The 32 new locomotives will replace older diesel locomotives, says Edmund Schlummer, Head of Region Central and Member of the Management Board of DB Schenker Rail. By introducing the new locomotives, we are helping make rail transportation more eco friendly.

With a performance of 6,400 kW and a tractive effort on starting of 300 kN, the series-189 traction units from DB Schenker are intended for heavy freight trains along international routes.

In addition to the existing systems in Germany, the traction units also feature the ATB (first generation) and ETCS (level 1 and 2) train protection systems commonly used in the Netherlands. The locomotives will be compatible both with the traditional 1,500 volt direct current overhead line voltage traditionally used in the Netherlands and with the Betuwe route (25,000 volt alternating current).

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., November 19, 2009 — Exact Flow, a supplier of precision flow measurement instrumentation for the world's most demanding applications, has introduced the Mini-Comp™ Dual-rotor Turbine Flow Meter. This exceptionally precise flow metering solution is supported by a miniature flow computer. Flow straighteners are not required with the Mini-Comp, making it easy to install in limited space often found in aircraft, race cars and congested test stands.

The Mini-Comp Dual-rotor Turbine Meter System houses the ultimate electronic processor, providing total compensation to enhance flow meter accuracy, while extending the linear flow range. The Mini-Comp tracks all variables to compensate for viscosity effects due to fluid temperature variations. Enhanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology allows for exceptional signal characterization and fast response (3 mS) to output dynamic data in engineering units. The Mini-Comp incorporates a unique pickoff system, which is impervious to vibration and provides an RTD temperature sensor thermal well for improved response to temperature/viscosity compensation. This fully-functional flow computer offers all the same features as larger models providing:

• Multiple scaled outputs (two frequency, one voltage)
• Extended range linearization
• Temperature compensation
• Universal Viscosity Curve (UVC) compensation
• User interface software
• RS485 communications

The Mini-Comp allows for 100 percent interchangeability for quick meter replacement in critical flow systems as found in race cars, test stands, UAVs, LVJs and OEM applications. The unit is built on the foundation of the proven performance offered by Exact dual-rotor turbine flowmeter technology using ceramic, long-life dual bearings; anti-rotational clamped internals; helical rotors; and precision calibrations provided by Flow Dynamics. Calibration uncertainty is ≤0.05 percent of reading. This compact, lightweight design offers a repeatability of ±0.02 percent and linearity of ±0.1 percent of reading over the entire repeatable flow range. Standard range is 0.035 to 6.0 Gallons Per Minute (GPM); additional ranges are available.

About Exact Flow

Exact Flow, based in Scottsdale, Arizona USA, is the only supplier of innovative dual-rotor turbine flowmeter technology, delivering unique designs to meet the application requirements of the aerospace, industrial, automotive and OEM markets. Exact Flow's primary focus is to enhance customer value by specializing in advanced embedded electronics, multiple process variable measurements and unique packaging, which minimizes the need for additional sensors and installation expense. Learn more at http://www.exactflow.com.

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., November 18, 2009 — Ircon®, the worldwide leader in infrared (IR) noncontact temperature measurement, has introduced the new Modline® 6 Series of infrared thermometers. The new line of high performance sensors features advanced signal processing and background-reflected energy compensation capabilities, and includes one-and two-color fiber optic IR devices designed for harsh operating environments.

The rugged Modline 6 Series thermometers deliver the best value in terms of price, performance, features and ease-of-use of any available fiber-optic infrared thermometer. They are used in a variety of demanding industrial applications, including metal heat treating, steel production, foundries, and primary and secondary glass.

The Modline 6 firmware now provides engineers with enhanced signal processing options, including averaging, "peak hold" and "valley hold.' The thermometers also incorporate a state-of-the-art electro-optic design offering built-in compensation for background-reflected energy. These features are accessed via Modline 6 Multidrop Support Software, which is intended for remote sensor configuration and data acquisition, display and archiving. The software includes demonstration tutorials that pictorially guide users step-by-step through the setup of signal processing and programmable relay functions.

Proprietary electronics support other advanced features, including two-way serial communications, remote sensor setup and configuration, real-time display of target temperature, and field calibration software.

The Modline 6 sensor includes a fiber-optic re-imaging lens interfacing to an electronics box, which has a bright LED display for access to key sensor functions and live temperature output. With the Modline 6, there is no need to open the electronics box when adjustments to sensor settings are required.

Modline 6 Series thermometers use high-speed digital signal processors with an RS-485 serial data communications networking capability supporting up to 32 sensors. System requirements for the Modline 6 Multidrop Support Software include a personal computer with a minimum of 4 MB of RAM operating under Microsoft® Windows NT4/Windows 2000/XP. The software is included at no additional cost with all new Modline 6 Series thermometers.

