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CSA introduces Winter / Spring education and training course catalogue
Written by Newswire Monday, 11 January 2010
Late last month, CSA launched its Winter / Spring course catalogue. To view a PDF of the catalogue, click here.
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Registration now open for Hydraulic Institute 2010 meeting
Written by Newswire Friday, 18 December 2009
PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Hydraulic Institute (HI) will be hosting its 2010 Annual Meeting at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida from February 19-23, 2010.
The 2010 Annual Meeting offers unique networking and educational opportunities for executives, engineers and marketing professionals associated with pump and supplier companies throughout North America and Europe. In addition to guest speakers, a key feature of the meeting is the work of technical committees that meet to address industry standards, guidelines, electronic data exchange protocols, and more. Representatives from Member, Associate Member and HI Standards Partner companies work together to develop comprehensive standards and guidelines using an ANSI-approved consensus process. They also produce other industry-related technical documents, books, educational programs and e-Learning courses.
A sampling of guest speakers and topics are as follows:
In addition, there will be a CEO Roundtable and Executive Discussion Breakouts, and a special working session for Pump Systems Matter (PSM) Sponsors on designing a Pump Systems Optimization & Energy Utility Rebate/Incentive Program. A new Tabletop Display opportunity has been added for Associate Members, Standards Partners and PSM Utility and Energy Efficiency NGO Sponsors. There are also networking events including receptions, dinners, special events, a golf tournament and a local event itinerary planned for spouses and guests.
Registration is open to all HI Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, PSM Sponsors and eligible prospective members. Early registration discounts apply for those who register by January 15, 2010. Group discounts and future engineering leader discounts are also available. For complete details and to register, visit www.Pumps.org/2010Annual.
The 2010 Annual Meeting offers unique networking and educational opportunities for executives, engineers and marketing professionals associated with pump and supplier companies throughout North America and Europe. In addition to guest speakers, a key feature of the meeting is the work of technical committees that meet to address industry standards, guidelines, electronic data exchange protocols, and more. Representatives from Member, Associate Member and HI Standards Partner companies work together to develop comprehensive standards and guidelines using an ANSI-approved consensus process. They also produce other industry-related technical documents, books, educational programs and e-Learning courses.
A sampling of guest speakers and topics are as follows:
- Major General (Retired) US Army Vincent E. Boles: Leading in a Crisis: Tough Times Don't Build Character... They Reveal It... How Will You Handle Your Crisis
- Howard Guttmann, Principal of Guttman Strategies, Inc.: Putting "Performance" into High-Performance Teams
- Alan Beaulieu, Economist for the Institute for Trend Research: The 2010 US and Global Economy - Insights Into What's Ahead
- Tryg Dahl, VP & Chief Technology Officer for Intelliquip, LLC: Electronic Data Exchange Nears - Are You Ready?
- Europump Representatives: The Latest from the European Pump Industry
In addition, there will be a CEO Roundtable and Executive Discussion Breakouts, and a special working session for Pump Systems Matter (PSM) Sponsors on designing a Pump Systems Optimization & Energy Utility Rebate/Incentive Program. A new Tabletop Display opportunity has been added for Associate Members, Standards Partners and PSM Utility and Energy Efficiency NGO Sponsors. There are also networking events including receptions, dinners, special events, a golf tournament and a local event itinerary planned for spouses and guests.
Registration is open to all HI Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, PSM Sponsors and eligible prospective members. Early registration discounts apply for those who register by January 15, 2010. Group discounts and future engineering leader discounts are also available. For complete details and to register, visit www.Pumps.org/2010Annual.
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Hilti launches a new modern, faster and easier to use Hilti Online
Written by Newswire Friday, 18 December 2009
TULSA, OK — Hilti's newly renovated Hilti Online features a fresh, user-friendly design, bringing modern, faster, and easier online shopping to construction professionals. Following nearly two years of development, with input from 20,000 customers worldwide, the new Hilti Online went live for the Hilti US (www.us.hilti.com) and Canada (www.ca.hilti.com) markets on December 14, 2009.
