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| 05/08 C Compressed Air Industry AUTOMOTIVE ASSEMBLY | Atlas Copco Inaugurates New Facility in China Atlas Copco announced in March 2008 that it has inaugurated a new compressor manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China. The new plant is a part of Shanghai Bolaite Compressor Co., Ltd. and will strengthen the company’s offer on the Chinese market. Based in Jiading District Shanghai, the new production facility will manufacture piston compressors and oil-injected screw compressors below 450 kW. The new facility will not only include production capabilities, but will also include a customer center and a product development facility, employing a total of 265 people. “We believe our new state-ofthe-art facility signals the start of a new phase for the development of the Bolaite brand and will allow us to better service the needs of our clients, and enhance our position in the fast growing Chinese market,” says Ronnie Leten, President of Atlas Copco’s business area Compressor Technique. The new facility has been built in accordance with Atlas Copco’s standard criteria, which include a concept for the basic factory layout and principles for marketing and after-sales services. Atlas Copco also requires environmental certification in compliance with ISO14000 and the new factory is therefore, amongst other things, equipped with an advanced sewage treatment system. Bolaite was established in 1999 and acquired by Atlas Copco in 2006. Over the years, Bolaite has built up solid sales and service structure, and has an extensive distribution network in China. The company is a part of Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s Industrial Air and Oil-free Division. For more information visit www.atlascopco.com EPA Energy Star 2008 Award Winners The EPA announced in April their 2008 Energy Star award winners. Lowe's Cos. Inc., PepsiCo, Food Lion, LLC, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc., Marriott International Inc., and 3M, are among those showcased in a report released by EPA for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. The report, “Profiles in Leadership, 2008 Energy Star Award Winners,” highlights 74 award-winning organizations across many sectors of the U.S. economy, including schools, hospitals, real estate, manufacturing, chemicals and home building. “EPA applauds these organizations for preserving our environment and our energy resources,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “Whether you are running a business or a school, these energy all-stars prove a brighter future starts with each of us.” The award winners were selected from over 12,000 organizations that partner in the Energy Star program. Through their pioneering efforts, the winners have made substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by means of energy efficiency and awareness. They include large and small organizations and those with long track records of success as well as those that are quickly excelling in their partnership. In 2007, Americans, with the help of Energy Star, saved $16 billion on their energy bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 27 million vehicles. For more information about Energy Star, visit: http://www.energystar.gov/awards Pneu-Logic Partners with Ecos Air Pneu-Logic Corporation, a compressed air energy efficiency company, has announced in March the formation of a strategic alliance with Portland, OR-based Ecos Air, an energyconsulting firm who provides electrical utility program assistance for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Under the new partnership, Pneu-Logic will be providing system assessment and consulting services on behalf of Ecos Air, enabling them to serve a much higher number of industrial utility customers who have asked for assistance with their compressed air system from the utilities that serve them, as well as helping the customers reduce their carbon footprint. “This partnership will enable Pneu-Logic to enhance the already strong position Ecos Air holds with the various utilities they are already providing services for,” says Bryan E. Anderson, Director of North American sales for Pneu-Logic. “Pneu-Logic’s world-class engineering team will be able to provide Ecos with a level of service and quality that is unmatched in the compressed air industry today. We are excited to partner with such a reputable, well respected and professional organization in the field of energy savings.” Pneu-Logic Corporation, based in Portland, OR, provides comprehensive and expert compressed air assessment and consulting services for customers in all industries. PneuLogic has designed, patented and provides its customers with the most advanced compressed air management and control systems available today in the world, typically saving customers between 15% and 30% on their total annual compressed air electricity costs. Pneu-Logic and its authorized resellers have sales offices and operations located in the UK, South Africa, Italy, Germany, Taiwan and the United States. For more information visit www.pneu-logic-corp.com 8 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.energystar.gov/awards http://www.atlascopco.com http://www.pneu-logic-corp.com http://www.atlascopco.com http://www.pneu-logic-corp.com http://www.airbestpractices.com

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