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BURNDY: A Solution-Focused Manufacturer
DuraSystems: The Word Leader In Passive Fire Protection Systems
Metal Foundations: Save Time, Save Money
When faced with an inquiry from a series of contractors and conductor manufacturers to provide a solution to the dilemma of crimping consistency along with a need for time saving—BURNDY delivered—providing a new and patented solution that removes guesswork and saves time in transmission connector installations. The design and application of crimping dies used to install transmission connectors is critical to their performance. Though there are many manufacturers of crimping tools, dies, or connectors in the marketplace, installers who use the BURNDY Engineered System of tools, dies, and
DuraSystems is the world leader in the design and application of passive fire protection systems to protect people and property from fire and blast. DuraSystems custom designed passive fire and blast protection systems are used in the power, hydrocarbon, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, transportation and heavy industrial sectors around the globe. As a company, we manufacture unique products and offer a
Appointed CEO at Metal Foundations in 2011, Geoffrey Feidelberg brings vast industry experience and a strong business acumen to the uniquely positioned company. Geoffrey Feidelberg concurrently serves as CEO of Metal Foundations and COO of Shaner Capital Corporation, a private investment fund formed by Lance T. Shaner that purchased Metal Foundations last year. Prior to joining Shaner Capital, Mr. Feidelberg served as an Operating Partner for a D.C.-based private equity fund; CFO, Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of CompuDyne Corporation—a $200-
A Cost-effective, Practical Approach To Smart Grid Benefits
Hubbell Power Systems’ Dynamic Duo
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Kortick Manufacturing is an award-winning, domestic producer of pole line hardware based in Hayward, California. Since 1898, Kortick Manufacturing has produced pole line hardware for power and communications utilities. What they do: • Produces 3,400 standard pole line hardware items • Provides modified and special design items for utility customers • Proven competitive pricing • Recognized short and reliable lead times • Four engineers on staff for testing
Today’s utility is searching for products that support smart grid technology with lower total cost of ownership. The VersaTech® Single Phase Recloser and the Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer (PRS) by Hubbell Power Systems are the solution. This dynamic duo reduces equipment maintenance and manual labor, decreases electrical losses on the distribution system and reduces overall impact on the environment. Almost 80-90 percent of faults are temporary; the Versa-Tech recloser trips and recloses, which eliminates prolonged outages
Adam Rousselle is founder and CEO of Utility Risk Management Corporation [URMC]. Rousselle founded URMC in 2005 after more than 15 years working internationally in the sawmill, logging, and related industries. His first business, a Latin American hardwood sawmill company, grew to 850 employees. He later founded Falcon Informatics, a leader in forest information services and solutions for owners, investors, and insurers of forestland around the globe. Rousselle’s military background includes serving with the 7th Special
Threaded Fasteners, Inc.— Not Just Your Everyday Nut & Bolt House
More Robust Overhead Hardware System Designs Reduce Damage
Induron: Coat It And Forget It
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In 1979, Threaded Fasteners opened as a small fastener distributor for the industrial market of Mobile, Alabama. Since then, we have become one of the largest fastener distributors and manufacturers in the Southeast. Over the years Threaded Fasteners has continued to make its mark as a reliable and very competitive continued on page 24
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David L. Morris is the President of INWESCO, INCORPORATED. Morris acquired INWESCO, INCORPORATED February 1, 1999. INWESCO, Incorporated is a steel fabricator of pole line hardware, underground surface mounted products, access doors and a variety of additional components used in underground distribution of electric and telecommunications industries. INWESCO recorded sales of $5.20 million in sales revenue in 1999. Through the development of additional product and the Texas facility, INWESCO increased sales revcontinued on page 24
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Davies Hood became President of Induron Coatings, a 65-year-old Industrial Paint manufacturer January 1, 2012. Davies is the third generation owner of this family business. His previous positions at Induron have been Executive Vice President, Sales Manager, VP Operations and a regional sales representative. He joined the Induron Team in 1997 after helping start an Environmental Engineering firm. Davies holds a BS in Biology from Hampden-Sydney College in 1992. Q: Please start by telling us a bit about the Induron and your history. continued on page 24
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CTC Cable Goes Global New Company Name Reflects Substantial International Growth
CTC Cable, a privately held Delaware Corporation that produces ACCC® conductor in conjunction with nine international stranding partners, is newly named CTC GLOBAL. The company’s new name underscores its commitment to improving the efficiency, reliability and capacity of electrical transmission grids worldwide. In the last eight months, CTC since the company was privatized and restructured; it has added numerous deployments across the globe. Jason Huang, CEO of CTC GLOBAL, states, “Our new financial strength will allow us to continue to provide the most cost-effective and en-
ergy-efficient conductor solution for upgrading the electrical transmission grid, and increase the company’s R&D commitment to adding functionality and complementary products that make the conductor even more beneficial to the way our customers operate their grid.” The ACCC conductor delivers twice the power compared to conventional conductors of the same diameter and weight and reduces line losses by 30 to 40 percent under equal load conditions. “During these challenging times, efficiency is paramount not only to the economic prosperity of the utilities and ultimately to their customers, but also to the conservation of resources and associated environmental concerns.” Dr.
