January 2014
Lifestyle vs. Pocketbook
How Two Experts Sell Their Customers on Home Automation
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A Guide To Vehicle Tracking With Fleet Management Software Network Cables 6 Steps for Simple In-Wall Installation Lifestyle vs. Pocketbook: How Two Experts Sell Their Customers on Home Automation
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From the EDITOR
2014
It’s a new year, and with it come high hopes and expectations for things to come.
The economy seems to have begun a slow march toward recovery. There is a push from the White House for research, growth and development in the energy sector. New housing starts have just hit a 6-year high. Technological innovations and breakthroughs are driving progress forward and speeds that are fascinating to watch. Back in October, NECA showcased a lot of large, old names in the industry bringing renewed ingenuity to equipment that, for a long time, seemed to change little beyond the cosmetic. And it introduced a few newer, smaller companies doing revolutionary things that, if successful, could usher in big changes in the industry.
My hope for the new year is that we all continue to build strategically and carefully on the successes of last year, while remaining open to people and ideas that could catapult us to a whole new level. 2014 promises to be a year of optimism and steady growth… but I suspect it may also usher in some pretty audacious milestones and achievements as well. Hopefully you, our readers, will be on the receiving end of the latter. For our part, we will continue to expand our chorus of new voices in an effort to continuously improve this book. We will also branch out not only on the type of content we provide, but in the way we deliver it. This issue marks the completion of our transition to a 99.9% digital publication. While we understand that some people prefer a physical copy in their hands—and we will still provide that for those who request it—the move to digital will allow us to bring richer, more varied and more interactive content, while at the same time making this more of a two-way conversation with you, our readers. Like I said, it’s a new year, and with it comes high hopes and expectations for things to come. For me that means a challenge to make each issue of The Utility Source is better than the one before. And I’m grateful to have you along for the ride.
Danny Thompson, Editor
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Best of the WEB Just some of the things we came across while surfing the web.
1. New Solar Tech Would Use Heat To Enhance Efficiency http://bit.ly/1heaHWZ
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2. About Electricity’s Top 3 Favorite Articles of 2013 http://abt.cm/1heb1oA 3. Just For Fun: Wind Turbines Creating Lightning (click picture to enlarge) http://bit.ly/1hebM17 4. Contracting Business: Objectives, Strategies & Tactics http://bit.ly/1hecFH5 5. VIDEO: How NOT to Install an Automatic Garage Door Opener (No, really.) http://bit.ly/1hedKP2
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6. Danger: Serious Arcing and Explosions (Be Careful Out There) http://bit.ly/1heeRyf 7. How To: Rough In Electrical Wiring on an SIP Home http://bit.ly/1hefGXL 8. Consumer Reports Talks Home Automation at CES 2014 http://bit.ly/1heirse
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A Guide To Vehicle Tracking With Fleet Management Software By Simon Daniels
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Feature STORY Maintaining and organising fleet vehicles, field personnel or other assets is impossible without a reliable centralised system accessible at all levels of the business. Luckily these systems do exist and are referred to as fleet management software or vehicle tracking systems. There are a number of solutions available and these have been developed to handle all aspects of managing and maintaining a fleet as well as personnel and job dispatching. Each comes with a raft of features and capabilities making it difficult to choose a solution. There are many companies providing vehicle tracking and fleet management software solutions. These fall into two types of system, online or locally installed software. Online systems are usually a web-based or “in the cloud”. They are accessed via a web interface or web browser where as a locally installed system is installed on a local computer. The pros and cons to these two systems are minimal and come down to I.T infrastructure already in use by the business. If a business has an existing database to manage parts of the business then this data may need to be accessed by fleet management software and this may need a locally installed solution. What features or capabilities make fleet management software a good investment for a business?
Centralised Data Storage Having all information in one place is a must for organisation of all aspects of a business. All good solutions enable the input and storage of vehicle information like service, M.O.T and road tax records. Driver records such as driving qualifications, medical requirements and endorsements can also be entered on to the system. Important vehicle and driver documents can be scanned and easily retrieved when required.
