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OSHA’s Top Ten Violations, Explored
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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
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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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Large Retail Space Looks to Real-Time Occupancy Data to Improve Shopper Experience December 7, 2023 See how a large retail space worked with WaitTime Analytics and Operations Dashboard to get data-driven insights to impact guest experience, loss prevention, space monetization, and vendor negotiation.Sponsored
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Now is the New Future for Fire Systems August 21, 2023 Read Now the New Future for Fire System on Wesco’s Knowledge Hub to learn about Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services.Sponsored
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An Integrated Approach to Smart Technology is Critical August 21, 2023 The benefits of integrated technology in commercial buildings are clear and it’s important for you to think strategically about the current and future needs of tenants. The right approach to integration will ensure the current and future performance of your building, ultimately protecting your ...Sponsored
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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 co...Article
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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 maint...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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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 locati...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 iss...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 ...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 ...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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Bridging the Mighty Mississippi August 9, 2023 Bridges serve as vital connections for millions of Americans and play a strategic role in connecting people and goods. Bridges are also a vital link in the vast telecommunications network. Learn how Wesco and MaxCell are helping to deploy critical infrastructure on bridges, spans, viaducts, and overpasses.Sponsored
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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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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 _ sustaina...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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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-effecti...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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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 n...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 i...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 offset...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 softw...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 streaml...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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Building Smart City Infrastructure in the UK October 26, 2023 A UK-based technology company specializing in building and operating smart city infrastructure was planning to expand their network and enable better connectivity. They partnered with Wesco to help streamline the supply chain process, oversee day-to-day project management, and ensure a successful rollout.Article
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Dielectric Testing of Rubber Goods is Essential for Line Worker Safety October 12, 2023 Read Dielectric Testing of Rubber Goods is Essential for Line Worker Safety on Wesco’s Knowledge Hub to learn how to protect employees from high voltage.Article
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U.S. Broadband Infrastructure Funding Explained October 1, 2023 Under the American Rescue Plan Act, there are currently over 100 different federal programs that touch broadband infrastructure funding opportunities. Most of these funds ($97 billion) will be distributed over the next 3 - 5 years by just a handful of programs. How is this money being allocated and by ...Sponsored
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Bringing Broadband to Rural America – The Future is Cooperative September 14, 2023 A supply chain solutions provider like Wesco gives electrical cooperatives a partner with the expertise to help navigate the complexities associated with broadband projects, accelerate deployment, streamline processes, and transform their communities. Wesco has built a reputation as the...Case Study
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Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Brings Their Journey Full Circle September 19, 2023 The collaboration between Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Beacon Broadband, and Wesco is a textbook effort in why partnerships play a critical role in a successful broadband deployment. Building on established and trusted working relationships makes a difference in achieving broadban...Case Study
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Aerospace Company Taps MaxCell to Future-proof Broadband Infrastructure June 10, 2023 Automation and Internet of Things (IoT) are key components to the future-proof solutions businesses need to work smarter. Many businesses are discovering that their current broadband infrastructure is inadequate. It cannot support the solutions they need today, let alone the exp...Case Study
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Cooling System Failure Solved with Cost-Effective VFD May 30, 2023 Wesco’s engineering team helped a customer overcome a cooling system failure with a solution that minimized downtime, cut costs, and improved productivity. Read the case study to see how we combined Wesco’s advisory services with Eaton’s latest microdrive solutions to achieve an innovative soluti...Case Study
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Soil Reclamation Unit Helps Save Environment April 19, 2023 Having recognized the danger to the environment from the use of harmful products such as fire suppressant foams, there has been a drive to provide a method to cleanse the soil of the contaminants. To support this, ACE Automation asked Wesco to help automate a soil reclamation unit.Case Study
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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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Enhancing Networks: There’s Nothing Wireless About Wireless August 22, 2023 In the era of digital transformation, businesses must prioritize the deployment of fast and reliable wireless networks. By embracing Wi-Fi 6 and higher and combining wired and wireless connections, organizations can deliver an optimal user experience while future-proofing their network infr...Sponsored
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The Foundational Need For Infrastructure To Support IoT December 15, 2022 Nearly every industry has benefited from the development of an IoT-enabled infrastructure, from manufacturing plants to agricultural processes. In the commercial building environment alone, IoT improves and simplifies the operation of environmental controls, security, maintenance and lighting.Article
