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Remee Wire & Cable Announces Turnkey Cabling Solutions for Solar and Wind Farms

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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TROY, Mich., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renewables by Remee™ are made here in the United States, and Remee is one of the few domestic manufacturers to offer stranded copper and aluminum cable with XLPE jackets. Remee is committed to supporting the recent reshoring trends and governmental efforts to develop the renewable energy industry in the United States.

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Remee Wire & Cable, a leading domestic wire and cable manufacturer, has advanced its commitment to support solar and wind energy projects by offering turnkey cabling solutions, due in part to the addition of new production lines dedicated to the manufacturing of these renewable energy cables.
Remee Wire & Cable's turnkey cabling solutions cover virtually every application in solar and wind fields to interconnect equipment with power and/or data transmission.
Solar Array Cables – Stranded bare copper PV wire, all cables feature cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) jackets for durability.
Get more details about Renewables™ by Remee cabling solutions for renewable energy applications, including spec sheets.

New DeNova Detect 10-Year Battery Powered Natural Gas Alarm Available at Lowe's

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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LISLE, Ill., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeNova Detect, created by New Cosmos USA Inc., the world's leading global manufacturer of natural gas alarms, today announced its revolutionary 10-year battery-powered natural gas alarm is now available at Lowes.com and in select Lowe's stores, as well as DeNova Detect's website. Making history, this DeNova Detect alarm is the first and only 10-year battery-operated natural gas alarm available in the United States and is listed to the new UL1484 safety standards.

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DeNova Detect unveils the first and only 10-year battery-operated natural gas alarm in the U.S. to help keep people and property safe from natural gas explosions
LISLE, Ill., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeNova Detect , created by New Cosmos USA Inc., the world's leading global manufacturer of natural gas alarms, today announced its revolutionary 10-year battery-powered natural gas alarm is now available at Lowes.com and in select Lowe's stores, as well as DeNova Detect's website.
As the first 100% battery-powered residential natural gas alarm in the U.S., DeNova Detect's 10-year alarm exceeds this standard and has revolutionized the natural gas alarm market with a new 100% battery-powered option.
"DeNova Detect is raising awareness around natural gas safety by working directly with fire service leaders and legislators, where a growing number of states and municipalities are considering laws requiring natural gas alarms."
DeNova Detect has natural gas safety experts available for interviews to discuss the importance of natural gas alarms, availability of the new alarm at Lowe's stores and on Lowes.com , along with legislation and safety education.

As the Holiday Season Begins, NFPA Launches Expanded Resources and Guidelines to Educate Consumers About the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Ways to Prevent Them

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Friday, November 24, 2023

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QUINCY, Mass., Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has launched an expanded series of resources, guidelines, and information in response to the growing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries that power micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters, smaller electronics such as cell phones and laptops, and electric vehicles. As the use of these items has increased in recent years, so, too, has the number of fires associated with them.

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As the use of these items has increased in recent years, so, too, has the number of fires associated with them.
"As the holidays near and consumers are purchasing devices that use lithium-ion batteries, NFPA is helping to educate the public about the risks associated with these batteries and ways to prevent them."
As the holidays near and consumers are purchasing devices that use lithium-ion batteries, NFPA is helping to educate the public about the risks associated with these batteries and ways to prevent them."
For this release and other announcements about NFPA initiatives, research, and resources, please visit the NFPA press room.

Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association Selects Center for Campus Fire Safety President for 2023 Fire Safety Advocate Award

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Friday, November 10, 2023

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CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association has selected Justin Daniels as the recipient of its 2023 Fire Safety Advocate Award. Daniels serves as president of the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) and is employed by Knox Company, a trusted provider of secure access solutions.

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CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association has selected Justin Daniels as the recipient of its 2023 Fire Safety Advocate Award.
Daniels serves as president of the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) and is employed by Knox Company, a trusted provider of secure access solutions.
The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association has selected Justin Daniels as the recipient of its 2023 Fire Safety Advocate Award.
Daniels was formally presented with the Fire Safety Advocate Award during the Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association's Annual Meeting in October.

Most Western States Lack Comprehensive Wildfire Approach, Uniform Enforcement

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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RICHBURG, S.C., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows few states and counties with the greatest wildfire risk are using sound regulatory approaches backed by consistent enforcement.

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Study shows few Western states with greatest wildfire risk use sound regulatory approaches with consistent enforcement.
Living with Wildfire – a report from the Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety ( IBHS ), the National Fire Protection Association® ( NFPA® ) and Verisk , examined community vulnerability and wildfire readiness around the wildland-urban interface (WUI) in 13 Western states.
Separating wildfire safety from traditional building codes and a lack of clear guidance on how to integrate them has resulted in limited use by state and local officials.
While 45 million structures are at risk nationwide, roughly 14 million U.S. structures are at risk from wildfire across the 13 Western states, according to Verisk's Wildfire Risk Analysis.

