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TRANSWORLD &

McCarter Electric and

Creating a light and bright atmosphere

From 1940s warehouse to fully-functional facility

Pg 07

KEYWELL METALS Pg 22

control & excellence

Solutions for industrials in the Carolinas Pg 10

SUMMER & FALL 2015

GIBSON TIRE

Automation

A SHEALY ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS PUBLICATION

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contents

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in this issue 04 Counterfeits - What To Know

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0 6 Gibson Tire Project Profile 1 0 Automation & Control Excellence 1 2 NEW Thomas & Betts App 1 6 Waste Management Case Study

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Take the Kwik FIt Challenge

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Extend the Life of Your Switchgear

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Keywell Metals Project Profile

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GHS Q&A

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OSHA’s 10 Most Cited Violations

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Woodruff High School Project Profile

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XMLR Pressure Sensor from Telemecanique

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Shealy News

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physical contact and being aggressive, which

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a baseball in the spring. In baseball you combine these acquired skills with a little mental toughness to help you persevere and stay focused on your goals through a long, hot summer.

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ne of the cornerstones of our company’s strategic plan is to develop

and grow business across a diverse group of customer segments – in other words we prefer not to specialize in just one sport. We view it as not only a strategic advantage for Shealy Electrical but also see the benefits it provides customers and suppliers. Let me give a few examples.

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Having a diverse customer base creates the need for our sales associates to be knowledgeable about multiple new products and our locations to stock a greater breadth of product categories.

Thus, customers have local access to a wider range of products and sales people who understand how to apply those products. Meanwhile, suppliers appreciate the fact that we sell and support their entire product line.

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We often develop solutions to solve a

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customer problem in one segment and

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modified slightly, can be applied to a

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separate segment of customers. What

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customers in another segment.

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While some market segments seem to be recession proof, others are highly volatile. Having a balanced approach softens the peaks and valleys allowing us to continually develop associates, invest in our business and maintain high levels of customer support.

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CHARLOTTE

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Thanks as always for your continued support of Shealy – we’re proud to be your local,

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independent distributor for all of your

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electrical needs.

GASTONIA

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Know counterfeits

pose danger

Using counterfeit electrical products can result in a higher risk for failure or malfunction. Such failures may result in electrical shock, overheating or short circuits, leading to equipment failure, fires or explosions that can cost workers their lives and cause considerable property damage.

Know counterfeits

are hard to spot

All well-known brands face the issue of counterfeiting. Counterfeit product manufacturers rely on deception, the internet, and prices below market level to find their way into our homes, businesses, and commercial and industrial facilities.

The more sophisticated counterfeiters become, the more difficult counterfeit products are to identify.

Know

you can help Buy from authorized resellers. The best way to avoid counterfeit electrical products is if you can trace the path of commerce to the original manufacturer.

If every individual along a product’s supply chain played an active role in stopping counterfeit products from being bought and sold, the demand for counterfeit electrical products would decrease. Reducing the spread of counterfeit electrical products can help ensure maximum electrical safety protection.

Know how to

report a counterfeit If you identify a counterfeit in the field, report it to the brand owner. This will allow authentification of the suspect product and ensure that it is removed from the marketplace. If you cannot find the brand contact information, contact the IPR Center who will disseminate the information for appropriate response. Contact the IPR Center at IPRCeneter@dhs.gove or 1-866-IPR-2060

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GIBSON TIRE TRANSWORLD PROJECT PROFILE

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ibson Tire purchased a new piece of equipment

1 PRODUCT HYLITE LED T8 TUBE LIGHT PRECISION PARAGON CKM-BC CONVERSION KIT

that put them over capacity on their electrical load, forcing them to rent a generator

as an additional power source until they could determine how to address the challenge. Gibson called SCE&G, their local power company, to decide how

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to move forward with increasing their

NET PROJECT COST

proposed was a new transformer and

$12,800

3 RETURN ON INVESTMENT 1.5 YEARS

electrical capacity. The solution SCE&G would cost Gibson roughly $250,000.

THE SOLUTION Gibson Tire enlisted the help of Transworld, Inc. to devise a plan to lower the electrical load and avoid the $250,000 cost of a new transformer.

If the transformer would have been changed, the code would have also

4 5 YEAR SAVINGS $25,000

changed, costing Gibson an additional $150,000 to update the sprinkler systems, fire alarms, etc. Transworld was able to help Gibson address the following issues by updating their current lighting:

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REBATES AND INCENTIVES

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SCE&G $9,200

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Inefficient Energy Use in Building Generator Rental Code Changes with New Transformer High Energy Consumption $400,000 in Updates

Transworld called on the help of the Shealy Energy team to address and solve

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THE NEW LED TECHNOLOGY PRODUCES LESS HEAT WHICH LOWERS THE HVAC LOAD

the problem. The solution allowed for

a safer workplace. The new lighting

minimal investment with long term

system will last 50,000 hours versus the

results. Simply by upgrading their

20,000 hour life of the previous system.

existing lighting to LED strip fixtures, Gibson was able to decrease their

Transworld and Shealy were able to

power usage enough to enable

provide a solution to Gibson tire that

them to use the new equipment and

saved them nearly $400,000 and lost

eliminate the generator as well as the

time in their facility.

cost of the transformer and building upgrades.

The Shealy Energy team was able to calculate the total amp reduction needed to sustain the new load of 60 amps and obtained a total reduction of 80 amps. The new LED technology also produces less heat which lowers the HVAC load.

THE RESULT The new lighting at Gibson Tire created a light and bright atmosphere. The owner and employees are all very pleased with the results and have noticed an increase in productivity and

THE PRODUCT The existing fixtures were designed for T12 fluorescent lamps and Shealy was able to retrofit for a T8 linear LED. The

BEFORE

new LED fixtures save an annual energy savings of over $3000 and allowed for a much smaller electrical load in the facility.

