Supplier News

  1. Restored Power 2/8/2005
    The desire to "MAXIMIZE RELIABILITY AT minimum cost" is a priority for most companies. UTILX Corp., specializing in cable life extension services, has the technology to enable electric utilities and telecommunication companies to do just that
  2. Exelon And PSEG Submit Principal Merger Regulatory Filings 2/4/2005
    Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) and Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE: PEG) announced today that they have made four major regulatory filings relating to their planned merger
  3. New Ergonomic Neck Support Aids In Reducing Neck Strain 1/31/2005
    Dr. D.G.Racicot, B.Sc., D.C., designed the neck support system (Cervical Spine Protective Support) originally for hydro workers who worked outdoors where there is a propensity to ‘look up’ to the point of neck strain
  4. NFPA And IEEE Begin Joint Arc-Flash Research Program To Improve Electrical Safety Standards 1/24/2005
    The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and IEEE have agreed to collaborate on an initiative to gain deeper insight into arc-flash phenomena and the hazards they pose for those working on or near electrical equipment operating at or above 50 volts.
  5. IEEE Begins First Standard For Transporting Power Transformers 1/11/2005
    The IEEE has begun work on the first open standard for transporting power transformers and on revising its standard for transformers when they are used to supply non-sinusoidal currents.
  6. Protective Devices Maintenance As It Applies To The Arc/Flash Hazard 11/8/2004
    One of the key components of the Flash Hazard Analysis, which is required by NFPA 70E-2000, is the clearing time of the protective devices, primarily circuit breakers and protective relays.
  7. Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis
    'Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together'     11/8/2004
    Two industrial electricians began work in the basement electrical room one day. They wanted to take some physical measurements and knew the switchgear was energized but were in a hurry to get started.
  8. Electricity - The 'SILENT KILLER' 11/8/2004
    Electricity is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it cannot be tasted, seen, heard, or smelled.
  9. Electrical Safety Training 11/8/2004
    There are many benefits to having well trained and qualified employees. One of the major benefits expressed by the industry is the reduction of unscheduled down time.
  10. Itron Spins Off New Software Company 11/8/2004
    Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today it has granted exclusive licenses of its transmission and substation design software products to a new Spokane-based firm called Pondera Engineers, LLC. The agreement includes the sale and support of well-known design tools such as TL-Pro™, TLCADD™ and others