From an emissions standpoint, Dieseltech insulation blankets are used to wrap catalysts and soot filters. This holds heat into these components reducing the time it takes for them to reach effective operating temperature from ambient following cold engine start. "This capability will become more important in the future as the new generation of emissions compliant engines with exhaust after treatment devices come into the market," Herman said.Other applications for Dieseltech products are in the fire pump industry. In such applications, all fire pumps are required to be blanketed/shielded by NFPA regulations. They are also used for fire protection in the forestry, agricultural and mining industries, where blankets reduce temperature of contact surface to below the ignition point of fluids, oils, sawdust and wood chips, etc.

Magnum said it has provided light tower and/or generator products to every branch of the U.S. military and the Pentagon as well as to the newly formed Department of Homeland Security. The company has active customers in Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Europe, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Peru, Canada. Colombia, Pakistan, Puerto Rico and Argentina. Ultimately the steam generator will probably dominate the ironing market, but it is a long way off", one manufacturer recently stated, reflecting on the bullish level of growth this sector has seen over the last couple of years.

Martz, who produces grain and livestock on a 430-acre farm, was using a pair of 300-gallon tanks on overhead stands for gasoline and diesel storage. The facility, shown on the next page, was typical of systems on many farms. However, while serving on the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation Board, Martz became aware of its potential environmental hazards."We''ve been on this farm since 1960, and the fuel tanks were put in place about then," says Martz. "We haven''t had any major leaks or spills, but it''s easy to see how something like that could happen. The tanks we''re putting in are much safer."

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