DMC Power: Next Generation Power Connections The power grid in the United States isn’t getting any younger. The amount of constant repairs, maintenance and inspections are stretching resources thin and driving crews to find a more efficient way to stay on-line. Mil-
lions of customers and billions of dollars are relying on old technologies, so the mindset has to change from simply patching the problem to finding a brand new solution. One company, DMC
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Huang says. With the support of CTC GLOBAL’s growing management, engineering, production and installation teams, as well as the support and financial strength of its new investors and stranding partners, the company has successfully deployed the ACCC conductor to new project sites in the U.S., Indonesia, Columbia, India,
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Power, saw the opportunity to change the way things are done and is leading the charge by designing the Next Generation of premium Bus, Cable, Grounding, EHV and Full Tension connectors. The heart of DMC Power revolves around the patented Swage tool technology. This lightweight tool delivers up to 115 tons of pressure in a 360 degree pattern around the outside of a continued on page 21
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Rubadue: Conquering The Global Market
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DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability has developed the KEMA Smart Grid Interop Lab (SGIL) to provide utilities and suppliers with key testing and certification services to reduce the risk and cost of deploying smart technologies. The lab provides a comprehensive architecture founded upon our deep experience in conducting utility-grade testing against established and emerging industry standards. Our clients gain the benefit of a readily configured environment to exercise end-to-end testing with predefined use cases for smart grid solutions like demand response, substation automation, or EV charging. The SGIL environment is highly virtualized, allowing connections to in-house test facilities or other labs. Our clients can conduct more extensive and rigorous testing with independent validation at a fraction of the cost to do so internally. Certification by the SGIL provides invaluable data about inter-operational performance to more effectively deploy and gain results from highly integrated smart grid technologies. Because of our focus on interoper-
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ability, the SGIL brings together a unique collection of experts and technology to drive an expanding knowledge-base that goes well beyond testing and certification. The newly announced SGIL Membership program enables participants to leverage lab resources to advance their business initiatives. Members can engage their customers in the lab to demonstrate capabilities. They can collaborate with other members to pursue collaborative projects for testing, validation, or joint-customer efforts. Member products and solutions that are resident in the lab (subject to certification) gain exposure to lab visitors, including representatives from worldwide industry, academia, standard organizations, and regulatory entities. The SGIL offers two types of membership, Gold and Silver, to continued on page 21
Susan Welsh (Sue) was appointed the President and Chief Executive Officer of Rubadue Wire Company, Inc. in 2003. She has been with the company for many years in various positions of sales and engineering management. In 2002, together with her father Edwin Rubadue, she won the DuPont™ Plunkett Award for innovation with Teflon® for the Americas. She is an IEEE member and on the board of directors of the EEIC in Hong Kong. Welsh is a previous board member of the TTA (The Transformer Association). She serves on STP committees for UL, and with the IEC in TC 55 dealing with winding wires. Sue is proud to be an alumnus of Cal State University, Fullerton. Q: Please start by telling us a bit about the company, a brief history of Rubadue Wire and an overview of your business today.
A: Rubadue Wire is a privately held corporation that has been manufacturing specialized wire and cable products since 1977. Quality and innovation have always been our legacy. Opened as
Rubadue Associates in Southern California by Edwin Rubadue and Daniel Rubadue, incorporated in 1980 as Rubadue Wire Co. Inc. In 1989, Rubadue expanded its markets and began selling globally. 1994 marked the opening of our new headquarters and manufacturing location in Greeley, Colo. We are anxious to break ground on a badly needed multi-million dollar expansion of our current facility, which should happen by the time this article is in print. Most of our business is in commercial/medical electronics, and a small percentage in military.
