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Pilz: Access Management for Your Plant and Machinery
For comprehensive protection of your staff and optimum safeguarding of your machinery, you need a holistic safety concept, which considers aspects of both safety and security. With the “Identification and Access Management” portfolio from Pilz, you are offered a comprehensive range of products, solutions and software for the implementation of safety as well as security tasks. Read More…
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nVent Launches Highly Rated Portfolio of Electrical Enclosures and Air Conditioners for Ultimate Protection in the Most Demanding Environments
nVent Electric plc has recently introduced its new nVent HOFFMAN Extreme Environments line of stainless-steel enclosures and air conditioners. Certified to the industry’s highest standards, the product line offers a durable, reliable solution for ultimate protection of critical equipment and system components in the most demanding environments. Read More…