Vehicle Service Reminders, Alerts and Management One really useful aspect of fleet management is the ability to set reminders or alerts for vehicle servicing, M.O.T or road tax due dates. Personnel can update the status of vehicle repairs and drivers can record any vehicle faults when completing daily checks.
Vehicle Tracking with GPS An important feature when deciding on a fleet management solution is the ability to know where vehicles or personnel are located or where they have been. Vehicle tracking is usually achieved with the installation of a small device in the vehicle or in the case of personnel or assets a small device can be carried in a pocket or attached. Once setup it is possible to see vehi-
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cles, people and assets in real-time on maps. Knowing where all the business assets are allows the fleet manager or transport dispatcher to assign the right asset to the correct location.
Job Assignment and Dispatch This is a very useful feature but not all fleet management systems feature it. The ability to assign jobs via the system is a really useful function. Mobile personnel, drivers or field engineers can update the job status, upload images and signatures enabling back office staff to immediately see and inform a customer of progress. These systems can be installed on existing devices such as smart iPhones, Android and Blackberry handsets.
History Trails and Reports When all of a business’s data is stored in a centrally managed system it is easy to compile reports that can improve efficiency and even save money. Detailed reports on individual assets such as vehicles can show total running costs for that vehicle. Vehicle tracking information can show how much fuel has been used and help to suggest cheaper alternative routes. This combined data from personnel can help a business to see where efficiencies can be achieved. To summarise, fleet management software and vehicle tracking solutions should enhance a business and if used correctly should improve the operating and efficiency of a business’s mobile resources. The savings that can be achieved may be out-weighed by the costs of the systems but that should also be balanced against the increased productivity and the ability to offer a better
Feature STORY service to clients. There are many companies that produce fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions. Chevin Fleet, Concepts-Online, FleetCheck and Ctrack all have popular products that are packed with features. For more information on fleet management and vehicle tracking systems click here.
In-Car CCTV Cameras & Journey Recorders For Protecting Commercial Fleet Vehicles “Crash for Cash” scams, where one driver brakes sharply in front of another vehicle causing and accident and filing insurance claims for vehicle damage and personal injury cost insurance companies millions of dollars per year—costs eventually passed to the consumer, driving up costs for companies that rely on vehicles to carry out business. In car CCTV cameras and journey recorders can help a business to fight back and protect its assets, drivers and vehicles and lower the cost of vehicle insurance. Many companies are now fitting in car cameras to fleet vehicles to prevent fraud or complaints against them: 1. Record video from a device mounted to the vehicle dashboard giving a drivers eye view of the road. 2. The system records high quality video which can be downloaded, reviewed and stored after a journey or accident. 3. The best have GPS and G-force sensors fitted to record location, speed and g-forces involved in any incident or collision. Using these sensors the device can usually be set to record continuously or be configured to record at the time of the incident such as sharp braking, sudden movements or collision. 4. The data can be stored if required but it may only relevant in the case of an incident or complaint. The data and video captured can be submitted in court to be used
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as evidence by insurances companies to prevent fraud. 5. In car CCTV cameras protect your drivers and assets from false claims and complaints and may lower the cost of insurance across the fleet. With the expense of vehicle insurance growing more vehicles are likely to be fitted with in car CCTV Camera systems. Insurance companies may eventually recommend it for in exchange for cheaper premiums and with data such as vehicle speed recorded it may make better drivers of us all.
