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Conference Room as a Service sets standard for fintech company
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OSHA’s Top Ten Violations, Explored
By Lorenza Ordonez | 4 Min
Every year, OSHA releases its “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards” list to help employers recognize ongoing workplace safety gaps and focus on creating safer work environments. Wesco’s Lorenza Ordonez discusses safety strategies that will help companies avoid these violations and better protect workers.
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Preparing for the Infrastructure Bill Gold Rush
By Steve Crocker | 5 Min
Why planning, adaptability, and ingenuity are crucial for electrical contractors seeking to win bids on these massive projects. The industry is also facing significant challenges resulting in many projects not being completed on time. Now more than ever, the “old way of doing things” won’t cut it.
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Manufacturer Benefits From Standardized Data Center Architecture June 28, 2022 As a result of working with Wesco, the manufacturer now has a standardized data center architecture that can easily be deployed across the globe, whether on-premise or colocated. The documentation provided makes it easy to deploy the same architecture at all the customer’s other locations around the world.Case Study
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Retailer Maximizes Savings with an Assembled Electrical Solution April 23, 2022 The solution provided by Wesco was a result of working with the retail client and their prime engineer. Assembled Electrical Solution assembly along with solenoid-operated smart breakers was used as a basic building block. One requirement was to reduce the size of the room, while maintaining system integrity.Case Study
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How Connectivity and the IoT Are Making Buildings Smart April 11, 2022 Building operators are looking to easily manage all of a building’s assets and reduce operating costs. By adopting smart building technologies, architects are taking design to a whole new level, allowing businesses to increase sustainability and see a long-term ROI.Article
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6 Ways Optimal Lighting could Lead to Improved Retail Sales February 19, 2022 While energy savings is typically the primary driver of lighting retrofits, the possibility of boosting sales is something to consider. In a survey of retailers across various market segments, 47 percent said the potential to increase sales was an even more compelling reason to upgrade to LED lighting.Article
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Why Retrofitting Your Building is a Smart Investment November 30, 2021 An investment-grade audit is the first step toward understanding why retrofitting is a smart investment. An audit gathers information about all aspects of your facility, including the age of current systems and what components or procedures are lacking. A comprehensive audit lays the groundwork for an improvement plan.Article
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Parking Garage Safety: Determining the Right Lighting April 27, 2020 In the highly competitive, fast-paced manufacturing marketplace of today, time is money. In fact, for manufacturers in the auto industry, downtime can cost $22,000-$50,000 per minute. Those in the industrial space know that such a high cost of downtime is common across many other manufacturing companies.Article
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Manufacturer Benefits From Standardized Data Center Architecture June 28, 2022 As a result of working with Wesco, the manufacturer now has a standardized data center architecture that can easily be deployed across the globe, whether on-premise or colocated. The documentation provided makes it easy to deploy the same architecture at all the customer’s other locations around the world.Case Study
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Edge Computing is the Foundation of Connected Operations June 10, 2022 Many organizations and industries are harnessing the power of data and digital tools with edge computing to improve resiliency, efficiency, sustainability, and safety and security. Sending all that device-generated data to a centralized data center or the cloud causes bandwidth and latency issues.Article
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Data Center Sustainability and How to Achieve It April 23, 2022 Data centers are highly interconnected. Between edge environments, cloud connectivity, multitenant facilities, and the expansion of hyperscale facilities around the world, overall connectivity and reduced data transfer latency equals more data moving around the world at a faster clip.Article
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The Convergence of Physical Security and Cybersecurity November 23, 2021 The IoT has evolved from buzzword status to mainstream reality, but not without its challenges. While most still think of millions of IP-enabled devices as an exciting opportunity, we are constantly reminded of the pitfalls of not properly securing our internet-connected refrigerators, DVRs and thermostats.Article
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Modernizing and Securing Your Industrial Network October 25, 2021 Manufacturing facilities are becoming more connected, and the associated benefits are limitless – from becoming more agile and competitive in the market, to maximizing efficiency, reducing costs, or monetizing data. Implementing smart manufacturing best practices is no longer a choice but a necessity for survival.Article
