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KEMP, Texas, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Larson Electronics added a 6 outlet portable low voltage spider box to its growing line of power distribution systems. Equipped with 6 water proof outlets, the TX-40-6X-120-1224-WP combines the benefits of a step down transformer with the flexibility of a spider box, enabling operators to spit a single 120 or 240 VAC input into six 12/24VAC or 12/24 VDC outlets. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130312/DA75240) Larson...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke-American Transmission Co. (DATC) has reached an agreement to purchase Atlantic Power Corporation's interest in the Path 15 transmission project, an existing 84-mile, 500-kilovolt transmission line in central California. "Path 15, which connects the transmission grids between northern and southern California, plays an important role in maintaining regional electric system reliability and market efficiency," said Phil Grigsby,...

BOSTON, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Power Corporation (NYSE: AT) (TSX: ATP) ("Atlantic Power" or the "Company") announced today that a subsidiary of the Company has entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the "Agreement") with Duke-American Transmission Company, LLC, a joint venture between Duke Energy and American Transmission Co., to sell the Company's interests in the Path 15 transmission project (the "Sale"), including Atlantic Path 15 Transmission, LLC, Atlantic...

Smartphones and Battery Chargers are Among Ideal Applications for Circuit Protection from ProTek Devices' New PSDxxHP Series of TVS Components TEMPE, Ariz., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new series of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) components from ProTek Devices(TM) deliver advanced circuit protection for smartphones, battery chargers and battery packs, and other popular portable consumer electronics devices. Specifically, the PSDxxHP series provide electrostatic discharge...

WORCESTER, Mass., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. (OTC: MMMW) is planning to exhibit a prototype of its new patented, 'Wind Electric Power Generator' with only seven moving components at the Denver Home Show being held at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado on the weekend of March 15, 2013 through March 17, 2013. This wind-based, power system produces reliable, low-cost, and clean energy that's well suited at remote and rural locations,...

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Customized Communications, Inc., a leading medical publishing company, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded GSA Schedule 76 contract (GS-02F-052AA) and are now certified to provide health education publications to the Federal Government. Acknowledging the growth in federal spending through the GSA, Customized Communications has placed their extensive women's health and childbirth education focused library on the...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Ballast Inc. (OTC BB: GBLL), has been awarded the 2013 Excellence in Technology and Innovation award for its energy efficient electronic ballasts by Environmental Leader, the leading daily trade publication in environmental and sustainability news. According to one of the judges, "This is a strong product with some interesting attributes, particularly its size and ability to function without having to be integrated into a larger...

NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In view of a difference of opinion regarding policy, and having consulted the Supervisory Board, Mr R. Malizia (56) has decided to resign with immediate effect as a member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam. Mr Malizia has held various positions at Ballast Nedam for some considerable time, and for the last six years he has been a member of the Board of Management. He has played an important role in the...

It was announced on February 20th, 2013, that Daphne Large, CEO of Data Facts, was awarded the CEO of the Year award by the Memphis Business Quarterly. Award categories are based on the number of employees, and finalist were chosen by a panel of local business experts. (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 Data Facts Inc, a leading provider of background screening, mortgage and lending products, and business credit solutions, announced that Daphne Large, Chief Executive Officer of Data Facts Inc, has...

Fly-Buck(TM) DC/DC converters with integrated MOSFETs reduce size and cost of single- and multi-output designs DALLAS, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced three new 48-V synchronous buck regulators with integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs for single- and multi-output power supplies. The 650-mA LM25017, 300-mA LM25018 and 100-mA LM25019 Fly-Buck(TM) converters feature constant on-time (COT) control architecture that...