The Circuit - Summer & Fall 2014 by Shealy Electrical Wholesalers

SUMMER & FALL 2014

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contents

featured 08 OLEDs - A Design Perspective

1 0 Project Profile 1 2 House Votes OK to Solar 26 Avoid Unplanned Shutdowns 29 LED Luminaires - Safer & Smarter

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People are our most important asset. I often get asked, “What are the biggest challenges of running a business, the ones

COLUMBIA & CORPORATE

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DUNN

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s a result, we’ve had to create a reason for people to want to work for our

that keep you up at night?”

company. Most every candidate we interview

I’m assuming I answer that question similar

my opportunities for advancement,” and

to the way most other people in my position would answer – “People ... finding and

asks the following two questions: “what are “what type of training do you offer?”

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healy Electrical is, after all, a service company. We don’t offer a unique

product. The fact is, you can buy the exact same products we’re selling from many different outlets. We are not in a cutting edge technology industry. In fact, many of the products we sell are considered commodities. And we’re not in an industry that transacts over the web through impersonal, electronic customer interactions

to recruit candidates from more diverse

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backgrounds. The Talent Management

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Department has already proven successful in

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utilizing the web to make more introductions, and in building a two-year distribution training program that replenishes our organization with well-trained professionals that are eager to serve our customers.

(thank goodness).

A second question I often get asked is “to

The best, competitive differentiator we

I’m happy I get to answer with the following

have to offer is a team of highly trained and skilled associates; those possessing a strong desire and passion to provide great customer service.

ecruiting people to the electrical distribution industry is somewhat of

a challenge. Unless your family was in the business, I don’t know of any kid who dreamed of growing up to be an electrical distributor; much less knew the industry existed.

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SUMTER

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what do you attribute Shealy’s success?” response – “Our people, we have great people.” So in summary, I’d like to use this article to thank the 300 plus associates at Shealy

CHARLOTTE

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CONCORD

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Electrical for what they do each and every

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day to provide “best in class” service to our

GASTONIA

customers, to help our supplier partners

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grow their business and to make our

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company a better place to work. I’m very

KERNERSVILLE

proud of our organization and it all starts

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with our people.

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ASSESS THE THREATS TRAIN THE TEAMS PROTECT THE PEOPLE by Timothy L. Gauthier, Project Manager, AVO Training Institute

he need for analyzing electrical hazards in the workplace has been recognized by a small segment of the industry for many years. The petrochemical industry and many government institutions have performed research on this subject for more than 40 years. For the most part, however, the user level of the electrical industry has largely ignored the subject, essentially reacting to catastrophic accidents and equipment failure rather than proactively trying to predict and prevent them. The arc-flash incident that completely destroyed the front of the electrician’s shirt, along with severely burning the electrician, could have been prevented if management and the worker completely understood the electrical maintenance hazards.

Leaders should understand that an important portion of the business process, if it were to fail, could not only injure or kill employees, but also could shut down the business for days. If you have tasks in which you have this kind of exposure, shouldn’t you be involved in the decision-making process to make electrical maintenance and operations safe? Hazard risk assessment makes good business sense. It’s the responsibility of all employees to protect themselves and their jobs.

How Do We Go About Changing the Culture? Maintenance technicians pride themselves on being able to repair anything, anytime, anywhere, regardless of the hazards associated

with the electrical work. Unsafe work habits must change by anticipating the unexpected and making plans, prior to conditions changing, for the work to be performed and completed as safely as possible. Proper training is one of the most important elements of changing work habits. We must never be surprised when conditions change; we should be prepared for the potential “what ifs.” Before you act, take into consideration the obvious and known hazards. Check if there are any hidden hazards or any potential for dangers associated with the work that’s about to be performed. If potential dangers exist, what could possibly go wrong, and is there a safer

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way to do the job? And, before the job begins, make certain workers are fully prepared to proceed safely.

ost electrical workers don’t view themselves as being at risk of injury or death when performing tasks on energized equipment. The reason is because they have developed poor work habits over time. They have become comfortable with the shortcuts they take on a daily basis, and they have lost all perception of risk. In fact, the risk/danger never changed at all. Do you look at a job and think there’s a 20% chance that a worker will get severely hurt or killed if they perform this task? If you did, why would you have the electrical technician continue the task?

to perform the work, and electrical technicians need to develop good work habits. If leadership isn’t trained to recognize unsafe work practices, the unsafe work practices will continue until there is an incident.

ach year, several hundred workers are killed as a result of inadvertent contact with energized conductors. To appropriately assess the electrical shock hazard associated with any type of maintenance or repair work, it’s necessary to evaluate the procedures or work practices that will be involved. These practices should be evaluated against regulatory requirements, national consensus standards, and recognized safe work practices within the industry.

