After more than 35 years in the industry, the last 18 years with Platinum Tools®, and with an unmatched reputation rightfully earned by everyone he worked with and knew, “Papa” John Phillips has announced his retirement, effective Oct. 2. “John truly has been the ultimate employee and a true friend,” said Platinum Tools founder LeeRead More ›
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New Retrofit Solution to Fire Rate Low-Profile LED Recessed Lights
With the introduction of two new products, FF109-250 and FF109-200, Delaware-based Tenmat now offers the first flexible, fire rated barriers for modern, low-profile recessed light fixtures. Both models are fire tested and approved by ETL-Intertek for use in 1 hour fire resistance-rated ceilings, providing a 60 minute firestopping barrier to protect ceiling openings for recessedRead More ›
DEWALT® Unveils 20V MAX with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE™ Technology Take Advantage Of More Power
DEWALT introduces 20V MAX* with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGETM Technology built into four new 20V MAX* Brushless Tools, including a 7-1/4-In. Circular Saw (DCS573B), 1/2-In. Hammer Drill/Driver (DCD999B), Reciprocating Saw (DCS386B), and 4-1/2-In.-5-In. Cordless Grinder (DCG416B). DEWALT FLEXVOLT® Batteries have the ability to provide a new threshold of power and performance by leveraging DEWALT 20V MAX* withRead More ›
Evluma’s Build-Your-Own Acorn is an Affordable Answer to Decorative Streetlight LED Upgrades
Giving customers control over the creation of their own custom decorative ‘full- head’ fixture replacement, Evluma announces the release of Build-Your-Own Acorn. Street and area light manufacturer Evluma announces the release of Build-Your-Own Acorn; a full-fixture, decorative streetlight replacement solution that includes the customer’s choice of acorn globe, finial and capital fitter. This solution isRead More ›
MENNEKES CDS Series is the Industry’s First Non-Metallic, Curved-Top Motor Disconnect Switch
MENNEKES, a global provider of electrical products and services, has recently released its new CDS Series of non-metallic, curved-top motor disconnect switches. The clean, innovative design features a curved profile to eliminate standing water and minimize contaminant buildup in food processing and other cleanroom operating environments. In addition to its curved profile, the CDS SeriesRead More ›
Recharge Faster and Power Simultaneously with the M18™ TOP-OFF™ 175W Power Supply
Milwaukee Tool is proud to unveil the newest way to recharge or power devices on the jobsite — the M18™ TOP-OFF™ 175W Power Supply. Once attached to any M18™ battery, this power supply delivers faster simultaneous power to personal devices and small electronics. Through its integrated (1) AC 120V outlet, (1) USB-C Power Delivery (PD)Read More ›
Oracle Lighting Launches Three New Vehicle/Room COVID-19 Neutralizing UV Light Devices
Designed for Both Commercial and Consumer Use, the Mini Sterilization Lamp, Room Sterilization Lamp, & Telescoping Mobile Room Disinfection Device Join the New A.I.R. Solo™ Personal UV Irradiation Face Mask in Oracle’s Lineup Virus Disinfecting Devices Oracle Lighting, an innovator in LED lighting solutions, is proud to introduce three new COVID-19-killing Ultraviolet Light sterilization devices.Read More ›
AccessESP and Greene Tweed Collaboration Improves Reliability of High-Voltage ESPs
AccessESP, a Houston-based provider of rigless electrical submersible pump (ESP) conveyance solutions for the global oil industry, developed a retrieval technology that reduces costs by enabling quick and easy ESP installation and retrieval using slickline, wireline, or coiled tubing. The system eliminates the need for a workover rig to pull and reinstall an ESP, loweringRead More ›
Protecting Medical Devices
PEOPLE RELY ON HOSPITALS to provide the expertise and equipment needed to keep them healthy. However, if the electrical equipment fails at any point, doctors cannot provide this care and patients are put at risk. Here, Juan Chavez, vice president of transient surge protection specialist Energy Control Systems, explains how the UPS and transient detectionRead More ›
New Retrofit Solution to Fire Rate Low-Profile LED Recessed Lights
With the introduction of two new products, FF109-250 and FF109-200, Delaware-based Tenmat now offers the first flexible, fire rated barriers for modern, low-profile recessed light fixtures. Both models are fire tested and approved by ETL-Intertek for use in 1 hour fire resistance-rated ceilings, providing a 60 minute firestopping barrier to protect ceiling openings for recessedRead More ›
KAI Experts Say COVID-19 Pandemic Causing Major Shift in Traditional Office Design and Function
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the reassessment of long- established criteria for office layouts, conferencing, group activity space and other areas where people interact, say the experts at KAI Design. Traditional building materials will also be replaced more consistently with products that actively promote cleanliness, health and safety. “We will most assuredly see these changesRead More ›
KOHLER Launches 300-500 kW Gas-Powered Generators
KOHLER Power Systems is launching several new models of 60Hz and 50Hz gaseous-powered industrial generators, ranging from 300 to 500 kW, targeting mission critical, industrial, and commercial applications. The new REZXD generator set lineup features an 18.3 liter, V-10 engine powering the 300kW and 350kW models, while the 21.9 liter, V-12 engine powers the 400kW,Read More ›