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Kirby Risk Custom Enclosures with the Steinhauer Modification Center

November 04, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 3 of Connected.The Steinhauer Enclosure Modification Center was installed in 2016 at the Kirby Risk Mechanical Solutions and Service location in Lafayette, Indiana. The Steinhauer machine is used to automate the process of modifyi...

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Building Reliable Electrical Systems for Water and Wastewater

October 28, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 2 of Connected.Reliable electrical systems are key for the maintenance of clean drinking water and effective wastewater treatment. Power and electrical equipment failure can have devastating, long-term impacts on surrounding commu...

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SolaHD Expands SVL Power Supply Family

October 23, 2024

SolaHD™ SVL DIN rail power supplies by Emerson are a mainstay in high volume applications such as automation, ATMs, vending machines and life sciences. Now they’ve started a new chapter with the introduction of economical three-phase SVL versions eng...

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The New Way to Build

October 21, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 1 of Connected.Terms like ‘prefabrication’ and ‘modular’ have recently been gaining popularity in the construction industry. These terms can often be heard in the same sentence, but what do they mean? Milwaukee Tool writes, “The d...

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2024 Founder’s Day Food Drive

October 18, 2024

In line with one of our core Values and Principles, Community, Kirby Risk recently concluded its second company-wide food drive, making a significant impact in the communities we serve. This initiative, held in honor of founder J. Kirby Risk, brought...

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Introducing Lithonia® FRAME 

October 16, 2024

The FRAME by Lithonia Lighting® offers a modern, upscale aesthetic with functionality and performance to match. At the heart of the FRAME design is the ‘snap’ together assembly which provides unrivaled value in shipping, storage and installation cost...

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How 3D Printing in Manufacturing is Improving Efficiency and Lowering Costs Using Additive Manufacturing Technology on the Production Line

October 07, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 1 of Connected.The manufacturing process involves a lot more than the production of a single assembled product and its parts. At the heart of the process is the machinery doing the work. That machinery is what produces the parts f...

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Portable is now more powerful.  

October 04, 2024

Your job. You take pride in it and recognize its importance. Even more important is how you do your job, because performance is everything.  To do your best, you need the best tools. Tools that make your job easier and more efficient. If you're ...

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Holophane Industrial Troffer

October 02, 2024

The new Holophane Industrial Troffer (HIT) is designed for cleanroom and other industrial spaces. With three sizes, there’s a troffer for any space. Creating a reliable seal, the HIT protects people, products, processes, and production from contamina...

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Janette Woodside

September 30, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 1 of Connected.In this edition of Connected, we spotlight Janette Woodside to talk about the role of Operations Manager of Distribution Services at the Distribution Center.An Operations Manager of Distribution Services is responsi...

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Collaborative Business and Technology Provide Customers Better Service

September 23, 2024

From Fall 2022 of Connected.Today, it remains the foundation of Kirby Risk’s Mechanical Solutions and Service division that provides electric motors, repair, preventative and predictive maintenance services and power transmission products to our cust...

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The Basics of Industrial Software

September 19, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.Integrating industrial software can present organizations with numerous advantages. Depending on the needs of an organization, industrial software can focus on niche solutions or benefit the whole organization. ERP,...

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Optimize Your Wire Management

September 18, 2024

Panduit has been synonymous with Wiring Duct for decades, trusted by more panel builders and machine shops than anyone else in North America. Since inventing Wiring Duct in 1955, Panduit has pioneered numerous patented space- and cost-saving solution...

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Don’t Fall Behind

September 16, 2024

From Fall 2022 of Connected.As the summer season comes to an end, fall slowly begins to sneak in. Whether you're on the jobsite or at home, this season can be seen as a time to prepare for the colder months ahead. Common issues that emerge during thi...

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Welcome to the Future of Home Energy Management

September 13, 2024

In an era where energy conservation and smart home technology are paramount, the Inhab™ portfolio, or “Intelligent Habitat,” is a game-changer. This innovative platform of smart products is designed to revolutionize the way you manage and utilize ene...

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Employee Spotlight: General Manager Aaron Read

September 12, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.In this edition of Connected, we interviewed Aaron Read, General Manager of the Intelligent Industry Solutions team.COULD YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ROLE?My title at Kirby Risk is General Manager of Intelligent Industry...

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Appleton Unveils First-Ever Adjustable Jelly Jar LED Light for C1D2 Locations

September 11, 2024

Resembling an upside-down Mason jar, jelly jar lights have long been installed in barns, tunnels, and on building exteriors. Appleton is now introducing the first jelly jar LED luminaire for installation in C1D2 hazardous locations, compete with fiel...

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Identifying and Analyzing Power Quality Issues

September 09, 2024

From Fall 2022 of Connected.Has your facility recently experienced brownouts, power blips, voltage sags or swells? Have you been repeatedly replacing the same electronic components? Have you experienced unexplained machine shutdowns?If you answered y...

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What’s New with the Industrial Internet of Things

September 05, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.When striving for device interconnectivity in an industrial system, it's vital to consider the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT), a network of physical objects that are connected and can communicate with each ...

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Save Time and Worry Less on the Jobsite

September 02, 2024

From Fall 2022 of Connected.Jobsites can be hectic and with many workers coming and going, project materials are at risk if left unsecured or stored improperly. How can you ensure project lighting materials don’t get lost, stolen or damaged while on ...

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Ditch the Clipboards

August 29, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.In the world of facility management, maintenance tasks are the backbone of everyday operations. From routine inspections and equipment repairs to preventive and predictive maintenance, keeping assets in optimal runn...

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Kip Anderson, Lighting Manager

August 26, 2024

From Summer 2022 of Connected.In this Specialist Spotlight, Kip Anderson, Lighting Manager, discusses the role of a Lighting Specialist in helping customers select efficient lighting and controls to meet their business needs.As Lighting Manager, Kip ...

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Maximizing Data Within Your Industry

August 22, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 2 of Connected.As more industrial facilities realize the necessity of embracing digital modernization, data emerges as the key component for successful adaptation. It permeates all areas of a facility, from the shop floor to the e...

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Cisco Cybersecurity Solutions for Industrial IoT

August 22, 2024

From Cisco’s White Paper: “An Edge Architecture Approach to Securing Industrial IoT Networks”Industrial networks are a target for cyberattacks. How can you protect them and ensure integrity, continuity, and safety of your operations?   ...

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