Eaton has recently announced two new appointments in its Electrical Sector, Americas Region. Angie McMillin joins as president of Energy Solutions and Services and John Rhodes joins as president of Assemblies and Residential Solutions. Both McMillin and Rhodes report to Mike Yelton, president of Eaton’s Electrical Sector in the Americas, effective November 27, 2023.
Recently, Rittal was thrilled to announce the grand opening of its 7th Rittal Application Center (RAC) worldwide, located in Houston, Texas. This state-of-the-art facility, which was set to open its doors on Tuesday, December 5th, will serve as a collaborative hub for Rittal and Eplan, showcasing the combined power of both organizations. Andreas Ruzic, Chief Executive Officer of Rittal USA, expressed his enthusiasm for the RAC initiative, stating, “Rittal Application Centers are being launched globally as ‘boot camps’ for panel builders and switchgear manufacturers.”
RS now offers Omron’s advanced suite of Traceability 4.0 solutions for Industry 4.0 applications. Traceability allows manufacturers to track and share information about products as they move throughout the supply chain from production and processing to distribution. It’s essential for providing quality, safety, and compliance and can also help manufacturers improve efficiency and strengthen their brand.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 472 manufacturers and almost 1,560,000 data sets are available with the update on December 05, 2023. New manufacturer catalogs are available from FRABA GmbH with 35,570 data sets for sensors, Triamec Motion AG with 2,938 data sets for amplifiers and controllers, ULVAC CRYOGENICS INCORPORATED with 6 data sets for cables and signal devices, and ULVAC, Inc. with 1 data set for signal devices.
EAO announces the renewal of its ISO 9001:2015 certification, reaffirming its dedication to enhancing its North American manufacturing capabilities and compliance. This accreditation ensures EAO’s ability to satisfy the unique needs of its customers and solidifies its position as a value-added partner.
At the beginning of November, NovaTech Automation was excited to announce the successful acquisition of the TestSwitch LLC line of products. TestSwitch is a renowned provider of electromechanical switches used in critical infrastructure testing. This strategic acquisition further solidifies NovaTech Automation’s position in the industry while enhancing its product portfolio, including TestSwitch’s flagship product, the W3TS Test Switch. TestSwitch entered the utility industry in 1983 with the Sliding Link Switch and has been focusing on its W3TS Test Switch since early 2001. This highly regarded product offers exceptional quality and reliability in test switches.
Emerson has recently announced the appointment of Michael Tang as senior vice president, secretary and chief legal officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Tang succeeds Sara Yang Bosco, who will retire from Emerson on Dec. 31 after 18 years with the company. As chief legal officer, Tang will be responsible for all legal matters and global security pertaining to Emerson, including corporate governance, M&A, compliance, dispute resolution, and corporate and commercial operational matters.
Waldom Electronics, Inc. proudly announces the expansion of its Manufacturer Line Card with the addition of JAE Electronics, Inc. This strategic partnership positions Waldom as their Authorized Distributor in the Americas. JAE Electronics, Inc. will be participating in Waldom’s Excess Inventory Solution, providing their distributors with immediate access to a broad range of products available at reduced Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs).
JMS Energy, Inc., and Phoenix Contact have joined forces to deliver advanced solutions for renewable energy. JMS Energy will install and support Phoenix Contact’s solutions for the renewable energy space. The collaboration brings together the expertise of both companies—JMS Energy’s extensive experience in wind farm production and Phoenix Contact’s 100-year history in electrical engineering and automation.
Schneider Electric has recently announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada. In this role, Cykoski is focusing on accelerating growth of Industrial Automation, inclusive of discrete, hybrid, and process manufacturing, in the United States and Canada. She will also work closely with local and global stakeholders – including AVEVA, partners and customers – to address the industry’s green energy trilemma of balancing modernization plans, managing security concerns, and working within limited resources.
RS has recently added five new suppliers that further augment its already-extensive selection of connectivity, test and measurement, and compressed air solutions for industrial applications. The five new suppliers are Techflex, ProSoft Technology, Testo, NOSHOK, and EXAIR.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 468 manufacturers and almost 1,510,000 data sets are available with the update November 14, 2023. New manufacturer catalogs are available from JST Power Equipment with 22 data sets for generals, ELEXIM a.s. with 9 data sets for voltage sources and generators, Oriental Motors with 1,025 data sets for motors, and SHODEN CORPORATION with 12 data sets for protection devices.
AttaBox Enclosures has recently announced the launch of a newly updated website, designed to provide fast access to valuable knowledge for the effective selection, installation, and use of durable, reliable, electrical and industrial enclosures. The focus of this site is to enable users of polycarbonate enclosures to understand and solve the many application challenges specific to diverse, demanding, indoor and outdoor applications.
Omron Automation Americas recently announced Hawk Technology as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Rock Island, Illinois, Hawk has been providing superior services and products that maximize their customer’s productivity and success. Hawk Technology has been collaborating with Omron in developing machines and systems for end users for many years.
In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 464 manufacturers and more than 1,500,000 data sets that are available with the update on November 03, 2023. Updated and new data is available from companies such as Baumer Holding AG, Lenze SE, Schneider Electric SA, J. Schmalz GmbH and Weidmueller Group.
Southwire is pleased to announce a partnership with READY Robotics, a provider of cutting-edge automation solutions that overcome obstacles faced by manufacturers, to deploy automation at five of the company’s facilities. Through the partnership, Southwire’s Retail East Customer Service Center (CSC) in Villa Rica, Ga.; Utility Products Plant in Carrollton, Ga.; Kentucky Plant in Hawesville, Ky.; Florence Plant in Florence, Ala.; and Bremen Campus in Bremen, Ind., will participate in the automation pilot.