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UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions Commend New York City Council for Life-Saving Micromobility Safety Legislation

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UL enterprise – UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions – commends the New York City Council on the unanimous passage of 663-A that requires certification by an accredited testing laboratory to:

Key Points: 
  • UL 2272, the Standard for Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices, for all powered mobility devices, including e-scooters, sold, distributed, leased, or rented in New York City.
  • This legislation addresses the safety risks that have emerged as the adoption of electrified forms of transportation has increased.
  • "For the past 10 years, UL Standards & Engagement has placed a sharp focus on developing consensus-based safety standards that mitigate risks from micromobility equipment, and we are pleased New York City has recognized the impact our standards have on promoting safety," said Dr. David Steel, executive director of UL Standards & Engagement.
  • "We thank Council Member Feliz for his leadership on this legislation and encourage Mayor Adams to sign this initiative into law.

Statcomm Annouces Rebrand

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Statcomm Inc. (Statcomm), an all-in-one fire and life safety service provider, has completed a major rebranding after merging with Performance Systems Integration (PSI) in 2022. Statcomm/PSI is still the same team delivering the same high-quality comprehensive safety compliance services—now supported by PSI's best-in-class digital service delivery platform.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Statcomm Inc .
  • (Statcomm), an all-in-one fire and life safety service provider, has completed a major rebranding after merging with Performance Systems Integration (PSI) in 2022.
  • Statcomm/PSI is still the same team delivering the same high-quality comprehensive safety compliance services—now supported by PSI's best-in-class digital service delivery platform.
  • "We're excited to include Statcomm under the PSI umbrella and look forward to continuing to provide customers in the Greater Bay Area with exceptional levels of service and growing the strong business Statcomm has built over the years," said PSI CEO, Travis Everton.

Intertek Completes the World’s First Evaluation of Emergency Communications Devices to the NFPA 1802 Standard

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has completed the world’s first evaluation of radio equipment used by emergency personnel to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1802 Standard on Two-Way, Portable RF Voice Communications Devices for use by emergency services personnel in the hazard zone.

Key Points: 
  • Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has completed the world’s first evaluation of radio equipment used by emergency personnel to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1802 Standard on Two-Way, Portable RF Voice Communications Devices for use by emergency services personnel in the hazard zone.
  • Upon successful completion of testing by Intertek, the first NFPA 1802 certifications were issued by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) to Motorola Solutions and L3Harris.
  • The NFPA 1802 standard defines performance requirements for radios and speaker microphones designed for use in environments in which firefighters, hazmat teams, and other agencies operate.
  • “It is an honour for Intertek to be the first third-party lab to complete an NFPA 1802 evaluation,” said Chad Morey, Technical Analyst for Intertek’s PPE team.

BayoTech Hits Milestone of 700th High-Pressure Transport Trailer Shipped

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayoTech, Inc. ("BayoTech"), an innovator in hydrogen solutions, announced the delivery of its 700th high-pressure gas transport trailer. Plug Power, a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, took delivery of the HyFill™ bulk hydrogen transport trailer at the Tulsa, Oklahoma factory. This milestone is another step in BayoTech's commitment to building safe, reliable, and sustainable hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S. to make low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen accessible for communities today.

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayoTech, Inc. ("BayoTech"), an innovator in hydrogen solutions, announced the delivery of its 700th high-pressure gas transport trailer.
  • Plug Power, a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, took delivery of the HyFill™ bulk hydrogen transport trailer at the Tulsa, Oklahoma factory.
  • This milestone is another step in BayoTech's commitment to building safe, reliable, and sustainable hydrogen infrastructure in the U.S. to make low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen accessible for communities today.
  • BayoTech announces delivery of the high-capacity hydrogen transport trailer to Plug Power.

Turn Up the Heat with World's First Fire Tested BIPV by Mitrex

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Mitrex's BIPV is designed to provide clean energy and the highest level of fire safety for the building and its occupants.

Key Points: 
  • Mitrex's BIPV is designed to provide clean energy and the highest level of fire safety for the building and its occupants.
  • The Mitrex BIPV system has been tested under the most severe conditions to ensure that it meets the highest fire safety standards.
  • The tests included exposing the BIPV to direct flame, radiant heat, and smoke, simulating the worst-case scenarios of a building fire.
  • For more information about Mitrex and its fire-tested BIPV products, please visit the company's website at www.mitrex.com .

AXA XL Risk Consulting expands resources in the Americas

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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According to Scott Ewing, AXA XL Risk Consulting's Americas Engineering Leader, "Businesses continue to see the cost of risk rise.

