News Archives
  • Spartan News - June 2008 Issue
    June 24, 2008
    Through our newsletter, we want to bring you information about the latest in controls technology and products, best practices, helpful application solutions, and upcoming Spartan events/courses.
  • Meet GHG Emission Reduction Requirements With SlipStream Technology
    June 19, 2008
    REM Technology's innovative SlipStream technology will help upstream oil and gas producers meet GHG emission reduction requirements while paying for itself in less than a year.
  • Education Services Next 30 Days Courses
    June 18, 2008
    Education Services would like to advise you of the following upcoming courses. For more information, please click on "MORE" below.
  • Power Ignition and Controls and Spartan Controls Signs Agreement with PROGNOST
    March 17, 2008
    Effective since 2008, Spartan Controls distributes, The Market Leading Technology, of PROGNOST Systems in various provinces in Canada.
  • Greenhouse Gas Reduction Technology - SlipStream - Proven and Quantified
    March 17, 2008
    A revolutionary new product that came into being after an engine operator answered a question on instrument gas is now poised to fully enter the compressor marketplace after the successful completion of its first pilot project and an independent third-party report.
  • Emerson Machinery Health Software Training at Spartan Edmonton Training Centre
    March 17, 2008
    This is the first opportunity to receive training provided by Spartan on Machinery Health in Canada on the New Emerson AMS 5.1 MHM software. Click "MORE" below for further details!
  • Emerson Launches CSI 6000 Machinery Health Monitor for API 670 Protection
    December 12, 2007
    Introducing Emerson's solution for online machinery monitoring - protection, prediction, and performance monitoring integrated to process control for your critical turbo machinery.
  • Spartan Controls Provides $80,000 Towards Leading Edge Technology
    October 5, 2007
    Spartan Controls continue to provide Keyano College with equipment and technicalassistance for the power and process programs at Keyano College. Follow the link to read more on this article.
  • The Opening of the NAIT Spartan Centre for Instrumentation Technology and the NAIT Petro-Canada Centre for Millwright Technology
    September 18, 2007
    September 18, 2007 - The opening of the Petro-Canada Centre for Millwright Technology and the Spartan Centre for Instrumentation allows NAIT to train hundreds more apprentices each year.
  • Fugitive Emissions: "FUGITIVE" No More
    September 18, 2007
    REM Technology has introduced a new technology that significantly reduces greenhouse gases while simulatneously reducing fuel costs for natural gas engines.
  • FW Murphy's New 'Centurion'
    September 18, 2007
    FW Murphy has announced the launch of a new product designed to bridge the gap between annunciators and compressor controllers.
  • New Chair Appointed to SAIT Polytechnic Board of Governors
    August 1, 2007
    Spartan Controls Ltd. CEO Mike Begin has been appointed as chair of the Southern AlbertaInstitute of Technology (SAIT) Polytechnic Board of Governors effective immediately.
  • Dynalco Controls Announces Spartan Controls as its Exclusive Distributor in Western Canada
    May 30, 2007
    Dynalco Controls, a CRANE CO. company, is pleased to announce that it has selected Spartan Controls Ltd. as its exclusive distributor in Western Canada for Dynalco's new SENTINEL® Predictive Early Warning System for Hi Speed Engines and Compressors.
  • New Site focuses on Secondary Seals Information
    April 9, 2007
    Spartan Controls has launched a special web site for Canadian Electrical Code Issues. Currently the site is focused on the new standards for secondary seals (C22.1-06, ANSI/ISA-12.27.01)that have come into force in Alberta, and which of our products may be affected by these regulations.
  • Breakdown the Walls of Hunger Truck
    March 13, 2007
    Spartan Controls entered a charity event called Canstruction benefiting the Calgary Food Bank. This event featured 11 corporate teams, each competing to build a sculpture out of food cans purchased for the Food Bank.
  • CSI Online Critical Machinery Health Systems
    March 13, 2007
    Asset Optimization using online machinery health management systems is being recognized as a requirement when facing today's challenges of technical and manpower shortages. Automation of previously periodic health management provides asset owners with increased reliability through predictive intelligence.
  • Spartan Controls Requalifies as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
    February 7, 2007
    As reported in the February 7, 2007 National Post, Spartan Controls has "Requalified" as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2006.
