Government Product News articles from January 2009

Government Product News archives from January 2009

Nonskid warning plates.(ON THE COVER)
January 1, 2009... Detectable warning plates provide a non-skid surface for the visually impaired. The all-weather iron plates are ADA-and ABA-compliant. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Neenah Foundry, Neenah, Wis. CIRCLE 103 ON CARD OR VISIT...

Road rake.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... The Model 200 road rake can be towed by a 1-ton or larger truck. The rake's caster tires follow the contour of the pavement. Stainless steel tines mounted in offset rows rake over the road surface. The hydraulically powered hopper can be raised...

Hot-water skid.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... The SC Series self-contained hot-water skid is powered by a gas or diesel engine and equipped with an onboard 2,900-watt generator to provide users with supplemental 115-volt power outlets. For portability, users can add a wheel kit or mount...

Pipe-freezing unit.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... The Model SF-2500 SuperFreeze pipe-freezing unit isolates sections of copper or steel pipe with ice plugs, eliminating complete system shutdowns and draining. The unit forms ice plugs in as little as five minutes in steel pipes up to 2 inches...

Illuminated tact switch.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... The TL1240 is an illuminated tact switch with multiple LED color options. The switch has through-hole termination and independent LED leads. Specifications include an electrical life of 100,000 cycles, a contact resistance up to 100 milliohms,...

Dual-fuel mower.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... The Turf Tiger mower soon will be available in a dual-fuel model that runs on either gasoline or liquid propane. The fuel source can be changed with the flip of a switch, even while mowing. The model will feature a double-tube steel frame,...

Oil for loosening frozen metal parts.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... Kroil now is available in eight sizes, including a new 16.5-ounce industrial-size aerosol, Aero Kroil, and an 8-ounce non-aerosol. Other bulk sizes include 1, 5, 15 and 55 gallons. Aerosol sizes include 10, 13 and 16.5 ounces. Kroil consists of...

High-capacity litter collector.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... The LT500 provides high-volume litter collection in hard-to-reach areas, while reducing operator fatigue. The litter collector features: a joystick-controlled robotic vacuum hose arm; straight-through suction with no restrictions; a patented...

Excavator.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... The Zaxis 120-3 excavator offers a 93-horsepower engine and patented HIOS III hydraulic system. The machine can generate 24,720 pounds of drawbar pull and 25,077 foot-pounds of swing torque, wield a 12,823-pound breakout force and lift a...

Boltless shelving.(Up Front)
January 1, 2009... Rapid Rack's boltless shelving consists of uprights and beams made in the United States from high-quality steel. The shelf surface is made of an alternative material, according to the company. The shelf surface attaches without any shelf clips...

Local infrastructure projects poised to produce new jobs.(Government News)
January 1, 2009... A recent survey by the American Public Works Association (APWA) identified more than 3,600 ready-to-go local infrastructure projects that, if funded by an economic recovery package under consideration, would provide a stimulus for the ailing...

Waste Management field-testing hybrid trash trucks in Fort Worth.(Government News)
January 1, 2009... Houston-based Waste Management is field-testing what the company claims is the first prototype parallel hydraulic hybrid truck to be deployed in a waste-collection vehicle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Four parallel hydraulic hybrid-diesel...

Government fleet counts: up, up, up.(Government News)
January 1, 2009... Governments continue to expand their fleets, according to the just-released "Highway Statistics 2007" report. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Governments own a total of 4.17 million motor vehicles, up from 4.10 million tallied in the previous...

No shortage of road and bridge projects to jump-start economy.(Government News)
January 1, 2009... If the economy needs a shot in the arm, there are loads of road and bridge projects on the drawing board, according to a recent survey of state departments of transportation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "President-elect Barrack Obama is...

GIS software enables voters to see election results in real time.(Government News)
January 1, 2009... Thanks to geographic information system (GIS) software provided by Redlands, Calif.-based ESRI, voters in California's Alameda County this past November were able to visit a GIS-enabled Web site to see precinct-level election results in real...

Virus threat forces military to ban computer flash drives.(Government News)
January 1, 2009... Some offices in the Defense Department are forbidding the use of external computer flash drives on military data networks, due to a virus threat that officials recently detected. Wired Magazine first reported the ban, and cited internal...

