Dakota Supply Group - July 2013 Spotlight

July 2013

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SPOTLIGHT HVAC/R

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Cabela's 5 And Best Buy Gift Cards With Fujitsu & DSG! Take advantage of Fujitsu's Red, White & Blue Promotion –

Now through July 31!

When you buy any of the Fujitsu Mini-Split systems listed here, you'll earn the respective number of points redeemable for Best Buy and Cabela's gift cards!

Plus, don't worry about tracking your purchases. We will take care of that for you!

10 Points = $25

20 Points = $60

30 Points = $100

Enroll today at www.dakotasupplygroup.com/fujitsu!

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10 POINTS 9RLS2H 12RLS2H 15RLS2H 18RLXFW 24RLXFW 30RLX

20 POINTS 18RLXFZ 24RLXFZ 36RLXFZ 48RLXFZ

Gift cards to be awarded in August.

Don’t Forget The Batteries:

Now until July 31 !

Stock Up & Save BIG Now! AAA – AA – C – D – 9V –

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pack................... $4.80 pack................... $4.80 pack................... $5.40 pack................... $5.70 pack................. $10.80

Plus, get great deals on select RAYOVAC Flashlights!

D-Cell Flashlight – $8.76 /each (swivel head) 280046583-ISL2D-BC

AA Flashlight

– $6.89 /each

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Help Wanted Recently, we chose five scholarship winners for the DSG Education Connection Fund (you can find out more at www.dsgfund.com). These scholarships go to young people who are looking to get into the trade industries. I remember when we set this fund up a few years back. The economy was gasping for air, and the last thing anybody wanted to talk about was getting more young people into the applicant pool. But numbers rarely lie, and all the stats pointed to a day when we would simply not have enough qualified electricians, plumbers, HVAC/R techs and utility workers to go around.

though the experts saw it coming, nobody was able to stop it. That being said, now it's time for all of us to put our heads together and fix it. Programs like the DSG Education Connection Fund are a start, but we need to do more. We need a grassroots movement. On the one hand, encourage the young people in your life to consider the trades.

On the other hand, take a hard look at the compensation and benefits you are offering your people. No one will want these jobs if they aren't good jobs.

That day is here. I hear about it constantly from our customers: they need help, they need employees and they just can't find them. Manpower has become a precious commodity, and even

If you have ideas or feedback about this issue, please contact me.

We need to work together to ensure the future of the trades, and we need to start now.

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Fast FACT

A sparkler burns at a temperature more than 15 times the boiling point of water.

Three sparklers burning together can generate the same heat as a blowtorch.

ELECTRICAL A Simple Lighting Upgrade That Makes A Big Difference For Customers And A Big Impact On Your Sales!

GE Energy Smart® LED A19 general purpose bulbs provide premium features that your customers will be happy to pay for. Here's why these bulbs will be an easy sell for you:

• Longer life means fewer lamp replacements – These bulbs are expected to last more than 20 years, making them a valuable investment for home and business owners.

• Higher energy efficiency equals low-cost operation – GE's LED A19 lamps use only 13 watts to emit the same amount of light as as 60-watt incandescent bulb.

• Better lighting makes you look good – This omnidirectional bulb features frosted glass, providing a balanced distribution of light. Plus, its cooling fins leave the sides of the lamp exposed, allowing the bulb to project light downwards.

AUTOMATION Stay Connected To Your HMI Terminal In Real Time – Wherever You Are – With The Vijeo Design'Air App! Vijeo Design'Air from Schneider Electric allows you to use your tablet or smartphone to conveniently connect to a Magelis HMI terminal over a wireless network.

Use classic smartphone and tablet functionality to make commissioning, debugging and maintaining your HMI fast and simple – Vijeo Design'Air lets you perform touch or swipe actions to start or stop a process or to navigate between screens.

You can also use pinch action to zoom in and out of a screen for better viewing.

Set security levels to maintain secure control – You can secure access to the HMI by requiring user authentication during login. You can also configure the HMI’s accessibility level to view only or full control.

Available on the iTunes App Store and Google Play.

DSG's Customer Service Guarantee: Now At W.A. Roosevelt! rs.

Starting July 1, W.A. Roosevelt is making three promises to you:

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If the product you need is on our Top 200 List (which includes many of our most popular electrical, plumbing and HVAC/R products), you can count on us to have it ready for you when you need it.

If we fail to meet your expectations on any part of our Customer Service Guarantee at any time, we will issue a $25 credit to your account.

Just remember, 100, 2, 200! For more information, contact your W.A. Roosevelt representative.

Install Finish Line™ Drain Systems From Sioux Chief And Come Out A Winner!

Perfect installation every time!

