Browse through the following news briefs and announcements to find out the latest information and product offerings from the APTA 2008 exhibitors.

PRESS RELEASES FOR 2008
Tuesday, October 7th 2008
   Bus Drivers Report 50% Drop in Pain, Discomfort This Year
Monday, October 6th 2008
   EMP Announces New Model Applications for “miniHybrid” Cooling Systems
Released for aftermarket retrofit and refurb applications – Go Green & Save Money!
Monday, October 6th 2008
   EMP Collaborates with BAE Systems on Next Generation Electronic Cooling Solutions for Hybrid Energy Transit Bus Market
Controllability and product robustness were key elements to BAE Systems selection of EMP’s Advanced Thermal & Oil Management Technologies and Systems.
Monday, October 6th 2008
   EMP Electric Pump Improves Passenger Comfort in Municipal Transit Buses
High-flow, long-life “Electric Booster Pump” increases heater capability in municipal transit buses.
Monday, October 6th 2008
   EMP Introduces New Customer Focused Website
Designed to Enhance and Improve Customer Information and Experience
Monday, October 6th 2008
   EMP Launches 450 Amp/24-Volt Brushless Alternator
Delivers high efficiency and long-life; considered “best-in-class” at low speed or idle.
Sunday, October 5th 2008
   INSIDE CONTACTLESS AND CUBIC DEMO FIRST PAYMENT-TRANSIT MULTI-APPLICATION CARD AT APTA EXPO
Prototype Combines Certified Visa payWave and Cubic NextPASS Transit Applications
Friday, October 3rd 2008
   CAN-CRANK CART
Friday, October 3rd 2008
   CANTEC CAN-CRANK Capacitors
Friday, October 3rd 2008
   CapStart Cart
Wednesday, October 1st 2008
   Upgrade Inground Lifts with Less Costly Demolition
New Rotary Lift Retrofit 60 Fits in Existing Pit, but Lifts 66% More
Tuesday, September 30th 2008
   Architectural Concrete Goes Curbside with new line of Detectable Warning Pavers
Tuesday, September 30th 2008
   Equipment on Display
Product Range
Tuesday, September 30th 2008
   Goshen Coach features the latest in safety and security cameras in their Transit Buses
High-resolution, complete perimeter view camera images increases safety to passengers and drivers
Tuesday, September 30th 2008
   Turbo Power Systems
Product Summary
Monday, September 29th 2008
   LANDSCAPE FORMS WILL DISPLAY UNIQUE SMART SHELTER AT APTA EXPO IN SAN DIEGO
Kaleidoscope Smart Shelter is Appealing to Transportation Projects
Monday, September 29th 2008
   Reduce Costs in the Face of Powerful Transit Management Challenges
Using the NextBus Transit Management System
Monday, September 29th 2008
   TieTek Composite Crossties
Monday, September 29th 2008
   Turbo Power Systems
Overview
Friday, September 26th 2008
   Chamberlin Rubber Company, Inc Pledges up to a $5,000 Donation Based on Booth Activity at the 2008 APTA Expo
Donation will be made to the United Way Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund
Friday, September 26th 2008
   Ftrategic Tire Solutions, LLC
A Certified DBE
Friday, September 26th 2008
   Passenger Signaling Switches
Stop Request Switches
Wednesday, September 17th 2008
   The Landi Renzo World
Thursday, September 11th 2008
   Allan Silver to Participate on Panel
American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Annual Meeting & Expo
Tuesday, September 9th 2008
   VMS becomes the first supplier to meet new APTA standard for HPPL
The company continues to excel as an innovative supplier to the Transit market.
Wednesday, September 3rd 2008
   BUSINESS CONTINGENCY GROUP PLAYS KEY ROLE IN KEEPING THE SECURITY OF FREIGHT RAIL LINES “ON TRACK”
CSX Corporation to utilize WebEOC® ST in its emergency and crisis management
Wednesday, September 3rd 2008
   NASA Selects EDIsecure® Printers for System Wide Implementation of FIPS 201 Compliant Cards
Tuesday, August 26th 2008
   EcoMobil of US plans to launch hydrogen generator kit
Tuesday, August 26th 2008
   Metro St. Louis Procures Onboard Surveillance Camera Systems from Safety Vision, L.P.
