Gephart Electric has been awarded the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Expansion in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. This project is a 660,000 SF addition with a 20-story high-rise containing 725 hotel guestrooms. The low-rise component contains an exhibit hall, conference space, concourse, pool, and retail space. This will be the first major project Gephart has built with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company which is a major player in the hospitality market. They are also excited to build...

Bonfiglioli, a renowned global designer and manufacturer of industrial drive systems, needed an IP67-rated brake solution for a multi-purpose IP67 integrated drive used on aerial platforms and other applications. The brakes are mounted to the back of the AC drive motor on each of the lift’s four-wheel drive assemblies. The brakes provide parking and emergency stopping functionality in challenging outdoor conditions. Features of IP67-rated brakes  Warner Electric based on superior t...

DENSO Corporation, the world’s second-largest mobility supplier, will be showcasing new mobility solutions at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Germany, Frankfurt Messe, Hall 9, from the 10th to the 22nd of September 2019. At the show, DENSO will feature some of its latest developments in automotive technology as part of its long-term commitment to accelerate future mobility and maximize its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Shaping the future of mobility Th...

On July 5, 2019, NR Electric’s all-silicon carbide electronic transformer was successfully electrified and put into operation in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China. NR’s PCS - 9538 power electronic transformer (PET) Lianyungang islands AC/DC distribution network project adopted NR’s PCS - 9538 power electronic transformer (PET) and PCS - 9617 micro grid coordinated control system (MGCC), to satisfy the different voltage levels , the capacity of a variety of distributed netw...

At 5:00 a.m. local time on August 22, 2019, the massive load test of the ±800kV UHV DC transmission project for Belo Monte Dam II of Brazil was successfully completed. So far, the project has completed all system tests and has been provided the conditions for commercial operation. During the field commissioning, the UHVDC converter valve, DC control & protection system, DC measuring equipment, power grid stability control system and other core equipment supplied by NR have been in go...

At Gephart, safety is the number one priority and they are proud to have recently surpassed 1.5 Million Hours of No Lost Time. This milestone could not have been possible without the exceptional efforts of the field staff and Safety Committee working together towards this goal.  Safety Program–The Road to Zero Injuries–is developed and managed by the Safety Committee and facilitates free and honest communication from the field staff to address all the needs of the employees and...

Gephart has been selected as the electrical contractor by JE Dunn for the University of Minnesota’s Pillsbury Hall Rehabilitation project. With more than 75 projects completed on campus over the last 13 years, they are excited to get to work on this iconic building and the new home for the Department of English and Creative Writing Program.

Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) was resynchronized with the grid around midday and electricity production was resumed.  A fault in the Beznau substation - probably due to lightning strike - triggered a rapid shutdown of Unit 1 of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB). The system reacted as designed. The safety of the employees and the population was guaranteed at all times.

ECSI recently wrapped up a fun new restaurant project - Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse in downtown Rochester and people's mouths are still watering! Twelve new big-screen TVs and JBL speakers throughout the chophouse serve up a next-level dining experience.  Central monitoring State-of-the-art camera, data, and commercial security system additions make monitoring simple. This means Pittsburgh Blue has more time to focus on the fun stuff, making more delicious food.  Swing in for a bite...

Data is the currency of the future. At present, however, only companies in the global digital industry are benefiting from this. Engineers at the E.ON Future Lab have developed an innovation that puts customers on the winning side: they also benefit when their data is used and gain better control over the analytics of this data. E.ON has registered the unique IT system for a patent. The European Patent Office has made the patent application public. data analytics Highly secure encryption...

For decades, OverIT has been internationally recognized for leadership, vision, and product innovation. It pioneered the mobilization of Field Service, starting from paperless modalities, through the use of applications in off-line mode, to the achievement of the so-called Field Service revolution. The goal is clear: to simplify the operating procedures for field technicians. Geocall 9 Geocall 9 heralds the dawn of a new era, where information can be accessed at any time thro...

Application has been included in a training experience designed for enterprises to test first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Mixed Reality in the manufacturing industry The Microsoft Technology Center in Milan has recently inaugurated a brand-new training site, allowing both enterprises and professionals to experience and better understand the latest innovations through the Microsoft partner applications, from Industry 4.0 to Artificial Intelligence, thus facing the challenges of one of...

Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., has released a new range of pre-assembled electromagnetic brakes that offer superior performance for stopping and parking applications. The brakes can be specified in standard, high-torque, or high-speed configurations and with a selection of accessories included. Due to its modular design and efficient stock holding, Warner Electric can offer thousands of variations with a very short lead time. easy-to-use configurator Once a code is...

E.ON has acquired 100 percent of the Swedish company Coromatic. The company is the Nordic region's provider of critical infrastructure and helps customers ensure data communication and power supply to critical installations by providing services and solutions that deliver emergency power and uninterrupted power supply. Coromatic has more than 5,000 customers in the Nordic region, among them 60 percent of the Nordic's 100 largest companies, operating in a large number of industries such as data...

If users love cutting-edge technology, ECSI has just wrapped up an exciting challenge at the Mayowood Stone Barn wedding and events center. The teams worked with the venue to install all new audio-visual equipment throughout the beautiful, century-old campus. primary objective ECSI's primary objective was to upgrade the sound system and integrate a high-definition projector and screen in the reception hall, without compromising the historic charm of the space. That mission has been completed....

