Megger’s business expansion continues with the acquisition of Baker Instrument, a world leader in electric motor and rotating machine test and condition assessment August 2018— Megger Group Limited announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Baker Instrument business from SKF Group. For over 50 years, the Baker Instrument business has led the electrical motor testing industry and has a recognized leading brand and position in this area. The company pioneered stress testing for motors and dynamic testing for predictive maintenance. Jim Fairbairn, Chief Executive Officer of Megger, stated “We are excited to acquire a recognized industry leader...
Combined resources and expertise to bring more innovative products to tradespeople Sept. 5, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools, Inc. and Tenacious Holdings, Inc. (the parent company of Ergodyne, “Ergodyne”) have announced today that Klein Tools has acquired Ergodyne. Ergodyne will be operated as a separate business unit in St. Paul, Minnesota, at its current headquarters. Tom Votel will remain president and continue to lead the Ergodyne team. Klein Tools, a sixth-generation, family-owned company that was founded in 1857, is an iconic American brand and business. For over 161 years Klein Tools has remained dedicated to manufacturing professional grade tools...
ROSSLYN, Va., September 6, 2018—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announces that Philip Squair will lead the Association’s advocacy and lobbying initiatives effective immediately. Formerly with the National Propane Gas Association, Squair is a seasoned association executive with expertise in policy, association governance, and staff leadership and development. “Philip is a highly accomplished senior executive, and his experience in adjacent industries brings an invaluable perspective and sophisticated skills to advocate on behalf of electrical and medical imaging manufacturers,” says NEMA President and CEO Kevin Cosgriff. “We are very enthusiastic about him joining our team.” Squair’s lobbying efforts for the propane...
Annual report features updated materiality assessment, highlights progress toward sustainability goals Carrollton, GA – August 15, 2018: Building upon the company’s strong commitment to sustainability, Southwire recently launched its 2017 sustainability report, written in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option. This online report details Southwire’s progress toward its sustainability commitments and features the company’s management approach and achievements in its most significant, or “material,” sustainability topics. The report covers all areas of sustainability at Southwire, including the company’s most significant impacts, opportunities, sustainability goals and strategies, which align with its five tenets—Growing Green, Living Well, Giving...
Addition to enhance product breadth, provide custom products and accelerate innovation Carrollton, GA – August 14, 2018: Supporting the company’s growth strategy and strengthening its commitment to remain generationally sustainable, Southwire is pleased to announce the acquisition of Garvin Industries of Franklin Park, Illinois - a 120-year-old manufacturer of electrical, lighting and low voltage products. Garvin Industries is widely recognized for designing innovative, labor-saving products that provide economical solutions to common installation problems. The team at Garvin can custom design and manufacture products to meet customer specifications. “As a company, our goal is to grow 50 percent over the next...
The Infrared Training Center (ITC) is pleased to host InfraMation 2018, the largest thermal imaging training experience, being held September 11-14 at the Hilton in Austin, Texas. InfraMation 2018 is an educational and networking experience designed for all infrared thermographers, from beginners through seasoned professional thermographers. The conference features more than 30 short courses, case study presentations, and learning labs on a range of topics including thermal drone operations, building inspections, power generation surveys, and many more. Each day at InfraMation 2018 is highlighted with keynote presentations by expert thermographers, including: Broward County Sheriff’s tactical flight officer and fixed-wing pilot,...
Six regional winners have a chance to experience the 2019 Big Game; grand prize winner announced September 20 via Facebook Live Aug. 8, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools today announced it has selected six regional winners for its 5th annual Electrician of the Year award. The finalists, who represent the Northwest, Southwest, Central North, Central South, Southeast and Northeast regions, were chosen for their commitment to the electrical industry. In recognition of their professional achievements, safety excellence and community dedication, each regional winner will receive the Ultimate Garage Package, which includes an 18-piece Journeyman™ Tool Set , additional Klein...
Nokomis, IL , July 25, 2018— Ronk Electrical Industries Inc, a leading manufacturer of manual double throw switches, is pleased to announce the purchase of the Vigilant Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and manual transfer switch (MTS) product lines from Milbank Manufacturing. The sale includes all assets associated with the Vigilant line, ranging from 100 amp to 1250 amp transfer switches and Milbank’s line of manual transfer switches. The Vigilant ATS automatically transfers critical loads in the event of a power outage. Its simple, rugged, contractor‐friendly construction and design is suited for residential, agricultural and light industrial applications. Full production of...
Any organization encouraged to nominate invaluable maintenance professional Dassel, Minn. August 1, 2018— American Time, a market leader in integrated time solutions, is thrilled to announce the 2018 Maintenance Hero Contest. This contest is open to any organization in any industry—private, public, nonprofit, educational or others—that wishes to nominate a valued maintenance professional who routinely goes above and beyond in the workplace but receives little recognition for their efforts. Nominees for this award must 1) be a maintenance professional, such as a custodian, groundskeeper or maintenance worker/engineer and 2) consistently demonstrate skillful work and go above and beyond to serve...
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – July 20, 2018 : Southwire’s California Customer Service Center (CSC) in Rancho Cucamonga held a flag raising ceremony on Friday, July 20, in celebration of its achievement as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Site through the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH or Cal/OSHA). According to Cal/OSHA’s website, the VPP promotes effective worksite-based safety and health. The purpose of the VPP is to emphasize the importance of, encourage the improvement of and recognize excellence in employer-provided, employee-participative, generally site- specific occupational safety and health programs. In the process, these work sites serve as models...
