Designer streamlines PV design for a value-driven solution HERZLIYA, ISRAEL (June 6, 2018) – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy, is launching its new Designer tool to enable faster, easier planning of solar energy system designs. The new web-based tool with an intuitive graphical interface helps installers lower PV design costs and increase conversion rates by creating compelling customer proposals. The free Designer tool is part of SolarEdge’s comprehensive vision to support the entire PV process, including design, quotation, installation, and monitoring in one, end-to-end, cloud-based platform. Developed with SolarEdge’s expertise in PV software,...Read More
Klein’s Big Game Blitz offers grand prize winner $1,500 of Klein Tools products and a chance to experience the 2019 Big Game without powering on the TV June 4, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Klein Tools ( www.kleintools.com ), for professionals since 1857, is accepting nominations for its annual Electrician of the Year award starting June 1, 2018. The award recognizes U.S.-based electricians who exemplify professional achievement, safety excellence and community dedication. This year’sgrand prize winner will receive a VIP Experience to the Big Game taking place February 2019, as well as $1,500 of premium-quality, professional-grade Klein Tools products. Entries, including...Read More
Collaboration between eSUB and Autodesk expected to mitigate risk, improve transparency, and increase profit margins SAN DIEGO, CA (May 16, 2018) – eSUB, a leading provider of subcontractor mobile and cloud-based project management and labor productivity solutions, is the latest recipient of an Autodesk Forge Fund investment. The investment will accelerate product development for a deeper product integration between the Autodesk BIM 360 construction management platform and eSUB to create a seamless user experience and develop a stronger alignment between the construction project owner, architect, and subcontractors. The investment from Autodesk is part of Series A funding which includes participation...Read More
SCRANTON, Pa. (May 10, 2018)— On May 8, 2018, the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected Bridgeport’s attempt to challenge one of Arlington’s patents on duplex connectors. Bridgeport filed an 80-page petition for Post-Grant Review seeking to challenge the validity of Arlington’s patent on nine separate grounds. Bridgeport also submitted declarations from its VP of Manufacturing and Engineering as well as an expert consultant. Arlington provided a written response explaining why Bridgeport’s challenge should be denied. In its decision, the USPTO agreed with Arlington and rejected all of Bridgeport’s arguments, holding that Bridgeport could not demonstrate that any...Read More
ROSSLYN, Va., May 1, 2018—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) won three platinum and gold awards and one honorable mention for the Storm Reconstruction Toolkit,eiXtra e-newsletter, NEMA electroindustry magazine mobile app, and Electroindustry 2018 Media Kit, in the 2018 Hermes Creative Awards . A Hermes Platinum Award went to the NEMA Storm Reconstruction Toolkit, industry outreach and crisis communications plan offering practical resources for disaster recovery to electrical contractors and inspectors, business owners, utilities, and policymakers. The retooled Electroindustry 2018 Media Kit packages NEMA’s new multimedia library and also received a platinum award. NEMA won a Hermes Gold Award for...Read More
West Hartford, CT., May 1, 2018 – Legrand North and Central America today announced the company’s West Hartford, Connecticut corporate headquarters has become LEED Certified. The facility is mixed-use with office and manufacturing space located in a residential neighborhood of a large suburban area. The campus consists of five connected buildings with the original structure being built almost 100 years ago. The facility has a total of 262,690-square-feet of space and the ability to accommodate up to 650 employees at capacity. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is...Read More
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB ) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Viewpoint from Bain Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.2 billion. Viewpoint is highly complementary to Trimble's e-Builder business, and will extend Trimble's ability to provide more complete and integrated project, jobsite and business workflows across the construction lifecycle. Viewpoint is a leading provider of scalable construction management software, which integrates a contractor's financial and resource management to their project operations and to their jobsite and field. The integration across the office, team and field enables...Read More
Home improvement company revamps its light bulb selection to simplify customer experience and offer more energy-efficient options MOORESVILLE, N.C., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To further enhance the customer experience, Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW ) and GE (NYSE: GE ) announced today an expanded partnership to help customers easily find the right light bulb for their home while also saving energy and money. As a part of this expanded partnership, Lowe's will become the only nationwide home center to offer industry-leading GE light bulbs. Additionally, GE Lighting will become the only nationwide supplier to Lowe's U.S. consumer retail outlets...Read More
Leading Chicago manufacturer will provide students from the South Side of Chicago with over 300 tools as part of new “Pliers Promise” initiative April 17, 2018 (Lincolnshire, Ill.) – Knowing that one tool can make a difference in someone’s life, Klein Tools today announced its support of Project H.O.O.D. , a nonprofit organization on the South Side of Chicago that provides training and employment opportunities to deserving members of the community. At a press conference held today at Project H.O.O.D, Klein Tools unveiled its “Pliers Promise” initiative, which equips 15 students in Project H.O.O.D.’s construction program with over $10,000 worth...Read More
Workshop emphasis on inclusiveness and open dialogue fosters deliberation on essential change proposals ahead of the July 16, 2018 deadline for submissions PISCATAWAY, N.J., Apr. 3, 2018— IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) , today announced it will be conducting a National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) Change Proposal Workshop to be held 10-11 April 2018 at The Desoto hotel in Savannah, Georgia. The NESC is the authoritative code for ensuring the continued practical safeguarding of persons and utility facilities during the installation, operation and maintenance of electric...Read More