Hilti customers appreciate the convenience as well as the transparency of ordering Hilti products online. The new site also makes it simple for customers to manage their Hilti Fleet Management tools as well as doing business online with Hilti using their own, company-specific pricing.
The new Hilti Online is a true renovation from the ground-floor up, utilizing the latest in leading-edge hardware and software. Hilti incorporated a new search engine powered by Google, making searches more relevant.
Hilti Director of E-Business, Philip Robins, states, "The improvements to Hilti Online were based upon direct customer feedback. This allowed us to deliver a high-quality user experience consistent with what our customer's expect from Hilti."
Hilti Western Hemisphere President and CEO, Cary Evert agreed, saying, "We are excited to launch the renovated Hilti Online for our customers and believe they will find it even more valuable than before."
Hilti E-Business and IT development group partnered with several leading industry providers for the Hilti Online renovation: the design phase partner is Crealogix Interactive Business, a leading supplier of E-Business solutions; the front-end software solution and development is BroadVision, a global provider of personalized self-service web applications; and for the integrated search solution, Hilti utilized the Google Search Appliance.
The new Hilti Online will continue to roll out to all Hilti market organizations worldwide, with a completion date of April 2010.
Hilti customers appreciate the convenience as well as the transparency of ordering Hilti products online. The new site also makes it simple for customers to manage their Hilti Fleet Management tools as well as doing business online with Hilti using their own, company-specific pricing.
The new Hilti Online is a true renovation from the ground-floor up, utilizing the latest in leading-edge hardware and software. Hilti incorporated a new search engine powered by Google, making searches more relevant.
Hilti Director of E-Business, Philip Robins, states, "The improvements to Hilti Online were based upon direct customer feedback. This allowed us to deliver a high-quality user experience consistent with what our customer's expect from Hilti."
Hilti Western Hemisphere President and CEO, Cary Evert agreed, saying, "We are excited to launch the renovated Hilti Online for our customers and believe they will find it even more valuable than before."
Hilti E-Business and IT development group partnered with several leading industry providers for the Hilti Online renovation: the design phase partner is Crealogix Interactive Business, a leading supplier of E-Business solutions; the front-end software solution and development is BroadVision, a global provider of personalized self-service web applications; and for the integrated search solution, Hilti utilized the Google Search Appliance.
The new Hilti Online will continue to roll out to all Hilti market organizations worldwide, with a completion date of April 2010.
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Toronto, ON — The Board of Directors of CSA Group officially announced this week the appointment of Ash Sahi to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group), a global provider of standards solutions, testing and certification services and consumer product evaluations.
Mr. Sahi succeeds CSA Group President and CEO, Robert M. Griffin, who will retire from CSA Group after 11 years of outstanding service to the organization.
As President and CEO, Mr. Sahi will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for the global company with offices, testing laboratories and affiliates in more than 60 countries worldwide. CSA Group employs more than 1,400 people serving approximately 35,000 customers, and has over 9,000 volunteer members that serve on various committees for standards development. CSA Group's vision is for a better, safer, more sustainable world where standards work for people and business.
"Ash Sahi brings 30 years of global business experience, an impeccable track record in international business development and government relations, and a passion to lead and build on CSA Group's 90-year history," says Brian McQueen, Chair, Board of Directors, CSA Group. "The Board of Directors undertook an exhaustive search to find a progressive and visionary leader with strong business acumen, a passion for making a difference in people's lives and a determination to continue expanding CSA Group's business solutions and service offerings. Ash Sahi has these qualities and we look forward to his leadership."
Mr. Sahi started his career at DuPont Canada Inc. and managed a number of global businesses for the firm over the past 25 years in the capacity of General Manager and CEO. During his tenure, he worked in Business Development, R&D and was involved in mergers and acquisitions internationally. His last role was CEO of DuPont Liquid Packaging Systems operating in Europe, Asia and North America. Mr. Sahi has also held senior level positions in the Federal Government as a Special Advisor Privy Council and Director of Industry and Trade. In 2004 he assumed the position of President and CEO of Hartmann North America. Hartmann is a publicly listed firm on the Copenhagen Exchange. Mr. Sahi is also Chairman of a prepared foods company, Chef Bombay.
