---

TOP STORY: Learn the benefits of a lubrication audit For many companies, their current in-plant lubrication program has not been proactively planned out. However, a lubrication audit can help, whether it’s conducted for an entire plant, certain locations or processes or just on specific machines. Learn the steps to improve lubrication... • Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag NEWS: Ontario names 16 nominees for 2011 Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training Each year, Ontario honours exceptional employers for their commitment to apprenticeship training. Get all the nominees, including those in the manufacturing sector... Planet Extech's contest winners include Ontario wind-turbine maintainer Planet Extech, the social networking web site for users and fans of Extech Instruments, announced the two winners of its ''Switch Story'' contest, including a wind turbine maintainer from Ontario. Read the winning stories... Take PEM's 2011 Salary Survey — and win! It's that time of year again: Win one of our $100 Canadian Tire gift cards by filling out PEM's salary survey. The survey helps plant maintenance, engineering and operations professionals track industry-wide trends in salaries, raises and other benefits against industry peers. FILL IT OUT NOW... Manufacturers make up 10% of Canada's fastest-growing companies Canadian manufacturers made up more than 10 percent of the companies listed on PROFIT 200's annual ranking of the country's fastest-growing companies. Get full details... Stanley, DEWALT power Skills Canada competition as official sponsors Stanley Hand Tools and DEWALT Power Tools & Accessories have signed on as Official Sponsors of the 2011 Skills Canada National Competition. Learn more about the skills competition...

---

---

FEATURES: Oil & Lubrication

Sound Lubrication: Lubricate effectively using ultrasound technologies Among the most effective methods available to assist in lubrication inspection is the use of ultrasound technology. Find out how the technology can help... Choosing the right lubricant for cold-weather operations By Mario DiBartolomeo Lubricant purchasing decisions are better served first by defining the environmental and operational conditions of the application itself. Learn about all the factors to consider when picking the right grease or oil for your cold-weather operation. Full feature...

---

---

PRODUCTS:

Loading dock gates Wildeck's EdgeGard dock gates help protect personnel and equipment from falling off wide truck pits and loading docks. Link...	Precision rolling bearings C&U Bearing offers an innovative portfolio of rolling bearings for electric apparatus manufacturers and servicers to meet their repair needs. Link...	Modular vacuum lifter Anver Corp. has a new modular vacuum lifter equipped with adjustable X-Y beams and narrow suction pads to let one person handle large loads. Link...

---

UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

June 14: Power Transmission
June 21: Vendor Management
June 28: Wind Turbine Maintenance
July 5: Oil & Lubrication
July 12: Change Management

---

DIGITAL EDITION:

Problems are... Good?: How the worst mistakes present the best opportunities Eye of Physical Hazards: How noise, vibration, temperature and ergonomics affect workers' safety The Solvent Challenge: Bio-Circle cleans shop with solvent alternative that 'digests' grease and oil Custom Made: How custom bearings may be the solution to difficult application Life Preservers: Bearings keep lifeboat hooks reliable — and save lives

---

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

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@annexweb.com.