Safety Factors

Regulatory Requirements and Best Practices

Electrical technicians and managers need to understand what’s necessary to do the electrical work safely as opposed to the “why you can’t do this” stigma that’s attached to electrical safety. They also need to understand the possible injuries associated with electrical hazards to enable safe choices of how

All equipment must be placed in a deenergized state (electrically safe work condition) prior to any maintenance or repair work (limited exceptions exist). The de-energized state must be verified prior to any work. The de-energized state must be maintained through the consistent use of locks and tags and,

in some cases, temporary protective grounding. When energized work is performed, it must be performed in accordance with electrical safety standards, regulations, and written procedures, including an energized electrical work permit. Plan every job. Anticipate unexpected results and the required action for these results. Use procedures as job aids. Identify the hazards, keep unqualified workers away from these hazards, and assess employees’ abilities. In addition to the assessment of work practices, a shock hazard analysis must include an assessment of the physical condition of the electrical equipment and system. Although the continuity and low resistance of the equipment grounding system is a major concern for reducing the risk of electrical shock, it isn’t the only one. Of equal importance is ensuring that covers and guards are all in place, that access to exposed conductors is limited to electrically qualified personnel, and that the overcurrent protective devices are well-maintained and of appropriate interrupting rating. Even the safest procedures, when performed on poorly

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constructed or maintained equipment, don’t protect employees.

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis An estimated 75-80% of all serious electrical injuries are related to electrical arcs created during short circuits, ground faults, and switching procedures. In recognition of this fact, standards organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have provided the industry with techniques to evaluate the magnitude of the electrical arc-flash hazard and recommend appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

Arc-Blast Hazard Analysis An electrical blast is the result of the heating effects of electrical current and the ensuing arc. This phenomenon occurs in nature as thunder that accompanies lightning, a natural form of an electrical arc. Unfortunately, little can be done to mitigate the blast hazard, at least in terms of personal protective clothing. Blast pressure calculations can be used to determine whether enclosures will withstand an internal fault if sufficient

manufacturer’s data is available. Once the magnitude of the hazard has been recognized, appropriate safety practices such as correct body positioning also can be incorporated into safe work procedures. If the blast hazard is high, or if it is in a limited space, the blast can severely injure or kill a person. In that case, remote switching and remote racking equipment can be used instead of a technician. If the arc event does happen, the remote equipment is destroyed and the technician isn’t injured. If these conditions are present, serious consideration should be given to not allowing personnel in the area during specific switching and racking operations.

Selection of Electrical Protective Equipment Most employers, operators, and electricians are knowledgeable in the selection and inspection requirements for electrical PPE used for the prevention of electrical shock hazards, as well as head, eye, hand, and foot protective equipment. All of these requirements are readily found in OSHA 1910. Unfortunately, some people have a limited knowledge or experience of the electrical arc flash and blast hazards that may be associated with the maintenance and operation of energized electrical equipment and the necessary protective clothing and equipment required.

In Conclusion In resolving the issues in analyzing electrical hazards in an industry, we must follow a path that will lead to a comprehensive analysis of the problems that exist and provide appropriate PPE and clothing. An analysis of all three hazards - shock, arc flash, and arc blast - must be

completed and steps taken to prevent injuries. The following are steps that should be taken to ensure adequacy of the electrical safe work practices program and training of qualified electrical personnel: • •

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Conduct a comprehensive job task analysis Complete a task hazard assessment including the shock, arc-flash, and arc-blast hazards Assess other hazards, such as slip, fall, struck-by, or environmental Analyze task for the PPE needed Conduct training needs assessment for qualified and nonqualified electrical workers Revise, update, or publish a complete “Electrical Safe Work Practices Program.”

Regulatory agencies and standards organizations have long recognized the need to analyze the hazards of electrical work and plan accordingly to mitigate the hazards. Unfortunately, many in the electrical industry have chosen to take their chances, largely because nothing bad has happened yet. As more information becomes available on the economic and human costs of electrical accidents, it is hoped that more individuals in the industry will recognize the need for performing a hazard analysis and the need for having an electrical safe work program that emphasizes hazard identification and abatement.

For more information on keeping your people safe from electrical hazards, conducting an Arc Flash hazard analysis, or information on Arc Flash Training, contact your Shealy or EDI sales person today.

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OLED s a design perspective by Michael Larsen, LEED AP

OLEDs have been the “promise of the future” lighting device for several years.

ED Manufacturers started tempting lighting designers with this ultra-thin, flexible light source immediately after the first LED luminaires arrived in our offices. For me, that was about four years ago - and I am still waiting. However, about a week ago, I was able to get a preliminary look at the first OLEDs that I specified. It was not specified as a light source, but rather as an interactive wall display from Philips Lumiblade, but I was still completely “geeked out” and giddy the rest of the day.

