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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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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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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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Grainger Helps Clarify Myths Surrounding 'Bulb Ban'
October 2011
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Grainger sent out a press release about the energy-efficiency legislation that will go into effect in 2012. We've covered the legislation quite a bit in past issues (here, here, and here), but misconceptions persist. Here are some myths and facts surrounding the legislation.

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New York State Offers Creative Financing for Energy-Efficiency Upgrades
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Rick Laezman
| October 2011
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In the quest for more widespread adoption of energy-efficiency measures, cost is one of the biggest challenges, as it is for so many of the new technologies considered integral to green building. However, in one state, officials may have found a solution.

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Smart Technology Hits the Road
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Rick Laezman
| October 2011
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It’s the nature of technology to continually break new ground. As one innovation catches on, another follows closely on its heels. For example, just as the smart grid is gaining traction, another new form of smart technology is poised for a breakthrough of its own.

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NREL, Verizon Working Together to Save Energy in ICT Industry
September 2011
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Verizon signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that could lead to the development of innovative ways to reduce energy use in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.

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Ideal Will Pay You for Your Old Meter
September 2011
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According to Moore’s Law, data density in state-of-the-art technology doubles every 18 months. As a result, technology is changing fast with major advancements in performance and safety emerging with every new generation. Ideal Industries Inc.

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U.S. Army Embraces Net-Zero Energy
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Rick Laezman
| September 2011
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Better known for its heroics on the battlefield, the U.S. Army is leading by example on another front: the fight to save energy. Earlier this year, the Army announced six installations that will participate in its pilot net-zero energy conservation program.

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Reusing Old Electric Vehicle Battery Systems
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Mike Breslin
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The expected growth in vehicle electrification poses a challenge: What will happen to the battery systems after they reach the end of useful life in a vehicle?

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