For a full list of our Project Profiles, visit www.shealyelectrical.com/projectprofiles For more information on how Shealy Electrical can help you, or how you can submit your latest project for a profile, contact Jana Case at jcase@ shealyelectrical.com

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THE NEW LIGHTING AT GIBSON TIRE CREATED A LIGHT AND BRIGHT ATMOSPHERE

AFTER

AFTER

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Automation & Control Excellence

Shealy Electrical is committed to being the premier supplier of industrial solutions in the Carolinas.

WITH STEVE FREIBURGER

Above: Steve Freiburger joined Shealy Electrical in mid-February as the Vice President of Engineered Products. He began a career in sales with Schneider Electric (Square D) and over the past 26 years, has held a number of sales and sales management positions, most recently as the Area Sales Manager for the Columbia, SC area.

Shealy’s goal is to become the single source for both products and solutions.

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chneider Electric is one of Shealy’s key manufacturers and they have certified us as an authorized partner for automation and drives. We are currently in the process of certifying 14 sales associates in Schneider’s Industrial Controls Expert procram (ICE). This certification ensures our ability to select products as well as apply and trouble shoot solutions around programmable controllers, variable frequency drives and motor control.

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e have also invested in our stock and added over 300 new part numbers to our warehouse that support our industrial customers. Let me better explain what “Automation & Control Excellence” means to you ...

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What is an ACE Distributor?

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inventory on our shelves in your local markets.

We are your fastest and best source for

An Automation & Control Excellence (ACE)

Schneider Electric products to meet your

distributor is part of an exclusive group of

Automation & Control needs. You can count on

Schneider Electric distributors committed to

us for more than just automation and control

training experts and maintaining inventory that

products. Our goal is to help you improve

Industrial End Users and Machine Building OEMs

quality, safety and productivity throughout

require. ACE distributors work hand-in-hand with

your operation — while reducing costs and

Schneider Electric’s Industrial and OEM sales and

achieving your objectives.

application teams, as well as marketing experts, to best address the concerns of their Automation

Unparalleled Technical Capability

& Control customers. They have distinguished

Schneider Electric’s ACE distributors set the

themselves as Schneider Electric’s best source of

standard for Automation & Control Excellence.

service and support for the unique challenges of the

We offer decades of experience working with

Automation & Control markets. ACE distributors

leading-edge automation and control solutions.

share an unparalleled focus on the needs of

As an ACE distributor, we receive access to

Automation & Control customers. They are:

advanced technical training and are required to keep experts on staff in your local market who

Focused on Automation & Control product and

can serve as your invaluable resource for in-

solutions

depth product and application knowledge.

Knowledgeable of the unique challenges in this market

Thorough Understanding of Your Business

Committed to delivering unsurpassed support

The Industrial landscape is rapidly changing

customers need

and Automation & Control products are

Trained and recognized by Schneider Electric

evolving and advancing every day. While it

as Automation & Control experts

may be difficult for you to keep up with these changes among the daily course of your

Why work with an ACE Distributor?

business, you can count on us to keep pulse of advancing technology and best practices. We

Your Trusted Advisor for Automation & Control As an industrial facility or machine builder/OEM, you likely have specialized needs for new and replacement Automation & Control products unique to your marketplace.

The Right Inventory, when and where you need it.

As a Schneider Electric ACE distributor, we have a wider array of available Automation & Control

have access to Schneider Electric’s vast array of product, segment, and solution specialists who assist us in understanding which products and solutions are best tailored to your business. It is this expertise that can help differentiate you from your competitors.

For more information about Shealy Electrical Wholesalers and our journey to becoming an ACE distributor in order to better serve your needs, contact Steve Freiburger at sfreiburger@shealyelectrical.com

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“The T&B Mobile application puts a wealth of valuable T&B information at your fingertips,” says Chris Castleberry, vice president of marketing at Thomas & Betts, “Information about the products we manfacture, the solutions we provide and the markets we serve is available quickly and intuitively from an iPad. This application provides access to what makes T&B unique in the industry: Its focus on identifying and solving the challenges that an enterprise faces with the operation and maintenance of its electrical system.”

News Feed Click through the links to read more about our newest product offerings and company news. Located at the bottom of the home page.

Literature Accessibility Throughout T&B Mobile are literature offerings - from brochures and specification sheets to catalogs and installation instructions. A proprietary PDF viewer allows you to navigate quickly to the spot you are looking for in literature through the thumbnail view. You can even

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email the collateral to yourself or a client, or print it

Termination. Once you select a category, you are

on the spot with an available wifi printer*.

then taken to a page where you can drill down to

Favorites

your specific needs in each category with buttons that lead to our specific brand selections. The

The favorites folder, located at the top right of

navigation is quick and will lead you to the specific

the app, is where you can store up to 30 pieces

part you are looking for in our online catalog.

of literature saved as you navigate throughout

Relevant literature, from brochures to specification

the app. Once there, you can view it or email it to

sheets and even videos, are also available on the

yourself or a client. There is a trash can located inside for your convenience when it is time to clean up your folder to make room for new literature.

Markets Navigate through to all of the product offerings tailored for each of our Vertical Markets - from Chemical Processing to Water/Wastewater. Each Vertical Market also contains a "Solution" tab for even more tailored product suggestions, such as those recommended specifically for corrosion and extreme temperature conditions to parts that will help decrease your total project cost. In addition, the markets also contain downloadable PDF literature for further reference.

Solutions

product pages.

Tools Our tools button is a fast track to features offered throughout the app, from literature to important websites. You can also pull up all of the T&B market and product videos from here, as well as access our barcode scanner. All of the links are public with the exception of the T&B Access link which is for internal use only.

Videos The Videos tab displays all of our market and product videos. Once you watch a video for the first time, it is automatically downloaded the to your iPad for faster viewing in the future.

Like the Market section, our Solutions button offers

Barcode Scanner

products tailored to work and withstand various

Located behind the Tools button, the barcode

environments - from those designed to protect

scanner allows the user to scan a T&B package

electrical equipment from liquids, to products that

barcode and navigate to that product in our online

focus on providing a safe environment free from

catalog. The scanner can also be used to scan QR

contamination for all of your assets, including

codes, as well.

your employees. There are also PDFs available for download in the Solutions section.