About Raytek and Ircon

Headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif., Ircon has joined with Raytek to offer a complete IR solution, including the industry's most complete line of infrared sensors, linescanners and process imaging systems. Raytek, a Fluke company, is the worldwide leader in noncontact temperature measurement. Raytek designs, manufactures and markets a complete line of infrared (IR) temperature measurement instruments for industrial, maintenance and quality control applications. Raytek distributes its products worldwide with subsidiaries located in Europe and China. For more information, visit http://www.raytek.com or http://www.ircon.com

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Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Co. is located in Hubei Province in Central China. In 2008, it produced some 27 million tonnes of iron and steel, making it one of the country's largest producers. In recent years, Wisco and Siemens have been working together on a number of modernization and capacity expansion projects. Siemens and Voestalpine Industrieanlagenbau had previously modernized the cold rolling line in cold rolling mill no. 1 and coupled it to the pickling line in 2001. The improvements to the automation and drive systems of cold rolling mill no. 1 under this latest modernization project will enable Wisco to extend its range of products to include high-strength grades of steel with yield limits of up to 470 MPa. This means the company can produce steels for high-quality applications, such as those required in the automotive industry.

The coupled tandem pickling line will be equipped with Simovert DC Master circulating-current-free drive systems. This will not only reduce energy consumption, but also increase the productivity of the plant. The faster response time of the new drive equipment will further improve the gauge control using the mass flow concept. Additional control loops will reduce disturbances in the rolling process.

The existing Siroll CM automation system will be brought into line with the latest state of the art. Modernization of the basic automation and the operator control and monitoring system only requires modification of some software modules. The process automation will be fitted with a new operating system and additional process models. These include roll eccentricity compensation (REC) for stands 2 to 4, and a threading-in control system for ultra-thin, especially hard or sensitive types of steel. The scope of supply is rounded off by new emergency operation functions for dealing with any disturbances in the plant. Major reasons behind the decision to award this order to Siemens were the excellent results Wisco had obtained during previous joint projects and Siemens' ability to integrate the new process models and functions into the existing automation solution.

Further information about solutions for steel works, rolling mills and processing lines can be found at: http://www.siemens.com/metals

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The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is the world's leading supplier of production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. With integrated automation technologies as well as comprehensive industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists of six Divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 222,000 employees worldwide Siemens Industry posted in fiscal year 2008 a profit of EUR3.86 billion with revenues totaling EUR38 billion. www.siemens.com/industry

With the business activities of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies, (Linz, Austria), Siemens Water Technologies (Warrendale, Pa., U.S.A.), and Industrial Technologies, (Erlangen, Germany), the Siemens Industry Solutions Division (Erlangen, Germany) is one of the world's leading solution and service providers for industrial and infrastructure facilities. Using its own products, systems and process technologies, Industry Solutions develops and builds plants for end customers, commissions them and provides support during their entire life cycle. With around 31,000 employees worldwide Siemens Industry Solutions achieved an order intake of EUR 8.415 billon in fiscal year 2008.

Further information and downloads at:
http://www.siemens.com/industry-solutions

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Video from the tour's first stop, the ICUEE Demo Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, is now up on www.skidsteersmackdown.com. In it, contractors give their impressions of the new units right after tackling a Smackdown-type course.

"There's no substitute for getting in the cab and experiencing what a machine's all about," said Sam Norwood, manager, John Deere Commercial Worksite Products. "That's why we're taking Smackdown on the road with these new units. Plus, contractors literally told us what they wanted in these new models, so follow the D-Tour and find out how we responded."

John Deere's smash-hit www.skidsteersmackdown.com Web site, entering its third season, has featured real contractors using Deere machines to complete various tasks and competitions inspired by real job site conditions, as well as battles pitting Deere units vs. competitors.

The site also offers a chance to blog about the videos, a "Prove It!" section that details machine specs and conditions behind each battle, and a dealer locator to help viewers find their nearest John Deere dealer.

Visitors can also share the videos with friends and request a quote on Deere skid steer and compact track loader models. The videos from Smackdown's legendary Season One are now available in Spanish.

Be sure to look for new videos on www.skidsteersmackdown.com as the D-Tour continues across the country.

New John Deere D-Series skid steer models are the 318D, 320D, 326D, 328D and 332D, joining the existing small-frame, radial lift 313 and 315. For the CTL line, the new 319D, 323D, 329D and a 90-hp 333D join the small-frame, radial lift CT315.