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Wireless Network Security for Government Entities March 26, 2020 The federal government and the Department of Defense (DoD) recognize that standards-based wireless networking has become an essential part of conducting business efficiently. Many commercially available products offer the capability of providing electronic security, comparable to wired networks.Article
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Sustainability in the Built Environment May 17, 2022 Why is sustainability knowledge critical in the market today? Simply put, stakeholders are demanding it. As the market changes, professionals must be able to confidently communicate all aspects of value of their product/service. Now, more than ever, that includes an answer to the question, “Is this _ sustainable?”Article
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How Connectivity and the IoT Are Making Buildings Smart April 11, 2022 Building operators are looking to easily manage all of a building’s assets and reduce operating costs. By adopting smart building technologies, architects are taking design to a whole new level, allowing businesses to increase sustainability and see a long-term ROI.Article
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Seven Strategies for Effective Construction Material Management March 31, 2022 Profitable construction projects are the result of a successful blend of labor, material, and equipment management. Too often, contractors concentrate exclusively on labor or cost reduction and overlook the opportunity for improvement by implementing material management strategies.Article
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Top 7 Material Management Frustrations on a Construction Site March 17, 2022 In a perfect world, you’ll always have the right material in the right place at the right time. Organizing your people, inventory, supply and distribution creates a lot of variables that need to be managed efficiently. Here are seven biggest frustrations – and solutions – when it comes to material management.Article
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Managing the Roller Coaster of Commodity Price Fluctuations March 13, 2022 Wire and cable conductors are typically constructed of copper or aluminum and can be approximately a 20 percent material cost on commercial construction projects. Because these costs fluctuate and depend on supply and demand, how can you minimize the risk of metals volatility?Article
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Benefits of Using a Distributor for Electrical Prefab November 29, 2021 Commercial contractors are always looking for ways their projects can be done efficiently and at the lowest cost. Using prefabricated electrical systems from a distributor is one way to do that. With the help of a distributor, commercial contractors can reduce labor costs and deliver cost-effective electrical systems.Article
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Network Health Check Addresses Vulnerabilities March 30, 2023 A municipality contracted Wesco to conduct a network health check. The goal was to identify potential security risks and network issues. The health check discovered vulnerabilities and security risks. Wesco collaborated with Cisco and Rockwell Automation to help secure funding and complete the project.Case Study
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Air Force Base Collaboration Project March 21, 2023 The Air Force needed a partner to offer comprehensive solutions on a challenging project. Our solutions team leveraged engineering, design, funding, and installation to overcome a five-year delay. The project was delivered under original cost estimates and produced multiple benefits.Case Study
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Preparing for the Infrastructure Bill Gold Rush August 9, 2022 Why planning, adaptability, and ingenuity are crucial for electrical contractors seeking to win bids on these massive projects. The industry is also facing significant challenges resulting in many projects not being completed on time. Now more than ever, the “old way of doing things” won’t cut it.Article
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Future-Proof Schools using CARES Act and American Rescue Plan August 7, 2022 Funding from these recent stimulus packages can be used to cover costs related to necessary expenditures with respect to the pandemic. School districts have utilized the funding to purchase hardware, software, connectivity and a host of other educational technology products.Article
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ESSER and HEERF Spending: Three Things to Consider April 14, 2021 Students and faculty across the country’s 132,000 public and private K-12 schools and 7,000 institutions of higher education have struggled over the past year and a half to stay engaged in a digital-first curriculum. However, as the current school year comes to a close, a return to normalcy in the new year seems possible.Article
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Wireless Network Security for Government Entities March 26, 2020 The federal government and the Department of Defense (DoD) recognize that standards-based wireless networking has become an essential part of conducting business efficiently. Many commercially available products offer the capability of providing electronic security, comparable to wired networks.Article