Homeland security remains a priority in Washington.(Government News)
January 1, 2009... The federal government continues to pour resources into homeland security. The total Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fiscal year 2009 budget is $52.6 billion, which is a 10 percent jump from the previous year "and somewhat more than the...

Former GSA chief of staff convicted.(NEWS BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... A federal jury in Washington, D.C., has convicted David Safavian, the former chief of staff for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), of obstructing a GSA internal investigation and making false statements, as part of an ongoing probe...

Oregon plugs into electric-vehicle plan.(NEWS BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... As part of a plan to encourage the use of zero-emission vehicles among government users and the public, the state of Oregon has entered into a supply agreement with Nissan that will bring a number of Nissan electric vehicles to the state...

Draeger wins Phoenix SCBA contract.(NEWS BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... After testing more than six different self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) models, Phoenix firefighters awarded their highest rating--and as a result, the city's SCBA contract--to Pittsburgh-based Draeger. All contenders tested met...

Sooner state adopts fleet-management tools.(NEWS BRIEFS)
January 1, 2009... The Oklahoma Department of Central Services (DCS) has signed a contract with Wayne, Pa.-based AssetWorks for fleet-management software, hardware, hosting and implementation services. The department currently uses AssetWorks' FleetFocus...

Automated side loader.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Curbtender automated side loader features a wear-adjustable lift arm. The arm lifts 2,000-pound loads, even with a 7-foot reach. Curbtenders are available with standard, belt or universal gripper options and can handle up to 300-gallon...

Stainless steel electrodes.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... Two new gas-shielded, flux-cored, martensitic stainless steel electrodes are designed for welding in all positions. Model 410-AP (E410T1-1/4), which contains 12 percent chromium, is utilized to weld straight 410 stainless steel and features...

Auto-feed washer/screw system.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... A new auto-feed washer and screw system incorporates a nosepiece that attaches to the manufacturer's existing auto-feed screwguns, allowing the user to set a washer into the nosepiece while driving a collated screw through the washer and into...

Herbicide-delivery system.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Continuum prescription-control and container-management system is a closed-loop herbicide delivery system. The flexible system allows vegetation-management professionals to order standard or custom herbicide tank mixes, straight product or...

Aerial work platform.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The GRC-12 Runabout Contractor features a steel platform and steel-encased telescoping mast to provide additional protection against worksite debris. It provides up to 18 feet of working height, a two-person capacity and an extension deck with...

Detachable underlift.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The HDUL-450D detachable underlift is a chassis-mounted, three-stage, independent attachment that, in its 69-inch retracted state, features a lift rating of 45,000 pounds. Fully extended at 140 inches, the underlift delivers a lift rating of...

Skid-steer attachment system.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The HooKUp is a skid-steer attachment system for excavators and backhoes. The system is strong but lightweight. A reinforced unitized design will properly support all typical skid-steer attachments. An adjustable, universal bolt-on mount allows...

Ironworker.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The fully integrated 85-ton-punch-capacity ironworker can punch a 1 1/16-inch hole in 1-inch material. The FI 8510-20M is made in America with many standard features that include: 6- by 6- by 1/2-inch angle shear; a rod shear that will shear a...

Door system.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... Designed around a single-operational platform, FasTrax doors can be configured to match virtually any interior, exterior or cold-storage industrial door application. Basic components of the doors include a 2-horsepower motor, a unique drive...

Unified communications-management software.(ON THE COVER)
January 1, 2009... To assist organizations in ensuring consistent quality from VoIP and other unified communications applications, the NetQoS Unified Communications Monitor tracks end-user experience, provides alerts on performance problems and isolates them to...

AutoCAD design plug-in.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... Version 1.09.11.12 of 80/20's AutoQuoterX features 100 new parts and a cleaner, smoother operating process, according to the company. Compatible with AutoCAD 2009, the program is capable of using either fractional or metric profiles to aid in...

Portfolio-management software.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... CA's Clarity Project and Portfolio Manager (PPM), which operates through any Web platform, has been updated with a flexible software-as-a-service delivery model (Clarity PPM On Demand). As such, the software reduces up-front costs and frees up...