Mr. Sahi graduated from McGill University in Chemical Engineering, has an MBA from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Director from McMaster University.
For more information, visit www.csagroup.org.
Mr. Sahi succeeds CSA Group President and CEO, Robert M. Griffin, who will retire from CSA Group after 11 years of outstanding service to the organization.
As President and CEO, Mr. Sahi will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for the global company with offices, testing laboratories and affiliates in more than 60 countries worldwide. CSA Group employs more than 1,400 people serving approximately 35,000 customers, and has over 9,000 volunteer members that serve on various committees for standards development. CSA Group's vision is for a better, safer, more sustainable world where standards work for people and business.
"Ash Sahi brings 30 years of global business experience, an impeccable track record in international business development and government relations, and a passion to lead and build on CSA Group's 90-year history," says Brian McQueen, Chair, Board of Directors, CSA Group. "The Board of Directors undertook an exhaustive search to find a progressive and visionary leader with strong business acumen, a passion for making a difference in people's lives and a determination to continue expanding CSA Group's business solutions and service offerings. Ash Sahi has these qualities and we look forward to his leadership."
Mr. Sahi started his career at DuPont Canada Inc. and managed a number of global businesses for the firm over the past 25 years in the capacity of General Manager and CEO. During his tenure, he worked in Business Development, R&D and was involved in mergers and acquisitions internationally. His last role was CEO of DuPont Liquid Packaging Systems operating in Europe, Asia and North America. Mr. Sahi has also held senior level positions in the Federal Government as a Special Advisor Privy Council and Director of Industry and Trade. In 2004 he assumed the position of President and CEO of Hartmann North America. Hartmann is a publicly listed firm on the Copenhagen Exchange. Mr. Sahi is also Chairman of a prepared foods company, Chef Bombay.
Mr. Sahi graduated from McGill University in Chemical Engineering, has an MBA from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Director from McMaster University.
For more information, visit www.csagroup.org.
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Chicago, IL — Recognizing the challenge members may be facing in funding training programs during these recessionary times, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) giving each and every member special access to a PT Interactive Online course of their choice at no cost to the member company.
The newest training tool from PTDA, PT Interactive Online combines the knowledge of the well-respected Power Transmission Handbook and the video and graphics of the Product Training DVD Series to deliver a multimedia, interactive product training experience. The content capitalizes on PTDA’s recognized expertise as a provider of comprehensive training on maintenance, application, selection and standards for power transmission/motion control products.
Structured as a series of 14 independent, product-specific courses, these Web-based courses allow any employer to design a customized training program for each employee wherever there is access to the Internet. Each course is two to three hours long and can be taken in any sequence. Using a multimedia format including text, graphics, video and quizzes, PT Interactive Online maximizes comprehension of the materials by allowing the employee to learn at his or her own pace.
Luke Karnas, account representative with PTDA member Power/mation Inc. (Saint Paul, Minn.), took advantage of the free course offer. Karnas recently completed the PT Interactive Online course on motors. “I took the motors course because I wanted to gain a deeper knowledge of the subject while also evaluating how relevant the information would be to my colleagues at Power/mation,” said Karnas. “The videos used were helpful, and the information led me to a better understanding of the differences between various types of motors. I would recommend this course to other people in my office.”
The free course offer for PTDA members expires on December 31, 2009. For more information about PT Interactive Online or additional PTDA member benefits, visit www.ptda.org.
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Chicago, IL — Five years into working with colleges, technical schools, industry veterans and 10 associations, Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) has enjoyed several success stories and is now planning to expand, according to a recently-released announcement.
"This year is a critical turning point for ICP," said Phyllis Russell, executive director of the program. "We have a clear path for the program's expansion, which we're setting into motion now. Next year, you'll see us really make some noise."
The ICP initiative was created in 2002, when the PTDA Foundation identified industrial distribution's need for entry-level employees with industry-specific skills and knowledge. From 2003 through 2008, the main focus was a pilot program in which ICP partnered with community colleges in the United States and Canada to teach the essential skills for industrial distributors, creating local pools of qualified potential employees and affordable employee training programs. With five years of experience, ICP is ready to enhance the program and expand its reach across North America.