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Alpha ACS Series Helps Customers Take Charge Of Industrial Powering Needs
Alpha Industrial Power (AIP), an innovator in industrial-grade power solutions and a member of The Alpha Group, offers a new and flexible, highly efficient, battery charging solution with the addition of the Alpha Charging System High Performance (ACS-HP) Series. The ACS-HP Series is capable of charging multiple types of stationary batteries, primarily for industrial, petrochemical and utility applications. The series combines an extremely low ripple output and greater than 93 percent efficiency to make for lower operating costs. Five hotswappable Cordex 4.4kW rectifiers are stored in a compact 4RU shelf, providing immense power in a compact space. “The ACS-HP Series provides efficiency, flexibility and reliability in one system,” said Sam Ayoubi, AIP Vice President of Sales. “It supports wide input ranges, from 187-312Vac single phase to 208-480Vac 3 phase, and systems are expandable with power options up to 800A. In addition, the Cordex monitoring and control package is unparalleled in today’s market.” The Cordex monitoring and control package provides complete access to battery management, data logging, daily sta-
tistics and charger system control. The CXC touch screen or Ethernet connection and Internet browser enable simple adjustment and control, regardless of local or remote setup. “In one integrated package, we are able to offer remote system control, extremely high power density, wide input range and hot swappable modularity, all while maintaining a small footprint,” said Ayoubi. “It is a great example of efficiency in all elements of design: form, function, engineering and performance.” The ACS-HP Series is currently available to Alpha’s global customer base. For more information about the ACS-HP Series, stop by Booth #3766 or visit http://www.alpha.com/acshp.
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technologies to reduce costs and improve margins and revenues. URMC is the only provider of mission-critical data and analysis with this focus. We create and provide the most innovative, accurate, and detailed solutions that challenge the notion that the old process way is the best way to answer a historical or current challenge. Imagine a small group of engineers increasing the energy sales, reduce the costs, and improve safety for a major utility. Responding to, and in some cases anticipating, what the electric utility industry needs to effectively and safely meet its core mission is at the heart of what URMC is about.
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Forces Group conducting operational counter-intelligence in Latin America. Additionally, he served with the 1st Squadron 7th Cavalry in Desert Storm where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions in 1991.
Q: Please start by telling us a bit about the company, a brief history of URMC and an overview of your business today.
About Alpha Industrial Power Alpha Industrial Power, a member of The Alpha Group and a division of Alpha Technologies, provides innovative, industrial grade powering solutions through a diverse product line of large-scale battery systems, chargers, and UPS’s. Applications include power generation facilities, substations, electrical utilities, transportation systems, communication networks and other enterprises with unique powering.
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SpanGuard Power Line Markers: 50 Years Of Saving Lives
For over 50 years, SpanGuardTM markers from P&R Technologies have been saving lives and protecting valuable power lines by making them visible to low flying aircraft. Many of the original SpanGuard/HeliMark markers installed in the early 1960s remain in service to this day. Over the years, SpanGuard design has been improved and extended to a variety of models that fit nearly any application and budget, including EHV markers for high voltage lines and aluminum markers for high temperature lines. All are routinely installed on hot lines by helicopter. All SpanGuard markers use spiral formed armor rods for secure attachment to the live conductor, OPGW or shield wire. The spiral preforms extend outward from the marker and actually reinforce and protect the conductor at the point of attachment. Completely slipproof, they prevent line damage often associated with clamps that dig into the line. The preforms are matched at time of order to the specific size, type and diameter of line. SpanGuard markers for lines up to 500KV are constructed of K-10 ABS with a special UV weather cap. It resists fading, cracking or breaking and has 15 times the weatherability and color reten-
tion of fiberglass. SpanGuard markers for direct attachment to high corona and/or high temperature ACSS lines are made of aluminum and are rated up to 250° C (482° F) and 500KV. The FAA advises that 36” markers be used on high transmission lines and hazardous river crossings. Smaller 20” markers are permitted on less extensive power lines or on lines below 50 feet in approaches to airports. Each marker should be a solid color—international orange, yellow, or white—and the FAA suggests that alternating colors be used on critical lines to optimize visibility in all seasons. (Orange alone may be difficult to see against fall foliage.) Because of their durable construction, easy installation and “line friendly” performance, SpanGuard markers have been chosen by over 2,000 utilities, and all are repeat customers. In addition to power line markers, P&R Technologies offers an industry leading selection of bird diverters, LED FAA beacons and lighting, solar powered lighting, warning flags for low lines and thermal imaging for perimeter security. For more information, visit www.prtech.com, call 800-722-8078 (503-2928682 outside the U.S.) or stop by Booth #3154.