Products The Products button leads you to all ten of our product categories, from Boxes and Covers to Wire

Thomas & Betts Corporation, a member of the ABB Group, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of essential components used to manage the connection, distribution, transmission and reliability of electrical power in utility, industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

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Stuart graduated from East Carolina University with a BS in Business Administration. He started working in the electrical distribution industry in 1998. Over the years he has worked with construction, industrial, and automation industries. Stuart joined the Shealy team in 2010 where he has concentrated on industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, OEM machine building, and educational facilities.

Stuart specializes in finding the right product for the customer while offering technical support and assistance to help the customer implement the product solutions they have purchased from Shealy Electrical Wholesalers.

“I enjoy meeting with the customer to gain an understanding of what they are looking to accomplish.

I offer a product solution that has the special characteristics that will allow the product to perform at the level that the specfic application requires,” says Stuart.

The Customer Benefits

Stuart’s services provide customers with a reliable, application specfic product designed to work in its intended application. By selecting the correct product, customers will enjoy reduced down time, minimized maintenance labor, and increased profit.

“I can help uncover control product opportunities and assist in product selections that are application specfic.

Applications such as a machine builder looking to explore the most effective and innovative way to start and stop his/her machine, a conveyor company looking to sense material on a sorting conveyor belt, or a processing plant looking to control their motors. These are just a few examples of the support that I can offer different industries.”

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WASTE MANAGEMENT making the most of their money WITH JIM SHOEMAKER

In May 2015, Waste Management in Kernersville NC decided to replace their Allen Bradly (Rockwell) starters to the Tele TeSys U Motor Starters because of ease of use and versatility.

Side view

Front view

TeSys U is a self-protected combination motor starter that is simple to select, simple to install and simple to use. TeSys U provides motor control for a wide range of applications, from a basic motor starter with solid state thermal overload protection to a sophisticated motor controller The TeSys U self-protected combination motor starter is simple to select and use and fits into your required panel installations.

Units can be mounted side by side, vertically or horizontally to create space within your control panel.

which communicates on networks and includes programmable motor protection.

YOU’RE

COVERED

Jim Chatman, electrician for

and minimizes wiring to deliver

Waste Management Recycling

energy efficiency, protection

Center, is replacing his existing

and savings for you and your

Rockwell International Allen

equipment.

Bradly IEC starters and Overloads to the Schneider

Just two product bases cover

Electric TeSys U combination

the entire range of overload

starters. The retro-fit is fast and

current protection up to 32 A or

offers additional levels of safety

NEMA size 1 and control voltage.

and modularity that minimizes

Simply choose your base module

down time, increases ease of

and snap together the short

installation and makes upgrades

circuit protection, overload relay

possible in seconds vs hours.

and contactor you need.

It’s that simple. And the results

Mr. Chatman states “safety and

are extraordinary. The TeSys

minimal down-time are critical to

U motor starter minimizes

our operations and profitability;

inventory by up to 75%, reduces

this starter will help us keep

wiring time by 45% and

our equipment up and running

eliminates compatibility issues

and increase safety for WM

between your contactor, breaker

employees.” The TeSys U NEMA-

and relay by integrating them

rated self-protected combination

into a single product.

motor starter from Schneider Electric uses a patented modular design that simplifies selection, reduces inventory

For more information about the TeSys U self-protected combination motor starter and how it can work for your business, contact Jim Shoemaker at jshoemaker@shealyelectrical.com

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Reduce Installation Time in the Fast Lane with Kwik-Fit EMT

Allied KwikFit saved us an estimated 12-15% in labor. We will definitely use it again.

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Take the Kwik-Fit Challenge ...

WITH JONATHAN HOYLE

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n a recent project

Kwik-Fit EMT has a built-in set

at Keywell Metals

screw coupling, eliminating the need

(see case study on

to purchase and install separate

page 18), McCarter

Electric’s Cal Eaton decided to use a new product for them. Cal’s Shealy account manager Jonathan Hoyle had

couplings. Installation is much faster, and you reduce both material and labor costs. The product has been out for a while, but Jonathan stated that it’s just really beginning to take off

recommended the Allied Kwik-Fit EMT

in the Carolinas. McCarter is his first

for use on this project. Cal said that it

customer to try it. When asked about

was just a “shot in the dark to try this

the use for this project, Jonathan

product and see what it could do for

stated “Rick (Estimator for McCarter)

us on the job. It was something new

and I were thinking of some labor

and has worked out really well. We used the 3” set screw and they were great! With the old style, you have

saving opportunities, when we looked at the large conduit sizing and the long runs I automatically thought of the Kwik Fit product. We used the

two little set screws and you’re trying

Kwik Fit Set Screw product and it

to hold the pipe together while you’re

worked out perfect for the application

screwing them in. These were so fast,

that we had before us.”

you can just move on to the next piece quickly. I would definitely use it again.”

They estimate that the Allied Kwik-Fit saved them about 12-15% in labor.

For more information about Allied Kwik-Fit EMT and how it can work for your business, contact Jonathan Hoyle at jhoyle@shealyelectrical.com View this full project profile on page 18.

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10 TIPS

TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR SWITCHGEAR With increasing dependence on computers and automated processes, most modern facilities cannot afford downtime. And, as technologies, processes and user demands evolve over time, an electrical system must be able to support these changes. For companies with aging switchgear and budget constraints on capital improvement projects, there’s good news! Following are ten life extension tips to enhance electrical reliability.

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Perform Infrared Inspections Although not a substitute for a maintenance program, thermal imaging (infrared) is a valuable tool that can be done while the equipment is energized. If done safely and properly, an infrared inspection can identify loose bus connections before they result in a full or partial equipment outage. Maintenance can be scheduled to correct the identified issue. Having infrared viewing windows installed allows infrared inspections to be done quickly and safely.

