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F S I , I . H.O. B C I .LO CAN NSTRUMENTS NC OSTROM OMPANY NC 1500 Sensation Weigh 818 Progress Avenue 3016 NE Blakeley

Beaufort, NC 28516

Waukesha, WI 53186

Seattle, WA 98105

Tel: (252) 504-2640

Tel: (800) 332-5415

Tel: (206) 524-6625

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Email: joe.dydasco@? oscan.com

Website: www.gplink.com

Website: www.hobostrom.com

Website: www.? oscan.com

CEO/President: Dan Webb

CEO/President: John Bostrom

CEO/President: Chuck Wurster

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H.O. Bostrom provides seating so-

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GPLink is the most capable re- other niche markets. The ? rm’s facility

FloScan designs and manufactures mote diagnostic tool available for high boasts 60,000 square feet of manufac-

Fuel Monitoring Systems for use on horsepower systems. Globally, GPLink turing space located on a 4.5 acre cam- a wide range of diesel powered com- helps vessel owners and ? eet manag- pus. The ? rm has about 85 employees.

mercial vessels on every continent ers by remotely plotting asset loca- including ocean-going, harbor and tions while also monitoring engines inland tugs; oil rig platform, research & critical systems. GPLink remotely

P P / S :RIMARY RODUCT ERVICE and ? shing vessels. monitors fuel consumption, idle time, The SeaPost family of pilot chairs and engine hours, speed, engine load and mechanical suspension seating for com- more. Comprehensive reporting allows mercial marine vessels serves a valuable

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FloScan is a world leader in marine or wasteful behavior patterns. The ? rm of the global commercial vessel market. fuel monitoring systems and software has 15 employees. New product development in the SeaPost applications for diesel engines up to line has bene? ted the company’s portfo- 6000 HP. The ? rm offers solutions to lio of seating systems and accessories for improve fuel ef? ciency, reduce operat-

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Using dual band technology with the commercial marine vessel market.

ing for individual vessels or across both GSM and Iridium satellite net- entire commercial ? eets. FloScan’s works, GPLink is an invaluable tool

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FloNET systems has Geo-Fencing ca- designed to help keep the world’s com- With complete design, engineering, pabilities and is compatible with the mercial boats on the water longer and fabrication, and assembly of seating sys-

DataLog Software. DataLog provides increase their bottom lines. Whether tems and components in the U.S. Mid- vessel fuel usage by engine and total, managing a single vessel or a vast ? eet, west, the ? rm offers the advantage of sin- ? ow rates and temperature, fuel ef- GPLink’s remote monitoring, sup- gle sourcing their seating requirements. ? ciency, GPS data and engine RPM. port & noti? cation system maximizes The ? rm was the recipient of the 2016

This data can be downloaded and sent productivity round-the-clock. Com- Governor’s Export Achievement Award, via e-mail as an attached ? le to opera- mercial vessel and ? eet owners can which recognizes success in global busi- tions headquarters. The most recent now reap the bene? ts of real-time ves- ness development. Nominees were evalu- advancement for inland ? eet operators sel monitoring, tracking and support ated on measurable export growth, inno- is the addition of a Geo-Fencing fea- from GPLINK along with generating vation and contributions to Wisconsin’s ture that tracks propulsion fuel con- customizable reports for fuel consump- economy and trade development. In sumed through various geographic ar- tion and engine operation helping to 2016, the ? rm celebrates its 70th year as eas for federal tax reporting purposes. comply with SEEMP guidelines. a family-owned and operated business.

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