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Network Cables
Steps for Simple In-Wall Installation
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By M. Holland
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lower than wired, and are severely more susceptible to interference. Wireless communication also introduces at least 100ms of latency time into the connection, which is less than acceptable for gamers. Fortunately, in most homes, running network cabling is not very difficult. I will explain what is needed to carry out the task, and the steps to completing the job quickly and professionally. Tools and Supplies In order to run networking cables, you will need a few specific tools and supplies. Most of the tools are things that many people will already have available. To get the job done right, you will need:
With the worldwide trend in internet technology long since shifted from dial-up access to a broadband, “always on” connection, just about every new house being built in North America features an integrated data network. This means that data cables, typically Category 5e (Cat5e) or Category 6 (Cat6,) are run through the walls and connected to jacks at each end. The cables typically all run back to a central location, where they can be patched into the network or other equipment. However, what if you have an older house, or one that simply never had network cables installed? Of course, wireless networking is an option, but wireless networking comes with several downsides that many people are not willing to deal tolerate. Wireless transfer rates are
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You will need to purchase one keystone jack for every place you plan to install an outlet. Most retailers sell newer “tool less” jacks that do not require a punchdown tool. If possible, get these as they are easier to use. The First Step: Plan Before starting any actual work, you will want to look around the house and plan out exactly where you will want to install each jack. It is important to get this done first, as you will want to order the correct amount of supplies, and it can also save you a good bit of work later on. You will also want to identify the best place for your central location, the place where all of your cable runs lead back to. This is where you will keep your network equipment, internet connection, etc. Identify Walls and Drill The next step takes place in the attic. You will need to find the top of each wall you plan to install a network jack into. This can be done using the measuring tape and fixtures that are in the same place both in the room and in the attic, such as air conditioner vents. Typically, the top of the wall will be a 2x4, and will stand out from the sheetrock ceiling. Once you identify the top of the wall, you will want to drill a small to medium-sized hole to run your cable down. Now, do this for each location where you will want to install network drops. For the central location, you will likely want to drill a larger hole, as several cables will be running through it.
Cut Holes Next, you will need to locate the areas you planned each jack installation and cut holes in the drywall to mount gang boxes. Before cutting, use the face of the box to trace the size, and then use the level to make sure you get everything straight. Cut the holes by drilling into the center of your marked-off rectangle, then use the keyhole saw to cut around the edges. If you want the final look to be smooth, you can sand the edges. At the central location, you may require a two-gang wall box, which is larger and will allow for more ports. Decide this before beginning installation. Pull Cables Now you will want to pull your cable runs to each jack point, starting from your central location. Place the box of cable just outside the new hole you have just cut in the wall. From the attic, “fish” down the wall with the fish tape until it can be seen through the hole in the wall.
You can either attach your cable directly to the fish tape, or run a pull string. I recommend the string because you can keep one continuous piece going as you pull you cable runs. Pull the cable up through the wall and run it across the attic to the location of your new drop. Be sure to pull an additional fifteen feet or so to run down the wall and to the jack. Drop the cable down into the hole you drilled in the top of the wall. If the walls are thin or have a lot of debris in them, you can use the fish tape to “run” the cable down the wall to the cutout below. When you have completed one run, cut the cable off at the box, re-attach the cable from the box to the pull string, and start on the next run. Do this until all planned jack locations have cables running to them. Mount Wall Boxes Locate the cable through the hole you cut into the wall. Pull some cable out of the wall and run it through one of the openings in the back of the gang box. Place the gang box into the new hole and
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tighten it down by tightening the screws at the upper right and lower left corner. This will secure the box in place Terminate After all of the gang boxes are installed, you should have neat boxes mounted in the walls with the raw cable(s) hanging out of them. Following the instructions specific to the model of keystone jacks you purchased, connect an RJ-45 keystone jack to the end of each cable run. Be sure the follow either the 568A or 568B wiring standard, which will be noted on the jacks. When the jacks are all connected to the end of the cables, you can snap the keystone jack into the wall plates and screw the wall plates into the gang boxes in the wall. Congratulations! You are done installing network wiring in your home. For an average home, utilizing ten or so cable runs, this can be done for about $150. That sure beats paying a professional $90 an hour PLUS the cost of materials to do the same work!
