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Phoenix Contact USA Receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

Phoenix Contact USA has received a 2023 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence (GAEE) for its rooftop solar project. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection honored Phoenix Contact and other Pennsylvania companies and organizations at an award ceremony in Harrisburg, Pa., on Tuesday, April 25. The 961-kilowatt solar array went live last year. The system generates about 30 percent of the energy needs at the company’s U.S. headquarters, located in Lower Swatara Township, Pa.

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RS Welcomes New Americas President, Douglas Moody

RS has appointed Interim President Douglas Moody to the role of President, Americas, on a permanent basis with immediate effect. Doug joined RS Group as its Chief Services Officer in January 2022 and was appointed Interim President of RS in the Americas in November 2022. Over the last five months, Doug helped lead the Americas team through rebranding as RS and completing the acquisition and integration of Risoul. He also kept the high-performing RS team focused on achieving strategic and operational goals aimed at maximizing long-term and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.

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Southwire Announces Investment with VoltServer

Working to remain a major provider in sustainability and taking steps toward meeting the industry needs of the future, Southwire is pleased to announce an investment in VoltServer. VoltServer, based in Providence, R.I., is the inventor of Digital Electricity (DE), an innovative method for distributing power with the high-power aspects of AC and the safety and simplicity of Power over Ethernet (PoE). As a part of the investment, Southwire will be a Strategic Partner for VoltServer. Through the Strategic Partnership Program, Southwire will continue to grow its presence in industries like Intelligent Buildings, 5G, Wireless Densification and Indoor Agriculture.

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EPLAN Data Portal Update 01 April 2023

The EPLAN Data Portal now has 438 manufacturers and more than 1,420,000 data sets are available with the update April 06, 2023. The new manufacturer catalogs include Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology Co., Ltd. with 15 new data sets for electrically operated mechanical devices and PLCs, and Blueone Technology Co., Ltd. with 39 new data sets for PLCs.

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FIBOX Announces Curtis Stout as Newest Field Rep Firm

Fibox Enclosures has recently announced the addition of Curtis Stout as its new manufacturer’s representative for Arkansas, Mississippi, and Western Tennessee. Effective April 10th, 2023. Curtis Stout Inc. began with its founder, Curtis H. Stout. In 1947, he started a commercial/industrial and utility business that serviced the Arkansas market. Quickly, it grew to include all the mid-south territory, with the essential company principles still present today: to provide you with quality products and service. The company is celebrating over 70 years in the electrical industry as a manufacturers’ representative and value-added provider of electrical and electronic solutions.

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New EcoCare Services Membership from Schneider Electric Helps to Reduce Modular Data Centers’ Planned Downtime by Up to 40%

Schneider Electric has recently announced the launch of a new Services offer, EcoCare for Modular Data Centers services membership. Members of this innovative service plan benefit from specialized expertise to maximize modular data centers’ uptime, while optimizing maintenance and extending the life of their assets. Demand for modular data centers is booming as companies struggle to meet unprecedented challenges such as digitization, rising energy costs, edge computing demand and the need for efficient, cost-effective, scalable and fast-to-deploy solutions.

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Johnson Controls Appoints Julie Brandt as Vice President and President, Building Solutions North America

Johnson Controls has recently named Julie Brandt as vice president and president, Building Solutions North America (BSNA), effective April 10, 2023. As the leader of BSNA, Brandt will be responsible for strategy and execution for the $9B North American direct-channel business. She will focus on capturing market leadership, driving operational excellence and accelerating growth by delivering a diverse portfolio of solutions for a variety of industries – from schools to office buildings, arenas to hospitals – to create healthier, more secure and more enriching environments for BSNA customers.

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United Flow Technologies Finalizes Acquisitions of Kodru-Mooney and Macaulay Controls

Recently, United Flow Technologies was pleased to announce that it had completed the acquisitions of Kodru-Mooney in October 2022, and Macaulay Controls Company in March 2023, two providers of best in class products and value-added services. UFT has completed nine acquisitions since its formation in July 2021. The two acquisitions will accelerate UFT’s strategic position into the Midwest and Texas regions, add product categories to the platform and strengthen OEM partnerships. Kodru-Mooney and Macaulay are well respected for their regional expertise and solution-based customer service.