Document-management software.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... Hansen 8.1 government-specific enterprise software is available in an enhanced version that, according to its manufacturer, expands upon its existing search and document-management capabilities to aid in asset management, customer service...

Browser-based emergency-management software.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... Small cities, large municipalities and government entities can share data with one another as needed to prevent, respond to and recover from crises or disasters with NC4's browser-based E Team software. At the same time, jurisdictions also can...

Wireless vehicle-management system.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... Networkfleet 3500 is an in-vehicle unit that wirelessly transmits GPS location and engine diagnostics to a secure Web page; fleet managers, when logged onto that page, then can view and manage the information to help reduce fuel use, lowering...

Crime-mapping software.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... Using ESRI's ArcGIS server, the Omega Group's CrimeView server allows law enforcement personnel to quickly analyze multiple layers of data for a specified region with detailed search criteria (including crime type, time period and physical...

Uninterruptible power supply.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... A smaller footprint makes the FirstLine three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 37.5-kVA model suitable for retrofits and electrical upgrades as well as original installations. While smaller and less expensive than comparable kVA models,...

BGAN SCADA service.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... Remote, unmanned supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications, such as those needed in water-management and government utilities, can be performed by Stratos' BGAN (broadband global area network) SCADA service. A mobile...

Total-service telepresence package.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... A new telepresence server and package of accompanying services comprise Tandberg's Telepresence 3 video conferencing and mobile video system. Users can communicate more thoroughly and quickly across distances, expediting decision making and...

Point-to-point bridge.(In Focus: Information Technology)
January 1, 2009... BridgeWave's SLE100 point-to-point bridge provides reliable 100-mbps full-duplex, half-mile connectivity between buildings. The SLE100 seamlessly extends remote LANs and integrates easily into existing networks. Designed for "point-and-play"...

Wheel loader.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... Case E Series wheel loaders are equipped with dual limited-slip axles. The cab environment may be matched to preferences with features that include a tilt steering column, an adjustable seat, arm rests and control placement, and the...

Portable light tower.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The ML 30 EX delivers up to 30 kilowatts of power, providing an additional electrical power source for temporary work trailers, pumps, lighting or other auxiliary equipment. It has a 135-gallon fuel capacity, which supplies up to 135 hours of...

Drum heater.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Sahara Hot Box Model S4 is an energy-efficient oven designed to safely heat four drums or one tote. The unit is steam-heated and features steel construction, spill-containment capacity, temperature control and air circulation. The S4 is...

Stainless steel bird-control spike.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... Bird Spike 2001 is a stainless steel spike that prevents birds from landing or roosting on rooflines, parapet walls, I-beams, window ledges and more. It comes with a patented bend-and-crush design for permanent installation, while the nogap...

Portable vacuum.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Pulse-Bac 2150 is a portable vacuum that uses an electronic sensor to detect when the collection tank is full and ready to be emptied. The PB-2150 allows the user to collect and discard dust and debris simultaneously without turning off the...

Wire storage rack.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... This cart/storage rack unit is designed to hold and maximize handling capabilities for various gauge sizes and color-coded spools of electrical wire. It serves as the production area's stocking and distribution rack, and the open structure...

Government to the rescue: will government spending on public works projects--propelled by President Obama's proposed stimulus plan--resuscitate the economy?(The Keating Report)(Cover story)
January 1, 2009... The 2009 Keating Report comes to you amid a backdrop of bailouts and proposed stimulus packages--and unprecedented pressure on the government to resuscitate the nation's critically wounded economy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Regardless of...

2009 conventions and conferences.(Calendar of Events)(Conference news)(Calendar)
January 1, 2009... January 9-14 American Correctional Association (ACA) 2009 Winter Conference Kissimmee, Fla. http://www.aca.org/conferences/winter09/ 800-222-5646, ext. 0129 12-15 ProMat...

Streetscape fixtures.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The manufacturer has expanded the Galaxy Series, a collection of streetscape fixtures with more than 100 design options. The line now features 13 models with varied heights and widths, and options such as interchangeable hoods and diffusers in...