mission engineering, conductor temperature is directly related to both capacity and operating costs. We call our groundbreaking new thermal imaging technology, Thermal Direct™. Thermal Direct™ provides electric utilities with the methodology to replace the calculated, or estimated, temperature of their conductors with precise, actual temperatures. The associated decrease in the margin of error enables utilities to: improve system reliability and capacity; enhance the security of transmission assets; demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; and reduce mitigation costs associated with compliance by as much as $2 billion over a three year period. In recent testing Thermal Direct’s accuracy presented a 95 percent confidence level, with residual error of 2.09°C.
we can provide to our utility customers. Inventorying 100 percent of a utility’s assets has been time consuming and near impossible. Inspecting the distribution system for safe operation and clearances is equally cumbersome. So URMC married advanced technologies with simple processes to gather both types of these critical data sets at the same time. Doing so reduces costs, improves safety, and for asset-based-recovery utilities could increase revenue.
Our new distribution line 6 in 1 data collection platform will significantly improve the type and quality of information
A: Please stop by Booth #2593, call 866931-URMC or visit us online at www.utilityrisk.com.
These two products exemplify who URMC is and why we really live our mission: Increasing a utility’s ability to generate revenue, decrease costs and improve safety.
A: Our focus has always been two-fold: increase the generic revenue at electric utilities and reduce their cost of operations. We began by marrying sophisticated technology and engineering analysis for the vegetation management needs of major utilities. The more we worked with our clients, it was clear they were willing to continue using advanced
A: We are very excited about our proven ability to more precisely measure the temperature of transmission conductors. Long hailed as the “Holy Grail” of trans-
KORTICK MANUFACTURING
• Family owned and operated
New items: • Pole top extension: Extensions that are climbable, guyable and reliable to mount equipment on
• Hardwood cross arms and poles: Hardwood cross arms and poles that require no treatment per the current ANSI standards, ultimately proving impervious to termites and rot. • Sidewalk Guy fitting
For more information about Kortick Manufacturing, write to 2230 Davis Court, Hayward, CA, 94545, visit www.kortick.com, email sales@kortick.com, call 510-8563600 or fax 510-856-3606. Come see them at Booth #595.
investment levels. Both memberships are available on an annual fee basis. We welcome any industry participant that requires interoperable test capabilities,
independent validation, and access to world-class resources to drive the success of smart technology deployments. For more information about DNV
KEMA, the KEMA SGIL and our Membership program, please visit us at Booth #1549, or visit us online at: www.dnvkema.com/sgil/.
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and design • “Green” certified company with proven green initiatives
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accommodate different needs and
Q: Please tell us about the company’s products.
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million NASDAQ-traded company involved in construction, government/defense contracting, and software development; and COO and CFO of AquaPenn Spring Water Company—a venture-funded startup that grew to become one of the largest bottled water companies in the United States, traded on the NYSE. In a recent press release Geoffrey Feidelberg said, “Metal Foundations is a unique and specialized proprietary product that has a history of success, profitability, and is poised for immediate growth. Our extensive patent portfolio and other intellectual property provide us with unique capabilities to pursue our chosen markets.” Intrigued by this statement we set out to learn more about Metal Foundations and the company’s unique patented products. Q: Mr. Feidelberg, can you please tell us a little about the history of Metal Foundations?
A: For nearly 20 years, Metal Foundations has efficiently designed and in-
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custom engineered fitting. This Swaged connection provides the highest levels of mechanical, thermal and electrical connection for your substation and transmission needs. Other installation methods (welded, bolted, crimped, exo-thermic) simply cannot match the advantages of the DMC Power Swage System: • Fast installation. Independent laboratory tests shows that Swaging is up to three times faster than welding and many customers claim they can achieve up to TEN times the efficiency versus other
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have allowed transformer and power supply designers to make their products significantly smaller and more efficient with even higher level of quality. We offer a wide range of insulations, sizes, types and configurations, with the majority of our products in the high temperature/high dielectric arena. Our products are used in many high profile consumer electronics and medical devices. We specialize in fine wire with thin wall applications without limiting our products to that segment. Typical applications for products in medical are for MRI and CT scanners, defibrillators, and thermometers. Other markets include lighting, automobile headlights and consumer electronics from video game consoles to laptops. We offer extensive options in AWM products.
stalled sturdy metal foundations to support various structures. With proprietary and patented foundation designs and installation processes, we have successfully installed more than 200,000 steel foundations.
Q: What makes your company and product unique?
A: Metal Foundations holds numerous patents for various steel foundation designs and installation processes. Metal Foundations continues to lead the industry as the most reliable, and truly innovative alternative to concrete foundations.
