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Petrolux® EMX/EMXH Linear LED Low Bay

May 01, 2024

For more than a century, Holophane has been providing the most comprehensive portfolio of indoor and industrial LED lighting and controls solutions for almost any application. More specifically, the Petrolux® Family of LED high bays and low bays has ...

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Michael Sulit, Automation Consultant

April 29, 2024

From Winter 2022 of Connected.In this Specialist Spotlight, Automation Consultant Michael Sulit answers some of the most popular questions regarding Connected Enterprise and what it means here at Kirby Risk.WHAT IS CONNECTED ENTERPRISE?Connected Ente...

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Mitigating Power Quality Issues

April 25, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 1 of Connected.In the last issue of Connected, we reviewed the first step in addressing the impact of poor incoming power quality upon a production facility: identifying power quality events through monitoring systems such as the ...

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Modernize Machine Safety

April 24, 2024

Interested in reducing machine downtime? Consider smart safety solutions. Allen-Bradley® safety solutions by Rockwell Automation® provide detailed data so you can quickly track down the cause of shutdowns and save troubleshooting time.PowerFlex Drive...

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Inventory Management

April 22, 2024

From Winter 2022 of Connected.Kirby Risk has you covered. Since 1926, the Kirby Risk name has become synonymous with sacrificial customer service and supplying quality electrical products from the best manufacturers in the industry. While supply is i...

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Motor Maintenance Keeps You Running

April 15, 2024

From Winter 2022 of Connected.Don’t get left out in the cold! To keep your motors humming along efficiently through the winter months requires diligence in keeping up with motor maintenance throughout the year.While some companies opt to perform thei...

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Why Infrastructure Matters: The Standards That Guide Us

April 11, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 1 of Connected.This is a continuation of the Why Infrastructure Matters article from the previous year.In today’s era of Industry 4.0, Internet Protocol (IP) based technologies continue to make a positive impact on manufacturing a...

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DySC® Dynamic Sag Corrector from Rockwell Automation

April 10, 2024

From Rockwell Automation DySC videoThe world is in a period of energy transformation. Demand for energy from fossil fuels is on the decline, and the use of renewable energy is rising. At the same time, energy demand keeps increasing, adding pressure ...

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Why Infrastructure Matters

April 08, 2024

From Winter 2022 of Connected.If you are an Industrial End User, an OEM or are engaged in manufacturing of any kind, digital initiatives have taken a revolutionary step up in corporate priorities, becoming a staple in the post pandemic timeline.Expec...

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The Future Looks Bright

April 03, 2024

Forecasted to grow by 52% in 2023, the solar energy market is poised for additional significant growth in 2024, primarily due to state government incentives intended to encourage renewable energy adoption. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEI...

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Sustainability Specialist Jay Williams

April 01, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 1 of Connected.In this edition of Connected, we spotlight our Sustainability Specialist, Jay Williams.WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY TODAY?Keeping track of government regulations and m...

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Kirby Risk Part of Rockwell Automation IS VAR Program

March 27, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS— (March 21, 2024) — Kirby Risk is excited to announce its expanded partnership with Rockwell Automation through the Information Solutions Value-Added Reseller Program (IS VAR Program). This collaboration enables Kirby Risk’s Intelligent ...

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Kirby Risk Makes Sustainability Happen!

March 25, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 1 of Connected.Kirby Risk is committed to building a more sustainable future for our employees, customers and the communities we serve.This commitment guides the development and implementation of green initiatives across the compa...

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Fluke’s LinkIQ™ Network+Cable Tester

March 22, 2024

Hey Guys—Happy March Madness! It’s Chris Blakely again, your Kirby Risk Wire Supplies Network Infrastructure Evangelist.I want to give a shoutout to Fluke Networks, an important player on the Kirby Risk Network Infrastructure Team. Fluke’s reputation...

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Industry Challenges Impact Your Bottom Line

March 20, 2024

The demands on electrical contractors are at an all-time high. Incredibly tight budgets paired with scope creep, digital deliverables, and green building initiatives like waste reduction create unique challenges for nearly every project. Pairing thes...

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Waste Reduction

March 14, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 1 of Connected.WHAT IS IT?Waste reduction, simply put, involves reusing or finding alternative uses for products and materials instead of discarding them. This includes repurposing, refurbishing and finding ways to extend the life...

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Enhance Your Brand and Meet Sustainability Goals with 3D Printed Lighting from Lightolier

March 13, 2024

Lightolier 3D printed lighting is brightening the world we live in with a new form of digital craftsmanship that allows you to enhance your brand experience by creating custom decorative or functional lighting made from recyclable materials.There are...

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Switchable LED Solutions

March 12, 2024

The Switchable White (SWW) portfolio of products from Lithonia Lighting® offers innovation and convenience in both indoor and outdoor industrial settings. With multiple color options available and a simple flip of an integrated switch, products like ...

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Electric Vehicle (EV)

March 11, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 1 of Connected.WHAT IS IT?According to the EPA, 28 percent of the overall greenhouse emissions in the United States comes from transportation vehicles. That number is even higher globally; according to the International Energy Age...

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The power of protection.

March 06, 2024

Eaton’s Bussmann series electric vehicle fuses are tailored protection solutions that feature market-leading compact and high-speed designs, with lifetime durability simulation capabilities. Available for 500–1,000V DC vehicle systems, 50 to 400 amps...

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Automation Consultant Brock Walker

February 22, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 1 of Connected.For our special sustainability edition of Connected, we interviewed Automation Consultant Brock Walker.YOUR ROLE AS AN AUTOMATION CONSULTANT IS UNIQUE FROM OTHERS IN THIS ROLE BECAUSE OF YOUR FOCUS ON SUST...

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Understanding Carbon Footprint and How to Reduce It

February 20, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 1 of Connected.As the world becomes more aware of the impacts of climate change, individuals, businesses and governments are turning their attention to the concept of carbon footprint reduction. Reducing this footprint is not only...

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Energy Assessment by Frontier Energy

February 19, 2024

From Volume 3 Issue 1 of Connected.With the recent increase of energy costs across the United States, industrial customers are feeling the pinch to find new ways to conserve on energy to lower costs and lessen their impact on the environment. Through...

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Panduit Has a New Power Solution

February 16, 2024

Hey Guys—Happy Couple Days After Valentine’s Day!It’s Chris Blakely here, your Kirby Risk Wire Supplies Network Infrastructure Evangelist. The KR Wire Supplies Team just got back from the BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando. I wanted to share a really...

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