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FEATURES:

	PTDA welcomes four new members CHICAGO, IL — The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) recently welcomed four new members, including one Canadian company. more...
	Timken signs agreement to sell needle roller bearings business to JTEKT CANTON, OH — The Timken Company announced this week that it has signed an agreement to sell the assets of its Needle Roller Bearings business, which primarily serves customers in the automotive original-equipment sector, to Japan's JTEKT Corporation in a cash transaction. The agreement is subject to customary regulatory approvals and certain closing conditions. more...
	SKF integrates Vogel In 2004, the SKF Group acquired Willy Vogel AG, an innovative and leading player in the world of lubrication technology. As of July 1, 2009, all lubrication systems, engineered solutions and services will be offered under the SKF brand only, instead of as formerly dual branded SKF VOGEL. This will result in direct access to SKF’s complete range of products, solutions and services. more...
	HK Systems appoints company's Automate the Conventional Product Manager MILWAUKEE, WI — HK Systems, Inc., North America's leading automated material handling and supply chain software total solutions provider, recently announced the appointment of Moataz Eldib as the company's Automate the Conventional Product Manager. more...
	Mike Holmes Salutes the ''Great 38'' GATINEAU, QC — Skills/Compétences Canada, a not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies, and the Members of Team Canada gathered for a Champions Breakfast in Ottawa on Friday June 26th for the final countdown to WorldSkills Calgary 2009. more...

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PRODUCTS:

Motor rewinds for improved reliability and service life of crane motors	High performance T8 lamps	New 5S Cabinet helps with Lean practices and optimized workflow

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Lifecycle costing benefits the bottom line Analyze your data to establish root cause Prevent injuries: Workplace safety is everyone's job OH&S Due Diligence

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule

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

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.

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