DENSO Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation agreed to establish a joint venture for research and advanced development of next-generation, in-vehicle semiconductors. The two companies will study the details and aim to establish the new company in April 2020. in-vehicle semiconductors It is necessary to develop next-generation semiconductors that are integral to technology innovations Recently, electronic controls have been increasingly implemented in vehicles. Furthermore, the number of in...

DENSO Corporation announced that Nippon Wiper Blade Co., Ltd. and Asahi Manufacturing Co., Ltd., both of which are subsidiaries of DENSO Corporation, will merge on October 1, 2019, and make a new start as DENSO Wiper Systems, Inc. With the auto industry undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, the business environment is changing significantly due to swift innovations in CASE (connected, autonomous, shared, and electrified) technologies. automated driving technologies The wiper system b...

On June 28th, the 30MVar STATCOM PROJECT at 33kV Roofings SUBSTATION OF UMEME LIMITED UGANDA was successfully put into operation. NR provided customized solutions, including power system analysis, primary equipment, protect & control system for this substation. This 30MVar STATCOM aimed to improve the power quality and voltage stability of this substation. After this STATCOM is commissioned in this substation, power quality in this area will be improved effectively. HVDC & FACTS soluti...

C&S Electric has accomplished its participation in the ELASIA-2019 Exhibition, held at Bengaluru, India, from 21st June – 24th June 2019, winning the best stall award in design and product display. C&S a major sponsor of the ELASIA-2019 exhibition, exhibited its wide range of products, including the latest inclusions. ELASIA Exhibition ELASIA Exhibition held at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, India is the podium to compare the best in the world and the best in Ind...

Gephart LVS was recently awarded the Daikin project in Minneapolis. The team will be installing a paging system throughout and adding a video surveillance system with 72 cameras covering the 300,000 SF state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.   Paging System Includes: Weather Alert System Pre-Recorded/Automatic Notification 60 Office/Ceiling Speakers 105 Manufacturing/Warehouse Paging Horns Video Surveillance System Includes: License Plate Recognition Multi-Directional, Dome,...

The world of AV tech moves at lightning speed. To bring the highest-quality experience to customers, users have got to keep up.  ECSI recently sent a team of audiovisual professionals down to Orlando, Florida to participate in InfoComm 2019 and it is thrilled to share what they have learned and discovered with customers. The Details With 1,000 exhibitors, thousands of products, and nearly 45,000 attendees from around the world, InfoComm 2019 is the largest audiovisual c...

Warner Electric, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion, has developed a new family of brakes for stage and theatre applications, combining increased performance and reliability with very low noise levels, and a host of features specially requested by users in this demanding sector. The compact designs provide braking torques from 5Nm to 4,600Nm, and feature a newly designed friction material developed especially to meet the requirements of stage and theatre applications. Fenix family of brakes T...

NR Electric is pleased to announce the commissioning of 2MW/2.17MWh. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Switzerland, after completion of customers’ strict factory acceptance test. The system will contribute to the stability of the power grid. In over 20 years, NR has deployed protection & control solutions around the world and pioneered the development of BESS solution and renewable generation. NR Electric commissions BESS in Switzerland NR Electric, as a power stability expert...

Gephart Electric was recently awarded Phase II of the renovation and expansion of the University of Memphis Indoor Football Practice Facility. On the heels of the successful completion of Phase I, Phase II expands this facility to include an indoor practice facility for Memphis Tiger Football. This exciting project continues the working relationship with the University of Memphis, as well as repeat client, Turner Construction. It also expands the successful sports facilities market portfolio, a...

SPACE1 can now be found on a platform that is intended to promote apps and solutions to be integrated with already available products from Microsoft. Users can access the Cloud portal to search for and find the best corporate solutions made by Microsoft and their partners, selected among several industries and business needs, including high-end and proprietary Apps as well. Digital transformation journey Portal visitors can now discover the product and show their interest in learning more abo...

Barbara Schädler, Executive Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs, will leave E.ON on September 30, 2019, to take on a new professional challenge. E.ON will announce her successor shortly.  CEO comments  Together with my colleagues on the E.ON Board of Management, I wish her all the best" "In her three and a half years at E.ON, Barbara Schädler has significantly enhanced the company‘s public reputation as well as employee involvement," E.ON CEO Johanne...

Gephart has been awarded the construction of the Gateway Tower project by McGough. This $330 million project is one of the highest profile projects happening in the Twin Cities this year, at 37 stories and with the inclusion of a Four Seasons Hotel – Minnesota’s first five-star property. The bulk of the building will be office space as the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) takes 532,000 SF and the tower will be rounded out with residential condos. Construction starts this month. This...

Chemicals, salt water, food particles, heat, dust, and electrical corrosion are just a few of the many issues that can cause clutches and brakes to fail prematurely. Nobody wants to have the conversation about lost production time, growing cost concerns, or system disruptions after a failure has occurred. The strength of these components is in the information collected over years of service in hazardous environments and applying this knowledge to future clutch/brake technologies. Think About t...

The employers' associations and the trade unions, ver.di and IGBCE, have agreed on a comprehensive collective agreement for ‘Future and job security’ for the employees of the new E.ON in Germany. The agreement is an important step in implementing the ‘Collective Policy Statement’ on the planned transaction between E.ON and RWE agreed between the company and the unions in May 2018. Among other things, it includes provisions on attractive severance payments for employees l...

ECSI is proud to announce another great project with Doran Companies. The Triple Crown Doran will bring a new level of luxury living to Shakopee, MN. This two-year, three-high-rise project will be the largest systems deployment to date with Doran Companies; ECSI will install cutting-edge A/V devices, CCTV, access control systems, and 2-way communication in each high rise.