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The Impacta-Regupol line of recycled, rubber-based floor underlayment products is both innovative and environmentally friendly. These products are designed to reduce impact noise in the floor-ceiling assembly and for use in vibration isolation, under machinery and in construction applications in isolating concrete slabs. For specific product information visit www.impacta-regupol.com

Sound Seal, a pioneer in the advancement of acoustical systems for over 30 years and an industry leader in the acoustics field in innovative product design and manufacturing capabilities, was founded in 1978 by Rich Mulcahy and Barry Lyons with the vision to manufacture a quality product, at a reasonable price with great customer service. Headquartered in Agawam, Massachusetts in a state of the art 50,000 square foot facility, Sound Seal has stayed true to this vision and consists of three product divisions. The Industrial division which deals with in-plant noise control, the Architectural division which handles interiors and the Impacta flooring division which deals with floor underlayments. For more information visit www.soundseal.com

Regupol America LLC, founded in 1954, an American subsidiary of German-based, BSW, is a third generation company is known for production of high-quality recycled rubber specially formulated to control noise and vibration. The company uses over 115M pounds of rubber in the manufacturing process with product distribution in over 100 countries. Regupol America's rubber-based flooring is made of 100% postconsumer tire rubber, post-industrial EPDM rubber and additional renewable resources. For more information visit www.regupol.com

'The Original Regupol Rubber – Accept no Imitation'

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Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Rob Fyfe commented: "Air New Zealand recently decided to move to an all A320 fleet for narrow-body operations on domestic and short-haul international routes. The new Sharklets will enable our Airbus fleet to benefit from lower fuel burn and carbon emissions, both across Air New Zealand's domestic network and especially on the longer trans-Tasman sectors."

Airbus Chief Operating Officer - Customers, John Leahy said: "The eco-efficient A320 Family just keeps getting better. We are delighted that Air New Zealand recognises that our single-aisle Family will remain the most profitable product in its class for years to come." He added: "Sharklets are not just part of Airbus' response to addressing environmental issues and rising fuel costs, but they also enhance aircraft overall performance."

It should be noted that the 3.5 percent efficiency improvement with Sharklets will be additional to the already positive effect of the A320 classic wingtip fence. Payload-range benefits include either a revenue payload increase of around 500kg or an additional 100nm range at the original payload. The Sharklet installation also keeps the A320 Family within the ICAO 'Class C' (wingspan less than 36m) and will result in higher available takeoff weights, notably from obstacle-limited runways. Moreover, where runway performance is not 'limiting', operators should profit from a reduction in average takeoff thrust (with consequent savings in engine maintenance costs by around two percent), while communities will also appreciate even lower takeoff noise. Other benefits are the enhanced climb performance and higher initial cruise altitude.

This latest development has been part of the larger continuous improvement programme for the A320 Family which is supported by an annual investment in excess of 100 million euros each year. To this end, Airbus has conducted a thorough campaign over several years to evaluate improved large aerodynamic devices - not only using Airbus' company-owned A320 test aircraft, but also with its advanced computational-fluid-dynamics (CFD) simulation-tools.

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The Simatic WinCC Calendar Scheduler software option can be used to specifically plan events and actions for controlling plant processes. Using a variety of tools, several calendars, events and associated actions can be created, filtered, processed and managed. With the actions editor, for example, the user can connect calendar data with activities such as the implementation of C-scripts. The editor can also support exceptions, such as suspending otherwise regularly occurring events as required for holidays or for maintenance work. The language setting editor facilitates multilingual versions. Variable fields, for example action names, can be assigned multi-language designations in advance. With a hierarchical user rights system, scheduling can be protected against unauthorized access. All scheduling activities are simultaneously protocoled and displayed in the alarm logging system. This ensures a high level of process transparency within the plant.

Further information can be found on the Internet at: www.siemens.com/simatic-wincc

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The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is the worldwide leading supplier of production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. With integrated automation technologies as well as comprehensive industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists of six Divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 222,000 employees worldwide Siemens Industry posted in fiscal year 2008 a profit of EUR3.86 billion with revenues totalling EUR38 billion. www.siemens.com/industry

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers – from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 42,900 employees worldwide Siemens Industry Automation achieved in fiscal year 2008 total sales of EUR8.7 billion.

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The Exact Flow technical tips describe end-user considerations for turbine flow meters, which offer advantages such as: exceptional precision and repeatability, fast response time (typically a few milliseconds), wide flow range options for both single and multiple viscosity calibrations, combined with installation flexibility and associated digital readout devices including flow computers with control options for PCs, PLCs, etc.

Tech Tip topics on the Exact Flow website include:

• Turbine Helical Dual-rotor Performance
• Flow Range Affect on Cost and Performance
• Importance of Fluid Properties
• Operating Temperature Range vs. Turbine Meter Costs
• Passivation of Austenitic Stainless Steels
• Secured Internals: Key to Repeatability

The advanced Exact Flow dual-rotor design provides extended performance not obtainable with traditional single-rotor turbine meters. This design enhances Universal Viscosity Curves (UVCs) and extends the usable flow measurement range. The meters offer other significant benefits such as bearing diagnostics, improved accuracy, pressure compensation, long-life ceramic bearings and high-shock internals.