This doesn’t mean that we haven’t seen or even used OLED based products. Actually, most of us use OLEDs every day. At present it seems that the most practical uses for OLEDs are in consumer electronics. That’s right - many of our TVs, computers, and cell phones use OLEDs and OLED technology. You might even be reading this article on a computer screen that is OLED. OLED displays seem to be well suited for applications that require lightweight and high-output illuminated screens such as mobile

phones and portable digital media displays. In addition, OLEDs tend to have better viewing angles, with the colors from the material remaining true as the angle increases to the side of the image. So why haven’t we seen OLED luminaires? When I ask my lighting reps, the general response is that they haven’t worked out the efficacy issues or that the costs haven’t come down enough. Either way, OLED as an everyday light source seems to be far into our future. However, this doesn’t mean that luminaires aren’t available; you just have to have a good understanding of what you are getting. There are many manufacturers that produce task lights using OLED technology and they are amazing luminaires to see - more like a sculpture, or as one manufacturer put it, “as individual as a fingerprint.” The OLED material has allowed designers the freedom to bend, shape, twist, and form the luminaire without the constraint of working around a lamp and reflector. There are a few luminaires currently available from very reputable manufacturers such as Acuity and OSRAM. These luminaires are not quite

as stunning as the task lights in my opinion, but they are still wonderful to see. What these luminaires really show us are the limitations that still hold the OLED back. The Trilia from Acuity has an L70 of 18,000 hours, less than an offshore 700 series T8 lamp. The Sol from WAC Lighting is only 36lm/W, which means it doesn’t even meet California Title 24 requirements for use in a home. As for price, the retail cost of that table lamp that is like a fingerprint will set you back $8,000. These are just a few of the issues keeping OLED from going mainstream. But with all of the money and research that is going into developing OLEDs, they will most certainly one day be mainstream. We will have that thin layer of film covering our ceilings that illuminates our offices or kitchens at the wave of a hand. Or maybe it will be wall or table lighting that responds to touch or a voice. The future is coming - and OLEDs will be there, lighting our way. Michael Larson, LEED AP, is an associate and senior lighting designer for Interface Engineering in Portland, OR.

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PROJECT PROFILE The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic Center LED upgrade was completed in January 2014. The Aquatic Center is an 8 year old building with the original lighting from the building construction.

he existing 52 fixtures

under 30,000. This reduction

Aquatic Center find a solution to

were a 400 watt Metal

will take their annual energy cost

the following issues:

Halide. The annual

from $17,000 to $4,000.

KWH usage that the

Metal Halide fixtures consumed was over 120,000. Shealy was able to project a drastically lower annual KWH usage at just

THE SOLUTION With the end goal of reducing maintenance, Shealy Energy was able to help North Myrtle Beach

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Maintenance

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Short Lamp Life

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The location of the lamps over

Another benefit of the switch

visibility, significantly less

the pool area, combined with a

was the crisper and cleaner light

maintenance, and lower utility

very narrow pool deck made it

provided by the new fixtures.

cost.

extremely difficult to maintain

The wattage reduction from

the lighting.

metal halide to LED was nearly

This project went so well that

75%, which helped greatly

there are plans to continue

This issue was resolved with

reduce the utility bill. North

updating other areas of the

the installation of LEDs, as the

Myrtle Beach was able to

facility, including the fitness

life was extended to 100,000

obtain a rebate from their utility

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hours versus the 20,000 hours

provider, Santee Cooper, to help

project has inspired the City of

of the previous fixtures. The

cover a portion of the cost of the

North Myrtle Beach to continue

time spent replacing the old

lighting project.

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THE RESULT The facility was given a dramatic makeover that was very evident to both the staff and members at the aquatic center. The LED lights have allowed for better

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House votes to ok solar; Energy supporters call vote historic by Sammy Fretwell - The State Newspaper

South Carolina took what is considered a historic step in May to change the state’s longtime resistance to solar power. The state House of Representatives voted 105-0 for a solar energy bill that is forecast to make sun-generated electricity more abundant in the Palmetto State. The compromise bill has support from South Carolina’s influential utilities and conservation groups, and a similar version of the measure has passed the Senate. Solar energy supporters said the legislation would move the state out of the dark ages in its stance toward renewable power after years of dependence almost entirely on coal, nuclear and natural gas. “This is truly a big deal, a giant step in moving South Carolina forward in renewable energy,” state Rep. Robert Brown, D-Charleston, said.

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The bill doesn’t resolve what sun power boosters say are all of the state’s solar challenges. Nor does it answer questions about how it might ultimately affect the utility rates for all power company customers. But many said the bill is a good start after two years of sometimes-heated negotiations involving utilities, environmental groups, solar industry advocates and others. Brown told fellow House members that the bill will help the state attract international businesses; lower energy costs for homeowners and protect the environment. Solar doesn’t produce waste like nuclear power plans or air pollution like coal plants. Rep. Bill Sandifer, a Seneca Republican and one-time solar skeptic, said more than a dozen organizations agreed on the compromise legislation, which is notable. Those include the S.C. Coastal Conservation League, the Southern Environmental Law Center, SCE&G, Duke Energy, the S.C. Farm Bureau and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Conservation league energy director Hamilton Davis said South Carolina will be comparable to other Southern states that allow easier expansion of solar power. House members are expected to give the bill a routine final approval Thursday before the Senate is asked to concur with relatively minor changes. Gov. Nikki Haley must sign the bill for it to become law. Solar power has become increasingly popular across the country as an affordable, nonpolluting form of energy. Many states have adopted sun-friendly laws to help homeowners and businesses whittle down the expense of installing solar power systems, which can cost more than $15,000 to install per home. But South Carolina historically has been among the states least interested in solar power because of concerns by power companies. The State newspaper chronicled solar’s obstacles in South Carolina in a series of stories in 2012. Lawmakers began working on legislation to improve the solar energy environment in early 2013.

