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Victor brand celebrates 100th anniversary; launches TWO contests
Anthony Capkun | May 10, 2013
May 10, 2013 - Victor Technologies—a provider of solutions for cutting, gas control and specialty welding equipment—is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Victor brand of cutting and gas control...
Read moreWhere would you use the world’s first hand-held sound camera?
Anthony Capkun | May 08, 2013
May 8, 2013 - What if you could use a sound camera—which visualizes sound in colour contours similar to the way a thermal camera displays temperature with visual images—to pinpoint...
Read moreFuel maintenance system manufacturer acquired by AXI International Holdings
Andre Voshart | February 26, 2013
Fuel optimization and maintenance system manufacturer ALGAE-X International has been acquired by AXI International Holdings. As a result of the acquisition, ALGAE-X International will be able to expand its worldwide...
Read moreCloudruge releases alpha version of free online CMMS program
Andre Voshart | February 13, 2013
Cloudruge Ltd. has released the alpha version of its free online computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), known as cloudruge, today. The use of the software is by invitation only, but...
Read moreOntario Centres of Excellence funds work on hand-held concrete analyzer
Andre Voshart | November 19, 2012
Already making a name with its leading-edge structural integrity technology, Ottawa's Giatec Scientific is cementing its future with $150,000 from Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) to bring its portable concrete...
Read morePTDA launches revamped, mobile-friendly website
Andre Voshart | November 13, 2012
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has launched a newly redesigned website at www.ptda.org. The organization says the new website is cleaner and easier to navigate than ever before. Powerful...
Read moreBentley says its acquisition of Ivara 'redefines asset performance management'
Andre Voshart | September 18, 2012
Bentley Systems Inc. has acquired Ontario-based Ivara Corp., a provider of asset performance management (APM) software solutions for organizations in asset-intensive industries, including mining and metals, power generation and utilities,...
Read moreAcklands-Grainger new website features includes enhanced search, better ordering
Andre Voshart | July 26, 2012
Acklands-Grainger Inc., a Canadian distributor of industrial, safety and fastener products, has launched new and improved features to its website designed to help customers navigate to products and solutions more...
Read moreGOJO kicks off giveaway promotion in Canada
Andre Voshart | June 21, 2012
GOJO Industries Inc. has kicked off The Great GOJO Giveaway promotion in Canada, available to employees in the automotive, construction, manufacturing, mining and utilities industries. The promotion, which runs now...
Read moreHamilton's ArcelorMittal Dofasco selects Quintiq’s planning software
Andre Voshart | June 19, 2012
ArcelorMittal Dofasco, a subsidiary of ArcelorMittal, has selected Quintiq to provide a maintenance planning and scheduling solution for its Hamilton, Ont., steelmaking operations. Quintiq, a provider of advanced planning and scheduling...
Read moreWEG Automation Fault Analyzer for iPhone, Android, Blackberry
Andre Voshart | June 07, 2012
V.J. Pamensky Canada Inc., in partnership with with WEG USA, have launched the first of a series of smartphone apps. The first app, a fault and alarm analyzer for WEG Automation...
Read moreFLIR IR cameras introduce thermal image enhancement technology
Andre Voshart | May 14, 2012
FLIR has unveiled the new FLIR T420 and T440 thermal imagers. These high-performance infrared cameras launch innovative new imaging capabilities that help professionals find and capture problems more easily and...
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Troubleshooting infrequent alarms in wood products manufacturer's electrical substation
Andre Voshart | November 23, 2012
CAS DataLoggers recently provided the automated monitoring solution for a wood products manufacturer whose workers were occasionally experiencing ‘Under Frequency’ alarms at their electrical substation, but they couldn’t find the...
Read moreThermal imaging finds hot spots in electrical preventive maintenance programs
Andre Voshart | October 25, 2012
Thermography provides the means by which ongoing preventive maintenance can be carried out. It enables engineers to inspect vital HVAC equipment, cooling systems, electrical switchgear, power distribution units (PDU) and...
Read moreThe Right Data Logger: Fast data collection and retrieval in remote applications
Andre Voshart | October 03, 2012
Remote monitoring applications in fields like oil & gas extraction, environmental monitoring and fleet management often require attention to detail. Users need to accurately record and track several variables, including...
Read morePicking Power: Application considerations for selecting an engine generator
Andre Voshart | May 28, 2012
The reliability of an onsite power system depends on the readiness of the engine generator and what it’s connected to. Understanding some basic application considerations will help users specify the...
Read moreWarning Signs: How to take advantage of data from condition-monitoring tools
Andre Voshart | April 19, 2012
A plant engineer’s ability to diagnose, detect and monitor equipment condition issues is advancing all the time, thanks to ongoing developments with vibration, thermography (infrared), oil analysis and ultrasound tools,...
Read moreNo Paper Trail: Digital data collection generates visible results for Finning
Andre Voshart | January 16, 2012
As the world’s largest Caterpillar equipment dealer, Alberta-based Finning sells, rents and services heavy equipment and engines. Their customers run mission-critical equipment in rugged and isolated locations. To keep customers...