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Manufacturers Must Build a Collaborative Cybersecurity Team August 11, 2022 As OT components in the industrial space move from independent operation to being connected to broader IT networks, their endpoints become susceptible to cyber threats. To reduce the risk of cyberattacks, firms must build a cybersecurity function that can ensure cross-collaboration between ...Article
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How Remote Monitoring Can Optimize Your Operations May 17, 2022 Condition monitoring is the application of digital-transformation technology to track machine utilization rate and other parameters that lead to an optimized production cycle. Condition monitoring utilizes digital industrial solutions such as IoT devices and edge-computing devices to track machine p...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 ...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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Wesco Delivers 20% Cost Reduction on Construction Project November 21, 2023 An electrical contractor in Vancouver approached Wesco for support on a multi-site construction project comprising of 30 residential towers. By streamlining procurement and logistics across jobsites, Wesco was able to simplify the order process and secure favorable product supply for the life...Case Study
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Wesco Delivers 20% Cost Reduction on Construction Project November 21, 2023 An electrical contractor in Vancouver approached Wesco for support on a multi-site construction project comprising of 30 residential towers. By streamlining procurement and logistics across jobsites, Wesco was able to simplify the order process and secure favorable product supply for the life...Case Study
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Historic Public Market Modernizes Electrical Infrastructure November 20, 2023 A historic public market with more than 50 vendors was facing challenges around its outdated electrical infrastructure. By upgrading to Leviton’s VerifEye™ submetering solutions, the market now has access to accurate energy consumption data for each vendor and has increased net operating in...Sponsored
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Bridging the Mighty Mississippi August 9, 2023 Bridges serve as vital connections for millions of Americans and play a strategic role in connecting people and goods. Bridges are also a vital link in the vast telecommunications network. Learn how Wesco and MaxCell are helping to deploy critical infrastructure on bridges, spans, viaducts, and overpasses.Sponsored
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Electrical Solutions for Food and Beverage Processing July 31, 2023 ABB Installation Products are designed to provide extra confidence in hygiene-critical applications. ABB understands the challenges food and beverage processors face. They provide solutions in every area of operation. Learn how to increase the reliability of your electrical system and enhance foo...Sponsored
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CAROL® Composite Access Control Cable September 26, 2023 Prysmian Group’s CAROL® Composite Access Control Cable incorporates the four components required for card readers, door contacts, locking power, and retinal scanners. The convenience of these cables at installation makes them a popular choice for multiple access control applications.Sponsored
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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 lon...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, t...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 parkin...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 (...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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Wesco Builds Turnkey Solar-Powered EV Charging Infrastructure July 6, 2023 A municipality in western Canada wanted to reduce emissions and promote sustainability. They asked Wesco to design and complete a comprehensive solar generation and EV charging system for the parking lot. Our team provided an environmentally friendly solution to help the city reduce its c...Case Study
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Solar Solution Lowers Energy Costs November 1, 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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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 traile...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 sust...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 storag...Article
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The Implications of the “Camera as a Sensor” on Surveillance System Design October 23, 2023 In a recent interview with thought leaders, Kasia Hanson, Intel’s Global Director of Security Sales, and Tara Dunning, Wesco’s Vice President of Global Security, explored the implications of “camera as a sensor” on surveillance system design.Article
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The Evolution of the Security Camera: From Surveillance to Digital Transformation April 20, 2023 In a recent interview with thought leaders at Intel and Wesco, we explored the changing role of the security camera. Kasia Hanson, Intel’s Global Director of Security Sales, and Tara Dunning, Wesco’s Vice President of Global Security, discussed the history of the secur...Article
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Securing Your Building With Power-Over-Ethernet November 21, 2023 Your building’s security cameras, smart access devices, and intrusion detection systems protect the people within it as much as the property itself. With the Extended Distance Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) solution from nCompass Systems, you can connect and control these devices like never before.Sponsored
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Summer is Upgrade and Retrofit Season August 28, 2023 Just because school is out for summer, doesn’t mean that the work’s done until fall. Assa Abloy’s Adam Dowden talks about the importance of using the break to make upgrades that will keep classrooms more secure. Learn how Wesco and Assa Abloy can help you keep students and teachers safer in the coming school yea...Sponsored
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CAROL® Composite Access Control Cable September 26, 2023 Prysmian Group’s CAROL® Composite Access Control Cable incorporates the four components required for card readers, door contacts, locking power, and retinal scanners. The convenience of these cables at installation makes them a popular choice for multiple access control applications.Sponsored
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Five Reasons Your Building Needs Peer-to-Peer-Based IP Intercom September 27, 2023 Intercom systems can provide a facility with a significant amount of security and control, enabling users to effectively communicate with other individuals throughout a building and manage the flow of visitors. Here are five benefits of a peer-to-peer-based intercom system.Sponsored
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