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Power companies agreed to the compromise legislation because it allows them to recover some additional costs they say could result from expanded sun programs. Debate before the state Public Service Commission about those costs could occur as soon as this fall, if the bill passes. Some lawmakers questioned whether utilities will incur any expense in adding solar, raising doubt about the need for cost recovery that could affect electricity rates. A cornerstone of the proposed law revolves around the increased use of solar power by utilities, such as SCE&G and Duke Energy. By 2021, investor-owned utilities would buy or invest in more solar power. The rules say participating utilities must get 2 percent of their average five-year peak power demand from the sun. That could increase the amount of solar energy installed in the state to 300 megawatts or more, according to supporters of the new solar law. About 7 megawatts of solar power are now installed in South Carolina, a small amount compared with other states nationally and regionally. Renewable power boosters say more sun farms are expected to pop up as solar friendly rules take effect in South Carolina. The legislation also sharply raises one of the nation’s most restrictive caps on the use of solar power by businesses and universities. The cap would be 1 megawatt, instead

of the current 100 kilowatt limit for nonresidential solar energy. Additionally, the legislation allows third party leasing, a way of lowering the cost of rooftop solar that is virtually nonexistent in South Carolina. Davis said the state would be one of the first in the South to allow leasing. The law, however, would delay the start of the third-party system until another issue is resolved before the state Public Service Commission. PSC members must decide the rates at which utilities should credit people and businesses for producing solar power from rooftops. Homeowners and businesses seeking to install less expensive solar power systems likely would have to wait a year, or more, for third party leases to become available. Nonprofit groups also would have to wait. Currently, anyone with rooftop solar panels can provide excess sun power to electrical companies for general distribution on the power grid. The utility then provides a credit that cuts power bills, a major enticement to having home solar power systems. Profit-conscious utilities across the country, however, are concerned about the rates at which they are crediting customers for producing solar power.

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RALEIGH, NC Here we are! Shealy Electrical has built a powerful reputation on keeping industrials and contractors up and running for more than 65 years.

The new location is easily accessible from 3-4 different directions and boasts a 17,000 square foot building. 15,000 square feet of that is warehouse space!

Our local sales force is plugged in to the customer service and support that you need. Shealy’s move to the Raleigh area moves us one step closer to having “complete geographic coverage for the Carolinas,” says David White, President.

“Raleigh is a very vibrant and innovative city that is on the leading edge of technology,” said Area Business Manager, Casey Getz. “The growth and opportunities are endless in this fast-growing area!”

With branches located throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Shealy is often referred to as the flexible, agile, and independent solution to electrical wholesale distribution.

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MEET

THE TEAM Mac Doyle

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Scott Mullins

INSIDE ACCOUNT MANAGER

Gayle Spurlock

QUOTATIONS SPECIALIST

Cal Craig

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Casey Getz

AREA BUSINESS MANAGER

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IN SHEALY NEWS

Take a look at what is going on within the company. More company and product news can be found on our facebook page and at www.shealyelectrical.com/resources/news

Shealy announced as one of the best places to work in south carolina Shealy Electrical Wholesalers, Inc. was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This ninth annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the state of South Carolina, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce, and businesses. The list is made up of 50 companies and Shealy Electrical was named as the third best place to work out of the 50 businesses. Companies from across the state entered the twopart survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings. The ranked companies were recognized at a reception and dinner, presented by Colonial Life, on August 7, 2014 and the rankings will be published in the August 2014 issue of SCBIZ magazine. For more information on the Best Places to Work in South Carolina program, visit: www.BestPlacesToWorkSC.com

Listed from Left to Right: Jack Smith - Director of Talent Mangement, Bill DeLoache - CEO, Beth Brown - Human Resources Director, and David White - President

Shealy electrical signs letter of intent to acquire nova lighting Bill DeLoache, Shealy CEO, states that “The acquisition continues a strategic focus on growing our lighting and lighting control presence in the Carolinas. Nova Lighting has positioned itself in the market as a leading lighting supplier, consultant and turnkey provider. Advancements

in lighting technology and efforts to reduce energy demand have changed expectations from a distribution and design perspective. Servicing today’s market requires a more sophisticated approach, addtional strategic resources, broader and deeper inventory.” For more info visit:

