Supplier News

  1. Mobility: The Next Generation Of HVAC Service 11/5/2007
    A low-cost, high-ROI technology that can be deployed within weeks, works for HVAC businesses of any size in any location, and streamlines daily work for both service technicians and office staff seems too good to be true. Yet it’s not only true, it’s largely untapped by today’s HVAC businesses. Submitted by Alltel
  2. Bullard Wins Commitment To Worker Safety Award Two Consecutive Years 10/23/2007
    For the second consecutive year, Bullard has been awarded the Commitment to Worker Safety Award in the category of Respiratory Protection, presented by “Workplace HR & Safety” magazine. The award recognized Bullard achievement in safety equipment product development
  3. North Safety Products One Of Two Global Manufacturers Selected In Dyneema Licensing Agreement 10/5/2007
    Charles “Sid” Ellis, President, North Safety Products, recently announced that North Safety Products was selected as one of two global license partners of Royal DSM NV for Dyneema hand protection
  4. ABB Chosen To Provide Electrification, Control And Safety Systems For New Offshore Oil Field In Australia 10/2/2007
    ABB was independently selected by all four contractors – Maersk, APL, Aibel and Keppel – to supply integrated control and safety systems (ICSS) for the subsea production units and the topside process module on the floating production and storage off-loading vessel (FPSO)
  5. IEEE Updates Gold Book Standard For Designing Reliable Industrial And Commercial Power Systems 9/21/2007
    The IEEE has updated its widely used Gold Book standard, also known as IEEE 493, “Recommended Practice for the Design of Reliable Industrial and Commercial Power Systems”
  6. Is Your Fire Alarm Or Mass Notification System Effective? 9/7/2007
    Are you confident that your facility could be safely evacuated in the event of a fire or other type of disaster that requires quick evacuation? Clearly understanding a live or recorded mass notification system during a fire or threatening situation is essential for the safety of a facility’s occupants.
  7. IEEE Revises Two Lead-Acid Battery Standards For Photovoltaic Systems 8/31/2007
    IEEE has revised two standards for the installation, maintenance and sizing of lead-acid batteries in photovoltaic systems. The first standard, IEEE 937™, “Recommended Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems”, was updated to reflect changes in installation and maintenance practices and in related standards
  8. IEEE Approves Substation Data File Standard, Begins Standard For Substation Cyber-Security 8/29/2007
    The IEEE has approved a standard on naming time sequence data files during events at substations. It also has begun work on a new substation standard for cyber-security devices and the revision of its guide for temporary protective grounding systems in substations
  9. ABB Units Receive National Safety Council’s Perfect Record Award 7/12/2007

    ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced recently its North American Power Systems operation, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, and its Robotics operation, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, received the National Safety Council’s Perfect Safety Award

  10. IEEE Approved Revised Version Of Standard On Evaluating Insulation Aging In AC Machinery 5/17/2007
    The IEEE has approved the revision of a standard on how to evaluate the aging of insulation in ac machinery due to stress. It also has begun to revise a standard for the thermal evaluation of insulating materials in ac machinery