Additional benefits are found in the use of helical rotors for both dual- and single-rotor turbine flow meters, which optimize energy transfer over the entire surface of the blade, enhancing speed of response to step changes in flow rate. Helical rotors also produce less pressure drop across the meter, as compared with the traditional flat-bladed rotor design. This reduction, translated into force, reduces bearing wear, allowing the meter to maintain its original calibration over a longer period of time.
For more information, visit www.exactflow.com, e-mail sales@exactflow.com, or call (480) 948-3789.

About Exact Flow

Exact Flow, based in Scottsdale, Arizona USA, is the only supplier of innovative dual-rotor turbine flowmeter technology, delivering unique designs to meet the application requirements of the aerospace, industrial, automotive and OEM markets. Exact Flow's primary focus is to enhance customer value by specializing in advanced embedded electronics, multiple process variable measurements and unique packaging, which minimizes the need for additional sensors and installation expense. Learn more at http://www.exactflow.com.

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T-Systems has developed a solution for the automatic identification and location of steel transports for ThyssenKrupp. The contactless identification and recording technology safeguards logistics from ThyssenKrupp's new plant in Brazil and is based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). One of the aims is to significantly reduce handling times in the port. In addition, staff safety is enhanced as RFID means that greater distances can be kept when loading the steel. The identification technology also makes logistical processes more transparent overall and enables them to be controlled better.

At a labeling station, employees stick RFID tags on an average of around 20 tonnes of steel ingots before these so-called slabs are shipped to Europe and North America. The small mini computers, which are fitted with transmitters, carry an identification number (ID) that clearly identifies each steel block. Reading devices can then scan the ID numbers without contact as often as necessary on their way from Brazil to the steel mills for further processing.

As the ID numbers no longer need to be read by hand, the crane drivers in the destination ports know immediately which recipient the slabs are going to and where on the quay they need to be placed. This pre-sorting cuts the loading times to date significantly. The use of RFID also increases the safety of port workers as the ID numbers on the steel slabs can now be read automatically. This means that they do not need to be in the dangerous swing range of the cranes as much.

The entire RFID data traffic from Brazil, the United States, the Netherlands and Germany is routed via one of T-Systems' data centers in Frankfurt. The central platform then maps the entire transport route for each individual slab - from the steel works via the loading port on to further processing. Registered users can access the platform provided by T-Systems for so-called AutoID/Right Time Enterprise Services via Internet. In addition, the solution informs specified employees of the steel group if, for example, steel slabs are loaded wrongly or transport times are exceeded. T-Systems can control all RFID reading points worldwide remotely from Frankfurt and intervene in the event of faults.

The plant in Sepetiba Bay in the state of Rio de Janeiro will produce around five million tonnes of steel. Overall, this means that some 250,000 steel blocks will be on the move each year, around 100,000 of which en route to Germany. When the ThyssenKrupp port starts operating, 120 ships will be able to dock and cast off there each year. From South America, the steel will be transported to Alabama, United States, or via Rotterdam to Duisburg and Bochum.

About T-Systems
Drawing on a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. On this basis, Deutsche Telekom's corporate customer arm provides integrated solutions for the networked future of business and society. Some 46,000 employees combine industry expertise and ICT innovations to add significant value to customers' core business all over the world. T-Systems generated revenue of around EUR 11 billion in the 2008 financial year.

About ThyssenKrupp
ThyssenKrupp is an integrated materials and technology group offering solutions for sustainable progress worldwide. Eight business areas focus the Group's activities and know-how in the strategic competency areas of Materials and Technologies. Around 200,000 (as at Sep. 30, 2008) committed and skilled employees meet the challenges of the markets: high-performance materials and plants, components and systems form forward-looking capabilities for customers in over 80 countries.

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The nine-year Enterprise Print Services (EPS) contract brings multiple output devices, print budgets and vendor support systems under Xerox management. As a result, Ingersoll Rand expects to reduce operational costs by up to 30 percent and improve productivity with faster, easier ways to manage the volume of documents - invoices, service agreements, product manuals and marketing materials - for its diverse base of commercial and industrial customers.

In working with Xerox, Ingersoll Rand will design a document strategy that supports two corporate initiatives - fully integrate the businesses acquired from Trane in June 2008; and centralize and standardize its entire technology infrastructure, making work processes more consistent and efficient for employees.

"Xerox shares our long-term vision for well managed print across our entire company," said William B. Gauld, senior vice president, Ingersoll Rand. "While they optimize our print environment to meet our cost savings, environmental sustainability and customer service goals, we can stay focused on our primary vision of inspiring progress for our customers."