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Marketing team earns “best of the best” at NAED’S adventure On August 5th, the Shealy Electrical Marketing Team won 6 awards at the NAED AdVenture Marketing Conference. AdVenture focuses on the education and networking needs of industry marketing professionals. The Shealy Team was awarded with the following “Best Of” awards: • • • • • •

Integrated Promotional Campaign Print Campaign Print Ad - Single Publication Website Best Overall

Listed from Left to Right: Dana White - Field Implementation and Customer Relations, Jami Rodgers - Brand and Creative Development, and Jana Case - Marketing Director

“Shealy Electrical Wholesalers’ winning entries had one thing in common: a focus on customers. It starts with understanding customers’ wants, needs, and problems - and addressing them with targeted communications. Connecting with customers: That’s what good marketing is all about. And Shealy Electrical Wholesalers does it with style,” said Judge Katrina Olson. For the full article on the AdVenture win and for a full view of the award winning work, visit: http://shealyelectrical.com/the-evolution-of-magnificent-marketing/

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Shealy electrical gears up to build a home. Shealy Electrical, EDI, and Schneider Electric will take on the next Habitat build at the Columbia, SC location on September 18th - 21st. We will be building a home for Johnnie and Shante’s family. They entered the Habitat for Humanity program in September 2013 and moved very quickly through the program requirements; having already completed more than their required 550 hours of sweat equity! Johnnie and Shante stated that they “would like their own home so the children can have their own space. We are looking forward to doing yard work, and the other joys of actually being able to spend time Want to be involved in the build? Visit this link: http://bit.ly/shealyhabitat14

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canned good Food Drive brings in over 600 lbs. of food for columbia and charlotte areas Shealy Electrical and EDI are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where we live and work by supporting organizations that address vital community needs and issues. We view these relationships as being central to our mission of serving the communities we call home. Our canned good food drive in May brought in 361 pounds of food for Harvest Hope Food Bank and 321 pounds of food for Loaves and Fishes Charlotte Mecklenburg!!! In addition to this, our Charitable Giving Division, PluggedIn, donated $1,500.00 to each charity. We thank everyone who participated in the food drive and we look forward to our next PluggedIn adventure!!! For more info on PluggedIn visit:

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edi and schneider present at energy venture camp. Jonathan Hoyle (EDI-Charlotte), Jeff Church (McCarter Electric), and Dan Brown (Schneider Electric) spoke to rising 6th, 7th and 8th-grade students about education and career options in the electrical industry.

Shealy donates to classroom charity In July, Shealy Electrical donated $1500 to support the efforts of Classroom Central.

at the 2014 Energy Venture Camp sponsored by Richmond Community College in Laurinburg, NC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together, we were able to explain the whole distribution process. Supplier to Distributor, Distributor to Contractor, and Contractor to finished product,â&#x20AC;? said Hoyle. Energy Venture Camp encourages students to employ engineering strategies for increasing energy efficiency.

Classroom Central provides free school supplies to over 200 schools in 6 greater area Charlotte school districts. The organization takes each one dollar donation and turn it in to $5 of school supplies, meaning the EDI donation will go toward buying $7,500 worth of school supplies for children in the Charlotte area.

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the promises begin. do we deliver? In 2013, a group of segment leaders within the company raised concerns about losing site of “the basics” that make up a truly great distributor. With all of the “value-added” jargon in the marketplace, many companies have forgotten the basics of what makes customers happy and businesses successful. 2014 has become the year to focus on the biggest basic of all ... our word. We have decided to open up dialog with you in an effort to figure out what we are doing right and what we need to improve on. We are holding ourselves accountable to giving you the service that you need and deserve ... no compromise. It’s all a part of the “say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’ll do” philosophy. Visit the site below and let us know how we have delivered on a promise to you, or let us know how we can improve. Excellent customer service is not a thing of the past ... We promise. For more info visit: www.shealyelectrical.com/promise

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AlWAYs LOOKING AHEAD Shealy Electricalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Distribution Trainee Program (T2) ensures that you and your business have a consistent distributor partner.

by Shane Woerner - Talent Management Specialist

or over seventy years Shealy Electrical Wholesalers has been committed to meeting the ever-changing market needs of our customers. From LEDs to innovative kitting, recycling pickup and management ... We are always anticipating the needs of our customers. As your business evolves, our services and sales solution capabilities evolve as well. This includes having sales associates that are knowledgeable about your business, as well as provide the top-notch customer service levels that you have come to expect from Shealy Electrical. However, recruiting associates who instantly adopt our customer-centric model is a tough challenge. Therefore, the decision was made to start developing talent according to our standards. The T2 - Talent Tomorrow program was founded in 2012 by Shealy Electricalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Talent Management, Jack Smith. After the merger of Shealy and EDI in early 2012, Jack hired Shane Woerner to help write and execute his vision for the program.

