Lighting giant Osram today released a study on the full life-cycle costs of LED lighting. The study considers not only the energy savings from using LEDs versus compact fluorescent and incandescent lamps, but takes into account manufacturing and shipping costs, environmental impact and other factors. The overall conclusion is that LEDs already have a comparatively low impact on the environment beyond their advantages in the efficient production of light.
Archive for November 30th, 2009
Cooper acquires Pauluhn Electric
Cooper Industries, Houston, announced the acquisition of Pauluhn Electric from Federal Signal. Pauluhn primarily manufactures hazardous-location lighting, and will join the Crouse-Hinds stable of brands. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Pauluhn Electric was founded in 1924 and designs and manufactures a wide range of specialized area lighting and connecting solutions used in offshore and onshore drilling, shipbuilding, mining, petrochemical and other industrial applications involving harsh and corrosive environments.
“(T)his acquisition further extends Crouse-Hinds’ access to several key end markets, including marine, mining and offshore drilling,” said Cooper Chairman and CEO Kirk Hachigian. “Additionally, Crouse-Hinds’ global-leading market position and extensive distribution channel provides a great opportunity to expand Pauluhn’s offering to additional harsh and hazardous locations worldwide.”
Shermco names Burns account manager
Shermco Industries, a Dallas-based motor and distribution system service provider, has promoted Marc Burns to account manager.
A graduate of Texas A&M University and Texas State Technical College, Burns has been with Shermco Industries for the past three years. In the new position, he will be responsible for business development with electrical contractors and consulting engineering groups.
Two new sales reps at Allied Wire & Cable
Allied Wire & Cable, Collegeville, Pa., announced Lori Paczewski and Kim Morrison as the newest sales representatives for the company.
Paczewski is in the Collegeville, Pa., headquarters location. She graduated in 2006 from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and began working in sales soon after, as a sales representative at Nutrisystem, Inc.
Morrison joined the Merrimack, N.H., branch location. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Clark University in 1998. One year later, she completed her paralegal certification at Northeastern University. While she is new to the wire and cable industry, Kim has extensive business experience after owning a financial services company with her husband and working in sales and insurance and investment brokerage.
Obit: Thomas “Hutch” Hutchinson
Thomas “Hutch” Hutchinson, 85 of Hagerstown, MD passed away Saturday September 12th, 2009 at Washington County Hospital. “Hutch” was born November 2, 1923, in Charleston, West Virginia. He served during World War II in the 30th Infantry Division and began his long electrical distribution career with Tristate Electric Supply in Hagerstown, Md. Hutch soon joined Raub Supply, York, Pa., Branch and rose quickly to electrical sales manager. He retired from Raub Supply after 20 years of service in 1988.
Hutch is survived by his wife of 57 years Agnes Heater Hutchinson.