Using a Lean Six Sigma-based approach, Xerox will design a print environment with the appropriate number of output devices, like printers, fax machines, copiers and scanners, to help employees work more efficiently. Ingersoll Rand employees will have help adapting to more efficient technology and work processes through Xerox's change management training and support programs.

"This is not a typical client-supplier contract, it's a partnership that combines strengths from both companies to enhance employee productivity and to communicate more effectively with our broad base of customers," said Diane Richter, global supplier manager, Ingersoll Rand. "Collaborating with Xerox has been easy - and it produced a business model that will keep us competitive, reliable and progressive throughout our relationship."

Xerox will also support Ingersoll Rand's environmental sustainability goals of reducing energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and non-hazardous waste generation by 15 percent each. Using tools such as Xerox's Sustainability Calculator on a monthly basis, the two companies will measure progress and pinpoint new opportunities to reduce paper use and power consumption and minimize landfill waste.

"The economic climate is driving businesses of all sizes to seize the cost-saving opportunity that EPS provides," said Stephen Cronin, president, Xerox Global Services. "Clients like Ingersoll Rand are increasingly looking to Xerox as a strategic partner to innovate the way they do business and drive long-term growth."

Xerox was positioned by Gartner, Inc., in the Leaders Quadrant in the "Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services Worldwide"1 for 2008 and 2009 and "Magic Quadrant for MFPs and Printers" 2 for 2008 reports. The Magic Quadrants offer visual snapshots of a market's direction, maturity and participants, in which Gartner evaluates vendors on the basis of completeness of vision and ability to execute.

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GreenWood personnel are involved with the entire recycling process where tens of thousands of cameras are processed every day within a 24/7 operation. Operators are cross-trained to rotate between various work stations including camera disassembly, removal of components, component testing, and plastic recycling. Beyond a cost-effective skilled labor source, GreenWood staffers have proactively made contributions for continuous improvement efficiencies of the recycling operation. Overall, Fujifilm can reduce the use of virgin materials by operating an environmentally-friendly process for recycling cameras.

Fujifilm's QuickSnap is the world's first one-time-use camera of which 82% of its collected camera components are reused or recycled. Millions of cameras are collected annually as part of Fujifilm's recycling program which has grown 1500% since its inception in 1990. The various camera components are reused if they meet stringent quality testing standards while the remaining camera components are recycled.

'We wanted an outsourced provider to take an operation that was 'non-core', but still critical to our manufacturing process. At the same time, we needed a close partner who would use their own initiative for continuous improvement,' says Wayne Behrendt, Director of Photo Imaging Products, Fujifilm Manufacturing U.S.A. 'From the very first meeting, GreenWood demonstrated they had the expertise, that they understood our needs and were willing to be flexible in structuring operations in a way that was best for our company and culture.'

About GreenWood, Inc.

GreenWood provides integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions designed to extend the life of critical assets, influence operational efficiencies and deliver bottom line improvements for plants and facilities throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. We operate under a 'Customer-Centered' philosophy where safety performance is always first and our flexibility to respond to customer needs is an ongoing priority. For more information, visit www.GreenWoodInc.com.

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Building on investments to extend and enhance its process technologies, solutions and services, Rockwell Automation outlined six key areas of focus for its PlantPAx Process Automation System at the Rockwell Automation Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) conference, Nov. 9 and 10, in Anaheim, Calif., in conjunction with its annual Automation Fair event. These advancements help manufacturers better optimize and integrate process applications into their global enterprise to drive greater productivity.

'The Rockwell Automation PlantPAx system allows end users to adopt a common control platform for their entire enterprise,' said Steve Pulsifer, global director, Process Market Development, Rockwell Automation. 'End users find that using a common control and visualization platform introduces significant performance management and optimization opportunities, and significantly reduces life-cycle costs.'

To leverage this competitive advantage and further enhance its process control portfolio, Rockwell Automation concentrated on six key areas of focus, including core process control capabilities, design productivity, process networks and field-device integration, asset management, process safety and critical control, and operations productivity.

Core Process Control
As part of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, the PlantPAx Process Automation System leverages a single control platform for discrete, batch, process, safety, drives and motion control. The supervisory-layer visualization servers and operator workstations are delivered ready to configure, helping engineers more efficiently build a process system. Rockwell Automation continues to help ensure customers receive the level of performance and capability they expect from the PlantPAx system by testing it as an entity, rather than relying on individual product testing.

Design Productivity
By integrating standard Integrated Architecture technologies with process-focused system configuration tools, users can experience up to 40 percent reduced project engineering. To further improve design productivity and shorten project execution, Rockwell Automation has extended its rich set of tools and utilities to speed project development. One example is the comprehensive library of standard process control objects comprised of the control logic, visualization components and supporting documentation.