Exercise Circuit Breakers on an Annual Basis A simple but very valuable practice is to manually operate circuit breakers once a year. This keeps the contacts clean and helps operating mechanisms move freely.

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Don’t Neglect Recommended Maintenance

Switchgear should be cleaned, inspected, tightened, lubricated, and exercised on a regular basis. The frequency of maintenance depends on the operating conditions. Moisture and heat combined with dirt, dust, or other environmental contaminates will deteriorate the insulation, conductive materials, and protective devices in the equipment at an accelerated rate.

Recondition the Equipment

A more intensive maintenance option for circuit breakers is in-shop reconditioning, which should be performed when the on-site maintenance work scope cannot bring the circuit breaker within tolerances defined in current industry standards. The circuit breaker is initially tested against ANSI standards and then completely disassembled, cleaned, and inspected. Damaged parts are refurbished or replaced, and pivot points are re-lubricated before the circuit breaker is reassembled. The reconditioned circuit breaker, including the new assemblies, is retested against ANSI standards.

Keep Good Records and Trend Performance

Unless maintenance testing has been utilized to track the performance of circuit breakers, degradation of insulation and the moving parts may go unnoticed. Switchgear components may be out of design tolerance yet still be functional for a long period of time. Tracking test data provides a better idea of the expected life of the equipment and helps focus maintenance efforts on the areas that need it the most.

Upgrade the Equipment

With the advancements in circuit breaker designs, those with older technology may no longer be considered sustainable solutions. To take advantage of the more advanced technology, the switchgear lineup could be replaced. A more cost-effective alternative would be to leave the switchgear structure and bussing in place and upgrade the existing equipment with the latest state of the art circuit breakers.

Outsource Preventive Maintenance Via a Long-Term Service Agreement

Very few electrical maintenance or contracting companies can perform all of the required maintenance activities for an electrical distribution system. A professional electrical engineer can assist facility management with the selection of a qualified electrical maintenance contractor to develop a service agreement that addresses maintenance requirements and frequency. This ensures that maintenance will not be overlooked and standardized work scopes are used throughout the duration of the agreement.

Comply with the Requirements of NPFA 70E

One of the steps to comply with the requirements of NFPA 70E®: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is to “maintain all electrical distribution system components”. In fact, NFPA 70E recommends following NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance as well as manufacturer’s recommendations.

Utilize Predictive Maintenance Tools

Besides trending test data, which can be analyzed to predict equipment life and maintenance requirements, on-line monitoring tools are available that can provide warnings of impending failures.

Online monitoring systems operate continually and have the advantage of recognizing a condition that may not be apparent during a one-time inspection.

Perform a Short Circuit Analysis and a Time Current Coordination Study If the switchgear components do not have a proper short circuit rating, there could be catastrophic damage to the equipment and surrounding area. A short circuit analysis will determine if the switchgear is rated properly. There may also be the need to update the coordination study. Coordinated circuit breaker settings can prevent unnecessary interruptions of faults by the switchgear that should have been interrupted by a downstream device. Electrical equipment and power distribution systems have never been designed to be or intended to remain perpetually energized without interaction by the owner. By implementing the tips covered above, you can maximize the life and reliability of your switchgear.

PROJECT PROFILE

KEYWELL METALS MCCARTER ELECTRIC Keywell Metals purchases high temperature alloys and titanium scrap from all over the world. They test and analyze, cut it down, clean it and resell it to other specialty metal companies.

K

eywell Metals has expanded its operations into what was formerly Davis Steel, in Matthews. The project began in the summer of 2014 when McCarter Electric was contracted for the electrical portion of the job. McCarter, with the help of Shealy Electrical, was also able to obtain the lighting portion of the job.

THE SOLUTION Keywell Metals expansion into Matthews created multiple issues that had to be

addressed with the new lighting. The following goals were attained with the help of the Shealy team: • • • • •

Tungsten Free Fixtures Lighting Layouts for Production Line Lighting Layouts for Cleaning System Lower Maintenance Fixtures Utilize Available Utility Rebates

Throughout the job there were multiple challenges that Shealy was able to help McCarter address. The unique nature of the project required that there could be no tungsten in any product in the facility.

Tungsten has a higher melting point than titanium and if any tungsten got into the product it would not melt, creating a void in the metal. This prompted Keywell Metals to purchase only LED fixtures.

After the fixtures were selected, Shealy was able to provide a sample and determine the type of lens that would offer the most protection and best light

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1 PRODUCT CREE CXB FIXTURES CREE LS8 CREE INTEGRATED OCCUPANCY SENSORS LEVITON OSFHU-ITW OCCUPANCY SENSORS

2 FIXTURES REPLACED 242

3 WATTAGE REDUCTION $175,000

4 5 YEAR SAVINGS $45,000

levels. Keywell Metals was able to replace all of the 400 watt metal halide fixtures with LED high bay fixtures that only consumed 240 watts. They also replaced all of the 8’ T12 fixtures at 173 watts with LED strip lighting that only consumed 88 watts.

THE RESULT McCarter Electric and Shealy were able to help Keywell Metals transform the old 1940s Davis Steel warehouse into a fully-functional and environmentally conscious facility. The difference in the quality of light between the existing fluorescents and the new LEDs is evident. The light is much brighter and creates a better, safer working environment for Keywell Metals employees.

THE PRODUCT

5 REBATES AND INCENTIVES DUKE ENERGY $17,860

The CREE CXB high bays with an acrylic reflector have a 10 year warranty and were used in the majority of the facility. The CREE LS8 strip fixtures were designed for the areas in the facility with lower ceiling height and also have an added Leviton occupancy sensor.

For a full list of our Project Profiles, visit www.shealyelectrical.com/project-profiles For more information on how Shealy Electrical can help you, or how you can submit your latest project for a profile, contact Jana Case at jcase@shealyelectrical.com

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Q+A FAQs about the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communications

ARTICLE CONTRIBUTED BY BRADY CORP.

GHS stands for Globally Harmonized System. The GHS is an international regulation that the United Nations (UN) has created for the Classification and Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals.

