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Cutting Accessories
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Jeff Griffin
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December 2012

The continuing advances of power hand tools receive much attention, and many are linked directly to lithium-ion battery platforms. Tools are lighter, more powerful for their weights, more productive and easier to use.
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Fluke Announces 25 Percent Discount for Students
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Staff  
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November 2012

Fluke Corp. announces the "My First Fluke" program, which allows students actively enrolled in technical or vocational schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs or high schools in the United States to purchase one Fluke tool at a 25 percent discount.
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Panduit Founder Jack Caveney Sr. Passes, Leaves Legacy of Stability and Strength
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Staff  
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October 2012

The following is an announcement from Panduit on the passing of its founder, Jack Caveney, Sr. TINLEY PARK, IL (November 15, 2012) – It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of the founder of Panduit, Jack Caveney, Sr.
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O’Connell Electric Supports Nik Wallenda’s Walk Over Niagara Falls
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Timothy Johnson
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July 2012

Nik Wallenda made headlines on June 15 as the daredevil, scion of the famous Flying Wallenda family, walked across a 1,800-foot-long cable suspended over Niagara Falls.

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