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Battery Recycling Plant Optimized With Automation Solutions February 9, 2023 Wesco, in collaboration with Siemens, offered the end user versatility and flexibility to build custom solutions to meet their fast-changing designs and streamline production. Wesco was able to provide trusted advisors technical expertise utilizing support from our specialists to automate increase efficiency.Case Study
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Alternative Materials Sourcing Leads to OEM Conversion Savings September 6, 2022 A pharmaceutical manufacturing customer was dictating where Wesco was to purchase diaphragms, valves and filters, all from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This resulted in continuous negative material savings, affecting our contractual key performance indicators (KPI) by offsetting the cost savings.Case Study
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Custom-Designed Retrofit Data Hub June 28, 2022 Based on evolving technology requirements, end users of a leading provider of mobile offices, portable storage containers and other modular units were cutting into walls to relocate power and data outlets. Damage to the units meant complex rebuilds, project delays and a loss in profitability.Case Study
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Automotive OEM Saves by Leveraging Wesco’s Supplier Relationship May 13, 2022 Wesco partnered with Siemens to provide Siemen’s safety PLCs, safe IO EP 200 SP S120 and G120 drives, copper panel pros, switches and control panels for the large automotive machine. By using the Siemens solutions, the OEM and its customer could save time and money by reusing the software code.Case Study
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Getting It to Click: Understanding Enclosure Standards March 26, 2022 Electrical enclosure standards are generally known by the bodies that set and promote them: NEMA and IEC. How a manufacturer meets those standards is what makes the real difference when it comes to procurement, installation, performance and safety. Understanding these standards is key to streamlined sourcing.Article
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5 Steps for a Successful Turnaround Project October 17, 2021 A plant turnaround, or shutdown, is a scheduled stoppage of all or part of a plant’s operations. At one point or another, every facility will experience a turnaround. Whatever the reason, the goal of the turnaround is to optimize performance, improve safety, lower costs and increase profit.Article
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Fiber Broadband is Sprouting at Cullman Electric Cooperative July 18, 2022 To enhance service to its 44,000 members, including offering high-speed internet, Cullman Electric decided to build a fiber ring around its service area. The cooperative’s Sprout Fiber Internet network would connect Cullman’s substations and headquarters, creating a smart grid that provided better reliability.Case Study
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Wesco Expertise Drives Fiber Deployment for City of Loveland April 23, 2022 Wesco is providing fiber products for last mile FTTP connection, fiber accessories, vaults, conduit, signage, stickers, installation accessories, test equipment and more. Utilizing their experience and knowledge learned from similar FTTx projects, the Wesco team was able to deliver supply chain solutions.Case Study
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Fiber Broadband is Sprouting in Alabama March 23, 2022 Wanting to further enhance the quality of service to its members, Cullman Electric Cooperative decided to build a fiber ring around their Cullman, Alabama service area. This would connect their substations and office to create a smart grid that would offer better reliability.Article
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Can we talk about community-owned broadband? January 25, 2022 The city of Loveland, CO was looking to provide their residents a with cost-effective, high-speed connectivity solution that offered reliability and superior locally based customer service. Wesco was able to deliver supply chain solutions that streamlined the project, provided efficiencies, and reduced costs.Article
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Partnership Is Key in Bringing a Fiber Network to Rural Iowa December 21, 2021 Deploying a rural broadband network can be challenging. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, a large communications provider in Iowa, partnered with Wesco on their fiber network project. Wesco provided a complete material handling solution that increased the overall efficiency of the buildout.Article
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Supply Chain Expertise Helps FTTH Operator Adapt to Rapid Growth April 27, 2021 Supply chain management and optimization is an essential part of the success of any business. If you haven’t considered your entire supply chain and logistics, you could experience issues, frustration and disruptions. That’s why it’s important to closely monitor and improve your supply chain.Article
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- Automation
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- Power Generation and Distribution
- Renewable Energy
- Security
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Wesco Delivers Improved Performance to System Upgrade May 20, 2022 Together with the integrator and Siemens, Wesco shaped a high-performance solution using industry-standard products to solve the customer’s critical business problems. The metal cord manufacturer upgraded four production lines in a one year and with more planned in the future.Case Study
