Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination, and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce it has entered into a supply agreement with Haar, Germany-based Softing IT Networks, GmbH. Initially, Platinum Tools will sell and distribute Softing’s NetXpert XG2 throughout North America. The NetXpert XG2 provides 10G speedRead More ›
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Legrand Introduces the Ultra-Fast Plus Power Delivery USB Outlet
Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and network solutions, announced today the launch of its new Ultra-Fast PLUS Power Delivery USB Outlet. Combining the industry-leading amperage of the Ultra-Fast line with advanced Power Delivery, this built-in charging solution provides the fastest way to charge the newest phones, tablets, and laptops, matching their higher power capacityRead More ›
Emerson High-Efficiency Power Supplies Help Ensure Maximum Machine Availability in Harsh Industrial Environments
SolaHD, an Emerson brand and one of the world’s most innovative suppliers of power quality solutions, has strengthened its leadership position with the launch of the next generation SDN-D Series of power supplies that ensure maximum machine availability and minimal unplanned downtime over an extended lifecycle. “SolaHD SDN-D power supplies are very energy efficient comparedRead More ›
Engineered Products Company Unveils New Small Space LED “Lite” Luminaire with Motion Sensor
Engineered Products Company (EPCO), a supplier of specialty lighting and wiring consumable products for electrical contractors, today announced that the company has added a new “Lite” version of the Small Space LED Luminaire to its product line. Still designed for indoor spaces that require a compact yet powerful lighting solution, the new luminaire is simplyRead More ›
Good news from Kichler! The brand introduces its new Smart Control Timer for outdoor landscape lighting.
When paired with the Kichler Connects app, it allows you to digitally control your landscape lighting with a smartphone, tablet, or voice-controlled home device, like Amazon® Alexa® or Google Home®. With the app you can create custom on/off schedules, sync multiple transformers, and use one-step, preset scheduling for easy set-up. The Smart Control Timer operatesRead More ›
Luminus Releases MP-3030- 120H Ultra High-Performance Mid-Power LEDs
Luminus Devices announces the launch and immediate availability of a new high efficacy family of 3030 Mid-Power LEDs designed for high-performance general lighting and horticulture applications. These new MP-3030-120H ultra high-performance LEDs provide low thermal resistance, up to 226 lumens/Watt, high PPF/W, and CRI options of 80, 90 and 95 minimum. In addition, they areRead More ›
Nora Lighting Wet Location Emergency & Exit Fixtures Feature Battery Backup & Self Diagnostics
Nora Lighting’s Wet Location Emergency and Exit Lights feature three updated models that all include self diagnostic testing; manual test switch; 90-minute backup battery; and brownout and short circuit protection. The fixtures have impact-resistant polycarbonate housings with flame retardant/wet location ratings, and are designed for egress lighting where non-corrosive splashing and dripping may occur. TheRead More ›
Modern Lighting for a Better Quality of Life
THE SPANISH CITY OF TERRASSA, located around 30 kilometres outside Barcelona, is devoted to climate protection and wants to offer its citizens clean air, a better quality of life and a healthy environment. By modernising more than 29,000 light points, it has now reached an important milestone towards becoming an energy-efficient, eco-friendly city. Tridonic’s dimmableRead More ›
Quality Matters: Awareness of the Basic Issues of Power Quality and How To Tackle Them
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCEElectrical interference is more formally known as either electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI). EMI is the more general term, RFI applies only to interference over the band of frequencies used for radio transmissions. However, for this article, the two terms are interchangeable and will be referred to as EMI. EMI isRead More ›
Bruce Yohr joins AEMC® Instruments as new President and CEO
Chauvin Arnoux®, Inc. Board of Directors announces the appointment of Mr. Bruce Yohr as President and CEO of AEMC® Instruments located in Dover, New Hampshire. Mr. Yohr will also serve as Director on the company board. He replaces retiring Mr. Winthrop D. Smith who served as President and CEO for 38 years. Mr. Smith’s dedication,Read More ›
MaxLite joins the Lighting Controls Association
MaxLite, a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, has joined the Lighting Controls Association, the industry organization dedicated to promoting adoption of lighting controls in commercial buildings. MaxLite recently launched c-Max Lighting Controls (www.maxlite.com/cmax), a patent pending design that makes it easy to add luminaire-level lighting controls to indoor and outdoor applications. By purchasing c-MaxRead More ›
Megger Donates $10,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation
Donation helps hospital support patients through cutting-edge technology and top-notch medical care Megger recently donated $10,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to providing the philanthropic funding for vital, life-saving care to children in Arizona and across the country. Each year, since 2001, Megger holds its Annual Distributor Golf Outing in supportRead More ›