due to air leaks. more...

Bearing Myths: Don't believe costly misconceptions By Ian A. Rubin Keep your machines running smoothly: In one of PEM's most popular stories of the year, uncover 11 pervasive myths common to many bearing applications by examining incorrect installation, problematic lubrication and misapplication. more...

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PRODUCTS:

Ultrasound data collector SDT North America's SDT270 is the first portable ultrasound instrument to include both a built-in temperature sensor and a laser tachometer. more...	Ultrasonic inspection system UE Systems presents the Ultraprobe 3,000 ultrasonic detection system to help cut energy waste and reduce a plant's carbon footprint. more...	Remote monitoring of a compressed air system Boge America has introduced a wireless communication system that provides remote monitoring of a compressed air system via either a PC or cell phone. more...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Apr. 12: Bearings and Predictive maintenance Apr. 26: Cleaning products and Energy savings May 11: Oil & lubrication May 26: Lighting & flooring

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DIGITAL EDITION:

CN Tower's Facility/Engineering Team Caster Safety Oil and Lubrication Hydraulic Fluids

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

MainTrain St. John's, April 7-8, 2010, St. John's Newfoundland

BSA 2010 Annual Convention, April 30-May 4, Naples, Florida

EMC's Advantage through Excellence National Conference, May 10-12, Hamilton

ENEX: Energy efficiency benefits for the bottom line, May 11-12, Hamilton, Ontario

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 André Voshart: avoshart@clbmedia.ca.