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UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results

UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results

UL Solutions Inc. has recently reported results for their third quarter which ended September 30, 2024. “This is our third quarterly report since becoming a public company and I’m very pleased that our results extended our momentum from the first half of 2024, with all segments and regions contributing positively,” said President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon. “We achieved 9.3% organic revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and continued to generate substantial cash flow as we served our customers in more than 110 countries. Certification testing in Industrial and Consumer segments showed particular strength reflecting megatrends and contributions from recent lab investments.”

Eaton Names Omar Zaire President, Corporate and Electrical Sector, EMEA; Tim Darkes to Retire

Eaton Names Omar Zaire President, Corporate and Electrical Sector, EMEA; Tim Darkes to Retire

Intelligent power management company Eaton has recently announced the appointment of Omar Zaire to president, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Zaire succeeds Tim Darkes, who has announced his upcoming retirement from Eaton, effective June 1, 2025. Zaire will report to Heath Monesmith, Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector, and will join Eaton’s senior leadership team.  

Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling
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Rittal Enables AI With Modular Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) Capable of 1 Megawatt (MW) Cooling

In close cooperation with hyperscalers and server OEMs, Rittal has developed a modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) that delivers a cooling capacity of over 1 MW. It was the centerpiece exhibit at Rittal’s booth A24 at the 2024 OCP Global Summit on October 15-17. The CDU uses direct liquid cooling based on water – and is thus an example for new IT infrastructure technologies that are enablers for AI applications.

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New Study: Businesses Battle to Recruit Engineering Talent as Demand Exceeds Supply Fourfold

Businesses across the U.S., especially those in the manufacturing sector, are facing a long-term battle to recruit engineering talent as demand continues to far exceed supply. According to a new report by RS, this talent deficit could stunt the growth of key industries, costing the U.S. economy trillions of dollars in the next decade. Their research identified that there are currently 5.38 million people working in the U.S. engineering sector, and the number of employees has been growing by around 3.5% year-on-year.

Panduit Partners with Hyperview to Offer Clients Modern DCIM Software Tools

Panduit Partners with Hyperview to Offer Clients Modern DCIM Software Tools

Panduit and Hyperview, a cloud-based data center infrastructure management (DCIM) platform, are excited to announce their technology partnership, marking a significant step forward in data center management. As part of this collaboration, Panduit will discontinue its SmartZone Cloud DCIM software products and move to offering Hyperview’s cloud-based DCIM platform.

Graybar Announces Leadership Changes

Graybar Announces Leadership Changes

Graybar has recently announced the following leadership changes that will take effect on January 1, 2025: Dennis DeSousa as Chief of Staff, David Bender as Senior Vice President – East Region, Brian Delaney as Senior Vice President – West Region and Subsidiaries, Danna Stone as Senior Vice President – Marketing, and Andy Ipson as Senior Vice President – Supply Chain Management.

Cui Devices Has a New Name, Say Hello To Same Sky

Cui Devices Has a New Name, Say Hello To Same Sky

CUI Devices is now Same Sky. The electronic components manufacturer announced, in early September of this year, an exciting new chapter in its history with the launch of its new company name. Same Sky will remain the same trusted partner for electronic components dedicated to nurturing the spirit of innovation with a heavy dose of humanity, but now with a name that reflects it. Tracing its roots back to 1989, Same Sky has continually evolved over the years to help its customers innovate and change the world with their designs. The rebrand puts an increased focus on what has been important to the company all along: caring more than is expected, embracing evolution, taking a holistic approach, and having fun along away.

Sustainability: Phoenix Contact Maintains Gold Status

Sustainability: Phoenix Contact Maintains Gold Status

Phoenix Contact is among the top five percent of companies awarded gold medal status for their sustainability performance by the independent analysts at Ecovadis. The company from Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany, was thus able to maintain its gold status for another year. Around the same time, Phoenix Contact published its new sustainability report – which is available as a climate-friendly download online.

