The demands we put on electricity have grown over the past decade. Critical business functions are becoming more reliant on continuously supplied electrical power and technological advances have only heightened this. To address technician safety and industry demand, there have been modifications and changes made to the National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations. As a result,Read More ›
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Gardner Bender Portable Cyclone® Powered Conduit Bender
Introducing the innovative new Gardner Bender Portable Cyclone® powered conduit bender for bending 1/2” – 1” EMT, Rigid, IMC, and 1/2” – 3/4” PVC-Coated Rigid conduit, all on a single shoe! The bender uses a standard pipe threader as a power source, making it versatile and quick to set up with a common jobsite tool.Read More ›
Upgrading Legacy Backup Power Systems with a Modern High Efficiency UPS
Introduction There is a growing trend in the UPS industry to create a highly efficient, more lightweight and smaller UPS system. Data centers across the world are constantly searching for new ways to maximize reliable UPS power while minimizing the UPS and associated equipment footprint. In addition, operating costs for large data centers always willRead More ›
Easy-to-Install PERMALIGHT® Aluminum Nosing
American PERMALIGHT® Aluminum Nosing combines photoluminescent glow-in-the-dark and anti-slip protection. Create safety on one step or entire flight of stairs; may be used indoors or outdoors. Installs easily without drilling holes: just clean the step surface and apply with construction adhesive from the hardware store. Made in the USA, standard length of 48 inches. ContactRead More ›
Universal Lighting Technologies Expands EVERLINE® Retrofit Options with LRK34-ML Ideal for Commercial Applications
Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc., a global leader in lighting and a member of the Panasonic Group, recently introduced its EVERLINE® LRK34-ML LED Linear Retrofit Kits to its high-efficiency line of products, designed for commercial applications such as factories, warehouses and gymnasiums. The fast and easy to-install LRK34-ML kit is intended for retrofitting mid and highRead More ›
Hilti Unveils 40 Innovative Products, Branching into New Trade Applications
Hilti Inc., a commercial construction-focused technology, software and services company, has launched a suite of 40 new tools, systems and accessories. Hilti’s latest innovations affirm the brand’s commitment to providing productivity solutions to commercial construction with the release of their first cordless metal working tools. Simultaneously, Hilti is continuing to grow its leadership stake inRead More ›
FLIR Introduces CM94 High-Current Clamp Meter for Utilities and Industrial Electrical Contractors
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) recently announced the FLIR CM94 2000-amp AC/DC electrical utility clamp meter. Designed to tackle high current electrical measurements in demanding utility and industrial job sites, the CM94 features an oversized jaw to easily manage larger conductors and busbars. With CAT IV-1000 volt overvoltage protection, the CM94 works on relays, distributionRead More ›
Engineered Products Company Unveils Value-Priced Luminaire for Upgrading and Modernizing Aging Lighting Systems
Engineered Products Company (EPCO), a supplier of specialty lighting and wiring consumable products for electrical contractors, today unveiled a new General Purpose Linear LED Luminaire designed specifically for building owners and facility managers that want to modernize and upgrade aging lighting systems. Consuming 50 percent less electricity than fluorescent lamps for the same amount ofRead More ›
Emerson Introduces Greenlee® REEL-X™ Line of Electrical Fish Tapes
Industry-first design revolutionizes the fish tape while delivering increasedspeed and comfort Emerson (NYSE: EMR) revealed a new line of electrician fish tapes that make fishing two times faster compared to a traditional electrical fish tape. Faster fishing is possible with REEL-X because the anti-bind case reduces friction; additionally, REEL-X can be set on the groundRead More ›
Electri-Flex Launches New Zero-Halogen Flexible Conduit Product Video
ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL, has recently launched a new video in its Specialty Liquidtight® Conduits Video Series, featuring Zero-Halogen Flexible Electrical Conduit. This new specialty conduit video features Joe Fedoruk and Tong Gigac, Sales, discussing the benefits, product options, and applications of these liquidtight Zero-Halogen conduit types. Electri-Flex manufactures many varieties of Zero-Halogen flexible electricalRead More ›
Cooper Lighting Solutions Simplifies Smart Home Personalization and Control for Homeowners with the HALO Home™ Voice Downlight and Smart Bulb
HALO Home Voice LED downlight allows homeowners to access Amazon Alexa through the light fixture HALO Home Smart Bulb provides simple, wireless control of traditional lighting fixtures via Bluetooth® technology with HALO Home mobile app – no internet or hub required Works with If This Then That (IFTTT) technology to communicate with other devices andRead More ›
NSI Industries Appoints Tim Vanderaa as Director of National Accounts
NSI Industries, LLC, a leading provider of electrical and control products, today announced the appointment of Tim Vanderaa as the company’s director of national accounts. Vanderaa brings more than 20 years of sales experience and will be responsible for managing and leading the team of national accounts managers and responsible for developing sales strategies. “TimRead More ›