Latest Junction box Stories
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A "first of its kind," recently installed "Smart Microgrid System" that generates solar energy for multiple applications through advanced technologies and energy storage, will be showcased by the Electrical Training Institute (6023 S. Garfield Ave, City of Commerce) at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 22, at 4:30 p.m. The event will take place as part of the annual electrical industry barbeque, sponsored by the...
BETHESDA, Md., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As Nik Wallenda prepares for his historic tightrope walk across Niagara Falls on June 15, 2012, union craftsmen working with O'Connell Electric are preparing the critical job of stringing the wire that will carry the daredevil across the raging waters of the tenth largest waterfall in the world. The Rochester, NY-based O'Connell Electric was selected for the job based on its extensive experience stringing high tension wires, sometimes...
CLEVELAND, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bud Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronics enclosures, introduces the JB Series junction box to its existing line of NEMA enclosures for the industrial market. It costs 15 to 20 percent less than junction boxes from other major enclosure suppliers, and it is fully compliant with NEMA 1 and UL-50 Type 1 ratings. The new NEMA 1 junction box is constructed of heavy-duty 16-ga welded steel for long-lasting protection against fires and...
CLEVELAND, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bud Industries, a leading manufacturer of electronic enclosures, announced the release of its PN-Series plastic NEMA 4X box with molded-in external mounting brackets. This expansion of one of Bud's top selling product lines simplifies customer ordering by providing an out-of-the-box solution that meets multiple industry standards. "As our latest high-performance NEMA box, the PN-Series has the additional features and quality that our customers are...
BETHESDA, Md., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The award-winning ElectricTV.net is now sporting a fresh, clean look, all the better to deliver the latest video reports from the electrical field. A joint production of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), ElectricTV.net is the only web TV program dedicated to providing an in-depth look at breaking news in the electrical construction and information systems industries....
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Wind energy is expected to rise significantly throughout the Midwestern United States in the next few years as new federal incentives spur the development of clean, alternative energy sources. And in Omaha, Nebraska, a new state-of-the-art facility -- one of only three such centers in the country, all operated by NECA-IBEW -- has been dedicated to actively training union electricians in the installation and maintenance of the latest wind turbine...
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Today in the United States, an estimated 275,000 veterans are living on the streets, homeless, struggling to secure just the basic necessities of life. But in Boston, MA, the NECA-IBEW team has joined in a unique program aimed at helping these veterans regain their footing -- and rebuild their lives. That story and more are among the features on the latest edition of ElectricTV.net. A joint production of the National Electrical Contractors...
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Cutting energy use by half is a commendable feat for any business. But an innovative lighting system installed by NECA contractors and IBEW electricians in the New York Times' new 52-story headquarters is delivering energy savings of more than 70 percent per square foot, according to recently released performance figures. That story and more are among the features on the latest edition of ElectricTV.net. A joint production of the National Electrical...
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Landfills were once viewed as ecological blights. But today across the country, NECA contractors and IBEW electricians are helping to turn trash into clean, renewable energy, through a process that captures methane gas and converts it to electricity. That story and more are among the features on the latest edition of ElectricTV.net. A joint production of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of...
BETHESDA, Md., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A close look at how building owners are applying the latest technologies to create smarter, greener buildings is among the features on the latest edition of ElectricTV.net. A joint production of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), ElectricTV.net is the only web TV program dedicated to reporting the latest developments in the electrical construction and information...