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IoT System to Improve Product Stability and Quality May 20, 2022 Wesco deployed its engineering expertise to build a robust and reliable IoT platform. Together with the integrator, we developed a strategy to send all the data to a centralized point of access for all the users, which included the integrator, oil company and rail car company.Case Study
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Driving Operational Efficiency With Asset Tracking May 19, 2022 In today’s global economy, businesses must continuously seek out ways to gain a competitive edge. With the rise of Industry 4.0, many companies are turning to smart technology to streamline their operations. Through the integration of smart technology companies can now automate manual processes.Case Study
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Improving Profitability for Grocery Chain May 4, 2022 A national grocery chain was using an inefficient hand-picking product order system that was causing profit-eroding challenges including time inefficiencies, high labor costs and revenue losses. The company was searching for an automated technology-based solution that could be implemented across their stores.Case Study
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How Connectivity and the IoT Are Making Buildings Smart April 11, 2022 Building operators are looking to easily manage all of a building’s assets and reduce operating costs. By adopting smart building technologies, architects are taking design to a whole new level, allowing businesses to increase sustainability and see a long-term ROI.Article
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The Case for Remote Maintenance in Manufacturing February 2, 2022 In the highly competitive, fast-paced manufacturing marketplace of today, time is money. In fact, for manufacturers in the auto industry, downtime can cost $22,000-$50,000 per minute. Those in the industrial space know that such a high cost of downtime is common across many other manufacturing companies.Article
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Conference Room as a Service sets standard for fintech company January 30, 2023 In the wake of the pandemic, organizations around the globe were forced to evaluate nearly every facet of their business operations, including how the physical office and meeting spaces would support seamless collaboration and productivity of in-person and remote workers at scale.Article
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Global Energy Provider Deploys 28 Conference Rooms in 14 Days November 29, 2022 Microsoft and Wesco teamed up to produce a Room-in-a-Box solution that would address the customer’s requirements and the needs of their conference environments. Through Wesco’s deployment services, each room arrived ready to install, and the first 28 rooms were completed in only 14 days.Case Study
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Global Commercial AV Distribution in an Interconnected World November 11, 2022 The world is becoming smaller, with globalized manufacturing and distribution improving access to products in depth and breadth. For commercial AV, the value of global logistics and supply-chain expertise has never been more essential to supply customers with what they want, where and when they want it.Article
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Hybrid Work Strengthens the Case for AV-as-a-Service May 25, 2022 As a growing number of companies set dates for employees to come back to the office, many are developing strategies to satisfy employee demands to continue working from home, at least some of the time. This shift to a hybrid workforce is driving employers to consider a myriad of new requirements.Article
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Access Vs. Ownership: A Fundamental Consideration Of XaaS May 1, 2022 The expansion of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS solutions continues to show strong growth. According to Gartner analysts, public cloud services are predicted to grow 21.7% in 2022. Although many drivers push businesses to search out and implement "as-a-service" solutions, the demand boils down to access versus ownership.Article
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Data Center AV Solutions: What You Need to Know September 29, 2021 When you think about a data center, you might think about servers, switches, cooling, cabling, connectivity, access control and the like. What about audio/visual (AV) solutions? The appropriate data center AV solutions help provide the physical security and access to core information you want and need.Article
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Project Spotlights Energy Efficiency Best Practices March 10, 2023 Our team helped ATI develop a lighting playbook that focused on upgrading lighting across facilities. This approach helped ATI achieve significant reductions in energy usage, demand, and maintenance expenditures. In addition, the scope of work focused on reducing the overall number of lighting SKUs and streamlining MRO.Case Study
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LED Upgrade Saves Money November 29, 2022 Wesco Energy Solutions partnered with the State of California, Department of General Services, Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Sustainable Solutions Turnkey (SST) team, and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to complete a facility wide lighting upgrade at the CPUC headquarters building.Case Study