Hydrogen sulfide gas detector.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The S4000TH hydrogen sulfide gas detector is designed to protect people, equipment and plants from the dangers of hydrogen sulfide. The S4000TH stores the maintenance event with a date and time stamp. Gas concentrations are displayed on a...

Front air suspension.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... Hendrickson is announcing the introduction of AIRTEK front air suspension as an option on IC Bus RE Series school and commercial buses. The suspension has high-volume air springs and dual-height control valves. Its leaf spring assembly forms a...

Bulk linen cart.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... This linen cart from Meese Orbitron Dunne features a no-metal exterior design that combines a 100 percent polyethylene cart with dual, repositionable plastic shelves set atop a plastic base. Developed to safeguard corrections officers, vendors...

Auxiliary riding lights.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Mini is a smaller version of Motolight's auxiliary riding lights for motorcycles, ATVs or UTVs. It has compact housing in either a brushed metal or black powder-coated finish and comes with either a caliper or fender mounting kit. Each Mini...

Self-cleaning parts washers.(GREENTECH)
January 1, 2009... Graymills' series of self-cleaning parts washers virtually eliminates waste disposal via the process of bioremediation, which uses natural, hydro-carbon-converting microbes in the cleaning solution to break down oil, grease and other organic...

Recyclable dolly.(GREENTECH)
January 1, 2009... Samson Carts' fully recyclable dolly utilizes an energy-efficient plastic manufacturing process, and its parts are engineered with environmentally friendly polymers that can be recycled into other products. The modular design means broken...

LED dock light.(GREENTECH)
January 1, 2009... The FT Ultra LED Docklight uses 15 watts to fully illuminate an entire trailer, promoting visibility and easy maneuvering for loading/unloading shipments. Users can position the 33-inch stainless steel flexible arm to aim light at a particular...

Alternative-fuel street sweeper.(GREENTECH)
January 1, 2009... Elgin Sweeper has redesigned its three-wheeled Pelican model broom sweeper to operate using compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane. Traditional features, such as a 10-foot sweeping path and No-Jam debris conveyor, remain...

Diesel-electric trucks.(GREENTECH)
January 1, 2009... Kenworth offers its T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 truck models as diesel-electric hybrids. Powertrain controls automatically select the ideal power mode (electric-only, diesel-only or combined electric and diesel) depending on current driving...

Nontoxic cleaning products.(GREENTECH)
January 1, 2009... Sani-Shield cleans everyday soil and germs while shielding the cleaned surfaces with a newly patented, invisible antimicrobial barrier technology. The technology ensures that bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew will not grow for at least seven...

Hydraulic lift.(GREENTECH)
January 1, 2009... This fully hydraulic, ultrashallow, full-rise, in-ground lifting system can help reduce the carbon footprint of organizations that regularly use heavy-duty lifting equipment. Massive scissors, which have a hydraulic oil volume of only 3.5...

Backhoe.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Model 710J backhoe now includes a new PowerTech E 6068 Tier 3 engine. The backhoe reaches 22 feet, 4 inches when extended. With its new engine, the backhoe boasts 126 net horsepower. Exterior upgrades to the backhoe include a new extended...

Aluminum dump body.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... Rugby Manufacturing recently introduced an aluminum dump body to its line of Class 3-5 truck bodies. Its aluminum construction weighs over 30 percent less than traditional carbon steel. The aluminum dump body features a stainless steel EZ-LATCH...

Freestanding room dividers.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... Portable dividers come in six heights, six lengths and a variety of colors to meet users' needs. Standard features include full-length anodized hinges, powder-painted metal panel trim, sound-absorbing and tackable panels, self-leveling casters...

Retroreflectometer.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Retrosign GR3 sign retroreflectometer meets all FHWA and ASTM requirements, and is equipped with GPS location capabilities and internal storage for 250,000 measurements. It has automatic stray-light compensation; uses a nickel metal hydride...

Utility cart.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Wax Caddie corrals heavy buckets of wax, sharp tools, ironer tape, hot cleaning and ironer lubricating cloths and a variety of assorted items used in flatwork ironer maintenance in one utility cart. The Wax Caddie is a rolling utility cart...

