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When Lightning Strikes: Do You Have a Lightning Protection Solution?

Utilities in general need to plan for all different kinds of situations and events. Some of them more critical than others. A lightning strike is one of those potentially catastrophic events that need to be planned for. The correct planning and equipment can turn disaster into practically routine. And while some geographic areas see very …

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The Need for Speed in the Delivery of High Voltage Products

With any complex, large-scale high-voltage project it’s key to be able to source and procure materials for your project as fast as possible. Waiting or delaying a project because the materials haven’t arrived can cut into your project bottom line and can have serious effects on its overall workflow. Partnering with a prompt, responsive and …

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Cooper Envirotran Transformer

The Cooper Envirotran Transformer: More Than Meets the Eye

We like to help keep our private sector and electrical utility customers up to date on the options they have for electrical utility projects. This week we are going to introduce you to the Envirotran Transformer: a new transformer technology that can be used to address the challenge of meeting power needs in in regions …

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A look at the growing electricity market in Alberta

A Look at the Growing Electricity Market in Alberta

Alberta operates a system of electricity generation and distribution that is unique in Canada. Rather than being owned by the government, the electricity system is owned and operated by a mix of investor-owned and municipally owned companies. Also, the wholesale and retail markets are open to competition, while its transmission and distribution wires businesses are …

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The Pros and Cons of Inventory Management

When coming up with the classic make-or-buy decision of whether to handle inventory procurement in-house or have it managed by your procurement supplier, it’s useful to weigh the pros and cons of the decision, especially as it relates specifically to the private sector and electrical utilities industry. Below are a few you might consider: Pros: …

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5 Tips for Better Inventory Management

Well-managed inventory has multiple benefits for private sector and electrical utilities companies, allowing you to better service your customers, adapt to changing market conditions more rapidly, take advantage of opportunities and reduce your carrying costs, labour costs, rent and capital expenditures. With this in mind, we’ve put together the following tips to help you optimize …

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Utility Industry Thought Leaders for June 2013

This is the first part of a new series we will be publishing, focusing on thought leaders within the private sector and electrical utilities sector. As this series progresses we will identify the authoritative and informative individuals working within the industry. We will also provide you with links to some of their online published material …

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Turnkey Stocking Distribution Explained

Turnkey stocking for the private sector and electrical utilities industry involves the rapid provision and delivery of critical components such as transformers, arresters, conductors, switchgear and transmission hardware to private sector and electrical utility companies or their partners, such as engineers and construction firms. In an industry where downtime must be kept to an absolute …

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