Q: What are a few of the benefits of using your product?
A: The biggest benefit is the time and cost savings we offer. Our foundations are installed in less than half the time it takes to install standard concrete foundations, and our clients save an average of 30 percent of the costs associated with concrete foundation installations. Q: How can you install your foundations so quickly? A: No concrete is required to install our
methods. This increased efficiency directly saves on labor costs and construction delays.
• Safety. The hydraulic Swage tool is so easy to use that your crews can be trained and installing in less than 30 minutes. And because there are no explosions, toxic fumes, dangerous flames, or cumbersome equipment to carry around, crews are safe and efficient.
• Highest quality. The purest raw materials, exact specifications and ISO 9001:2008 certification makes DMC Power connectors far superior to anything else in the market. Just one look will show you how well engineered these
Q: Who are your typical customers for this?
A: We primarily sell to OEMs and their primary and secondary suppliers. Many of the names of our customers you would recognize in the marketplace today. We are thankful to have a very loyal customer base that is continually growing.
Q: Do you see any demand trends from your customer base?
A: Sustainability. Demand trends from customers continue to evolve with the development of new products that require higher performance and highest quality level at a good price. Last year’s Tsunami in Japan forced both Rubadue and our customers to look for alternate best solutions beyond specific materials to offer the best solutions as supply chain issues are becoming more prevalent with all of
foundations, therefore all of the time-consuming and costly procedures associated with the installation, curing and testing of concrete are eliminated.
Q: How do you save your clients that much money?
A: In this industry, time is money. Metal Foundations proprietary designs and installation processes eliminates all the time-consuming procedures necessary to install concrete. For example, our unique processes eliminate the need for large excavations, which are not only dangerous, but take a lot of time and can be very expensive. We require minimal manpower and equipment—saving our clients a significant amount of labor and equipment costs. We also reuse soil for backfill— eliminating the time and expense necessary to haul away spoil. Q: Are there other reasons someone might choose your steel foundations over standard concrete foundations?
A: Our foundations are pre-engineered, delivered to the job site ready to install, and your structure can be mounted immediately—the same day in most cases. We can quickly install our foundations in any connectors are.
• All weather installation. It doesn’t matter if there is rain, snow, wind or ice, the DMC Power Swage tool allows the user to install in any weather condition on the job site without delaying the construction schedule.
• Lower lifetime cost. From the initial labor savings, lack of weather related delays, immediate inspection and no ongoing maintenance required, the Swage system saves customers money throughout the entire life of the connector. • Short lead times and custom solutions. Modular design of the connectors allows
our customers. A trend in electronics is as finished products get smaller, temperature requirements increase and specifications tighten.
Better products, more diverse products, and alternative options to keep production rolling have created more demands as well as opportunities. Seeing companies globally accepting responsibility for safety, as well as how the environment is affected by processes and materials, is a very positive move. Q: What benefits and challenges do you face being an American manufacturer in a global market?
A: To be alive in the manufacturing business today is to be in a global market. We benefit as an American manufacturer in the global marketplace because of our reputation for quality
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weather, any terrain, and in just about any location—even the hard to reach ones.
Q: What types of structures can your foundations support and who would benefit most from your product?
A: We can quickly, effectively, and efficiently install foundations for just about any structure. We have designed and installed steel foundations to support everything from Solar PV panels—at an award-winning Arizona PV Array—and fencing along the Southwest U.S./Mexico border to high mast light poles on the PA Turnpike and high transmission poles for the state of New York. No matter what the project, we offer a strong, durable, reliable and less expensive alternative to concrete foundations. Q: How can someone find out if Metal Foundations’ steel foundations are right for their project?
A: We are exhibiting at the IEEE-PES show here in Orlando. Visit us at Booth #4471. You can also visit our website at www.metalfoundationscorp.com, send us an email at info@metalfoundationscorp.com, or give us a call. Our toll free number is 855-3563825. We would love to hear from you.
for quick delivery times in emergency situations. And because everything is engineered, tested and manufactured under one roof, any custom solution can be made to meet your needs.
DMC Power Product Managers will be at Booth #4375 during expo hours to answer questions, provide literature and show product samples. They’ll also be raffling off an iPad2, 32” Flat Screen Television and three $50 gift cards—so stop on by, say hi and possibly walk away a winner! For more information after the show or to contact your local Territory Manager, just call 888-SWAGE-NOW or visit them online at www.dmcpower.com. and innovation. We are very close to our supply partners for raw materials that allow Rubadue to serve our customers better, no matter where they are in the world. The fact that global commodity prices have stabilized somewhat and labor continues to increase in Asia has increased the demand for our product. Challenges always include protecting our IP, as well as competing products that may be less expensive, but compromise on quality.
