Motors Index Up in Second Quarter

Domestic shipments of motors increased 1.1 percent during the second quarter of 2008.

Ametek Purchasing Xantrex Division

Ametek Inc. is acquiring the programmable power business of Xantrex Technology Inc. for $120 million in cash.

Emerson Unit Gets Name Change

Emerson Network Power renamed its surge protection business to Emerson Network Power Surge Protection.

Emerson Survey Says Small Businesses Unprepared for Power Outages

If the power goes out, will America's small businesses be prepared?

Lutron Joins AMMP Allied as New Founding Member

Allied Manufacturers announced today that Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. has signed on as a new founding member of the alliance to join AMMP in its efforts to connect motorization to automation.

WattStopper GreenFair Enjoys Success
BICSI Training Program Focuses on Knowledge
NECA Summit Examines Energy Situation
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Cable Pull Estimator
Greenlee's PF8 Pull Force Estimator provides a quick and easy way to estimate in advance the pulling force required for cable pulling jobs.
Home Lighting Control
The Square D Clipsal Monochrome Touch Screen from Schneider Electric provides whole-home lighting control from a centralized area and the ability to set lighting schedules as needs evolve.
Portable Generator
Doosan Infracore Portable Power's two new Ingersoll Rand generator models provide contractors with user-friendly features in compact packages.

Automated GPS Fleet Tracking Can Help Control Costs

Knowing where your crews are, how they got there and where they stopped along the way is information worth having.

Marketing 2008: Going Online and Making the Most Of It
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Condo Project Goes Ahead in Stamford, CT.

Stamford condominium developer Randy Salvatore isn't waiting for market conditions to improve as he builds the 36-unit Marquis on the River project on the banks of the Norwalk River in East Norwalk.

Hotel Proposed for Glens Falls, N.Y. Civic Center

A real estate group that includes local developer Peter Hoffman is seeking development rights on city-owned property to build a 120-room Holiday Inn attached to the Glens Falls Civic Center.

Houston Ballet Plans New Facility

The Houston Ballet plans to consolidate all of its offices and rehearsal space, as well as its Ben Stevenson Academy, in a proposed $53 million building downtown.

Queen City Landing Project in Buffalo Proceeds
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Ballasts

Dimmable ballasts shed light on energy savings.

Taking a New Look At Old Residential Wiring

Safety and economic concerns lead the way for most electrical jobs on older buildings.

Bring Fuses Up to Date While Improving Safety

Replacing older fuse types with modern ones can improve arc flash safety, make selective coordination easier and cut costs.

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