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January 18, 2008

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Manufacturing Summit seminars focus on sustainability, workforce

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!Coming soon to your inbox from Plant Engineering: Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainability is the farthest-reaching trend to hit manufacturing in years, and this latest E-newsletter from Plant Engineering will help you sort out how it will affect your organization and how you can best use it as a strategy for good business and a better bottom line.

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!Costs, energy efficiency among trends highlighted by AHR Expo attendees, exhibitors
The ASHRAE Journal recently surveyed exhibitors and pre-registered attendees about their thoughts on trends in the industry and the future of the marketplace.

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!National Safety Council's McMillan to retire
The council's president and CEO departs following 15 years of service and a well-documented career in the safety and health community.

!Performance management series starts 2008 in Detroit
Jeff Liker, University of Michigan professor and author of The Toyota Way Fieldbook, keynotes the first entry in this year’s management performance series, sponsored by Activplant and Plant Engineering.

!Cargill executive to keynote Ultrasound World IV
The fourth annual conference runs from Jan. 27-30 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater, FL. It features Timothy Goshert as keynote speaker.

!Manufacturing Summit to feature knowledge, networking
Join Plant Engineering at the Plant Engineering Manufacturing Summit March 30 to April 1 in Chicago for two days of knowledge exchange and networking. Manufacturing leaders from around the country will gather to look at the future of manufacturing and honor last year’s outstanding Product of the Year and Top Plant achievements. The $395 registration fee covers all roundtable discussions, networking opportunities and banquets.
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Products

:Power generation engine
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:Assembly operation optimization guidebook
How to Optimize Your Assembly Operations is a 12-page resource guidebook available online for free download.

:Stainless steel take-up frames
MRC stainless steel take-up frames for use in food-industry conveyor systems are designed to provide support for conveyor shafts and deliver correct conveyor belt tension.

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Class Zero
Process manufacturers, their suppliers and federal agencies are always looking for the tightest safeguards to maintain the balance between safety and productivity. The use of food-grade lubricants is one solution, but eliminating oil from the process is an even higher goal.

The air compressor industry is meeting international testing requirements to eliminate any oil contamination in the process industries – not just food, but petrochemical, semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing as well. Meeting the Class Zero designation from testing agency TUV is an important step in assuring non contamination in these critical manufacturing processes.
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How to Use General Purpose Motors with Drives
Are you buying the correct motor for the application? Do you intend to use it with a drive? Using an adjustable speed drive can help you save significant dollars on your energy bill. However, knowing how to apply motors to this application – so you get the perfect match – can save you even more in the long run. Join our Panel of Experts on this timely discussion. Watch this webcast now!

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Upcoming Events

Jan. 22-24

AHR Expo

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York.
(301) 694-5243

www.ahrexpo.com

Jan. 27-30

Ultrasound World IV

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL.
(800) 223-1325

www.uesystems.com

Feb. 4-7

ARC Forum: Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Global Manufacturers

Rosen Centre Hotel,
Orlando, FL.
(781) 471-1000

www.arcweb.com/forum

Feb. 12

Activate Performance Management Series

Automotive Hall of Fame, Detroit.
(877) 809-6444

www.activplant.com

March 16-19

IIAR 2008 Ammonia Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition

The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO.
(703) 312-4200

www.iiar.org/conference

March 31-April 1

PLANT ENGINEERING Manufacturing Summit

Hotel Sofitel, Chicago.
(847) 288-8779

www.plantengineering.com

April 21-24

NA 2008

I-X Center, Cleveland. (800) 345-1815

www.nashow.com