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| 02/08 Compressed Air Industry BULK HANDLING | Ingersoll Rand Continues Acquisitions Ingersoll Rand announced, in September 2007, that it was acquiring OMI a privately held Italian air dryer manufacturer. This acquisition provides IR with a European manufacturing center for compressed air treatment products. On December 17, 2007, IR announced the acquisition of Trane Inc., for approximately $10.1 billion. The combination of the two firms creates a new global, diversified industrial company with projected 2008 revenues of $17 billion. Ingersoll Rand’s 2007 annual revenue projections are estimated to be $8.7 billion. The acquisition is described as a significant step in transforming Ingersoll Rand into a global market leader in the climate control, industrial and security markets. Compressed Air Systems” manual. This new version maintains the informative “how to” quality of the first manual by providing an abundance of data for use to help compressed air end users and service providers to improve operating efficiencies and reliability of compressed air systems. However, readers will now benefit from expanded sections and appendices in this newly released version. Highlights of this new version include: p pace, in the comfort of their homes or offices, and eliminates the need to travel or spend hours at a time in the classroom. p New information on variable speed drive compressors, two-stage and single-stage rotary screw compressors An expanded and updated section on various control strategies for installations involving multiple compressors, including proper application of variable speed drive machines in a variety of configurations The latest information on ISO compressed air quality standards and the selection of filters and dryers to meet the requirements of many applications CAC Basic System Assessment and Comprehensive Audit guides Updated references to relevant standards Compressed Air and Gas Institute performance data sheets and verification labels CAGI Introduces “SmartSite” — Online Learning and Info Center The Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) has introduced an online learning center for compressed air. A key feature of SmartSite is its E-Learning courseware. Titled “Introduction to Compressed Air Systems,” this courseware offers users industry-standard training, available 24/7, that is manufacturer and product neutral. It allows participants to learn at their own With continued access to the courseware for a year, students can plan refresher sessions or resolve even the most complex questions, and they can use the courses as Continued Education Units, where CEUs are needed. In addition to the E-Learning courseware, the SmartSite will, over time, incorporate most of CAGI’s information resources, such as technical papers, videos, CDs and placement of orders for its widely used handbook. CAGI’s SmartSite can be reached by clicking on the SmartSite logo at http://www.cagi.org/home.asp p p The Compressed Air Challenge® Releases New “Best Practices” Manual The Compressed Air Challenge® (CAC) recently released a new and improved second edition of the highly regarded “Best Practices for p 8 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.cagi.org http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices - February 2008 Contents From the Editor Utility-Air News February Audit of the Month: Dense-Phase Transport System Wreaks Havoc on Compressed Air System Real World Best Practices: Material Conveying with Pneumatic and Vacuum Systems Industrial Vacuum Cleaners Use Compressed Air in Portland Cement Manufacturing Processes The Numatics Air Preparation Group The Ins and Outs of Vacuum Generators Dekker Vacuum Technologies Do Your Meetings Sabotage Your Profits? Resources for Energy Engineers Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Job Market

Compressed Air Best Practices - February 2008

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