Korean fire safety gear manufacturer, Summit Corporation becomes first domestic company to receive NFPA certification for their fire hood

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Corporation, a South Korean firefighting glove manufacturer, has obtained U.S. NFPA certification for the structural firefighting gloves and hoods it manufactures.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Corporation, a South Korean firefighting glove manufacturer, has obtained U.S. NFPA certification for the structural firefighting gloves and hoods it manufactures.
Summit Corporation has become the first company in Korea to produce fire hoods with this certification, and is also the only domestic company to currently hold the same certification for its fire gloves.
The certified products made by Summit Corporation are their 'QU-27PBI' model structural firefighting gloves and the 'HD-21P' and 'HD-11P' model structural firefighting hoods.
By obtaining this NFPA certification, they have also become the only company in Korea with NFPA certification for these products.

Korean fire safety gear manufacturer, Summit Corporation becomes first domestic company to receive NFPA certification for their fire hood

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Corporation, a South Korean firefighting glove manufacturer, has obtained U.S. NFPA certification for the structural firefighting gloves and hoods it manufactures.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Corporation, a South Korean firefighting glove manufacturer, has obtained U.S. NFPA certification for the structural firefighting gloves and hoods it manufactures.
Summit Corporation has become the first company in Korea to produce fire hoods with this certification, and is also the only domestic company to currently hold the same certification for its fire gloves.
The certified products made by Summit Corporation are their 'QU-27PBI' model structural firefighting gloves and the 'HD-21P' and 'HD-11P' model structural firefighting hoods.
By obtaining this NFPA certification, they have also become the only company in Korea with NFPA certification for these products.

Noted PFAS Industry Expert Shalene Thomas Joins Battelle

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Battelle, a world leader in solutions to combat the proliferation of the contaminant known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has bolstered its staff with the addition of noted PFAS expert Shalene Thomas.

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Battelle, a world leader in solutions to combat the proliferation of the contaminant known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has bolstered its staff with the addition of noted PFAS expert Shalene Thomas.
Prior to joining Battelle, Thomas filled similar emerging contaminants roles.
“We are thrilled to have Shalene on our team,” said John Razzolini, Battelle Business Line Director.
She has provided PFAS and AFFF training across North America and has presented on the topic of PFAS globally.

Open Enrollment Available for Clarion Safety Systems and Machine Safety Specialists Live, Online Training Course on Machine Safety and Risk Assessment

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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MILFORD, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Machine Safety Specialists (MSS), a subsidiary of Clarion Safety Systems, will host a live, online training course for machine safety and risk assessment training this December. MSS, through its TÜV certified safety engineers, provides clear guidance and detailed answers for OSHA machine guarding, risk assessment, functional safety, and safety training needs. Clarion Safety is a leading designer and manufacturer of safety labels, signs, and tags – and provides services for comprehensive machine safety, compliance, and risk reduction.

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Machine Safety Specialists, a subsidiary of Clarion Safety Systems, will be hosting a live, online training course for machine safety and risk assessment in December
MILFORD, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Machine Safety Specialists (MSS), a subsidiary of Clarion Safety Systems, will host a live, online training course for machine safety and risk assessment training this December.
MSS, through its TÜV certified safety engineers, provides clear guidance and detailed answers for OSHA machine guarding, risk assessment, functional safety, and safety training needs.
Clarion Safety is a leading designer and manufacturer of safety labels , signs , and tags – and provides services for comprehensive machine safety, compliance, and risk reduction .
To learn more about the online training, including the team at Machine Safety Specialists, as well as how to register, visit the Machine Safety Specialists website .

Air Products to Showcase Industrial Gas Solutions at Heat Treat 2023 Conference and Expo

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Monday, October 16, 2023

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will showcase industrial gas solutions and technologies for the heat-treating and metal processing industry at the Heat Treat 2023 Conference and Expo from October 17-19 at Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan.

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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will showcase industrial gas solutions and technologies for the heat-treating and metal processing industry at the Heat Treat 2023 Conference and Expo from October 17-19 at Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan.
Those attending are invited to stop by Air Products' booth #2020 to speak with an industry specialist and learn how Air Products' industrial gases, technologies, and supply solutions can help heat treaters and metal processors improve product quality, reduce operating costs, increase production and optimize gas usage.
In addition, Air Products' technical experts will host presentations as part of Heat Treat's technical program and solutions center.
For more than 50 years, heat treaters and metals processors around the world have relied on Air Products' industrial gases, gas atmospheres, equipment and technical support.