Project Report
The results of the pilot program are presented in the "Industrial Distribution Pilot Initiative Project Report," available for download at www.industrialcareerspathway.com/ProjectReport. The report reviews the history of each pilot site, features two success stories and outlines critical success factors to guide the expansion.
Two programs — Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) in Dearborn/Detroit and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha — first enrolled students in an Industrial Distribution Certificate program in 2003, with a program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) in Cleveland beginning in 2004. By the end of 2006, three additional locations were ICP pilot sites: Dakota County Technical College (DCTC), Twin Cities, Minn.; Mohawk College, Hamilton/Toronto, Ontario; and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Vancouver, British Columbia.
As the pilot phase concluded at the end of 2008, courses were being offered at four of the pilot sites, attended by 75 students in total. Although total fall 2009 numbers aren't in yet, 70 students are enrolled in industrial distribution leadership courses at Mohawk College alone.
"After the many years of the PTDA Foundation's efforts and the formation of ICP to accelerate the development of industrial distribution programs in colleges it brings some great satisfaction to be to the point of planning the next steps in the expansion of the ICP concept," said Bill Childers, ICP Steering Committee Chair and president North American sales for Rexnord LLC.
ICP recognized the need to introduce students to the industrial distribution business model. Elements of Industrial Distribution, developed specifically as the online textbook for the introductory industrial distribution course at a community or technical college, covers four key areas of study, each containing 17-20 lessons:
* Industrial Distribution Fundamentals introduces employees to the industrial distribution model.
* Functional Operations Overview familiarizes employees with the operating and business components of industrial distribution.
* Customer Service & Sales focuses on the industrial consumer and their relationship with the industrial distributor.
* Marketing & Profitability covers marketing to industrial customers, financial concepts in distribution and profitability.
The curriculum is to be used at Dakota County Technical College and Mid Florida Tech in fall 2009.
The Elements course is also available to companies seeking to train entry-level employees on the industrial distribution business model.
Expansion Plan
As are result of the evaluation, ICP is focusing on four key initiatives to guide expansion:
1. Learning Objectives and Certification: Review, update and expand industrial distribution learning objectives as the basis for 1) building industrial distribution programs and curriculum and 2) an industrial distribution certificate for "entry-level" customer service and sales employees.
2. Development of Industrial Distribution Material: Create Industrial Product Technologies and Applications material from a broad cross-section of industries serviced by industrial distribution.
3. Expansion of Sites: Add additional colleges to the program to reach students in major distribution hubs across the U.S. and Canada.
4. Student Outreach: Expand the ICP Web site to add more efforts to achieve the program's most important goal — drawing students to the ICP classes.
"Developing the workforce of the future is an important strategic initiative for the fluid power industry. As an ICP Alliance Partner, we believe these programs play a key role in ensuring an adequate supply of future employees with solid knowledge of industrial distribution concepts, as well as helping distributors elevate existing employees to new levels, said Pete Alles, director of services and development with the National Fluid Power Association. "With industry-relevant material, ICP programs help generate interest in careers with the various participating industries, in addition to industrial distribution generally."
The new ICP Web site is scheduled for launch in October 2009. A key feature of the Web site will be an employer database, where job seekers can search for companies based on location or product type. The database will be filled with member companies that belong to Alliance Partner associations.
ICP is supported by associations and organizations committed to the advancement of industrial distribution including six Alliance Partner organizations (American Supply Association, Bearing Specialist Association, Industrial Supply Association, International Association of Plastics Distribution, National Fluid Power Association and the Power Transmission Distributors Association) and four Alliance Supporters (The FPDA Motion + Control Network, HALO/HARDI, NAHAD and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors). In addition, more than 100 distributors and manufacturers across North America provide financial support and volunteer leadership.
The Industrial Careers Pathway is a multifaceted North American workforce initiative that addresses the need for a skilled industrial distribution and manufacturing sales and customer service workforce today and tomorrow. ICP links students and job seekers to career paths in industrial distribution and manufacturing through partnerships with local educators and employers.