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How Two Experts Sell Their Customers on Home Automation
Feature STORY LIFESTYLE: Take Control of Your 21st Century Home With a Home Automation System By Liam J McLaughlin
The modern home has so many automated devices in place, some obvious some not. Home automation may seem like something Q would equip James Bond with, or that only the wealthy have. But when you think about it many facets of technology in your home are already automated - heating timers, underfloor heating in some rooms, security alarm, security cameras, perhaps your garage door. These are all elements of home control technology on an individual scale. The real trick is to have that one all-encompassing system that combines all the smaller automation elements in each autonomous system and combines them into a single neat interface for you and your family to live with. The control system can then “listen” to all it’s connected devices and react to alerts either for security reasons, entertainment reasons, or just for convenience! Security Security alarms nowadays are much more of a complex beast than before. Many have built in home automation features in addition to the traditional network of PIRs, contact sensors and sounders. Already it is commonplace for an alarm to automatically call out to the police when activated, perhaps send an alert to a call centre or to your mobile. But with a control system in place the alarm (or a panic button press) can be listened for and can go on to activate a series of events. All the lights can turn on. All the windows and doors will close/lock. The cameras all go into record mode and display on the tv screens which have also all turned themselves on. Perhaps the outside lights flash on and off to alert the neighbours to a potential danger. With a control system like this in place you are making sure you and your family are safe. Neighbourhood safety is increased too (assuming you like your neighbours!). Entertainment Home automation isn’t all serious and boring. Your home automation system can embrace your multiroom audio and multiroom video system. With the same keypad on the wall that you can flick on the lights, your automation system will also let you turn up the music, turn on the TV. Every
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morning have the house automatically play your favorite song or radio station as an alarm. When you come home at night and you press your garage door button in the car, the home automation system will pick up your personal flag and put the TV onto your favorite channel, turn on the lights for you, open up the rooflights maybe. Having friends over? With a push of a button on a keypad the ambient lighting will come on over the drinks table, some cool music will play through the speakers, the fire may ignite. Hand around the wireless automation controller or iPad and you can choose music to play with one another.
Feature STORY Convenience Your Home Automation system will make your life easier. Most of the time running automation tasks in the background that you aren’t even aware of! With lighting pathways in place come home and press WELCOME on the home automation keypad and the hallway, kitchen and stairwell lights will all activate. In the background the system will make sure you are only using the amount of brightness necessary to illuminate the way, saving bulb life and energy bills. Go to bed and press GOODNIGHT and the home automation system will close the curtains, turn off the lights, shut off the TV, leaving you to have a peaceful sleep knowing you are safe and secure in your automated home. Combining security and convenience (and potentially even entertainment) with modern iPads and similar devices you can log on to your home automation system on the move! Check your security cameras from work to see that the cleaners are doing their job, or that the kids are safe. Forgot to turn off the heating before going on holiday? Pickup your laptop and load the home software and shut the heat off. Make sure the lights are off too! Having home automation is an unobtrusive elegant solution. It takes the wall acne of a thermostat, light switch, blinds switch, CCTV screen, door entry phone, music keypad all being on the wall together, and replaces it with an elegant single keypad or touchscreen interface. It doesn’t necessarily need to be whole home automation, perhaps just the key rooms in the house. Or just the ground floor living areas.