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WHY T2? Our current T2 team, listed from left to right: Shane Woerner, Kyle Murray, Jack Smith, Logan Reynolds, Jason Watkins, Kenny Costanzo, Ben Fordree, Nick Rawls, Greg Brunner, Amanda Macchio

tarting with with just three trainees, the number has since tripled, with three trainees having recently graduated. You may have been greeted by a trainee if you stopped by one of our sales counters, or spoken to a trainee on the phone in a sales support capacity. Shealy Electrical’s trainees are a part of our comprehensive plan to care for you and your business well into the future.

WHAT ARE OUR TRAINEES LIKE?

The T2 program is made up of young, intelligent individuals who possess a desire to continually broaden their knowledge, and who share Shealy’s culture of superior service. Trainees are immersed into the electrical distribution industry in a comprehensive two-year curriculum that has them working in a variety of different areas within the company, such as: • • • • • • •

warehousing counter sales inside sales project management corporate departments industry exposure technological research

By the time they reach graduation, each trainee has a well-rounded background,

the experience of working with our valued customers on a daily basis, and the drive to succeed in our evergrowing company.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A TRAINEE GRADUATES FROM THE T2 PROGRAM?

They are placed in a role within our organization that is most in need for the individual skill set that each trainee brings. For our very first three graduates:

A few of our trainees give us the reason why they were interested in Shealy’s T2 program and why it is important to their professional development.

“What sets Shealy apart from other companies is their interest in developing employees and fostering growth. The company has a culture of recognizing and rewarding hard work.” | Logan Reynolds, Distribution Trainee

“The T2 training program is the only program of its kind. It teaches you about the industry, and puts you Jordan Gray in a work/life experience has become an Account Manager in all of the major roles for the construction segment at our Columbia, SC location within the organization. Danielle Manzi I have gained the has become a experience and “The T2 program is Project Manager knowledge another way that Shealy at our Columbia, delivers on our promise to SC location not only to provide customers with succeed, but Each trainee the best talent to has embraced to grow within meet their needs.” the customerthis top-notch Jack Smith oriented vision Director of Talent Management organization.” that has been the Mac Doyle has transitioned into the Operations Manager role at our new Raleigh, NC location

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with Tom Jackson - CEO of McCarter

Limited manpower proved to be a major obstacle for the Nitta Gelatin project. Shealy’s combination of wire services and solutions minimized the duration of the pull. This allowed McCarter Electric to complete the installation in significantly less time with half the manpower. What was the scope of the project at Nitta Gelatin? We were contracted to install new feeders from a utility transformer to a piece of switchgear in an existing electrical room at the Nitta Gelatin facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The original design called for overhead conduit to the switchgear from the building entrance point. Due to some additional issues, this plan was not going to work. We faced several design changes, schedule challenges and space constraints on this project. Can you elaborate on some of the challenges that you faced? As I mentioned, this was originally going to be run in an overhead fashion. It was determined (very late in the project) that would not be feasible based on some additional construction that the owner was doing which would interfere with this. We recommended that we pull underground. This required scanning the floor, saw-cutting concrete, removal and re-pouring of concrete, and cure time. This took up some of the initial construction time that we would have had to complete the job. We also had two to three days of rain, which never helps. As usual, the end date for completion never moves. We had one day of clear weather to get the conductors pulled in to maintain the schedule deadline. Space was also an issue – we were certainly constrained. We had six reels on individual pallets and you couldn’t get the pallets loaded into the electric room, which is where we needed them. There was just enough room to line them up outside. The paralleled wire was definitely

Pictured Above: Tom Jackson, CEO of McCarter Electric - at the Nitta Gelatin Plant

Pictured Above: The McCarter Electric team utilizing Southwire’s Maxis tools in a small workspace

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beneficial. There was one double door to get into the electrical room, and there was limited access inside. Being able to roll one reel in at a time there and use the jack stands was critical. It would have taken a lot more man power if we had not used the paralleled reels with the colored conductors. We would not have been able to use the same efficient approach. Tell us about the day of the wire pull. We began the pull at 11 a.m. and had all of the wire (2736 linear feet) pulled in and the Maxis equipment packed up by 3 p.m. – including a lunch break! It took only three men to do the work. Thanks to the paralleled spools, SIMPull wire, SIMPull heads, Maxis 10K tugger and Maxis jack stands, we were able to pull the six runs with extreme efficiency. Without this solution, it could have easily taken a full day’s work for six men. Which of the Shealy wire solutions has McCarter used in past projects? We have had the Maxis 10K tugger for a while. We just ordered the Maxis jack stands for this project. We have used the installed heads and the colored paralleled wire before. I had a new superintendent doing this project that had not worked with these solutions before and I had another superintendent that I invited out to observe. The second superintendent had worked with the tugger before but the jack stands were new and he wasn’t as familiar with the whole process. Both of them were really impressed with the total combined solution. Are superintendents and field workers typically hesitant to try new products or techniques? Sure. Not so much with the colored wire and paralleled reels, but with the new tugger and jack stands, there was some hesitation to use new