I am proud of our company and of our team, both in the domestic location, as well as our support in international stocking/service locations.
Q: How can our readers find out more?
A: Please call 970-351-6100, visit www.rubadue.com or stop by Booth #4346.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 manage large projects and special packaging requirements. The challenge of getting product to the customer on time and in a way that makes sense is not something we take lightly. Aside from our dedicated staff we are one of the largest stocking distributors of A394 transmission tower bolts in the nation. We have helped several utilities and fabricators on large transmission projects throughout the country and have been very successful. As the need for project management continues to grow so will our determination to provide superior service in the area. Of course you can’t talk about Threaded Fasteners without talking about manufacturing. We have just as many customers who think of us as just
a distributor as we do that think of us as just a manufacturer. Threaded Fasteners has been manufacturing anchor bolts since the early ’90s, however in the summer 2009 significant investments were made in our manufacturing division of the company. New equipment and additional space was added to accommodate our customers’ every growing anchoring and custom fastener needs. For years we have provided rebar cages and custom anchor bolts to jobsites all over North America, but one of the areas of manufacturing that received quite a bit of attention during the expansion was our ability to hot head bolts. Since the investment we are also becoming known in the utility world as a reliable and cost effective manufacturer
of square and hex head machine bolts, as well as step bolts. A company is only as good as its people right? Every employee at Threaded Fasteners has something to gain by taking care of the customer. They’re all owners of our company. Being an employee owned company definitely is unique and the pride the employees of Threaded Fasteners have in their company is second to none. You can actually walk up to any employee at Threaded Fasteners and say “Who owns this place?” and they might just say “I do!”…Priceless. It’s a fact, Threaded Fasteners holds a unique place in the world of nuts and bolts. For more information, call 800-3454976, visit www.threadedfasteners.com or stop by Booth #2780.
enue to $14.88 million in the recent 2008 fiscal year. Brooks Products, Inc. previously employed Morris, for over 19 years. During his 19 years of employment, he held various engineering, management and executive positions. He contributed to the development of new precast concrete products, new & improved manufacturing processes, and designed production molds and tooling for the manufacturing of precast concrete products. He played a major role in the design and construction of the Brooks Products, Fontana manufacturing facility, (now Jensen Precast), which included state of the art equipment and processes for the manufacturing of precast concrete products. Morris has also written the industry respected Quality Assurance Manual for the twelve operating Divisions of Brooks Products, Inc.
Morris was President of Brooks Products, Inc. from 1996-1997. Prior to the Presidency he held the position of Vice President and Corporate Engineer from 1985-1996. He has also held the Position of General Manager for the Stockton, CA and Southern California Division (Fontana, CA). Under his direction and leadership, the Stockton Division grew to become one of the main three manufacturers in the Northern and Central Valley. In 1988 he was appointed to the executive committee and assumed the Division Manager’s role at the Fontana facility, which produced $14.5 million dollars of sales revenue, representing 23 percent of the total company’s sales. Morris earned a BS degree in Architectural Engineering at the California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo, California. He is a registered Professional Civil Engineer in California, Arizona, Nevada, Florida and Tennessee. He also holds a Class A General Engineering Contractors License. Morris is an active member in
various national professional societies. He is a member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM). Morris is active in the C-27 “Precast Concrete”, and acted as Sub-Committee Chairman of ASTM C27.10 for more than 15 years. He also has participated in The Executive Committee (TEC) from 1991 to 1994. TEC provides senior management development programs and resources for CEOs and Presidents of companies to improve their management and leadership skills. INWESCO now services hundreds of utility companies across the United States and they pride themselves on innovation, quality, and service. With the capability of custom designing, worldclass engineering, and turn-key fabrication all under one roof, they can help you expedite the process of turning an idea into a quality finished product. They have
helped many utility companies just like yours on countless projects. One major development in the overhead utilities has been a bold move by engineers at Southern California Edison to look for ways to ensure that their overhead distribution infrastructure will be able to hold up during the ever-increasing threat of seismic activity along the West Coast. Working alongside the many highly qualified people at SoCal Edison they have developed a transformer cluster bracket and transformer platform that were carefully engineered and designed to hold up during tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes. “Is your overhead distribution system able to withstand the loads generated by those events? We can help. Do you have your own design and are looking for engineering? We can help. Or do you have all that done and are looking for someone to fabricate and manufacture your products? Again, we can help. Stop by our Booth #4055 and see how we can help you!” says Morris.