Whitepaper: Efficient Intralogistics Through Standardization and Interoperability With Synaos and Item

Whitepaper: Efficient Intralogistics Through Standardization and Interoperability With Synaos and Item

Interoperability is the key to increasing efficiency in modern intralogistics. It allows seamless communication and collaboration between different systems, such as autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV), and warehouse management systems. With interoperable solutions, companies can optimize their processes, minimize downtime, and significantly boost productivity.

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Schneider Electric’s Building Decarbonization Calculator Empowers Building Owners in Reducing Carbon Footprint

Schneider Electric has created a new Building Decarbonization Calculator, an innovative online tool that empowers building owners and operators to quickly test and explore a range of Energy and Carbon Conservation Measures (ECCMs), easily identifying their best options based on simulated data. As pressure mounts to meet decarbonization targets, this solution enables users to efficiently evaluate and prioritize retrofit scenarios, helping them navigate the complexities of balancing cumulative costs and emissions from now through 2050 to define their best path to net zero.

EPLAN Data Portal Update September 2024

EPLAN Data Portal Update September 2024

In this update of the EPLAN Data Portal, there are now a total of 507 manufacturers and more than 1,860,000 data sets are available with the latest updates in August and September 2024. New manufacturer catalogs are available from Chenguang Cable, EISELE GmbH, EcoG, Hoshimoto Co. Ltd., Mibu Denki Industrial Co. Ltd., Ouneva Group, People Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., Shanghai UPUN Electric (Group) Co., Ltd., and Suzhou cableplus Technologies Co., Ltd..

Weidmuller Strengthens Executive Board team – Dr Sebastian Durst Becomes CEO

Weidmuller Strengthens Executive Board team – Dr Sebastian Durst Becomes CEO

The Weidmuller Group is strengthening its first management level as of 10/01/2024: Dr Sebastian Durst, previously Chief Operations Officer, is taking over the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Furthermore, Weidmuller is relying on continuity and experienced, internal personnel to fill the other Executive Board positions. Dr Sebastian Durst has been with Weidmuller since 2015 after 10 years as a management consultant. Christian Glasel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the family-owned company, is pleased: ‘With Dr Durst, we were able to gain an expert from our internal team for the role of CEO, who will powerfully drive forward the successful transformation of Weidmuller.

B&K Precision Announces Gentek Partnership

B&K Precision Announces Gentek Partnership

B&K Precision has recently announced a new partnership with Gentek. Under the new agreement, Gentek will represent B&K Precision’s complete line of data acquisition recorders in the Southeast US including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. With their highly experienced team of test and measurement experts and offices located throughout the Southeast, Gentek is well positioned to help B&K’s customers solve the most challenging data acquisition applications.  They can also assist in selecting the right sensors and complimentary test and measurement products as part of a complete end-to-end solution.

RS Now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions
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RS Now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions

RS is now an authorized distributor for Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation, a trusted supplier of high-quality electrical measuring instruments. Sifam Tinsley offers a variety of instrumentation solutions well-suited for use in a wide range of market segments, including the power and energy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, information technology, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, automotive, transportation, textile, and industrial manufacturing industries.

Graybar Names Andy Ciccone Vice President – Customer Experience

Graybar Names Andy Ciccone Vice President – Customer Experience

Graybar has recently announced that Andy Ciccone has been named Vice President – Customer Experience, effective November 1, 2024.  Ciccone currently serves as District Vice President in Graybar’s Richmond district. Since joining the company 32 years ago, he has worked in sales, branch management, district management, and corporate leadership roles. In this new position, he will be responsible for developing and implementing a companywide strategy that leverages Graybar’s vast capabilities to transform the customer experience.

EPLAN: New Version 2025 of eBUILD Software
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EPLAN: New Version 2025 of eBUILD Software

Automating the generation of schematics leads to faster results and fewer errors. Solutions provider EPLAN has developed a variety of technical approaches for this process. One of these is the cloud-based software EPLAN eBUILD, with which users can generate their projects with a simple mouse click. The new Version 2025 is now available – with significant advantages in ease of use, operation, and for configurating and generating schematics.