Field-Device Integration
A continuing alliance with Endress+Hauser is a key part of the Rockwell Automation strategy to improve the end user's field-device integration experience. Together, the two companies conduct interoperability testing between Endress+Hauser field devices and the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx system, including device connectivity verification on HART, Profibus and Foundation fieldbus.

Extending the process device integration options, Endress+Hauser is launching the Promass 83 Coriolis mass flow meter with EtherNet/IP connectivity. The Endress+Hauser flow meter is added to the I/O configuration of a project with easy integration to both the programming and visualization environments. These ongoing efforts help reduce startup costs and configuration time for devices.

Rockwell Automation also has established a leadership position in fieldbus connectivity on EtherNet/IP to further improve the ability to manage and share instrumentation profiles.

Asset Management
As asset management is a cornerstone of safe and productive plant management, Rockwell Automation continues to enhance plant-wide asset management capabilities for control and field device assets. The PlantPAx solution is positioned to help users adopt a consistent asset management strategy across process and factory automation applications, including management of change, engineering configuration security and disaster recover. In addition to Rockwell Automation promoting FDT/DTM technology, the company's asset performance monitoring, plant-wide information access, and process optimization help users achieve operational excellence and dramatic improvements in manufacturing infrastructure, business performance and global success.

Process Safety and Critical Control
System availability and process uptime are critical for the oil and gas industry and other industry segments. To address these challenges, Rockwell Automation delivers end-to-end high availability with its integrated control and safety system, including new enhancements such as network redundancy and redundant I/O.

Operations Productivity
Rockwell Automation focuses on a data management and decision support framework that helps enable plant-wide operational productivity improvements. Earlier this year, Rockwell Automation launched the FactoryTalk VantagePoint application for web-based reporting and analysis of plant-floor data. The company leverages the application to deliver a single reporting and analysis tool that further helps users access system information to make real-time, value-add decisions.

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ANAHEIM, Calif., To bring virtualization capabilities to the manufacturing environment, Rockwell Automation is supporting the use of its automation software on virtualization solutions from Silicon Valley-based VMware. Virtualization helps manufacturers build an infrastructure that better leverages resources and delivers high availability. Rockwell Automation will also participate in the VMware Ready program, with plans to validate its Rockwell Software configuration, human interface and information products.

'Today's x86 computer hardware is designed to run a single operating system environment – this 1‑1 ratio results in most workstations being vastly underutilized,' said Ken Deken, vice president, Portfolio Management, Rockwell Automation. 'In fact, only 8 to 10 percent of a CPU is typically used. This means money is spent to purchase, operate and maintain more CPUs than are necessary, wasting valuable floor space, increasing energy consumption, and tying up spending capital.'

Virtualization fundamentally changes the way hardware resources are used. Virtualization works by inserting a thin layer of software called a 'hypervisor' directly on the computer hardware or on a host operating system. This layer contains virtual machines that can be transparently allocated to hardware resources when and where they are needed. Multiple operating systems run concurrently in isolated virtual machines on a single physical computer and share hardware resources with each other.

By encapsulating an entire machine, including CPU, memory, operating system and network devices, a virtual machine is completely compatible with all standard x86 operating systems, applications and device drivers. Virtual machines can be run on any virtualization-enabled physical server, creating a pool of compute resources that helps ensure the end user's highest-priority applications will always have the resources they need without wasting money on excess hardware only needed for peak times.

Virtualization technology also simplifies the distribution of bundled offers, such as the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx Process Automation System, and extends the life of software. Rather than upgrading software every two to three years or testing 'old' Windows versions, virtualization technology helps enable end users to run the same software on a particular PC or operating system for more than 10 years.

'One of the primary issues that manufacturing end users continuously site is the great disparity between the long product life cycle of their automation hardware versus the short product life cycle of their automation software,' according to Craig Resnick, research director, ARC Advisory Group. 'VMware Ready products extend the product life cycle of automation software, as well as help manufacturing end users fulfill their energy savings and sustainability objectives, through the more efficient utilization of their automation infrastructure. This results in improved key performance indicators (KPIs), a lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and a shorter return on investment (ROI).'

Most Rockwell Automation configuration, human interface and information products, such as the Rockwell Software RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Historian and Factorytalk VantagePoint software, are supported when running on the VMware platform. Support for a virtual environment is based on the user's Rockwell Automation service agreement, as well as product documentation for the operating system running in the virtual environment.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

VMware (NYSE: VMW) delivers solutions for business infrastructure virtualization that enable IT organizations to energize businesses of all sizes. With the industry-leading virtualization platform – VMware vSphere – customers rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, improve agility, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With 2008 revenues of $1.9 billion, more than 150,000 customers and 22,000 partners, VMware is the leader in virtualization, which consistently ranks as a top priority among CIOs. VMware is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the world and can be found online at www.vmware.com.