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main product for the Power market.
lamellar-shaped pigment that provides a “labyrinth-effect” or “shielding” that slows the ingress of water, chlorides, and pollutants. Additionally it reduces the effects of ultra-violet on the sustainable resin. Zinc is a second pigment that will inhibit moistures pathway by actually expanding in size with moisture contact. The ceramic microspheres help with the filmbuild on edges and bolts; often the first areas to fail on transmission structures. Without the synergistic effects of these three barrier pigments the coating could never last 25-30 years with just one coat.
Q: Does Induron have other coatings for T&D?
Q: What features or benefits do these barrier pigments provide?
Q: How can our readers find out more?
A: The micaceous iron oxide is a large
A: It is a very health and safety-minded coating with 92 percent solids by volume, very low VOC, zero HAPs and almost non-existent odor.
About CTC GLOBAL Headquartered in Irvine, California, CTC GLOBAL provides cost-effective conductor solutions that can double the capacity for congested transmission lines, with little to no tower modifications. The energy-
efficient ACCC solution delivers more power with the least line loss. Since 2005, the ACCC solution has been commercially deployed to over 190 reconductoring and new construction projects for top-tier clients worldwide. For further in-
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source for utility related hardware. Our customers range from electric utility companies to the fabricators and suppliers that support those very utilities. With over $4 million of inventory in our five locations, not only do we serve the end users, but our customer base also includes many other fastener distributors. Many times our simple advantage is inventory. The sweetest sound to a buyer is “we have it in stock.” Threaded Fasteners has also become well known for thinking outside of the box when it comes to service and the packaging needs of our customers. We have staff specifically employed to
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A: Induron is an industrial coatings manufacturer that began making paint for the Post-War steel industry in Birmingham, AL in 1947. Over the past 65 years, our company has strived to produce reliable protection through innovative coatings. Induron has adapted over the years in order to compete against much larger competitors. We have transitioned from producing predominantly primers for steel to high quality architectural paints to the industry leading lining for ductile iron sewer pipe. To come full circle, we are currently focused on producing traditional coatings for the power market.
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South Korea, the UK, Russia, Germany, South Africa, Chile, Qatar, Brazil and Poland during the last eight months.
A: We developed Induraguard 9200 to be the most cost-effective coating [often one coat] to fight corrosion on weathered galvanized or corroded carbon steel T&D structures. This product is high build, easyto-use, has excellent wetting properties and provides unrivaled barrier protection that is all based on a totally sustainable resin system derived from plant material. The barrier protection is so good because of the synergistic properties provided by the proven pigment package or ingredients, some of which date all the way back to paints used by the ancient Greeks!
Q: Is this coating safe for painter?
A: We have a complete systems approach to all T&D coatings needs; including flow-coatings and moisture cured tower footings [below grade]. We like to think our product line contains some old and some new technology. Q: Are there locations one could see this coating in use?
A: We have projects nationwide; come visit one of our jobs today! A: Please stop by Booth #242, call 800324-9584 or visit www.induron.com. formation, visit CTC’s website at www.ctcglobal.com or contact CTC at 949-428-8500 and stop by Booth #527.
ACCC® is a registered trademark of CTC GLOBAL.