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Better Lighting Quality Helps District Reduce Costs October 31, 2022 The school district located north of Charlotte, NC includes a preschool, four elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school as well as a career center and administration building. The district worked with a leading ESCO and Wesco to improve lighting quality while reducing their energy costs.Case Study
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Helping a School Get Control Over Lighting Costs September 14, 2022 Wesco completed an interior and exterior lighting and controls upgrade at Cambie Secondary School in Richmond, BC. The project was in partnership with BC Hydro’s Power Smart Program and focused on energy reduction initiatives. This lighting and controls upgrade required retrofitting existing lighting fixtures.Case Study
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Helping Sports Arenas Shine Brighter August 31, 2022 Wesco worked with the City of Toronto to install new interior and exterior LED fixtures at the McCormick arena. The McCormick arena is a community-based facility serving the Parkdale area of Toronto since 1972. This year-round facility houses two ice surfaces including on official size rink and a studio size rink.Case Study
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Seven Strategies for Effective Construction Material Management March 31, 2022 Profitable construction projects are the result of a successful blend of labor, material, and equipment management. Too often, contractors concentrate exclusively on labor or cost reduction and overlook the opportunity for improvement by implementing material management strategies.Article
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Alternative Tooling Sourcing Leads to Increased Productivity September 6, 2022 It is not uncommon to see mature manufacturing facilities struggle with cutting tools that over the years have become obsolete. Wesco can take advantage of its broad portfolio of suppliers to identify new technologies and/or alternative products to help our suppliers mitigate these issues.Case Study
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Supporting a Safe Return to the Workplace August 2, 2022 As organizations return to the physical workplace, the safety and health of their employees will be a top priority. Wesco’s Bill Geary, a Forbes Technology Council member, shares four ways how companies can help ensure a safe return to the workplace.Article
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Global Refinery Saves Money with MRO and Safety Solutions July 12, 2022 Drawing on the Wesco team’s unique skills and experience in building comprehensive and practical safety & MRO solutions and listening closely to the customer’s leadership and management team requirements, we developed a program and implementation plan that met the customer’s immediate and long-term needs.Case Study
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Fighting Pathogens with Air Disinfection Biosecurity Technology June 14, 2022 While airborne diseases are not a new problem, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the critical importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) to our health and is driving increased interest in technologies purpose-built to combat air and surface hazards, including non-line-of-sight.Article
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Mining Company Improves Safety and Efficiency With INSTA-REEL May 24, 2022 An underground mining company in the western United States had been pulling the MP-GC cable for their equipment the same way for decades. With the location being thousands of feet below ground, all the equipment had to be brought down using freight elevators and set up in limited space.Case Study
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Industrial Manufacturer Benefits From Vendor Managed Inventory April 23, 2022 A large industrial manufacturing plant in the Great Lakes region was challenged by the time required for ordering, tracking and managing the plant’s janitorial and sanitation supplies. Plant management was required to spend excessive amounts of energy and resources handling the process.Case Study
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Construction Company Saves $2M With Wesco’s Engineering Services January 5, 2023 As part of Wesco’s technical expertise, the Wesco engineering team uses the latest software and keeps up to date with standards and local codes to ensure the most cost-efficient design. They calculated their power cabling design would save the customer $2 million on the installation, trenching, cable and splicing.Case Study
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Custom LED Retrofit Brightens a Seattle Parking Lot November 4, 2022 A large aerospace company in the Seattle area made plans to upgrade outdated lighting fixtures in its parking lots to decrease energy costs. The parking lots contained over 100 light poles and replacing the HPS fixtures with new LED heads would provide a much brighter and more cost-efficient parking lot.Case Study
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Oil and Gas Plant Saves $2M With Improved Power Cabling Design July 27, 2022 It pays to double check. That’s what a contractor learned, and it was a very valuable lesson. The contractor was working with a construction company for an oil and gas plant in Calgary. He needed cable for two power distribution projects and told the Wesco Technology & Support Services (TSS) team about it.Case Study
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AMI Meter Exchange April 23, 2022 Wesco provided the customer with real-time information on all meter installs that work was completed on time and to the desired standards. Wesco's proprietary software program granted the utility full transparency into the installation with the ability to validate data, track inventory and perform audits remotely.Case Study