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MILWAUKEE, Rockwell Automation has issued a white paper outlining a new methodology for industrial energy management that allows manufacturers to strategically and holistically improve energy use. The 'greenprint' helps companies view energy as a resource to be managed versus simply an overhead cost of doing business and offers advice on how to leverage existing automation and information technology for more effective energy management. The seven-pillar greenprint methodology is outlined in a white paper titled 'Industrial Energy Optimization: Managing Energy Consumption for Higher Profitability' and is available as a free download on the Rockwell Automation Web site at www.rockwellautomation.com/solutions/sustainability/.

'Faced with volatile energy prices, resource scarcities, and increased regulatory and reporting concerns, forward-thinking manufacturers need an 'inside-out' approach to energy management,' said Sujeet Chand, Rockwell Automation chief technical officer. 'This new methodology treats energy as an input to production, similar to a raw material, tracking precisely where and how it is used. By managing this information in real time, manufacturers can reap major rewards in higher profitability and productivity, and less environmental impact.'

The white paper outlines each of the seven pillars that comprise the greenprint and explains how a program designed around these protocols helps manufacturers save energy more effectively and invest it more strategically. The pillars can be applied independently or simultaneously by manufacturers regardless of the stage of existing energy-management programs. The seven pillars include:

* Facility Monitoring to understand facility-level energy consumption to make better equipment run-time decisions
* Production Monitoring to understand machine-level energy consumption of the plant floor in real time
* Capturing Energy on the Production Bill of Materials and viewing it as a manageable input
* Modeling using simulation solutions that factor in energy as a variable for optimizing profitability
* Controlling to allow configurable automated optimization of production with energy as a variable
* Responding to external market factors in order to optimize production according to real-time supply
* Scorecarding to extend the infrastructure in order to provide energy 'scorecards' and optimize the supply chain with energy as a consideration

'The Rockwell Automation 'greenprint' methodology extends the company's sustainable production portfolio by helping manufacturers approach energy in a proactive fashion rather than in an uncontrolled and reactive fashion,' according to Craig Resnick, research director, ARC Advisory Group. 'Energy is now being viewed as one of a manufacturer's biggest strategic resources, and not just as one of their necessary overhead expenses. Incorporating energy as a cost of goods sold versus just a cost of doing business is a revolutionary approach for manufacturers to manage their bottom line.'

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Chicago, IL - Intertek, the largest independent HVAC/R testing company in the world, announced it has started testing in its new 35-ton HVAC psychometric testing chamber located in Plano, TX. The new 35-ton facility adds convenience and capacity to Intertek's 100,000-square-foot HVAC/R testing center; the Southwest region's largest independent performance and safety testing laboratory of its kind. The Plano laboratory is one of Intertek's three HVAC/R testing centers in North America – Plano, TX; Columbus, OH; and Cortland, NY.

The Psychometric Chamber is designed for testing product safety, reliability and performance characteristics of air conditioners and heat pumps (up to 35 tons) to requirements from the Department of Energy, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), AHRI, and among others, ASHRAE. The facility is capable of testing a variety of HVAC/R technologies, including split- systems, packaged air conditioners and heat pumps, water-to-air coils (heating and cooling), water cooled condenser systems, and refrigerant-to-water loops (a.k.a., chillers).

Intertek continues expanding its Plano, TX, HVAC/R testing center to provide local support in the nation's top HVAC/R manufacturing region. For manufacturers, a regional 35-ton Psychometric Chamber reduces costly freight and travel associated with shipping large commercial HVAC/R equipment. What's more, with an on-call, full-service, state-of-the-art HVAC/R laboratory complex, manufacturers can quickly scale up and down lab operations as needed. This helps manufacturers to compress new product development and launch cycles, reduce costs and improve time to market.

'Any industry like HVAC/R where you have rapid innovation in a stringent regulatory environment, you must have ready access to testing capacity to keep R&D and conformity assessment from holding up sales,' said Cody Adams, Director of Operations for Intertek's Plano laboratory. 'Continued product development and increased scope of energy efficiency requirements has driven significant demand for large tonnage testing capabilities. Our new 35-ton facility fills a required niche in the market.'

In addition to its new 35-ton facility, Intertek's Plano, TX, HVAC/R testing center boasts a 10-ton chamber and a 15-ton split chamber coming online in January 2010 that can be operated as two separate chambers. In the first quarter 2010, the lab will also bring online its new Gas Heat Lab.

Intertek is the world's largest independent HVAC/R testing company in the world, providing manufacturers with local testing centers throughout North America, China, India, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Intertek works with the world's leading HVAC/R brands and is a test partner for the globally renowned certification program managed by the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

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Kobe Steel replaced the steam turbine that was in use at its Kobe Work's Energy Center with this new, super efficient, cutting-edge steam turbine from Kawasaki as a way to boost energy efficiency. Under the contract with Kobe Steel, Kawasaki is responsible for providing, installing and performing test runs of the steam turbine system, power generation system, electrical and instrumentation systems, steam condenser, and water supply system (excluding feed pump).