Q A

Why is GHS being implemented?

Without the GHS, countries around the world are left to determine their own standards for what chemicals are hazardous – and how to properly communicate those hazards. Each country handles this differently, which creates confusion and complexity for international manufacturers.

The GHS is intended to create a single, universal format for hazard communication across the globe.

Q A

When was GHS implemented in the U.S.?

OSHA published an updated Hazard Communication standard in March, 2012. There is a three year transactional period to allow companies to fully implement the new HazCom standard in their facilities.

Q A

Where is GHS currently being implemented?

The European Union has already begun implementing many parts of the GHS

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Communication regulation, CFR 1910.1200?

A

The GHS is applied within the current framework of OSHA’s existing hazard communication regulations. The GHS is not intended to replace OSHA’s standards, but instead update and add internationally harmonized compliance to its schematics. For example, OSHA is expected to require hazard pictograms/symbols to all of the chemical labeling.

Q A

Who is affected by the new GHS?

The GHS will affect chemical suppliers, manufacturers, end users, and testing laboratories. Any workplace that is currently subject to the Hazard Communication regulations is affected.

Q

What are the biggest changes that I need to know about?

A

There are 3 key changes that will be made during the implementation of the GHS:

regulation. Countries and regions around the world are beginning to implement it, each with their own individual timeline.

Although it is an international standard, there is not one specific international implementation schedule. The GHS is a voluntary regulation set forth by the UN; each nation’s government is responsible for overseeing the regulatory changes and compliance.

Q

How does the GHS impact OSHA’s existing Hazard

Classification of chemicals.

The GHS establishes new criteria for classifying hazardous chemicals that is broader than the existing standards.

Standardized label format.

All chemical labels have a standardized format with the certain headings and phrases to describe the various hazards.

Standardized Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The GHS Safety Data Sheets have a

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standard 16-section format with specific information required for each section.

Q

Where can I access information on hazard statements and precautionary statements for the GHS labeling?

A

All of the elements of the GHS labeling system can be found and accessed in Annex 1-3 of the UN’s 3rd revised edition of the Globally Harmonized Standard for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, found on their website.

Q

Is there additional employee training needed for the GHS?

A

Yes, employees will need to be trained in order to recognize and understand the new labels, pictograms and SDS information. Employees need to learn how to interpret the pictograms and new hazard statements, and know what precautions must be taken for chemical products. The GHS is a bit more complex than the previous standards, and training is very important to ensure that the GHS is an added safety measure in the workplace.

Q A

What are the GHS labeling elements?

The standardized elements required for GHS labels are: Hazard Pictograms: There are nine pictograms in total that symbolize health, physical and environmental hazard information. The pictograms are black and white images outlined in a red diamond.

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Signal Words: Either “Danger” or “Warning” is used to convey. the level of severity of the hazardous chemical.

Hazard Statements: Assigned phrases in relation to hazard classes and hazard categories that detail the chemical’s hazards.

Precautionary Statements: Detailed measures assigned to hazard statements given to minimize or prevent the adverse effects from physical, health, or environmental hazards.

Q A

What are the benefits of the GHS?

The GHS makes it easier for employers, employees and the public to understand the hazards of chemicals, and take the necessary preventive and protective measures for their safety and health. It also offers a number of benefits for our government, companies and general public. According to OSHA, here are the key benefits of GHS implementation: Enhance the protection of human health and the environment by providing an internationally comprehensible system. by providing an internationally comprehensible system, Provide a recognized framework to develop regulations for those countries without existing systems.

Facilitate international trade in chemicals whose hazards

have been identified on an international basis.

Reduce the need for testing and evaluation against multiple classification systems.

Q

How does GHS affect the labeling requirements for shipping containers or secondary storage containers?

A

The GHS requires proper labeling when shipping or storing chemicals. The labels should be on the individual chemicals, as well as on the outside of the larger boxes or drums that are used to ship or store the chemicals. Proper DOT labeling must also be present that corresponds correctly with the GHS labeled chemicals.

under Appendix C, 29CFR19101200?

A

Pictogram labels with adhesive backing on a label that are sufficiently wide to be clearly visible are acceptable.

Q A

From OSHA Brief 3696 Steps to Effective Hazard Communication, electronic copies are permitted, however you must have back-up system in event of power failure and/or equipment failure of the primary system.

Employees must be trained on how to use system and obtain hard copies if needed. In medical emergency, hard copy SDS’s must be immediately available to emergency personnel.

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We purchase preprinted labels with 4 blank diamonds. Can we black-out out the ones we don’t use?

A blank diamond red frame set on point is not a pictogram and is not permissible under HCS2012. Black-out option is compliant but then red frame of the blank diamond must be fully covered.

Q

When is an employer required to replace their MSDS with revised SDSs?

A

Manufacturers, importers, and distributors should have started providing SDSs on June 1, 2015. All employers must have, maintain, and make available to employees the most recent MSDS or SDS received.

Q

Are pictogram labels with adhesive backing compliant

Are hard copies of SDSs required?

Would OSHA cite employers who only have an MSDS available?

OSHA would not issue citations for maintenance of MSDSs when SDSs have not been received. As OSHA explained in a January 2013 letter, employers may, but are not required to, contact manufacturers or distributors of products they have previously ordered to request new SDS’s.

Q

What type of GHS label is required when moving chemicals from one facility to another?

A

The non-official response from the Dept. of Labor states that all containers moved from one facility to another (unless its immediately used by the person performing the transfer) must be labeled in

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accordance with (f)(1) – full 6 label elements

Q

What GHS label do I need to put on the byproduct waste (hazardous) from the lab?

A

Hazardous Waste labeling is not covered by HCS2012.

It’s covered by the EPA under the RCRA Act (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)

Q

How can manufacturers of formulated (mixed) products comply by June 1st deadline if the upstream chemical manufacturers don’t supply SDS’s substantially before this deadline?