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connectors know that they will achieve an extremely reliable connection. This is not chance, BURNDY understands how critical an effective connection is to any electrical system, and designs that effectiveness into their connection systems— the connector, tool, and die designed as a system. For transmission applications, “overlapping crimps” is the normal method for compressing deadends, splices, and jumper terminals. For all applications, BURNDY ensures that an appropriate ‘compression ratio’ is achieved between the connector and conductor, to optimize the lifetime of the connection,
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comprehensive design service to our clients achieving the best results when addressing specific fire or blast protection problems. DuraSystems also provides construction detailing, special project orientated products and system testing which enables DuraSystems to manufacture custom-built solutions tailored to our client needs. DuraSystems custom designs and installs fire and blast walls, doors, barriers, cable trays, ventilation, and other passive fire protection systems. These passive systems protect personnel and property, which have been tested to the most stringent industry codes and standards. About DuraSteel DuraSteel is the most stringently tested
apply the appropriate force, and result in the best-finished connection surface. The BURNDY engineering team, after listening to the issues faced in the field, developed a family of 60 ton crimping dies with increased crimping widths and indicia marks. This resulted in a much improved installation practice for transmission connector installers and a decrease in per-connector installation time. By providing indicia marks on the die surface, a slight embossment is created on the crimped connector, providing the installer with the start location for the next overlapping crimp consistently—every time. By increasing crimping widths without sacrificing the compression ratio, in-
stallation time is reduced. The result is a dependable, quality installation requiring less crimps per connector, which also eliminates the guesswork. Just another BURNDY innovation in crimping die development! And, coming soon, a portable and light weight 60 Ton Remote Hydraulic Press! The Y60LW, at only 43 pounds, is the ultimate in crimping power at an optimized weight. Accepting the Wide L-Dies as described above, this remote crimp press has a large jaw opening to accommodate copper and aluminum code cables and aerial conductor sizes through 2500 kcmil and also ACSR through 2156 (84/19 str.) This press has 60 tons of crimp force at 10,000 psi
material in the passive fire protection sector and its applications in the various industries. DuraSteel has been tested for its resistance to fire, blast, impact, moisture, mold, physical strength, water tightness, sound attenuation, radiant heat and pressures. DuraSteel properties make it ideal for the design and construction of passive fire protection systems and applications to protect workplace injuries from fire and blast. DuraSteel non-combustible properties provide compartmentalization, fire separation and migration. DuraSteel robust noncorrosive construction makes it an ideal material for both interior and exterior use to protect personnel and property. DuraSteel can be painted for aesthetic purposes. DuraSteel is a unique non-combustible material consisting of two metal sheets, galvanized or stainless
steel, mechanically bonded to a cement fibre core. DuraSteel is exceptionally robust, resistant to impact, fire & blast, reduces sound, unaffected by moisture and once installed requires minimal maintenance and have a life expectancy of up to 40 years even in the most severe environments. By combining lightweight and durable materials to make the facing layers and core, DuraSteel assemblies require minimal foundations for support. DuraSteel is essential for assemblies such as fire & blast barriers, enclosures, fire & blast doors, cable trays, duct assemblies. DuraSteel sheets have been tested to withstand a fourhour fire test, hose stream test and 2Bar of post blast pressure. Features & Benefits • 4-hour fire protection
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operating pressure—along with a single acting ram with a heavy-duty return spring for fast ram retraction. The removable die cap may be easily rotated allowing for quick removal of splice connectors while the upper die cap securely locks to a positive detent position for safe operation. Fast easy die changing, secure die positioning with positive die release locking pins, a side lift handle for easy carrying are just some of the benefits of this remote crimp press dynamo. Stop by and see the Y60LW for yourself. Go with the BURNDY Engineered System that does it all—and does it consistently. Stop by and see BURNDY at Booth #1555 or visit www.burndy.com. • Resistance to fire, blast, impact and moisture • 40-year life expectancy • Galvanized, stainless steel or other speciality metals • Lightweight and strong tested to 3.2 N/mm2 UDL strength • Sound attenuation properties • Low maintenance • Cut using conventional tools • Reusable material • Manufactured to withstand hazardous and severe environments • Withstands extreme air pressures • Tested for vibration resistance • Zero flame spread with non-toxic byproducts • Manufacture under ISO 2000:9001
For more information, call 866-338-0988, visit www.durasystems.com or stop by Booth #4186.
distribution systems. It uses programmable parameters like counts, actuating current and reset time to increase system reliability. The PRS comes with historical data storage for system overview and analysis and operates in conjunction with most back-up automatic circuit reclosers or a reclosing circuit breaker.
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on the line. In the case of a permanent fault, the fault closing capability of a PRS electronic sectionalizer simplifies testing and eliminates replacement of fuse links, restoring service quickly. Using Reclosers and Secitonalizers like those manufactured by Hubbell Power Systems greatly improves reliability factors like SAIDI, SAIFI and MAIFI.
Product Details VersaTech® Single Phase Recloser is a unique programmable electronic device designed to provide reliable, economical and over-current protection for distribution systems rated up to 27kV, 125kV LIW (BIL). Exclusive VersaTech® features include:
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• User settable 30-800Amp minimum tip setting • Beacon to indicate a lockout condition • User Real-Time current monitoring system • 400Amp continuous and 8000Amp interrupting capability
• Radio programmable in-service option with password protected programming
Single Phase Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer (PRS) is a device with innate capability to distinguish between temporary and permanent faults on
PRS applications include: • Locations where fuse coordination is difficult to achieve • Areas with insufficient load to justify investments in apparatus such as reclosers • Remote location prone to transient faults caused by fauna and flora • SAIDI improvements
For more information or to see the Dynamic Duo in action, visit Hubbell Power Systems at IEEE, Booth #1643.
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