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| 02/09 Focus Industry POWER PLANTS | THE PNEUMATIC ADVANTAGE If used consistently and in conjunction with a comprehensive maintenance plan, the facility’s investment in an explosion-proof vacuum will result in much more than just a clean plant; it will save money, protect company integrity, increase productivity and most importantly, protect the most valuable asset — the employees. BIO: Paul R. Miller is vice president and general manager of Nilfisk CFM. He has more than 20 years of experience in the industrial vacuum cleaner industry, serving in various capacities throughout his tenure with the company. As a former sales representative, product manager and director of operations, Miller has seen firsthand the unique maintenance challenges manufacturers face, developing effective and efficient solutions for their dust and debris problems. About Nilfisk CFM: Nilfisk CFM, the industrial vacuum division of Nilfisk-Advance America, helps its industrial customers meet their individual cleaning requirements and challenges with an extensive range of high-performance vacuum cleaners. From its Malvern, PA headquarters, Nilfisk CFM provides industrial vacuums for heavy-duty applications that require maximum suction power and specialty vacuums for clean applications that demand “absolute” air purity and facility cleanliness. The company’s vacuums are equipped with industry-specific features and exceptionally efficient filtration systems, ensuring dust- and debris-free facilities in the food, chemical/pharmaceutical, electronics, metalworking/powder coating and a variety of manufacturing industries. For more information, visit www.no-more-dust.com or call 1-800-645-3475. i “CIS Reaches Historic Settlement Agreement with Ford and UAW.” Department of Energy Labor and Economic Growth. 02 Jan 2008. . ii “Investigation Report: Combustible Dust Hazard Study.” U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. 02 Jan 2008. iii “Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program.” Occupational Health and Safety Association. 02 Jan 2008. 38 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.no-more-dust.com http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-10573_11472-52301--,00.html http://www.csb.gov/completed_investigations/docs/Dust%20Final%20Report%20Website%2011-17-06.pdf http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=3729 http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices - February 2009 Contents From the Editor Utility-Air News Compressed Air Audit of the Month Air Standards Instrument Air in Nuclear Power Plants Seven Sustainability Projects for Industrial Energy Savings The Pneumatic Advantage Personal Productivity Resources for Energy Engineers Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Classifieds

Compressed Air Best Practices - February 2009

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