Finish Line drainage systems allow for adjustment of the drain or cleanout AFTER the concrete pour, eliminating: • Drains and cleanouts that are set too low/too high • Tilted drains and cleanouts • Damaged strainers and covers • Duct taping and boxing out

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DRAIN FLOOR 2" SCH. 40 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY - ROUND NICKEL...........SI8332PNR DRAIN FLOOR 3" SCH. 40 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY - ROUND NICKEL...........SI8333PNR DRAIN FLOOR 4" SCH. 40 COMPLETE ASSEMBLY - ROUND NICKEL...........SI8334PNR

For more Finish Line products, talk to your DSG representative.

COMMUNICATIONS Stay Ahead Of The Data Curve With Hoffman Enclosures And Accessories From Pentair Equipment Protection.

Networking, data communication and telecommunication cabinets and systems from Pentair Equipment Protection not only protect your equipment, they ensure reliable performance and maximize service life, improving productivity and reducing maintenance.

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Prepare your network for the future, today – The modular, compatible and scalable design of all Hoffman components allow data center and IT managers to expand service and infrastructure capabilities as needed, quickly and seamlessly.

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A large product variety will simplify work for you – Choose from a comprehensive range of products and solutions for datacom/ networking and co-location applications that can be customized to meet your specific requirements.

Screws & Nuts DESCRIPTION DSG PRODUCT# RACK SCR 10-32 (PKG OF 20 BLK)............................................. AS1032B RACK SCR 12-24 (PKG OF 20 BLK)..............................................ES1224B 10-32 CLIP NUT (PKG OF 20)....................................................P1032CN 12-24 CAGE NUT (PKG OF 20).................................................P1224CN

Wall Mounting Panel Brackets DESCRIPTION DSG PRODUCT# WALL MT PATCH PNL BRKT 2U 6" D...................................E19HPM2U WALL MT PATCH PNL BRKT 4U 6" D...................................E19HPM4U WALL MT PATCH PNL BRKT 6U 6" D...................................E19HPM6U

Racks DESCRIPTION DSG PRODUCT# RACK TELCO 19" x 7' 45U 12-24 BLK............................EDR19FM45U RACK TELCO 19" x 7' 45U 12-24 MILL........................... EVR19FM45U RACK TELCO 19" x 8' 51U 12-24 MILL........................... EVR19FM51U RACK TELCO 23" x 7' 45U 12-24 BLK........................... EDR23RM45U RACK TELCO 23" x 7' 45U 12-24 MILL...........................EVR23RM45U RACK TELCO 23" x 8' 51U 12-24 MILL...........................EVR23RM51U

Wall Racks DESCRIPTION DSG PRODUCT# FIXED WALL RACK 12RU x 20" D.................................E19FWM12U20 FIXED WALL RACK 20RU x 20" D.................................E19FWM20U20 SWING OUT RACK 12U 18" DP BLK............................E19SWM12U24 SWING OUT RACK 35” x 18" BLK................................E19SWM20U24 SWING OUT RACK 25U 18" DP BLK............................E19SWM25U24

Vented Wall Cabinets DESCRIPTION DSG PRODUCT# WALL CAB VENTED 19" x 24" x 25" w/WINDOW.........EWMW242425 WALL CAB VENTED 19" x 36" x 25" w/WINDOW.........EWMW362425 WALL CAB VENTED 19" x 48" x 25" w/WINDOW.........EWMW482425

Shelves DESCRIPTION DSG PRODUCT# SHELF CANTILEVER SOLID 19" x 2U 15" D................................ESH19S SHELF CTR WT SOLID 19"....................................................ECMS1918 SHELF CANTILEVER VENTED 19" x 2U..................................... ESH19V SHELF CTR WT VENTED 19" x 2U...................................... ECMSV1918

Horizontal Wire Managers DESCRIPTION DSG PRODUCT# WIRE MGR 1RU FRT ONLY........................................................ DCHS1 WIRE MGR 2RU FRT ONLY........................................................ DCHS2

DidYou Know?

DSG has a new Kids Club Contest starting July 1. See how kids can learn about the trade industries with a race car rally at www.dsgkidsclub.com/win!

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If your code matches one of the codes above, bring in your June Spotlight to your local DSG to claim your prize!

Plus, don’t forget to hang on to the printed version of this issue of Spotlight to see if you’re a winner in August!

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WATERWORKS Get Easy Meter Access With Coil Pit Setters From A.Y. McDonald!

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July Featured Products Tom’s Current Fast Fact DSG Outdoors Did You Know?

Read meters without the hassles – With a coil pit setter, you don't need to gain clearance from a home or business owner to access the meter. The meter is located outside the premises, so you get readings when it's convenient for you.

• Install right out of the box – A.Y. McDonald's coil pit setters come fully assembled, ready for installation. Plus, their lightweight design makes installation a one-man job (in most cases).

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Eliminate the need for modifications after the fact – These coil pit setters come with a variety of connections, control valves, box depths, lids and other options, so each pit setter is practically custom built to your specifications.

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