A

From the July, 2014 OSHA Letter of Interpretation, clarified on May 29, 2015, OSHA is not changing the timeline but will use discretion in enforcing the standard if reasonable diligence and good faith efforts have been pursued.

This includes: Documenting efforts to obtain information from upstream suppliers, providing a written account of continued correspondence, Using alternative sources (e.g. chem databases) to find information, and attempting to classify the chemical yourself.

Q

What if a distributor cannot comply by Dec. 1 due to inability of the manufacturer to comply by June 1?

A

From OSHA’s clarification memo May 29, 2015, HCS2012 permits distributors to ship with HCS1994 labels until Dec 1, 2015 and if distributor cannot comply, a compliance officer must determine whether distributor has evidence it

exercised reasonable diligence and good faith to comply.

This is handled on a case-bycase basis and distributors must present documentation of any and all communications with the manufacturer or importer regarding its reasons for noncompliance with HCS2012.

Q

Since GHS is a globally harmonized system, are my SDSs valid worldwide?

A

No, GHS is a voluntary international system that implements the framework for standardizing compliance regulations, such as converting MSDS’s to SDS’s . Countries like the US have the option to adopt and implement it freely. Only competent authorities such as EPA, OSHA and Health Canada, have the authority to decide which GHS building blocks to incorporate.

Q

We have small secondary containers that won’t fit the matching primary label, what do I do to comply?

A

For secondary containers, if it does not leave your facility, you can use a workplace label with the current HazCom 1994 labels, or use the chemical identifier (words, pictures, symbols) in combination with the other identification.

Q A

How do you address training of temporary workers?

Temporary staffing agencies and host employers share control over the employee, and are therefore jointly responsible for temp employee’s safety and health. It is essential that

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both employers comply with all relevant OSHA requirements. The host employer and the temporary agency have to work together to ensure that temporary workers receive all required training.

Q

How long does a distributor need to hold on to a SDS after a product is discontinued and not stocked anymore?

A

Distributors are responsible for ensuring that their customers receive an SDS the first time a product is shipped and with the first shipment after the SDS is updated or changed. OSHA does not have any retention regulations for distributors for products they pass through to the end consumer.

Q

For a manufacturer, are there different labeling requirements for in process and final storage tanks as opposed to containers of our product?

A

Products falling within the scope of the GHS will carry the GHS label at the point where they are supplied to the workplace, and that label should be maintained on the supplied container in the workplace. The GHS label or label elements can also be used for workplace containers (e.g., storage tanks).

However, OSHA allows a system of labeling that meets the requirements of HazCom 1994.

The employer may continue to use this system in the workplace as long as this system, in conjunction with other information immediately available to the employees, provides the employees with the information on all of the health and physical hazards of the hazardous chemical.

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Q

Does the new standard allow employees to use secondary containers without labels if the material is being used by the initial employee?

A

Yes, this has not changed.

No labeling requirements if the material will be under the control of and used only by the person who transfers it from a labeled container and only within the work shift in which it is transferred.

Q

Are laboratories exempt from GHS labeling requirements?

A

No. The following regulations pertain to GHS

1910.1200(b)(3)(iv): Laboratory employers that ship hazardous chemicals are considered to be either a chemical manufacturer or a distributor under this rule, and thus must ensure that any containers of hazardous chemicals leaving the laboratory are labeled in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section, and that a safety data sheet is provided to distributors and other employers in accordance with paragraphs (g)(6) and (g)(7) of this section.

labeling requirements.

1910.1200(b)(3)(i): Employers shall ensure that labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced. 
 1910.1200(b)(3)(iii): Employers shall ensure that laboratory employees are provided information and training in accordance with paragraph (h) of this section, except for the location and availability of the written hazard communication program under paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this section. 


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TERRY HUDSON Terry has been in the electrical distribution industry for over 35 years. Prior to working at Shealy, he sold substation hardware for Westinghouse, worked for Allen Bradley distributors as an Industrial and Automation Specialist, and worked for Cameron Barkley for 9 years as an Automation Specialist.

Terry has been with Shealy since 2007. He assists the sales teams with technical questions, and supports customers with their automation product and service needs.

“Most of our customers do not have the engineering staff they did in the past, they are looking for a supplier to be able to offer solutions and support for their projects. We are able to partner with integrators to offer turnkey solutions, thus reducing their work load and expense.’’

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Are You In Compliance?

OSHA’s 10 Most Cited Violations No matter the industry, learning and following safety techniques is crucial in protecting your business and your employees — and the manufacturing sector is definitely no exception. By staying in compliance of the many regulations, manufacturers and distributors can be sure to reduce or even eliminate hazardous scenarios.

of Big Brother telling them what to do. Plant managers didn’t want to be told how to run their company, but alas the health agency is dedicated to the basic proposition that no worker should have to choose between their life and their job.

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, names the most cited violations it encountered during its workplace safety inspections that year. When OSHA got its start in 1970, businesses were not a fan

Last year, OSHA cited 2,427 federal violations in electrical systems. This area includes knowing regulations like“Do you have 36 inches of space in front of a cabinet?” and “When is it appropriate to use temporary electrical wire?

Here are the top 10 safety violations of 2014. Starting from 10 and working our way to number one ...

10 Electrical Systems

WHAT YOU CAN DO Employees should be following the factory instructions when designing, installing and using electrical equipment to help stay in compliance and avoid workplace incidents.

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09 Machine Guarding OSHA cited 2,520 federal violations last year inmachine guarding. Moving machine parts create major workplace hazards and potential machine-related injuries, making machine guards vitally important. Incorporating safeguards can help you protect your workers from preventable injuries.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Guard your machinery to help protect operators and others from hazards such as rotating parts, flying chips, sparks and other dangers.equipment to help stay in compliance and avoid workplace incidents.

08 Electrical Wiring OSHA found 2,907 violations last year in electrical wiring. It only takes 50 milliamperes to cause death. It is important to realize that an electrical shock may not be strong enough to cause a fatality, but it could cause you to fall or jolt to dangerous surroundings.