POCKETBOOK: Using a Home Automation System to Reduce Energy Consumption By Dave Chester
It may seem strange to use a home automation system to save energy - after all won’t the control system itself use energy? Surely a minimalist approach to electrical hardware is the best way to save energy? A well designed home automation system can provide huge benefits and savings in energy consumption: Lighting Control Lighting control systems can save substantial amounts of energy. The dimming mechanism can save up to 70% of the energy of a non-dimmed lamp which when coupled with activity detection and daylight sensing can save huge amounts of energy. Put simply the home automation system will determine if the room is occupied and if it is whether the existing light level is sufficient. Big businesses have been using this technology for years, and making huge savings, and
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now the likes of Crestron have started releasing lighting keypads with light sensors built in for the domestic market. Heating Control There are many ways a home automation system can save on the costs of heating your home - individual thermostats in each room ensure the house is never over heated and allow temperatures to be reduced when the room is not occupied. These temperature reductions can even be tied in to your alarm system so setting the alarm when you leave the property will reduce the required temperatures, even a few degrees savings can reap substantial savings. Individual controls of different rooms can allow different temperatures throughout the home, similar to the radiator temperature dials we are all used to but much more reliable. A home automation system also comes in to its own with renewable energy solutions - biomass boilers and stoves can be controlled to ensure maximum efficiency. As an aside it is also worth considering convenience - imagine being able to dial up your ski chalet on the last run of the day to switch the stove on ensuring a welcoming warm lounge when you get home! Intelligent Power Switching Switching things off when not required is an easy way to save energy. Modern equipment has been designed to use a lot less power when in standby which is why our control systems are programmed to switch devices off when they are not required. With certain devices - which we know to be inefficient even in standby - we can automatically switch off all power to the devices. Our modern multi-room amplifiers are Class D models which means each output has it’s own power supply and consequently only portions of the amplifier are switched on at any one time. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Although we have already covered Heating Control it is important to think of heating as part of the bigger picture. Modern buildings tend to contain a lot of glass which can cause temperature swings - too cold part of the time or too hot when the sun is streaming through the windows. The same Crestron heating thermostats can let us know when the temperature is rising and, coupled with the lighting keypad light sensors, determine if the blinds should be closed. This pre-emptive measure can save huge amounts in air conditioning costs whilst protecting the fabric of the room. Security can also be increased by closing the curtains or blinds when darkness falls. Control of air conditioning can not only make the system easier to use but ensure the system is only operating when the room is occupied and the conditions demand it.
New Product NEWS AutoExec, Inc. HideAway
Ditch Witch UtiliGuard Locating Equipment
Working in a utility vehicle doesn’t mean you have to mount your technology out in the open. The AutoExec HideAway is designed to securely mount a laptop inside of the metal storage box that has been a standard in utility vehicles for years. The HideAway has a unique gas lift that can support up to 25 lbs. The HideAway is easy to use and keeps your laptop out of view, and out of the way of the driver; making this the ultimate laptop support system in the mobile office industry.
In utility work, accuracy is everything. More accuracy means less risk. So, we packed the Ditch Witch UtiliGuard with accuracy-enhancing features, highlighted by our Ambient Interference Measurement (AIM™), which automatically recommends the best frequency. UtiliGuard also has a 12-watt transmitter that sends signals farther, an easier-to-read display, real-time clock, and many other features you won’t find on any other locating system. Only UtiliGuard.
DMC Power Swage Tool DMC Power’s unique connection technology is centerered around our patented, 360° Radial Swage Tool. Using the highest quality metals and precision-engineered flex dies, our Swage Tool creates a true 360° swage compression around the entire outside of your fitting. This is the strongest, longest lasting connection in the industry. No maintenance required.
Felling Trailers’ Redesigned Compact Loader Trailer Felling Trailers redesigned its Compact Loader Trailer line to accommodate a mini skid steer, regardless of the brand. It now provides sufficient space for the mini skid steers along with its array of attachments. The trailer has solid steel pan style sides & multiple D-rings for the consumer to secure equipment to the deck more confidently.
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H110 Material Handling Aerial Workplatform & Crane Elliott’s H110 features 115 feet working height with a large workplatform and material handling jib. The H110’s office in the sky platform accessories include hydraulic tools with intensifier, welding leads and 110V outlets. In addition, the unit features 15,000 lb. crane capacity. The H110 complies with ANSI A92.2 and B30.5 regulations and is backed by Elliott’s lifetime structural warranty.
New Product NEWS FastMeasure by KTP Enterprise, Inc.
Elvex Reflect-Specs. Reflectivity Improving Safety!
FastMeasure Distance Measuring Device introduces the FastMeasure GPS, just plug it in to your 12 volt power outlet and you’re off and measuring. It just doesn’t get any easier. FastMeasure mounts on the dashboard and lets contractors and engineers quickly and accurately measure parking lots, roads, utilities and more in the comfort of your car while driving highway speeds.
Patented design integrates reflective temple accents into both outside temples adding another level of visibility and safety for workers in low light and night work applications.
