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Focus Industry PHARMACEUTICALS | 06–07/08 | How is the nitrogen generator business going? Being an island, and with the necessity of importing the majority of our nitrogen needs (with the exception of some small cryogenic plants), it makes all the sense in the world to produce your own nitrogen and produce it as needed without the hassle of coordinating deliveries and encountering shortages. We sold our first nitrogen generator to Lilly del Caribe in Guayama. Nitrogen generators are picking up speed. Praxair, Linde and Air Products were here for years. We can compete when the application is liquid nitrogen, which is then converted to gas. If you are using nitrogen for blanketing and pipe purging, our system is very competitive. We have quotations into many of the big pharmaceuticals. We also are receiving great technical support from Parker-NNI Division. We have also sold some nitrogen generators for tire inflation including one to a Lexus dealer. “The Top 20 prescription drugs sold in the U.S. are manufactured in Puerto Rico.” What lies ahead for Puerto Rico? The leadership on the Island is saying that we have to do what we do best — and that is to manufacture prescription drugs, but we must concentrate on knowledge management as well. We have learned to produce these drugs, but in order to compete in the Global Market we must come to the forefront and develop (R&D) them. Our current Governor declared PR the Bio-Island and he is working hard on bringing research to PR. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing must lead our future. Our skill workers are ready to handle the “high-tech” prescription drugs. This is an important moment in Puerto Rico as the corporations are waiting to see what the new tax incentives will be — before they make their investment decisions. Go Green and Proﬁt Today! Save Thousands in Compressed Air and Steam Trap Waste. Now is the time to protect your equipment and the environment while saving money. Put an energy conservation program in the palm of your hand. Think Savings. Think Green. UE Systems can help you! Thank you Airequipo for your insights. For more information, please contact Douglas Garrote-Arango, Airequipo, tel: 787-720-9531, email: macar@airequipo.com, www.airequipo.com FREE Energy Savings Guide for Compressed Air and Stream Traps! Visit UESoundAdvice.com and register. *Guide in English only. 800.223.1325 info@uesystems.com www.uesystems.com ADVANCED ULTRASONIC TECHNOLOGY ° CERTIFIED TRAINING COURSES ENERGY EXPERTISE ° WORLD-CLASS SERVICE & SUPPORT www.airbestprac tices. com ctic es.com m 25 5 http://www.airequipo.com http://UESoundAdvice.com http://www.uesystems.com http://www.uesystems.com http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices - June 2008 Contents From the Editor Utility-Air News A Pharmaceutical Compressed Air System Audit Talking Dew Point Puerto Rico, Pharmaceuticals and Airequipo Inc. Oil-Free Rotary and Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressor Comparison SMC: Managing Energy and Dew Point in Pneumatic Systems Utility Grade Compressed Air Systems Training Calendar & Product Picks Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Job Market

Compressed Air Best Practices - June 2008

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