WHAT YOU CAN DO To help avoid wiring violations, make sure to inspect wiring and insulation.

Also, you should be taking the extra steps to ensure your electrical equipment is properly grounded..

07 Ladders There were 2,967 violations in 2014 involving ladders in construction. Ladders come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, and OSHA has separate regulations for both portable wood ladders and portable metal ladders. No matter the type of ladder, it’s important to be in compliance.

WHAT YOU CAN DO When selecting a ladder, consider the length needed, the ladder’s duty rating and the environment in which the work will be performed.

06 Lockout/Tagout OSHA cited 3,117 violations last year in lockout/tagout procedures. These violations not only included electrical, but also gravity, pneumatic and any other level of energy that is used.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures, get the products needed to help prevent the accidental startup of your machinery, and ensure that you lock, tag and try before you commence work.

05 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA cited 3,147 violations in 2014 in powered industrial/maintenance trucks. This standard covers the design, maintenance and operation of powered industrial trucks, including forklifts and motorized hand trucks. It also covers operator training requirements.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Maintain your trucks and keeping up to date in operator training, certification on forklifts, motorized hand trucks and pallet trucks is a crucial component in keeping your facility safe.

04 Respiratory Protection Last year, there were 3,843 violations found by OSHA in respiratory protection.

The standard now specifies what needs fit testing, the kinds of fit tests allowed and the procedures for conducting them.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Be sure to use proper NIOSH-certified respirators to help protect your employees from air contaminants such as dust, fumes, gases, mist, sprays and vapors.

03 Scaffolding OSHA cited 4,968 violations last year in scaffolding. The very presence of scaffolding at a job site creates a hazardous work environment. Falls, falling objects and structure instability are all dangerous possibilities.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Follow established guidelines to help protect your employees who are working on or near scaffolding at heights of 10 feet or higher.

02 Hazard Communication OSHA cited 6,148 violations last year in Hazard Communication. Also known as “Right-to-Know Law,” this has been in the top OSHA violations for many years.

With the incorporation of GHS, labeling is changing, so it’s crucial that every single employee is trained in hazard communication.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Identify and evaluate all chemical hazards in the workplace and then share that critical information with all of your employees.

01 Fall Protection In 2014, OSHA cited 7,516 violations in fall protection. Any time a worker is at a height of six feet or more, the worker is at risk and needs to be protected.

WHAT YOU CAN DO Equip all of your employees who are working at heights with the appropriate fall protection gear that complies with the ANSI-Z359 safety standard and OSHA 29 CFR.

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PROJECT PROFILE

WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL Clark Simpkins, Facilities Director/ Assistant Business Manager of Spartanburg School District 4, worked with the Shealy Energy team to develop a plan to retrofit Woodruff High School.

THE NEW LED FIXTURES have an average life of 75,000 hours, nearly 8 times that of the existing fixtures.

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lark Simpkins was recently selected for

2 TOTAL MATERIAL COST $225,836

the Energy Manager of the Year Award.

The Association of South Carolina Energy Managers (ASCEM) Energy Manager of the year award recognizes the outstanding work

3 5 YEAR SAVINGS $175,000

4 REBATES AND INCENTIVES DUKE ENERGY $50,000

5 MAINTENANCE COST REDUCTION $3,000 / YEAR

of an individual energy professional in the field of energy management.

IT AIMS TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE THE ROLE OF THOSE WORKING IN THE ENERGY MANGEMENT PROFESSION, acknowledging both individual achievements in efficient energy practices and the innovation use of energysaving technologies in the workplace.

THE SOLUTION With an ASCEM recognized Energy Manager of the year and the specialists of the Shealy Energy group, Woodruff High School was able to address the following: High Energy Bills Poor Lighting High Maintenance Costs Utilize Available Utility Rebates Safety and Security in Parking Lots The team worked to audit and make recommendations to lower energy bills and enhance the quality of light by replacing all interior and exterior lighting with the latest LED technology.

The existing fixtures had lamps

qualified for a rebate of

with an average life of

$50,000.

The main objective was obtained by introducing new LED fixtures that last longer and use less energy, all while creating better lighting quality for both students and employees.

10,000 hours and required constant maintenance. The

THE RESULT

new LED fixtures have an

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average life of 75,000 hours,

upgrade at Woodruff High

nearly 8 times that of the

School was overwhelmingly

existing fixtures. This created

positive from both the

a drastic reduction of

employees and students.

maintenance costs which were

Lighting levels were significantly

reduced by $3,000 per year.

improved and the overall quality

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electricity savings and better

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light. The annual cost savings of $25,000 per year will allow the

“THE REACTION

school to use the funds in other

TO THE LIGHTING

areas.

THE FIXTURES The total number of fixtures that were retrofitted was 1,201.

Indoor fixtures included: T8 and T12 2x2 and 2x4 troffers, surface wraps, vapor tight and strip lights.

Outdoor fixtures included: metal halide high bays, pole, area, canopy, flood and wall pack.

For a full list of our Project Profiles, visit www.shealyelectrical.com/project-profiles For more information on how Shealy Electrical can help you, or how you can submit your latest project for a profile, contact Jana Case at jcase@shealyelectrical.com

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The IL Series offer 34,000 lumens in a 22-inch fixture. Both series are IP65 rated and are available with a Class 1, Division 2 certification for hazardous locations, making them a great choice for harsh industrial environments. Three mounting methods provide the freedom to configure fixtures to perfectly fit the project: surface mount, pendant mount with cord, and pendant mount with rigid conduit.

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WAVEFORM CORRECTION

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has revolutionized power quality for the past 15 years. Previously, power quality devices focused on protecting equipment from extreme events.

Extreme events were defined as more than 20% above or below the peaks of the sine wave. These extreme events are created by events such as lightning, utility switching, transformer failure, and large faults.

However, the proliferation of electronics, computers and digital equipment is creating pollution on the waveform which rarely, if ever, exceeds the 20% “envelope”. The processes of rectifying AC to DC, and inverting DC to AC, are responsible for generating 85% of power pollution.

