Anne Cosgrove
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: PAR4 Measurement Service by Power Assure
This service measures the true idle and peak power consumption of IT equipment in a rack or entire data center to maximize IT power and address space constraints.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: VaporShield from Air Cycle
For lamp recycling, this new mail-back box design provides a simpler, safer approach for facility managers.
ASSE, OSHA, and NIOSH Join Forces On Fall Prevention
The national campaign focuses on providing prevention information and training materials on three major types of falls — those from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Water Savings Calculator by Chicago Faucets
Facility managers can estimate how much water they can save by switching from a 2.2 GPM faucet to a 1.5 GPM or a 0.5 GPM faucet. The calculator is pre-programmed with estimated sewer costs from major cities.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cooling Crisis? Five Equipment Rental Tips
The last thing you need on a scorching hot day is HVAC system failure. But, if you find yourself faced with a cooling emergency, you've got to act quickly to keep your facility fully operational and maintain a comfortable environment for occupants and visitors. Robert Long, general manager of Johnson Controls Rental Solutions, offers advice.
Manufacturing Case Study: New And Improved
Posty Cards, Inc., a Kansas City, MO manufacturer of personalized corporate greeting cards was recognized with LEED Platinum certification in April 2012. This topped off a "once in a generation" expansion and renovation project for the 64 year old company.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: PATROL Series PA X 5 from Pfannenberg
This line of 105 dB(A) industrial flashing sounders alert occupants to hazardous situations or production problems in factories, water and waste treatment facilities, commercial offices, sports arenas, hotels, and other facility types.
U.S. EPA Names Facility Electronics Champs
The 2012 FEC Award winners completed a variety of electronics stewardship activities in fiscal year 2011, including purchasing more than 105,000 green electronics registered with EPEAT; enabling power saving sleep features on more than 97% of their computers and monitors; and recycling more than 361,000 pounds of electronics.
The Final 10: Great American Worker Contest
Georgia-Pacific Professional, a manufacturer of shop towels, industrial wipers, and other away-from-home products, is calling for the public to vote for the 2012 Brawny Industrial® Great American Worker. The winner will be the new owner of a new Ford F-150 truck.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Carrier Rooftops App by Carrier
This mobile app can assist facility professionals with on-the-spot information when evaluating light commercial rooftop equipment for replacement or new construction projects.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Savings Performance Contract For Biloxi, MS Schools
Working with Schneider Electric, the school district, which serves over 5,100 students from kindergarten through grade 12, has seen its utility costs reduced by 15%, resulting in annual savings of close to $250,000.
Green Operations At National Office Furniture
Constructed in the early 1970s to manufacture electronic entertainment equipment, today the Santa Claus facility produces wood and laminate office furniture solutions. The facility is ISO9001, ISO14001 and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certified.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Shaker Dust Collection by United Air Specialists
This Cincinnati, OH company has introduced a series of shaker dust collection systems designed to remove harmful pollutants resulting from common manufacturing processes in both institutional and industrial applications.
APPA Awards Add Sustainability
Five universities have been recognized with this inaugural award.
Tool To Comply With CA Building Performance Law
A Facilities Operations Assessment tookit from the CA Commissioning Collaborative can be used by those outside the state as well.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: PsycIt App from Polygon
This app can save time when calculating relative humidity at a facility.
Greener Office Practices
How facilities dispose of printer cartridges and other office supplies has an impact on the environment, for better or worse. Reusing and recycling printer...
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Roll-Up Doors By DBCI
DBCI of Douglasville, GA, offers a line of commercial grade steel curtain roll-up doors. All of the products are wind load tested, easy to install, and require minimal maintenance.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: ProView from The Blue Book Network
In addition to more content, the new "ProView" format offers advanced functionality that enables users to save, print, and share information.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Pressure Independent Control Valves by Siemens
This line of PCIVs integrates three functions into a single device.