Boss Releases the SMAC Compressor, Generator, Welder The lightweight reliable diesel screw Service Maintenance Air Compressor (SMAC) will satisfy the greatest demands for your mobile air and power solutions. The SMAC diesel range is a sleek, compact and lightweight compressor, best served for serious mobile service maintenance. The range includes a 40 CFM compressor or 35 CFM compressor with 6.5KVA generator or 5KVA generator with 180 AMP welder. Available with fuel and battery module options.
Product Features: • Super lightweight 0.9 oz./24 gm. with a 10 base polycarbonate lens for tighter wrap and greater protection, comfort, compliance and uninterrupted field of view. • High visibility yellow rubber tipped temples improve visibility, reduces slipping. • Clear, Amber, Clear AF/ & I/O lens
AutoExec, Inc. HideAway Working in a utility vehicle doesn’t mean you have to mount your technology out in the open. The AutoExec HideAway is designed to securely mount a laptop inside of the metal storage box that has been a standard in utility vehicles for years. The HideAway has a unique gas lift that can support up to 25 lbs. The HideAway is easy to use and keeps your laptop out of view, and out of the way of the driver; making this the ultimate laptop support system in the mobile office industry.
Tuf Lugger Lite Cable Puller A powerful gas powered cable puller this comes out of the box ready for pulling jobs up to 2200 lbs. Adding snatch blocks can double, triple or quadruple your pulling strength (depending on the arrangement). Lightweight at only 35 lbs, this cable puller can be carried in and out of less easily accessible locations.
Clear Loc Couplers Underground conduit couplers that simplify the installation process by sliding completely over one conduit end then sliding back over the second conduit end once aligned. A clear body provides visual assurance of proper conduit and coupler placement.
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New Product NEWS EZ STAK Bin Unit
Falcon MINI Asphalt Recycler & Hot Box The Falcon MINI Asphalt Recycler & Hot Box will repair asphalt that has been torn up during an underground utility project. Asphalt can be repaired from potholing by a vacuum excavator or from a water / sewer main repair. The Falcon MINI can recycle existing asphalt or transport purchased asphalt to save money on asphalt repairs by allowing the repairs to be made onsite during the initial job eliminating the need for cold patch or having a second crew come back to make a repair.
CRC HV Switchgear Lubricant One step lubricant and corrosion inhibitor for metering, distribution and substation class switchgear contacts. CRC HV Switchgear Lubricant (Part #02060) is excellent for stationary contacts & terminals: meter bases, bolted AL pads and exposed terminals. Rubber and plastic safe - will not degrade seals, gaskets or plastic insulators. Temperature resistant - will not harden, dry, freeze or melt due to temperature fluctuations. Easily removed for service. Non-flammable.
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Our latest bin unit features a modular design allowing the end user to create a storage solution appropriate to their needs. The integrated bin catch will prevent the bin from sliding out during transport in your service vehicle.
ECCO’s New 5590 Reflex™ LED Minibar The 5590 Series LED minibar provides a compact yet powerful warning solution that offers the flexibility of either permanent (synchronization capable - simultaneous or alternating) or vacuum-magnet mounting. Featuring 12-24 VDC operation, the 5590 uses high intensity LEDs and combines discrete optic and reflective technology to maximize light output providing an intense, focused signal to the front and rear as well as wide angle warning to the sides. Users can select from 18 flash patterns.
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American Pipe & Plastics
IFC
www.ampipe.com
Byte Brothers
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www.bytebrothers.com
California Turbo
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www.californiaturbo.com
Cementex USA
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Conduit Repair Systems
IBC
www.cementex.com www.conduitrepair.com
Dur-A-Lift
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www.duralift.com
Elk River
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www.elkriver.com
Hercules Industries Jeffrey Machine Krenz Vent
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www.herculock.com www.jeffreymachine.com www.krenzvent.com
Pelsue
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www.pelsue.com
Pengo
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www.pengo.com
Platinum Tools
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www.platinumtools.com
Ram Mount
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www.ram-mount.com
Reconyx
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www.reconyx.com
T3 Innovation
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www.t3innovation.com
Utility Metals
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www.utilitymetals.com
V Mac
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www.vmac.com