Thursday, August 21st 2008
   EMP Collaborates with New Flyer Bus on Launch of “mini-Hybrid”
Next Generation Cooling System for Transit Market
Tuesday, August 19th 2008
   IMW INTRODUCES OIL-FREE CNG COMPRESSOR
Wednesday, August 6th 2008
   Advantages of Sustainable Environments
RNL's LEED-Gold design for East Valley Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility Expected to Save Owner 52% in Operations Cost per Year
Monday, August 4th 2008
   Safety Vision, L.P. Introduces RouteRecorder 4C MDVR
High Speed Video Access Offers Live Look-In to Enhance Security on Mass Transit Routes
Monday, August 4th 2008
   Steetcars at the top of Coast Transit’s list
for Rebuilding Hurricane Ravaged Fleet
Monday, July 21st 2008
   VIS-Check Ready for new FMCSA Rules
VIS PPBT fully compliant with new out of service measuring standards
Monday, July 21st 2008
   Robotic Wheel Polisher Enhancement
VIS Imporves VIS-Polish Capabilities
Friday, July 18th 2008
   ALCOA WHEEL AND TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS
New M-Series™ Offering For Medium Duty Segment
Wednesday, July 16th 2008
   Global Finishing Solutions to attend 2008 APTA Expo
Providing Paint and Finishing Solutions at Booth 6319
Wednesday, July 16th 2008
   VigilVoyage Navigator
Route Training
Friday, July 11th 2008
   Ikusi taking its position in the Fare Collection system market
Wednesday, July 9th 2008
   CP BlueTork
Can you afford to ignore the future?
Tuesday, July 8th 2008
   Executive Vice President
Tuesday, July 8th 2008
   Resume Production of “CompoBus”
Thursday, July 3rd 2008
   Ikusi provides closed circuit television the Mexico City Suburban Train Network
Thursday, July 3rd 2008
   The Vitoria Tram (Spain) has the mark of Ikusi
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008
   MAFELEC
Creating control and signalling for harsh environments
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008
   President
Tuesday, July 1st 2008
   BARRY CONTROLS
Tuesday, July 1st 2008
   EUROPEAN DRIVE TRAIN INTEGRATOR SELECTS MAXWELL TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPLY ULTRACAPACITOR MODULES FOR EMISSION-FREE ELECTRIC BUSES FOR MILAN
Ultracapacitors Provide Efficient, Low-Maintenance, Energy Storage for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Monday, June 30th 2008
   ARBOC Mobility APTA 2008 Press Release
No More Lifts, No More Steps
Monday, June 30th 2008
   Russell Austen Joins Safety Vision, L.P. as Director of Engineering
Published Technical Author and Digital-Imaging Technology Patent Holder
Monday, June 30th 2008
   Safety Vision, L.P. Announces Christopher Fritz as New Chief Technology Officer
Digital Imaging Entrepreneur, Author of Five Patents Pending
Monday, June 30th 2008
   Safety Vision, L.P. Announces New Mobile Digital Video Recording Solution
RoadRecorder 6000 PRO Mobile DVR
Monday, June 30th 2008
   Safety Vision, L.P. Announces Release of the SV-622 Series Side-View Camer
Enhances Driver Visibility and Public Safety
Thursday, June 26th 2008
   Vapor Introduces Fully-Glazed Door Panel
Wednesday, June 25th 2008
   Open Face Automatic Recirculating Systems
NEMA 4, 508A UL
Friday, June 20th 2008
   LIFT-U demonstrates the new “Fold Out Plus” low floor ramp to SFMTA’s Accessible Services Board
Tuesday, June 17th 2008
   Phoenix Worldwide Industries, Inc. offers Rapidly Deployable, Mobile Surveillance Platform for Facilities Security and Law Enforcement Agencies
Tuesday, June 10th 2008
   Handheld US Introduces Algiz 13 Rugged Notebook Computer
Rugged convertible notebook with a host of integrated features now available for ordering
Saturday, June 7th 2008
   President
Monday, June 2nd 2008
   SMA announces company name change and spin out of railway technology
Monday, June 2nd 2008
   STRIX SYSTEMS’ OUTDOOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS DEPLOYED FOR KOREA'S INTELLIGENT HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