products. I had been to one of the Southwire contractor forums, so I had been exposed to some of those products and had been looking for a good opportunity to use them. Jonathan Hoyle with Shealy and Todd Montgomery from Southwire had worked with Jeff Church previously on some bigger projects. In the Laurinburg office, the guys have been exposed quite a bit more to the colored reels. It’s such a better looking job and the customers really like it. The field guys see an immediate time savings advantage to the installed heads when they get in the field. Those are all no-brainers. I’m always looking for new opportunities with my guys to get those new tools and put them in their hands and then get their feedback. At this point, I am driving that within my company. The feedback from the field has been very positive. Have you received any comments from the end user/your customer on these solutions? It’s such a nicer looking job when it is color coded. It’s also easier for their maintenance crews to do any trouble shooting. When the wire is color coded, there are no phasing issues. It addresses a quality issue as well. Do you feel that these types of solutions help to make McCarter more effective and provide better service to your customers? Yes – it is certainly a benefit to us. Anywhere we can experience labor savings, I’m willing to make an investment in return for a payback. I know in this particular case, we pulled that

service in at Nitta in a little more than ½ a day. It was so critical to the contractor that they had several of their people in to observe. We were able to do it so efficiently that it was a big plus for the general contractor based on their commitment to the owner. Plus, it’s a great looking job with the colored installation – it gives off a very professional appearance to the installation. What has been your experience in working with Shealy/EDI and Southwire? We get great support from our Shealy account manager Jonathan Hoyle– I call him when I have something critical going on! Southwire has provided us with great support as well – especially with coordinating for larger jobs and time-critical requirements. We really appreciate the relationship with EDI/ Shealy and Southwire.

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AVOID unplanned shutdowns Service Plans Enhance the Benefits of Preventive Maintenance Programs by Charles Alvis - Schneider Electric, USA, Inc.

In today’s increasingly competitive business environment, it goes without saying that companies are continually being tasked by management to increase revenue and reduce expenses. In many instances, operating expenses are targeted, which can actually have a negative financial impact on the bottom line.

ell-maintained equipment promotes workplace safety. One of the requirements to comply with NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2012 Edition) is to maintain all electrical distribution system components. Breakdowns may put workers in harms way to repair the equipment. Planned maintenance activities provide fewer opportunities for workers to improvise. Exxon-Mobil conducted a study on maintenance-related accidents. The findings revealed a higher incidence of accidents (five times greater) when working on equipment failures than on planned corrective jobs.

he ultimate goal of a preventive maintenance program is to ensure that all electrical equipment and components operate safely and reliably as originally designed and intended. Studies of electrical equipment maintenance show a strong correlation between the level of maintenance and the reliability of the equipment. Facility managers should know what the monetary impact of an unplanned outage means to their respective operations. However, when an event happens, the focus is usually on

restoring power as quickly as possible and at all costs. Often, the tangible and intangible costs are not accounted for during the event. The best way to avoid this financial impact is to reduce the risk of an unplanned outage, which requires time, effort, planning and money.

he generally-accepted industry ‘rule of thumb’ states that reactive maintenance is three to four times more costly than preventive maintenance. However, a ‘rule of thumb’ statistic can be hard to sell to management when budgets are tight. Prior to initiating a a preventive maintenance program, have a short circuit analysis, a time-current coordination study, and an arc flash analysis of all of the power distribution systems to ensure equipment is properly rated, set and labeled. In addition, a licensed professional electrical engineer should be contracted and commissioned to create and maintain current electrical one-line diagrams and equipment name plate data. An up-todate one-line diagram of the electrical system provides clear and precise information concerning the exact interconnections of all electrical equipment.

Service Plans Add Value to Preventive Maintenance Programs All electrical power distribution systems will experience some type of electrical power interruption, whether it will be for scheduled maintenance or unscheduled downtime due to an electrical fault or inoperative equipment. Any specific maintenance of separate pieces of electrical equipment does not guarantee a completely coordinated and reliable electrical power distribution system. Preventive maintenance programs are typically transaction based equipment focused. They help ensure your equipment operates as it was designed and intended according to the manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations. Planned maintenance activities are more cost-effective than unplanned or emergency situations. Service plans expand upon preventive maintenance programs and add value by focusing on the electrical system. By analyzing and trending data from the maintenance documents, a customized service plan can be developed to address a facility’s operational risk. In addition to past operational performance, additional risk factors may include the type of business (data center, hospital, industrial), the cost of downtime, environmental conditions, lack of qualified personnel, etc.

comprehensive preventive maintenance and testing program should incorporate detailed policies, procedures, and maintenance activities for the entire electrical power distribution system, regardless of the manufacturer. NETA-MTS, NFPA 70B and OEM operations and maintenance manuals can provide recommended guidelines for developing the work scopes as frequency for performing maintenance and testing. The facility’s management needs to clearly communicate to the service provider: • • •

Which equipment is included in the maintenance program The specific order the electrical equipment should be removed from service for maintenance The detailed scope of work for each piece of equipment or component

ue to the increasing complexity and interconnectivity of a facility’s electrical infrastructure, very few companies have in-house staff with the experience to service all of the electrical equipment contained therein.

