FEATURED VIDEO: Watch: PEM's coverage of arc flash hazard avoidance NEWS: 4 common respirator fit-test challenges Health and safety legislation requires fit-testing every two years. So what causes contaminants to sneak by even the most advanced respirators? Here are some common, ongoing fit-test challenges... PEMAC issues call for papers for MainTrain 2010 in Toronto PEMAC now welcomes the submission of presentations/workshops for the MainTrain 2010 conference to be held in Toronto from November 15 to 17, 2010. View the submission guidelines... Government urges workplaces to prevent heat stress Ontario is encouraging employers and workers to learn how to protect themselves from heat stress this summer. Get some heat-stress quick facts... Canadian PT/MC sales grew 18% in March U.S. and Canadian manufacturers' sales increased for the third consecutive month in March, with Canadian sales rising by 18.5 percent, according to the PTDA. Get detailed product breakdown... Cindy Snedden named PEMAC's MMP Program Manager and Registrar PEMAC president Brian Malloch is pleased to announce that Cindy Snedden has joined the association as MMP Program Manager and Registrar. Find out more... IMT announces new distributor in Western Canada Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. has announced that West Coast Machinery, based in Abbotsford, B.C., will serve IMT customers throughout British Columbia. Find out more...

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FEATURES: BOILERS/EFFICIENCY

Fiber-optic maker lowers gas consumption 25% with new boilers The installation of two AERCO Benchmark 2.0 Low NOx (BMK2.0LN) boilers has not only kept the facility operational, it has enabled the fiber-optic manufacturing company to reduce energy consumption by 25 percent in the first year. Find out more... How certain gearbox noises may indicate there's a problem Sound can be a very subjective thing. What may sound ''unusual'' to one individual may very well sound ''normal'' to another. The measurement of sound, however, may provide valuable clues to the gearbox operator, the equipment manufacturer and supplier as to its condition. Find out what to consider...

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PRODUCTS: BOILERS/EFFICIENCY

Wall hung boiler AERCO International introduces the AERCO Esteem 399 wall hung condensing boiler. more...	CFL bulb's anniversary Osram Sylvania marks 25th birthday of the modern compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulb. more...	Boiler heat recovery Cannon Boiler Works' Feed Water Heaters which provide an energy efficient and cost effective solution. more...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

June 8: PTDA Report June 15: CMMS June 22: Electrical systems June 29: Lifts and transport July 6: Power transmission July 13: Energy management

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DIGITAL EDITION:

PdM Power: Improve uptime with infrared Sound Waves: Ensure equipment health with ultrasound Get more for less from your CMMS systems Green Maintenance: Strive to achieve energy efficient savings

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

MainTrain Fort McMurray, Sept. 15 - 17, Fort McMurray, Alta.

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.