Strix OWS Delivered Highest Performance Exceeding Evaluation Criteria for Streaming High Bandwidth Megapixel Video While Moving at High Speed Over Long Distances
Tuesday, May 20th 2008
   Handheld US Introduces M3 Mobile Rugged Handheld Computer
Rugged mobile computer with a host of integrated features now available for shipping
Monday, May 19th 2008
   San Diego to Upgrade with new Articulated BRTs from
North American Bus Industries
Wednesday, May 14th 2008
   Operation Lifesaver’s New Safety Brochure Has Safety Tips for All Types of Passenger Trains
Monday, May 12th 2008
   STRIX SYSTEMS ACCESS/ONE IWS CHOSEN FOR THE FIRST LARGEST PURE VOICE OVER WIFI MESH NETWORK IN JAPAN
Strix Systems Access/One Delivers the Highest Capacity and Highest Quality Voice Services for the First Largest Pure Voice over WiFi Mesh Network in Japan
Friday, May 9th 2008
   170 ATC Coldfire
Friday, May 9th 2008
   DES MOINES AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (DART) AWARDS FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTRACT TO MAXIMUS
MAXIMUS FleetFocusTM selected in a joint procurement with Microsoft Dynamics GP Financials and Human Resources application
Friday, May 9th 2008
   McCain 2070L Advanced Traffic Controller Unit
Friday, May 9th 2008
   McCain Ornamental Street Lighting and Decorative Poles
Friday, May 9th 2008
   McCain Vandal Resistant Pull Box Insert
Wednesday, May 7th 2008
   ARINC Wins Centralized Electrification and Traffic Control System for Amtrak's Northeast Corridor Operations
Tuesday, May 6th 2008
   KENYA DATA NETWORKS EXPANDS SERVICES SIX NEW COUNTRIES WITH STRIX ACCESS/ONE
Strix Access/One Gives Kenya Data Networks and its Customers Superior Robust Performance and Reach for Strategic and Large-scale Deployments
Monday, May 5th 2008
   Innovative Door Design
Bode USA re-designs the Door
Thursday, May 1st 2008
   Revisioning the American Streetcar
Monday, April 28th 2008
   INSTANT DEPLOYMENT OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON ENABLED BY STRIX SYSTEMS WIRELESS MESH TECHNOLOGY
Strix Systems Integrated Wireless Video System Provided Wireless Video Surveillance For Public Safety Using Galaxy Internet’s Brookline Wi-Fi Network
Monday, April 28th 2008
   Operation Lifesaver Unveils Driver Ed Video: "Look to Live"
Monday, April 14th 2008
   Charlotte Area Transit System Selects Verint Nextiva Transit Solution
Networked Video Solution Will Enhance Passenger Safety and Improve Operations Across City-wide Municipal Bus System
Monday, April 14th 2008
   STRIX SYSTEMS ACCESS/ONE WIFI MESH DEPLOYED FOR CITY OF PITTSBURG CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SAFETY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE NETWORK
Strix Systems Access/One Multiband Wireless Provides Maximum Wireless Versatility, Performance and Robust Delivery For Video Surveillance Evidence.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2008
   Tradeshow Coordinator
Saturday, March 22nd 2008
   EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC
Ready to Serve Your Needs
Thursday, March 20th 2008
   Dialight introduces tactical LED
Tuesday, March 18th 2008
   Announces the formation of Financial Services Division
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Wednesday, March 12th 2008
   Comfort and Safety at a Budget-Saving Price
Monday, March 10th 2008
   TELECORP PRODUCTS INTRODUCES THE THRESHOLD TICKER FOR WALL DISPLAY PLUS
Effortlessly view customized threshold messages to adapt to changing conditions
Monday, March 10th 2008
   Telecorp Products, Inc Announces its Distributor Partnership with TelStrat for Call Parrot
Call Recording is Even Easier!
Friday, March 7th 2008
   Marketing Coordinator
Thursday, February 28th 2008
   XATA Shipping QSI's TREQ Mobile Data Terminal
Tuesday, February 26th 2008
   Multicore Technology with Flexible Mezzanine Card Extension
High graphics performance and flexible I/O configuration
Monday, February 25th 2008
   Technology Firm of the Year Award Presented to JM Fiber Optics, Inc.