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Electro-Matic Joins EPLAN USA Channel Initiative

Recently, EPLAN USA was pleased to announce that Electro-Matic, a SunSource Company, has joined the EPLAN USA Channel initiative. This program expands Electro-Matic’s solution offering to now include EPLAN. Together, the two companies provide cohesive solutions across the United States. “We want the ability to service our customers where they are at,” says Eli Jenkins of EPLAN USA, “and working with Electro-Matic allows us to do that.”

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EPLAN Data Portal Update 02 March 2023

The EPLAN Data Portal now has 436 manufacturers and more than 1,420,000 data sets available with the update on March 23, 2023. New manufacturer catalogs come from Adamczewski Elektronische Messtechnik GmbH with 65 data sets for input isolators and power value transformers, Fagor Automation, S. Coop. with 21 data sets for converters and PLCs, and Kyowa Europe GmbH with 10 data sets for converters, motors and PLCs.

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Rittal and Stulz Announce Partnership to Increase Sustainability, Efficiency, and Asset Availability for Edge Applications

Rittal North America and Stulz, a major specialist for data center cooling systems, entered into a global partnership in 2021 and have recently begun following the partnership in the U.S.A. As a result, the two companies will be better equipped to offer customers end-to-end, solutions tailored to their needs. Rittal’s broad IT infrastructure portfolio will benefit from an expanded portfolio of premium IT and precision cooling systems offered by Stulz. Rittal’s contribution includes enclosures, cooling units, power-supply solutions, data center monitoring, and installation services.

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FIBOX Announces FRM as Newest Field Rep Firm

Fibox Enclosures recently announced the addition of FRM as its new manufacturer’s representative for the Alabam, Georgia, Florida and Eastern Tennessee territory. Effective Marc 23rd, 2023. Since 1969, FRM has been a leader in the industry, providing knowledge, experience, and service to its clients, with locations in Tampa, FL, and Norcross, GA. FRM is strategically positioned to provide you with the service you deserve.

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Visit Pepperl+Fuchs at HANNOVER MESSE 2023

From April 17 to 21 2023, HANNOVER MESSE will open its doors to specialists from all over the world. Around 4,000 companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical, and digital industries as well as the energy sector, including Pepperl+Fuchs, will present innovative technologies and solutions for a connected and climate-neutral industry. The trade fair for industry will be accompanied by the partner country Indonesia, with which Pepperl+Fuchs also has close ties.

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Siemens: Sinamics G220 Added to Xcelerator Portfolio

With Sinamics G220, Siemens is launching a new high-performance frequency converter to join the Sinamics family in the run-up to Hannover Messe 2023. The innovative frequency converters are equipped with so-called clean power technology. This reduces harmonics by up to 97 percent without the need for line harmonic chokes or DC link chokes. As a result, the Sinamics G220 frequency converters are significantly more efficient in terms of space utilization and operation and make engineering much easier. The new frequency converters are also the first Sinamics drives to be part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the Siemens-wide business platform for digital transformation.

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RS Expert Advice Podcast, Episode 10: Factory Modified Electrical Enclosures

In this episode, Tom Ballou, the Sales and Marketing Manager at Hammond Manufacturing, shares expert insights into factory modified electrical enclosures, the custom products available through RS, and Hammond’s unique value.

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AUTOMATE 2023: Pilz to Feature Newest Technologies in Safety Automation

Pilz, a manufacturer of complete automation solutions based around its core skill of safety and security, from sensor technology to control and actuator technology to software tools, diagnostics and visualization systems, will showcase several of its latest technologies in Booth 4610 at the 2023 AUTOMATE Show, May 22-25, 2023 at the Huntington Place, Detroit, MI. Pilz will feature their holistic safety systems, that take both machinery safety and industrial security into account.

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