For more information about how ICP is addressing the need for a skilled industrial distribution workforce, visit www.idcareers.org or contact ICP at
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Chicago, IL — Recognizing the challenge members may be facing in funding training programs during these recessionary times, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) giving each and every member special access to a PT Interactive Online course of their choice at no cost to the member company.
The newest training tool from PTDA, PT Interactive Online combines the knowledge of the well-respected Power Transmission Handbook and the video and graphics of the Product Training DVD Series to deliver a multimedia, interactive product training experience. The content capitalizes on PTDA’s recognized expertise as a provider of comprehensive training on maintenance, application, selection and standards for power transmission/motion control products.
Structured as a series of 14 independent, product-specific courses, these Web-based courses allow any employer to design a customized training program for each employee wherever there is access to the Internet. Each course is two to three hours long and can be taken in any sequence. Using a multimedia format including text, graphics, video and quizzes, PT Interactive Online maximizes comprehension of the materials by allowing the employee to learn at his or her own pace.
Luke Karnas, account representative with PTDA member Power/mation Inc. (Saint Paul, Minn.), took advantage of the free course offer. Karnas recently completed the PT Interactive Online course on motors. “I took the motors course because I wanted to gain a deeper knowledge of the subject while also evaluating how relevant the information would be to my colleagues at Power/mation,” said Karnas. “The videos used were helpful, and the information led me to a better understanding of the differences between various types of motors. I would recommend this course to other people in my office.”
The free course offer for PTDA members expires on December 31, 2009. For more information about PT Interactive Online or additional PTDA member benefits, visit www.ptda.org.
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Parsippany, NJ — The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and the Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) announced recently that they have partnered to provide their memberships with a direct link to purchase industry leading pump standards specific to pumps installed or required in the pulp and paper industry.
Pulp and paper mills are pump intensive facilities, with an average of 150 pumps per pulp mill and 50 pumps per paper mill. Specific HI standards are useful supplements to the TAPPI library of standards. By using HI standards, pulp and paper companies can increase pumps and systems reliability, accurately determine pump performance, reduce life cycle costs and energy, decrease design costs and avoid miscommunication.
Hydraulic Institute has created a customized page on their website designed to simplify the process of locating and purchasing the standards that are most valuable for pump professionals in the pulp and paper industry. A table of contents of the recommended standards can be viewed at www.pumps.org/TAPPI.
HI and TAPPI offer a number of resources for pulp and paper industry professionals and engineering consulting firms, including access to information on the latest technological developments, opportunities for professional growth and development, and one-on-one information exchange opportunities.
TAPPI members are also eligible to become Hydraulic Institute Standards Partners. HI Standards Partners provide valuable technical expertise in the development of ANSI/HI Pump Standards, guidelines, and educational materials. Both large and small engineering consulting companies are welcome to participate. HI Standards Partners are eligible to receive, for an annual fee, a package of HI products and services.
Corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships and government agencies with offices in North America that are engineering firms, or provide engineering services, or are end-users of pumps may participate as a "Hydraulic Institute Standards Partner." Visit www.Pumps.org/Partners for more information.
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The Hydraulic Institute (HI) is the largest association of pump producers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America and is a global authority on pumps and pumping systems. For more information about the Hydraulic Institute, visit www.Pumps.org, www.PumpLearning.org and www.PumpSystemsMatter.org, an organization created by HI to assist pump users address strategic energy management and pump system performance and optimization.
TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries and co-publisher of Paper360°. Visit www.tappi.org for more information.
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As the busiest port on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system, the Port of Hamilton plays an integral role in supporting trade between Canada and the U.S. as well as overseas destinations. With thousands of jobs dependent on the cargo that is transported in and out of this port, one 12-person maintenance team is responsible for ensuring a variety of buildings, warehouses and infrastructure remain in good working order year-round.Check out the full story in the March/April 2013 issue of PEM.
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- PTDA Canadian Conference (June 06.06)
- Maintenance Management Professional - Module 2 (June 18.06)
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