Continuous vertical lift.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Model 180 continuous vertical lift is designed to accept loads horizontally, convey them vertically and discharge them horizontally in a "Z" pattern. It can run in a single vertical direction--up or down--or can be configured to be...

Steam and hot-water washers.(Marketplace)
January 1, 2009... The Dominator Series of portable steam and hot-water washers is designed to be small and lightweight, with pressures up to 4,000 psi and flow rates up to 4.0 gpm. The Dominator line features an 8-gallon diesel-fuel tank, a high-efficiency...

Bird and wildlife control.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Nixalite of America's four-color product catalog details the company's 11 bird spike models, seven lines of bird netting, deer fencing systems, thermal and ULV fogging equipment and live-capture bird and animal traps as well as proven...

Construction services.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... The Home Depot offers customized cost-reduction services that target and meet the evolving needs of specific professional customers involved in government, residential and commercial construction and facilities maintenance. [ILLUSTRATION...

Curb markers.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Apply das Curb Markers to curbs, side-walks or any flat surface for location marking and damage prevention. Also permanently mark valves, manholes, cable routes, gas and sewer lines and stormwater inlets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] das...

Excavation system.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... The Xcavator vacuum and high-pressure water system handles a multitude of tough excavation applications for water and sewer districts, utility contractors, power companies, construction, plumbing, telecommunications, oil and gas contractors and...

Front-cut mower.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Walker Mowers' latest brochure details the Super B, a commercial riding mower with the speed and price tag of a mid-mount but the superior design of a front-cut, according to the company. Features include: a tilt-up body and deck for easy...

Highway repair.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... The truck-mounted Pro-Patch pothole patcher transports hot or cold asphalt materials at controlled, heated temperatures. The unit features an integral hydraulic power jackhammer, oil pumps, saws and more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] H.D....

Hydraulic conveyor.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... The heavy-duty, extra-capacity Model 2000 hydraulic conveyor saves time, labor, material and money for big jobs such as road widening, installing pipe bedding, trench filling and shouldering. The unit mounts to road graders, loaders and...

Identification products.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Carlton Industries' 2009 full product catalog features thousands of items that are used on a frequent basis for product identification and safety, including signs, decals, tags and seals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carlton Industries, La...

Lifts.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... The WE-18 mobile column lift is fabricated, manufactured and assembled in the U.S. The lift features an 18,000-pound lift capacity per column and a lift time of 60 seconds to full rise of 69 inches. The unit offers a range of optional lift...

Material handling.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Air Technical Industries' line of material handling equipment includes Zero-Low scissor lift tables, dock lifts and crate positioners; hydraulic lift tables; maintenance lifts; hydraulic floor cranes; reversible boom cranes; the Jib-Master...

Material handling.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Select from a wide variety of material handling equipment, safety supplies, guarding and wire-mesh products. Dumping hoppers, guard rails, machine enclosures and storage lockers are just a few of the products featured in the catalog. Find...

Mechanical earth drill.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... A four-color, four-page brochure describes the versatile Little Beaver earth drill. The brochure details the specifications and options that make the drill ideal for applications such as fencing, decks, landscaping, sign erection, soil sampling...

Mower parts.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Flail-Master's catalog offers replacement parts for flail, heavy-duty rotary and commercial mowers (including Alamo and Tiger) as well as mowing accessories such as trimmer line, mowing chaps, blade sharpeners and more. [ILLUSTRATION...

Outdoor power equipment.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Echo's 2009 Master Products Catalog features the company's complete line of outdoor power equipment, including more than 20 new models. The catalog boasts full-color photographs, detailed features, benefits and specification data. ...

Parks and recreation.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Kay Park's colorful catalog features benches, bike racks, bleachers, bollards, drinking fountains, grills, garden furniture, litter receptacles, pedal boats, planters, snuffers, tables, umbrellas and other site furnishings to dress outdoor...

Park shelters.(2009 Annual Reference File)
January 1, 2009... Poligon's 104-page catalog features its entire line of standard steel-frame shelters, along with a sampling of its custom designs, Parasol fabric shade shelters, Pinnacle wood shelters and the new collection of site furnishings. The...