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BURNDY® LLC

Upgrading the U.S. Power Grid Needs to be Job One

About 9 PM last night, I got a text from my sister in northern Indiana. She told us (my brother in Arizona was included on the text) that her power had gone out.

Again.

Voltec Power & Lighting

New Construction Lighting Allows Contractors to String it Along

Location lighting is a critical component in ensuring construction safety, but when a job is under construction, permanent, installed fixtures often aren’t available. So, contractors turn to temporary lighting options. While stand-mounted fixtures can help in individual rooms, string lights are a go-to for larger areas.

Hubbell Wiring Systems

Countertop Boxes That Power More Than Blenders

We all need a little more power at times. No matter how many we’ve installed in room, there never seems to be enough plug-ins for everything.

Edwards Signaling & Security Systems

Bringing Cybersafety to Building Safety

Wireless sensors, controls and other connected devices are everywhere these days. In my own house, I’ve got a smart thermostat, app-controlled light bulbs and even a few Wi-Fi enabled appliances – yes, it might sound ridiculous to have a washer and dryer connected to the internet, but it sure is handy to know when the laundry’s done when both machines are two floors away.

Legrand North America

Helping Health Care Adapt with Cable Tray

If you’ve had need to visit a doctor in the last couple years, you might have noticed their operations are becoming decidedly more digital. While electronic record keeping has been increasing over the last decade or so, the transition from paper is now accelerating.

Mersen

Don't Build an Electrical House of Cards

I'm sure you’ve played the game, or at least heard of it. Taking a deck of playing cards, you begin placing them on their edges, two 'walls' and a ceiling. Card by card, you build outward and upward, creating a little house of cards. The goal is to see how high you can go before it all comes tumbling down.