Facility management needs to ensure that electrical workers are qualified, as defined by OSHA NFPA 70E, to work on the specific equipment that is to be maintained. This applies to inhouse staff as well as third-party contractors. If outsourcing the maintenance and testing activities, an in-depth interview is suggested and applicable references obtained. Ask questions up front relative to field personnel competency training to determine product knowledge. Find out about the service provider’s safety training program. Ultimately, the company out-sourcing the work is responsible for workplace safety, whether the maintenance worker is an employee or a contractor.

aving a single-source service provider helps to ensure the uniformity and integrity of your test results year after year. It is important to select a qualified service provider who has the expertise to service multiple types of equipment and manufacturers. For more information about service plans and preventive maintenance, contact your Shealy or EDI sales person today. We can help find the right provider for you!

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Simplify your inventory and save money. The ATBS is a true muti-use product. Through the use of Field Adjustable Output and the optional acrylic refractor, a single product configuration can be adapted to meet multiple site specific requirements from roadway to rural residential security lighting. The ATBS simplifies customer inventory and saves money. Reducing maintenance costs by 50% and reducing energy and CO2 emission by 60%.

hese new LED luminaires offer a sleek, attractive appearance and 60 percent greater efficiency compared to traditional high intensity discharge (HID) systems. Designed to replace the 50- to 150-watt high pressure sodium, 100-watt metal halide and

175-watt mercury vapor fixtures, the new luminaires are lighter weight (12 pounds) and have less efective projected area (EPA) than cobrahead and NEMA head luminaires. Autobahn Series ATBS LED luminaires feature IP66 rated borosilicate glass optics to improve visibility, ensure longevity and minimize dirt depreciation. The luminaires are available with Type II, Type III, or Type V roadway distributions and may be purchased with an optional acrylic refractor to boost vertical foot-candles. Standard correlated color temperatures (CCT) are 4000K and 5000K. “Energy efficiency and holistic longevity make Autobahn Series ATBS LED luminaires a reliable and sustainable solution to replace legacy fixtures,” said Scott Posey, Acuity

Brands Lighting Value Stream Manager, Infrastructure lighting. “Linemanfriendly features simplify installation and a long reliable operating life reduces the time and costs typically associated with maintaining traditional HID products.” Autobahn Series ATBS LED luminaires offer ANSI Class C Surge Protection, are Nighttime Friendly™ and designed to operate at 40°C ambient. Suggested applications include municipal streets and public roadways, campuses, residential areas, military bases, industrial and municipal parks, hotels and resorts, and recreation centers. The new luminaires are available with an optional 20-year life photocontrol and integrate seemlessly with the ROAM® system from Acuity Controls to maximize energy and maintenance savings through enhanced monitoring and control. For further details about new Autobahn Sereies ATBS LED Roadway and Security luminaires and specific options, contact your Shealy or EDI sales person today. Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world’s leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications.

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B. Telescoping Strut Replacement by Caddy An innovative alternative to using strut-based trapeze or support structures to support cable tray, conduit or pipe.

C. Harmony eXLhoist by Schneider Electric Combining ergonomic design, long battery life, and a SIL3 wireless emergency stop, Harmony eXLhoist brings intuitive ease to remote control of cranes, while also helping protect the operator and machine.

D. 5 SQUARE Telecommunications and Fire Signal Boxes by Thomas and Betts 5 SQUARE boxes offer more than double the cubic-inch capacity of a standard 4 in.-square deep box, making it faster and easier to route wiring and make terminations in the box.

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G. CXB Series LED High-Bay Luminaire by CREE This is a direct replacement for incumbent HID and MH high-bay light sources that provides additional benefits of energy savings, enhanced safety and significantly reduced relamp maintenance costs

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H. USB/Multi-Outlet Charging Station by Legrand USB/Multi-Outlet CHarging Station converts an existing duplex receptacle to 3 power/4 USB Outlet with a surge protector! J. Three-Phase Energy Logger by Fluke Introduces a new simplicity to discovering sources of electrical energy waste.

I. Cable-In-Conduit by Southwire Southwire’s SIMpull CIC increases job safety, productivity, profitability, and can be customized to meet your specific needs.

L. Switch Drive System by Klein Tools Allows you to easily alternate between a power tool and hand tool, minimizing the number of tools you have to carry.

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K. Southwire’s 6-in-1 Utility Knife This multi-purpose tool will help with most of those “around-the-job” needs.

SCAN THE QR CODES WITH YOUR SMART PHONE! Complete product information can also be obtained by contacting your Shealy or EDI Salesperson! More specs, videos and photos can be viewed at either one of our websites: www.shealyelectrical.com www.edi-nc.com