Read moreData on the Go: How mobile computing is evolving maintenance processes
Andre Voshart | November 28, 2011
These days, it’s a whole new world for maintenance and engineering technicians. The use of mobile computing devices — allowing workers to take speedy, automatic readings, easily access asset histories...
Read moreGet Proactive: Condition monitoring tools a smart business investment
Andre Voshart | November 21, 2011
Unplanned downtime caused by equipment failures costs manufacturers up to three percent of revenue every year. That’s 30 percent less profit. In an era of extreme competitiveness, no one can...
Read moreIn the Cloud: Aim high with software-as-a-service for maintenance and asset management
Andre Voshart | November 14, 2011
While many companies are still feeling the pinch of the economy, manufacturing costs and spending on new equipment, employees and technology can be daunting. These companies are still required to...
Read more7 Epic Fails in MRO: Fix poor data management permeating an ERP ecosystem
Andre Voshart | September 20, 2011
Most businesses typically put their energy, resources and investment into things like product design, sales and marketing, production efficiency, process control, IT and supply-chain management. With so many important priorities...
Read moreMetro Vancouver renews, updates condition-monitoring program for treatment-plant reliability
Andre Voshart | August 15, 2011
Metro Vancouver has expanded its services agreement with Azima DLI and will now benefit from Azima DLI’s web-based data analysis capabilities, in addition to its vibration monitoring tools, to support...
Read moreData Drill Down: Teck Resources unearths stronger asset performance with ERP
Andre Voshart | July 13, 2011
Vancouver-based Teck Resources operates six metallurgical coal mines in British Columbia and Alberta. The desire to coordinate workflow among them and manage inventory efficiently had the coal division looking for...
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GearWrench 2-position screwdriver complete with LEDs
May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013 - GearWrench, a hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, has announced the new 2-position ratcheting screwdriver with LED light technology. The new screwdriver (sku #82788) features...
Read moreJ.W. Winco Canada offers GN 313 spring bolts in metric sizes
May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013 - J.W. Winco Canada Inc.—a supplier of standard industrial machine components—now offers GN 313 spring bolts in metric sizes. Versions with or without pull knob are available,...
Read moreC.H. Hanson launching full line of 1000V-rated insulated tools
May 10, 2013
May 10, 2013 - Hand tool company C.H. Hanson says it is launching a full line of 1000V-rated, fully insulated tools for the electrical and maintenance professional. It is partnering...
Read more3M “Makes Masking Simple” with its industrial masking tapes
May 07, 2013
May 7, 2013 - 3M says it is “Making Masking Simple” by launching a new lineup of five industrial masking tapes (101+, 201+, 301+, 401+ and 501+) built on increasing...
Read moreCoxreels unveils new large-capacity 1185 Series high-pressure hose reels
May 07, 2013
May 7, 2013 - Coxreels—a manufacturer of industrial-grade hose, cord and cable reels—introduced its new large-capacity 1185 Series high-pressure model hose reels; the existing 1185 Series reels—featuring 1 1/2-in. ID...
Read moreOmega introduces PX709GW submersible pressure transducers
May 04, 2013
May 4, 2013 - Omega introduced the PX709GW series of pressure transducers with, says the company, a precision micro-machined silicon sensor. The PX709GW features lightning/surge protection for amplified models, fused...
Read moreJ.W. Winco Canada offers GN 6322 workholding pins in metric
May 02, 2013
May 2, 2013 - J.W. Winco Canada Inc.—a supplier of standard industrial machine components—is now offering series GN 6322 workholding pins in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant pins are inserted into...
Read moreSinger Valve and McCrometer launch Model 106-SPI-MV for flow metering
May 02, 2013
May 2, 2013 - Singer Valve joined forces with McCrometer to introduce what it calls the first single point insertion electro-magnetic flowmeter: the Model 106-SPI-MV can be utilized with the...
Read moreSpectronics Spectroline Opti-Lux 400 designed to emit less visible light
May 01, 2013
May 1, 2013 - Spectronics Corp.’s new Spectroline Opti-Lux 400 is a rechargeable, violet light LED leak detection flashlight, designed to emit less visible light so industrial fluid leaks are...
Read moreESAB offers new Purox Elite Series FlameMaster cutting and heating outfit
May 01, 2013
May 1, 2013 - The latest in the Purox Elite Gas Apparatus product line from ESAB—the FlameMaster—is supplied ready to cut up to 4 in. (optional cutting tips allow cutting...
Read moreNLB introduces 24,000 psi MGV24-1200 multi-gun valve
April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013 - NLB Corp. introduced the MGV24-1200, a new multi-gun valve that allows two or more high-pressure water jet lances (or other accessories) to be operated from the...
Read moreIcenta unveils IC-LPM Series of liquid paddlewheel flow meters
April 29, 2013
April 29, 2013 - The IC-LPM series of paddlewheel flow meters from Icenta promises accurate flow rate monitoring over the range of 0.5 to 1200 l/min with standard nominal sizes...
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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.
- Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) (June 04.06)
- PTDA Canadian Conference (June 06.06)
- Siemens Industrial Sales & Service Open House (June 13.06)
- Maintenance Management Professional - Module 2 (June 18.06)
- Siemens Industrial Sales & Service Open House (June 18.06)
- Partners in Training - Electrical Maintenance & Reliability (June 18.06)
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