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PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE or monochrome displays. They include CANbus, Ethernet, USB, and video (FBAS) interfaces and are available with different operator interfaces, including keys, rotary dial, or touch screen. Phone: 717-217-2216. Graffiti and paint remover A new line of pre-moistened graffiti and paint removal towels are available from SEI Chemical. TWL-200 Graffiti Remover towels remove paint, including enamel, ink and permanent markers from nearly any type of nonporous surface. The product utilizes innovative fibers and fabrics, with one side containing a slightly-abrasive, but non-scratching, surface to remove even ground-in stains. The other side has a softer, highly-absorbent material to soak up any liquid and leftover residue. Non-toxic, non-flammable, non-hazardous, odorless and environmentally safe, according to the manufacturer. Gloves or safety gear not required. Phone: 818-998-3538. Full-brim hard hats North Safety Products offers SUPEREIGHT® E1 Full Brim Hard Hats by Fibre-Metal. The hats offer protection against rain, the sun’s UV rays and have a smooth crown to deflect falling debris. They have a technically advanced eight point suspension. Shipped fully assembled. Phone: 888-422-3798. Surveillance camera The Moondance® Dual-Spectra Ruggedized Pantilt Imager from Extreme CCTV combines thermal and CCD sensors for surveillance imaging covering detection to identification. A 50-mm thermal imager provides enhanced viewing options, including spectral heat variance and hot and cold spot highlights. The CCD sensor delivers 36x zoom for video interrogation. Brushless motor technology permits precision speed control and enhanced mechanical reliability. The imager is said to be ideal for various applications, including transit. Phone: 888-409-2288. Construction organization management FMI Corporation President and Managing Director Hank Harris has written the 3rd edition of Strategic Planning for Contractors: The Guide to Superior Management Performance. The 209-page book offers advice and tips on applying strategy and strategic thinking to the management of a construction organization. Phone: 919-785-9359. Hazardous materials guide Labelmaster® will print and distribute the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook. The Guidebook is developed jointly by the U.S. DOT, Transport Canada, the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico and with the collaboration of the Centro de Informacion Quimica para Emergencias of Argentina. The publication provides first responders to an incident involving hazardous material with a consistent and standardized approach to the emergency. The ERG is divided into five sections that are color coded to maximize efficiency and ease of use. Phone: 800-621-5808. PEOPLE BNSF appointed Gary Grissum assistant vice president, telecommunications. He replaces Joann Olsovsky, who was named vice president and chief information officer. Kansas City Southern appointed Jeff M. Crandall vice president engineering. Atlantic Track & Turnout Company named Ron Luedke district sales manager for the company’s new Houston sales office. Bentley Systems, Incorporated, appointed Edward Mueller chief marketing officer. Volker Mueller named research director for computational design in the Applied Research Group. Excel Polymers LLC named Len McClearn vice president, sourcing, based in Solon, Ohio. Hirschmann Automation and Control named Dr. Wolfgang Babel chief executive officer. HNTB Companies elected Barry R. McCaffrey a member of the Board of Directors. Scalable mobile controller Hirschmann Automation and Control, Inc., introduces the Scalable Mobile Controller to control and monitor machine function, as well as offering the option of load moment indication. The system is mountable on virtually any machine. The company also offers a new line of graphic operator consoles, which can be used with the SMC or with Hirschmann’s load moment indicators. The consoles are available in various sizes, with color Suppliers ABB Inc. appointed Greg Scheu region division manager of the Power Products Division in North America. Rick Hepperla replaces Scheu as head of the Automation Products Division, North America. Aaron Aleithe named vice president and general manager of low-voltage drives at ABB Inc. Automation Products. 46 Railway Track & Structures April 2008 www.rtands.com http://www.rtands.com

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