Thursday, February 21st 2008
   Dialight’s new LED strip light alternative to
Thursday, February 21st 2008
   Dialight’s new LED strip light alternative to fluorescent tubing set for use by New Flyer buses
Wednesday, February 20th 2008
   NABI’s BRTs helping get UNC students to class on time
Wednesday, February 13th 2008
   JM Fiber Optics, an SBA 8(a) Business Development Program participant, named Minority Firm of the Year by L.A. Minority Business Opportunity Center
Tuesday, February 5th 2008
   Delivery of NABI Low Floor buses
starting a buzz on the streets in South Florida
Wednesday, January 30th 2008
   “Satisfaction” leads to second order of Blue Bird Ultra LFs in Toledo
Wednesday, January 16th 2008
   STRIX SYSTEMS NEW IN-VEHICLE MWS 100 DELIVERS THE INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST PERFORMANCE FAST-ROAMING MOBILITY
Strix’s Newest In-Vehicle Device Makes Broadband Performance a Reality for Public Safety, Railway and Transportation Applications.
Tuesday, January 15th 2008
   STRIX SYSTEMS INTRODUCES THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST HIGH POWER, HIGH PERFORMANCE INTEGRATED WIRELESS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
Strix's Latest Innovation Introduces the Industry’s First and Most Robust Outdoor Wireless Video Surveillance System Delivering the Highest Throughput, Lowest Latency and Greatest Reach.
Monday, December 17th 2007
   Test Succeeds in Reusing Regenerative Energy of Railway Storage Battery System
Tuesday, December 11th 2007
   KONE Inc. and Power Efficiency Corporation to Implement Innovative Energy Efficiency Program for Escalators using EcoStart™ at Denver International Airport
Power Efficiency Corporation’s Motor Efficiency Controller Using E-Save Technology™ Made Exclusively for KONE is Being Installed on 160 Escalators and Moving Walkways at the Nation’s Fifth Busiest Airport
Friday, December 7th 2007
   Los Angeles MTA takes delivery of optional of BRTs from NABI
Monday, December 3rd 2007
   Macon, Georgia Transit System turns to
Ultra LF to handle their transportation needs
Thursday, November 29th 2007
   QSI Corporation, Mobile Data Terminal Manufacturer, Announces New Vehicle Terminal TREQ-L
Monday, November 19th 2007
   Low Floor, Battery-Powered Tram SWIMO Completed
Tuesday, November 6th 2007
   Opus travels to new heights in Glacier National Park’s Shuttle System
Monday, October 29th 2007
   Adams & Westlake Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Monday, October 1st 2007
   Testing of Wind Power Stabilization System Starts
Friday, September 21st 2007
   The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) Of Lancaster California Awards Fleet Management Software Contract To MAXIMUS
Thursday, September 20th 2007
   64-Bit Flagship Product: Intel®'s latest Core 2 Duo on MEN®'s Single-Board Computer F18
64-Bit Double Core Architecture with high-performance graphics
Friday, September 7th 2007
   Digital Signage System Will Replace Ticker Tape LED Displays
Wednesday, September 5th 2007
   Dialight to provide LED signals
Tuesday, July 10th 2007
   RouteMatch Announces Launch of Fixed Route CAD/AVL and Management Console Software Products
New RouteMatch products improve fixed route operations and performance monitoring and closely analyze key performance indicators based on agency-specific goals
Wednesday, June 20th 2007
   Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Gigacell Proven to Smooth Wind Power Output
Sunday, May 27th 2007
   Seon Design named global leader in bus mobile video surveillance
Monday, April 30th 2007
   RouteMatch Software Acquires NaviTrans, Division of Laidlaw Transit Services
Tuesday, March 27th 2007
   Power Efficiency Corporation Is Awarded a $163,000 Contract by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Friday, March 9th 2007
   Dialight offers new white lighting
Friday, January 26th 2007
   Oregon Company Lands Portland Streetcar Contract
Monday, January 1st 2007
   Kawasaki Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Producing Railway Cars in the US