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Along with the latest industry news, PEM spotlights
Compressed Air Features in this issue:
TOP STORY:
 Manufacturing sees growth in August
Incoming new work at Canadian manufacturers increased at a marked pace during August, according to a newly launched monthly survey, which offers a comprehensive and early indicator of trends in the Canadian manufacturing sector.
Get full details on strength of Canada's economy...
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NEWS:
Collaboration brings Spanish maintenance management system to Canada
Canadian software developer Cara Information Systems Ltd. and the Spanish company Idasa Sistemas S.L. have closed an agreement to distribute and launch Rosmiman MMS (maintenance management system) in North America, Canada and the U.S. Find out what it has to offer...
CCOHS manual helps identify, eliminate, control musculoskeletal disorders
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has developed a new manual to assist workers, committees and employers to help identify, eliminate and control the sources of musculoskeletal disorders. Learn about or buy the book...
Timken to acquire Drives LLC, expanding power transmission line
The Timken Company announced it has agreed to acquire privately held Drives LLC for US$92 million in cash. Learn more about this convergence of power transmission makers...
Toyota to reinvent wheel manufacturing at B.C. facility
The University of British Columbia and Toyota have received a federal grant to develop a new process for producing stronger, lighter and lower-cost aluminum wheels. Find out more about this new manufacturing initiative...
CSA brings international energy-management standard to Canada
CSA Standards has announced the Canadian availability of the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Standard, the world's first global energy management system standard. Learn about the standard and where to buy it...
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FEATURE: Compressed Air
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Air Down Under:
Controlling the costs of compressed air in underground mining
By Marc Carrière
Compressed air can comprise up to 20 percent of the costs of underground mining. Given that up to 70 percent of that air is wasted through leaks, the problem of leaks in compressed air lines is one of the most costly and inefficient draws on the bottom line. Learn how to addresses piping leaks...
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PRODUCTS:
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Online software helps select pump solution
KSB Canada's website features the EasySelect online tool for selecting, configuring and even ordering pumps. Link...
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Plant process management system
Schneider Electric has announced PlantStruxure architecture to help industrial process companies to meet their automation and energy management requirements. Link...
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Valve selection software
Emerson Process Management has released an updated version of its Fisher Specification Manager valve selection software. Link...
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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS
Sept. 13: Pump Maintenance
Sept. 20: Hydraulic Motors
Sept. 27: Energy Management
Oct. 4: PEM Salary Survey results
Oct. 11: Skills & Training
Oct. 18: Materials Handling
Oct. 25: Compressed Air
DIGITAL EDITION:
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