As seen in the illustration to the right, these signal manipulations leave the waveform full of pollution. This pollution equals losses, unreliable performance, decreased asset lifespans, malfunctions, increased maintenance, and downtime.

Environmental Potentials patented waveform correction technology focuses on tracking the waveform and filtering all of the pollution generated by continuous power conversion. Environmental Potentials converts this pollution into heat within the unit rather than relying on ground, other system conductors, or even loads to provide the required attenuation. This eliminates harmful and unusable energy from your system.

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the evolution of

WAREHOUSING In a business where we have to truly understand how to create value for our customers that they can take to the bottom

line, I would like to announce an organizational change. Our

“warehouse” teams going forward will be referred to as “Shealy Logistics”.

In the past, our warehouse teams received, put away, pulled, packed and shipped the items we inventory. In those terms,

they were the “warehouse” team. They managed the items we warehoused. As we have expanded our value to the customer

beyond products and starting looking at movement of material on jobs sites and how we can reduce the customer’s cost, we

have provided solutions to manage the products on a job site.

That includes job boxes, job trailers, providing labor on the job sites, being responsible for moving material, special handling

instructions depending on the nature of the job sites, etc. We have started providing logistics support on job sites. In our

warehouses, we kit products, provide job storage, time delivery of material, mark and ship products in specific ways for the customer.

The definition of Logistics is “the management of materials

flow through an organization from raw material through to

finished goods” or “the detailed planning and organization of

any large complex operation”. The word originates from its use in the military and means “the art of moving, quartering and supplying troops”.

So if you think about what we do, we manage the material

through our organization from receiving the product through

the shipping of the product and sometimes all the way through its use by the customer. We are involved in complex processes customized for the customers such as replenishment of job boxes or on site inventory.

Today, it is not enough to just be good at what we have always

done. We have to find new ways to add value to our customers that they can clearly identify as the reasons they do business with us. We hope this is one of many that we have already done and will continue to do.

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Shealy ELECTRICAL announced as one of the best places to work in south carolina and North Carolina Shealy Electrical Wholesalers, Inc. was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and North Carolina.

The list is made up of 50 companies with Shealy Electrical being named as the 4th best place to work in SC and the 9th best place to work in NC. Companies from across each state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in North and South Carolina. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.

Shealy throws ‘party with a purpose’ to raise money for upcoming habitat build In June, the Shealy Electrical Charlotte location hosted a ‘Party With A Purpose’ to raise money for our annual Habitat build. It was a fun trade-show type experience for our customers with music from a live band (The Holdouts), BBQ (Kandy-Q) and hot air balloon rides (Ray Smith). We were overwhelmed by the support of our vendors who made the fundraiser very successful and we look forward to working with many of them during the build.

Our Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build will take place October 22-25 at our Charlotte branch. This year we are building a three bedroom home for Hinh Rahlan and Blem Rocham and their two young sons Nghiep, 9 and Ronald Lee, 5. They are refugees from Vietnam. This build will be Shealy Electrical’s fourth home with Habitat and; our second build in Charlotte.

If you are interested in volunteering please visit http://bit.ly/Shealyhabitat2015.

Our weekday volunteer shifts are two hours and our weekend shifts are four hours. All volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and must sign a waiver.

No construction experience is necessary! Please contact Karen McLeod with any questions at kmcleod@shealyelectrical.com or 803-409-0123.

energy & industrial EXPO DATES ANNOUNCED Join us in Charlotte, NC on Friday, November 6th, from 8:30 AM until 1:30 PM for Shealy Electrical’s first Energy and Industrial Expo! This exciting learning event will take place at the Renaissance Charlotte Suite Hotel - 2800 Coliseum Centre drive in Charlotte, NC 28217.

Only 50 seats are available for each session, so be sure to reserve your seat for the following classes as soon as possible!

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Grounding Systems: How to install, maintain and troubleshoot grounding systems within your facility

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Machine Safety: What does the code say about machine safety and what are my options?

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Switchgear Solutions and Upgrades: What can I do to increase the life of my existing switchgear and bring it in to code compliance?

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Arc-Flash: How do I start and maintain an effective Arc-Flash program in a facility?

Register and get more information at: www.shealyelectrical.splashthat.com

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09.10.2015 KERNERSVILLE

1337 ANGEL ROAD KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284

10.01.2015 GREENVILLE

422 FAIRFOREST WAY GREENVILLE, SC 29607

COMMODITIES ROADSHOWS COMING TO KERNERSVILLE AND GREENVILLE Join us at our Kernersville, NC location on Thursday, September 10th, from 11AM until 1:00 PM, or our Greenville, SC location on Thursday, September 17th, and meet with some of your favorite commodity vendors!

Tailgate open houses COMING TO raleigh, charleston, and columbia locations!

Browse some of the latest and greatest products from your favorite vendors while hanging out with the Shealy Electrical team, and chowing down on some mouth-watering tailgating treats!

RALEIGH

charleston

cOLUMBIA

shealy helps school districts in need Shealy Electrical and PluggedIn presented a check to Classroom Central for $1500 in August.

Classroom Central is a non-profit organization that supports over 100,000 students in poverty in over 200 schools in 6 school districts. Classroom Central offers teachers the chance to shop for school supplies for their students in need.

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shealy electrical gives to operation homefront of the carolinas During the month of June, Shealy Electrical associates donated $400 and 4 bins of school supplies to Operation Homefront of the Carolinas. Operation Homefront, is a national nonprofit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of service members and wounded warriors.

The Thankful Thursday-Casual For a Cause campaign allowed associates to pay either $5 or contribute 5 school supply items for the right to wear jeans on Thursdays during the month of June. All of Shealy’s 17 branch locations were eligible to participate in the fundraising fun.

Additionally the Plugged In Committee of Shealy donated $1500 to Operation Homefront for their Back-to-School Brigade Campaign. Operation Homefront will distribute back packs full of supplies to military children during the months of August and September.

For more information please visit www.operationhomefront.net

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