September 18, 2007 - The opening of the NAIT Spartan Centre for Instrumentation Technology allows NAIT to train hundreds more apprentices each year!

"We are pleased and excited about the opening of a new world-class instrumentation education facility right here in Alberta”, says Mike Begin, President and CEO of Spartan Controls. “The NAIT Spartan Centre will provide students with leading edge process control technology and experience. Spartans are proud to be working with NAIT and other post-secondary institutes, fellow industry stakeholders, and government to help solve the challenges of developing and expanding a skilled workforce.” To read more on this click here.

	General News & Events

	Oktoberfest University - October 18, 2007 Plan to attend Oktoberfest University on Thursday, October 18, 2007. This year's technical seminars will include Canadian Electrical Code Process Seals, Tank Vent and Flame and Detonation Arrestor Solutions, Winterizing instrument enclosures, and Wireless Technology. See more event details or fill out the registration form.

	Spartech Manufacturing's 2007 Open House - November 1, 2007 Mark your calendar for Spartech Manufacturing's Open House - November 1, 2007. More details and invites will be coming out soon. To add your name to our invitation list, click here. top

	Oil Sands Seminar: Emerson Automation Delivers Customer Value - December 6, 2007 Plan to attend the Oil Sands Seminar on Thursday, December 6 at the Metropolitan Centre, Calgary. This seminar will feature key speakers from Husky, Total, Suncor, OPTI and Northwest Upgrading, along with a keynote address from Emerson's executive. Learn how these companies realized the value from their process automation investment. More details and invitations will be coming out soon. To add your name to our invitation list, click here. top

	Valves & Accessories

			Dirty Service Trim Handles Entrained Solids Spartan Controls has installed a wide range of severe service equipment to meet the unique needs of Western Canadian customers. Find out how Dirty Service Trim controls erosion, extends service life and handles entrained solids in the fluid stream. Click on "MORE" to read this case history. Click here for more local case stories. top

	Measurement & Analytical

			Wanted - Your Old Hand Held Communicators Emerson is so convinced that you will be impressed by the 375 Field Communicator that we will accept your 275 HART Communicator or any other handheld communicator as a trade-in on a new 375 Field Communicator. For more details on this offer, click on "MORE" below. For information about the 375 Field Communicator click here. top

			Solartron Arrives at Spartan Controls as Micro Motion As of August 8, 2007 you may come to Spartan Controls for both Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Density flow meters and for Solartron Densitometers. top

	Plant & Field Automation

			ROC Family Compatibility Application Note Remote Operations Controllers (ROC) and FloBoss products have been standards in the natural gas production business for measuring and controlling well sites for almost two decades. Over this time there have been many versions of hardware and software as technology and manufacturing techniques improve. Follow the "MORE" link below to review the document outlining a basic understanding of which software/firmware versions are compatible with hardware versions. Emerson Process Management Remote Automation Division (RAS) have released a letter with respect to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and the requirement for secondary process seals. To request this letter, click here. top

			Emerson Introduces DeltaV Connect Solution for Migration of Legacy Honeywell® Systems Easily migrate your legacy Honeywell® TotalPlant® Solution (TPS) systems to Emerson's PlantWebR digital plant architecture! The DeltaV Connect solution integrates seamlessly with the Honeywell® Local Control NetworkTM (LCN) and provides operators access to both Honeywell TPS/TDC3000® systems and DeltaV equipment from a common integrated DeltaV Operator Station. top

	Engine & Compressor Automation

			Fugitive Emissions: "FUGITIVE" No More REM Technology has introduced a new technology that significantly reduces greenhouse gases while simulatneously reducing fuel costs for natural gas engines. top

			FW Murphy's New 'Centurion' FW Murphy has announced the launch of a new product designed to bridge the gap between annunciators and compressor controllers. top

	Education & Training

			Education Services Next 30 Days Courses Education Services would like to advise you of the following upcoming courses. For more information, please click on "MORE" below. The 2008 Course Calendar is now available. Click here to plan your training for next year! top