Key Points: 
  • According to Scott Ewing, AXA XL Risk Consulting's Americas Engineering Leader, "Businesses continue to see the cost of risk rise.
  • We're excited to welcome such experienced risk consultants to help us meet the growing demand for loss prevention expertise here in the Americas."
  • Among the AXA XL Risk Consulting new colleagues is Grace Torres-Valtierra who assumes the role as the team's South Central Regional Engineering Leader in Dallas.
  • Based in Vancouver, Peter Sam joins the Americas team with more than 20 years of Risk Consulting experience.

DuPont Announces 2022 North America Protection Innovation Award Winners

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont Personal Protection announced the winners of their ninth annual Protection Innovation Award (formerly Kevlar® Innovation Award). The award recognizes innovative personal protective solutions through the use of Kevlar® and/or Nomex® fibers in the form of gloves or sleeves, helping offer hand and arm protection to industrial workers around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Bulwark and Youngstown Glove Co. Products Honored for Innovative Use of DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Nomex® in Glove Design
    WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont Personal Protection announced the winners of their ninth annual Protection Innovation Award (formerly Kevlar® Innovation Award).
  • "Every year we are excited to see the broad range of new hand and arm protection solutions submitted for consideration.
  • This recognition for the GG200C represents the first time that Bulwark, a leading supplier of FR apparel for workers in the oil & gas industry, has received a DuPont Protection Innovation Award for hand protection.
  • For more information on how DuPont, along with its licensee partners, are redefining the standards for performance and comfort in worker protection, visit Protection Innovation Awards .

iBwave Simplifies Public Safety Network Testing & Verification with Epiq PRiSM scanner and new Grid Test Functionality

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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iBwave Solutions , the industry-leading software provider for wireless network design, today announced the immediate availability of an updated version for its Public Safety survey solution, further advancing the network testing and verification capabilities offered by the existing iBwave Mobile Survey application and robust handheld Epiq PRiSM scanner.

Key Points: 
  • iBwave Solutions , the industry-leading software provider for wireless network design, today announced the immediate availability of an updated version for its Public Safety survey solution, further advancing the network testing and verification capabilities offered by the existing iBwave Mobile Survey application and robust handheld Epiq PRiSM scanner.
  • The new grid test capabilities combined with the existing iBwave Public safety desktop offering gives public safety engineers the complete solution they need to test, verify, design and document public safety networks that meet the latest in U.S. standards and regulations.
  • The latest version of the iBwave Public Safety Solution, which includes the iBwave Mobile survey with the Epiq PRiSM scanner integration and the powerful Public Safety network design desktop software includes:
    Seamless integration with the easy-to-use, affordable and lightweight Epiq PRiSM Scanner for use in public safety P25 surveys and grid testing.
  • New ‘Grid Test’ Module in the iBwave Mobile survey app for testing, verifying and generating grid test pass/fail reports for submission to AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) in the U.S.

Advance Automation Company Adds Cylinder CAD Models to Online Catalog, Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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CINCINNATI and CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance Automation Company, a manufacturer of industrial cylinders, has added their pneumatic and hydraulic products to their online catalog. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the addition of this configurator will streamline the design and specification process for engineers and OEMs by allowing them on-demand access to 3D CAD models.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI and CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance Automation Company , a manufacturer of industrial cylinders, has added their pneumatic and hydraulic products to their online catalog .
  • Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the addition of this configurator will streamline the design and specification process for engineers and OEMs by allowing them on-demand access to 3D CAD models.
  • "Dropping the cylinder right into their project, in a compatible format, is a huge selling point for engineers."
  • The new online catalog and configurator offer 3D CAD files in thousands of formats, making the buying process easier for Advance Automation Company, their distributors, and end users.

Generac Industrial Power Expands Innovative Transfer Switch Line

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Industrial Power,  one of North America's largest suppliers of power generation equipment and part of Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), today announced the expansion of its line of TX Series transfer switches. The expanded offering includes the 600A, 800A and 1000A service and non-service entrance transfer switches with some of the highest withstand and closing ratings in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • WAUKESHA, Wis., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Industrial Power ,  one of North America's largest suppliers of power generation equipment and part of Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC) , today announced the expansion of its line of TX Series transfer switches.
  • "Generac continues to expand on our journey to design more versatile and robust transfer switches," said Brandon Bassler, director of sales at Generac.
  • The TX Series transfer switches contactor mechanism is double-throw and interlocked with an over-center design to ensure safe, positive transfer between power sources.
  • All TX Series transfer switches are designed and manufactured by Generac in the US.