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It is a new chapter for Bently Nevada and for ORBIT magazine.
InJanuary 2002, Bently Nevada was acquired by GE Power Systems.
We'vebeen very busy ever since integrating our relatively small
family intothe much larger GE family. Rest assured, the ORBIT will
continue asa quarterly publication and wont change its focus on
practical solu-tions and advice for managing the equipment assets
in your plant.
In this issue, our new business leader, Brian Palmer, is center
stage toanswer questions about what our new ownership means to
BentlyNevada and you, our customers, in an informative interview
beginningon page 34.
The last year has brought changes for me as well. As the new
editor ofORBIT, Im expanding my role from technical editor, a role
Ive heldfor several years, to now include all aspects of the
magazine. Ill striveto keep the technical content understandable
and readable somethingwe can all learn and benefit from. Youll find
that our bus iness isexpanding to help you manage more than just
your rotating machineassets, as well as expanding into new
industries. Youll see thatreflected in a broader range of feature
articles and continuing depart-ments. You will also see a clearer
definition of what the benefits ofBently products and services are
to your understanding of your machinery,its place within your
process, and your bottom line. The sort of thingsyou can take to
the bank, whether of knowledge, application, or savings.
This issue continues many of the departments youve become
familiarwi th : Case Histor ie s, Best Prac ti ce s, Synops is of
Savings, NewProduct Showcase, and Calendar of Events. As the year
progresses,youll see stories and new departments that reflect the
broader indus-tries that we believe our products can serve. I hope
youll also be ableto see the benefits to your own circumstances
regardless of what industrythe stories are about.
Bob Grissom
Editor
Were Back ...
E D I T O R S N O T E
A Technical Publication for Improvingthe Practice of Plant Asset
Management
First Quarter 2003
Vol.23 No.1
L8069-00 (03/03)
Publisher:
Bently Nevada
Marketing Communications Manager:
Steve Sabin
Editor:
Bob Grissom
Creative Director:
Dennis Hammer
Design & Production:
Crystal Mathews
Matt Smith
Scott Shearer
Teri Broad
Printer:
Fong & Fong
Copyright 2003 Bently Nevada, LLC.
All rights reserved.
ORBIT is published quarterly by
Bently Nevada.
Questions, suggestions, and letters
to the editor may be addressed to:
ORBIT Magazine
1631 Bently Parkway South
Minden, Nevada USA 89423
Phone: 775.782.3611Fax: 775.215.2864
e-mail: [email protected]
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