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Why Testing Rubber Goods is Essential to Electrical Safety January 24, 2022 The risk of injury, and even death, from electric shock is drastically reduced by taking a few simple steps with your rubber goods. Keep up with daily inspections and cleaning, use safe storage methods, and safety test your equipment regularly at an experienced, accredited testing lab.Article
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ATD is Getting Plugged in to EV February 9, 2023 American Tire Distributor (ATD) is ramping up its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. After posting notable ESG results for 2021, they are focused on achieving year-over-year reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieving a net positive impact on the communities they serve.Case Study
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Being Part of Wesco’s Innovation: My Summer Internship September 12, 2022 A few weeks into my marketing internship with Wesco and I have had the privilege to witness the 100-year celebration of a company that never stops building. Being a member of this team for even this short period of time has already taught me that this organization is bigger than any one person.Article
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Boost the Productivity of Your Wind and Solar Projects August 16, 2022 Large-scale farms yield more economic benefits, their size can pose a huge challenge when scheduling projects. Crew members waste time and energy looking for the tools and components they need rather than completing tasks. There is a growing need for improved productivity and faster builds.Article
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New Solar Site for Top Electrical Contractor June 29, 2022 Wesco developed a unique solution to install the Direct Current Feeder cables. Cables were cut to exact length onto our proprietary Solar Insta-Reels. Pre-installed pulling heads were mounted on each conductor. Sixteen solar reels allowed for all cables to be pulled simultaneously directly from the trailer.Case Study
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The Energy Storage Opportunity for Electrical Contractors January 11, 2022 The growing demand for solar energy has led to a growing need for energy storage. As renewable energy capacity increases, ramping up energy storage on the U.S. grid will be critical. These trends provide opportunities for contractors to find new value streams while helping customers meet sustainability goals.Article
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The What, Why and How of Energy Storage January 5, 2022 In 2020, the market surpassed $1.5 billion and is expected to become an $8.9 billion annual market by 2026. With this significant growth, it’s important that contractors understand what energy storage is, why it’s important, what problems it’s solving, and what opportunities there are to leverage energy storage.Article
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Women In Security Feature: Tara Dunning November 15, 2022 A seasoned global sales transformation executive, Dunning has a history of leading and developing high-performing teams to generate top-line growth. She is on the Security Industry Association (SIA) Member Executive Advisory Board and has been actively involved in various women’s and multi-cultural organizations.Article
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Supporting a Safe Return to the Workplace August 2, 2022 As organizations return to the physical workplace, the safety and health of their employees will be a top priority. Wesco’s Bill Geary, a Forbes Technology Council member, shares four ways how companies can help ensure a safe return to the workplace.Article
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The Changing World of a Locksmith June 8, 2022 Lost your car keys? Locked out of your home or business? The locksmith is right there to help you night or day. However, the often-used word evolution has arrived in the locksmithing space, with technology and digital transformation at the forefront of the growth movement for the locksmith industry.Article
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Developer Standardizes Physical Security Across All Properties June 1, 2022 Wecso immersed themselves in the customer’s challenges, working with project managers to define security levels and determine impactful solutions that best fit the needs of each property. We delivered an inventive solution that included cameras on the building’s exterior and interior cameras in public spaces.Case Study
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Protecting an Industrial Manufacturer from Cyberattacks April 23, 2022 To fully understand the manufacturer’s challenges, Wesco conducted an ASP Security Posture Survey of the plant floor. This enabled our cybersecurity specialists to provide a comprehensive report on all assets on the network as well as highlight the risks and vulnerabilities.Case Study
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ESSER and HEERF Spending: Three Things to Consider April 14, 2021 Students and faculty across the country’s 132,000 public and private K-12 schools and 7,000 institutions of higher education have struggled over the past year and a half to stay engaged in a digital-first curriculum. However, as the current school year comes to a close, a return to normalcy in the new year seems possible.Article
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