Since making its first to delivery Kobe Steel back in 1968, Kawasaki has supplied the company with four steam turbine generators. Three of these generators are still used in everyday operations to provide electric power to its Kobe Works while the remaining one serves as a backup system.

Kawasaki launched its first industrial steam turbine in 1956. Since then it has supplied more than 330 steam turbine units around the world. Kawasaki continues to work on expanding sales of its highly efficient power generation systems with a smaller environmental footprint as it moves forward to bring its energy and environmental business to new heights.
Overview of the steam turbine generator:
1. User: Kobe Steel, Ltd. Kobe Works
2. Output: 30 MW
3. Type of steam turbine: condensing turbine
4. System composition: steam turbine system, power generation system, electrical and instrumentation systems, steam condenser, and water supply system (excluding feed pump)

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Recently the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed penalties of over $100,000 to a steel casting company for alleged serious and repeated workplace violations. These violations included overexposures to airborne silica and a failure to implement engineering or administrative controls for silica overexposures.

Silica is a naturally occurring mineral which can be found in amorphous or crystal forms. The crystallized form has been identified as the primary concern when considered as a health hazard for workers. Commonly referred to as 'crystalline silica' it exists in various forms including: quartz, cristobalite, tridymite and tripoli.

Occupational exposure to silica occurs in numerous industries including: abrasive blasting, asphalt pavement manufacturing, blast furnace operations, cement manufacturing, steel working and tunneling. Silica exposure continues to be a serious threat to over two million U.S. workers in occupations that are considered 'higher risk'.

NIOSH reports that each year more than 250 people die from silicosis and hundreds more are disabled. There is no cure for the disease, but it is 100% preventable if exposure is limited and personal protective equipment and proper ventilation is utilized.

LA Testing, an affiliate of EMSL Analytical, is a leading provider of silica testing solutions. LA Testing's Los Alamitos laboratory is pleased to be able to offer silica analysis with a full array of OSHA and NIOSH testing methods. The company also has an instructional sampling video at www.EMSL.tv and a free educational poster is available at the company's website.

'It's important that workers are ensured a safe and healthy working environment and protection from overexposure to silica,' reported Ben Sublasky, National Director of Client Services for LA Testing and EMSL Analytical. 'In addition to the actual analysis, LA Testing can provide sampling protocols, filters and personal monitoring equipment,' Sublasky continued.

To learn more about silica and other environmental testing services please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com or call (800) 755-1794.

About LA Testing and EMSL Analytical, Inc.
LA Testing and EMSL Analytical are providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The companies have an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.

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For the TEC, being developed near Taylorville, Illinois, Siemens will provide equipment contracts and licensing agreements for four 500-megawatt-class gasifiers. These gasifiers have a daily processing capacity of as much as 2,000 metric tons of coal or petcoke. In the gasification process, a wide range of coals or other carbon-containing feedstocks, such as biomass or refinery residues, can be converted to syngas and subsequently cleaned to remove environmental pollutants such as sulfur, mercury and carbon dioxide. The syngas can then be utilized for environmentally compatible power generation in IGCC plants or as raw material for the chemical industry through the production of chemical feedstocks or synthetic fuels.

'In the future it will not be possible to meet the continuing growth in power demand without fossil fuels such as coal. The challenge is to significantly reduce the CO2 emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels,' said Michael Suess, CEO of the Fossil Power Generation Division of Siemens Energy. 'The Taylorville Energy Center project is an important step in this direction and we look forward to demonstrating how Siemens' technology can provide a sustainable energy supply.' 'By capturing and storing at least 50 percent of the CO2 it produces, TEC will have emissions comparable to a natural gas-fueled plant. Achieving such a dramatic reduction in emissions by a coal-fed plant is a vital step in the global effort to combat climate change. Siemens is glad to be a major contributor to this important breakthrough,' Suess added.

Gasfication technology is part of the Siemens environmental portfolio with which the company earned revenues of nearly EUR19 billion in fiscal 2008, That is equivalent to about a quarter of Siemens total revenue and makes Siemens the world's leading provider of eco-friendly technology.

The Siemens Energy Sector is the world's leading supplier of a complete spectrum of products, services and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of power and for the extraction, conversion and transport of oil and gas. In fiscal 2008 (ended September 30), the Energy Sector had revenues of approximately EUR22.6 billion and received new orders totaling approximately EUR33.4 billion and posted a profit of EUR1.4 billion. On September 30, 2008, the Energy Sector had a work force of approximately 83,500. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/energy.

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