  • Updated - The Results are In - REMVue meets all tests criteria set by PTAC Field Study
    December 15, 2006
    REMVue results prove that REMVue meets all tests criteria set by PTAC Field Study performed at Petro Canada Oil and Gas and BP Canada Energy. Significant new findings on fuel consumption were discovered during the test. Please click on more below, to read further details.
  • Spartan support of the Inactive AMOT Microguard, Flexiguard, Scanner and Hawk I Compressor Shutdown Platforms
    December 12, 2006
    We would like to provide the best available information at this time, around thelong-term supportability of the Microguard, Flexiguard, Scanner, and Hawk I compressor shutdown platforms. Spartan Controls will continue to support your installed base, however, as with any inactive products we strongly recommend you establish an informed migration program to update your legacy equipment.
  • Metrix Introduces Next Generation IT6810 Impact Transmitter
    December 5, 2006
    Metrix has launched the next generation of its IT6810 impact transmitter, designed to protect machines with higher amplitude to inherent vibration, running at 900 rpm or higher. Access the following link to find out more details.
  • REMVue in the News - Adaptive Control for Large High-Speed Engines
    September 18, 2006
    In the upcoming CompressorTech publication, REMVue makes the news! Customer reaction to a new engine control system is rarely both immediate and ecstatic. "Pleased beyond expectations!" was the response of operators and supervisors of two facilities in Louisiana after installing a REMVue® engine/compressor control system and watching the performance of their Waukesha® ATGL engines improve significantly.
  • Spartan Recognized as Best Safety Performer 2005
    August 14, 2006
    Spartan Controls has been recognized for the third year in a row for exceptional performance in workplace health and safety. For more information click on "MORE" below.
  • PIC Moves to a New Location - Effective April 21
    April 21, 2006
    Effective April 21, Power Ignition and Controls, a Division of Spartan Controls, is moving to a new location to serve you better
  • Suncor Energy selects Emerson for automation solutions for North American refineries and oil sands facilities
    February 20, 2006
    PlantWeb® digital architecture to maximize value of Suncor's average annual $3.0 billion capital investment
  • Spartan Controls Committed to Excellence
    December 15, 2005
    On November 21, 2005, Spartan Controls was recognized at SAIT's annual Industrial Instrumentation Industry evening.
  • United Way Recognizes Spartan Controls - October 5, 2005
    October 5, 2005
    Spartan employees completed a project that involved renovating and rejuvenating a senior citizens home. This project is part of the United Way Days of Caring Program.
  • Spartan Wins Gold for Calgary Corporate Challenge Blood Donations
    September 29, 2005
    Spartan wins Gold 10 years straight for blood donations during the Calgary Corporate Challenge
  • Emerson Named Process Control & Industrial Automation Company of the Year
    August 22, 2005
    Company recognized as best in delivering consistent value to customers.
  • Spartan announces major investment in NAIT Technology Centre
    June 30, 2005
    Spartan Controls Announces Major Investment in NAIT Technology Centre in Edmonton, Alberta
  • Surrey Office Move & Open House
    April 12, 2005
    Power Ignition and Controls in Surrey has moved office locations. Please join us on June 14, 2005 to help us celebrate the opening of our new office and expanded warehouse.
  • Spartan launches Det-Tronics fire & gas safety systems
    April 11, 2005
    Effective April 11, 2005, Spartan Controls and Detector Electronics, Corp have an agreement for Spartan to represent the Det-Tronics family of Fire & Gas Safety Systems in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In celebration of this new partnership Spartan will be lighting up the Calgary Tower between 5 and 8 PM April 13, 2005.
  • PXT Series Pressure Transmitters
    April 8, 2005
    The Murphy PXT Pressure Transmitter is a state of the art instrument providing 4-20 mA outputs.
  • TTD SELECTRONIC® Fault Annunciator
    April 8, 2005
    The New Murphy TTD is a solid state fault annunciator and shutdown control system.
  • Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
    January 17, 2005
    Spartan Controls Named as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies by the National Post.
  • Spartan Controls Supports Tsunami Relief Efforts
    January 5, 2005
    Spartan Controls announced a donation of $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Asia Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
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