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PEM e-newsletter

Along with the latest industry news, PEM spotlights
CMMS Features in this issue:


TOP STORY:

Companies fined $125K total after worker shocked serving door
Two companies were fined $125,000 in total after a worker made contact with a door's energized control panel, sustaining head injuries and electrical burns.
Get full incident details...



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NEWS:

TODAY: CSA webinar explains benefits of new ISO 50001 energy standard
To help businesses and organizations better understand how the new standard can impact their energy consumption, CSA Standards is presenting a 90-minute webinar on today from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sign up now...

New online course for supervisors provides free access to safety resources
Supervisors, workers and employers in any industry in B.C. may benefit from a new WorkSafeBC online safety training course that can be accessed any time, free of charge. Access the site now...

Harper calls latest Buy American measures 'regrettable'
Prime Minister Stephen Harper calls the latest attempt by the United States to implement Buy American restrictions a ''regrettable development'' that will weigh down economic growth in North America. Learn how this will affect Canadian manufacturers...

Nominate your team for PEM's 2011 Maintenance Award
It's easy to throw your team's hat in the ring! PEM provides maintenance managers the opportunity to gain some recognition and tell their story in PEM magazine. We accept applications from facilities large and small. Nominate a team right now...

Acklands-Grainger broadens Quebec presence with acquisition
Acklands-Grainger Inc. has acquired the assets of a Baie-Comeau, Que., industrial distributor, expanding its Quebec business. Learn more about this acquisition...



FEATURES: CMMS

Bridging the Gap:
Uncover the five considerations to make when choosing an asset management solution

By Brian Sallade
Read full feature...

7 issues and solutions to improve CMMS data management
CMMS software provides the foundation to deliver effective maintenance, and sometimes knowing what not to do is helpful. The following are seven don't-dos in MRO master data management. Read full story...



PRODUCTS:

Pump with cooling, filtering and lubricating
The new PGZ Series 1X gerotor pump from Bosch Rexroth represents a pump concept for low-pressure applications. Link...

Chemical dispensing system
Zep Sales & Service introduces Safe2Dose, the new closed-loop, concentrated chemical dispensing system. Link...

Colson's casters get new ISO certifications
Colson Caster Corp. has been granted a new certificate for adherence to the ISO 9000 family of standards. Link...


UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Oct. 4: PEM Salary Survey results
Oct. 11:
Skills & Training
Oct. 18:
Materials Handling
Oct. 25:
Compressed Air


DIGITAL EDITION:

PEM's 2011 Salary Survey: Pay and job stability in an upswing

What Does Air Cost You? Understand compressed-air system problems

Safety in Motion: Conveyor safety tips from design to operation and maintenance

Pump Rescue: Portable-pump preventive maintenance keeps liquid flowing

Locked Out: Unilever Canada improves safety, downtime with RFID switches

The War for Talent: Practical advice to tackle the skills shortage head on


CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

September 2011
Sep 27: PowerLogic Users Group 2011 (PLUG 2011) - Holiday Inn - Midtown, Montreal

Sep 29: PowerLogic Users Group 2011 (PLUG 2011) - Holiday Inn Halifax Harbourview, Dartmouth, N.S.

October 2011
Oct 12 - Oct 13: Crane & Rigging Conference - Canada, Edmonton

Oct 12: InfraCanada West - Radisson Hotel Edmonton South

Oct 13 PTDA Industry Summit - Washington D.C.

Oct 17 - 20: Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2011 - Direct Energy Centre, Toronto

Oct 21: PowerLogic Users Group 2011 (PLUG 2011) - Toronto Congress Centre

Oct 28: PowerLogic Users Group 2011 (PLUG 2011) - Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

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