Zensys Named Winner of Wall Street Journal 2006 Technology 
Innovation Award
New Vizia-RF™ from Leviton Uses Zensys’ Z-Wave® Technology
Leviton home controls alliance partner, Zensys Inc., (Freemont, California) was recently named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the winners of its 2006 Technology Innovation Awards. Zensys won in the wireless category for its Z-Wave® technology, a RF (radio frequency)-based two-way communication network. Leviton’s line of Vizia-RF™ lighting and home control products use Zensys’ Z-Wave® technology to send and receive command signals that control lighting, appliances, temperature, security and other home systems.
Z-Wave-enabled devices, including Leviton's Vizia RF line of switches, dimmers, controllers and appliance modules, use a mesh network topology for superior RF signal performance and reliability. With the mesh network, command signals that may be blocked along one path will automatically be routed along another path in the network. To provide homeowners with maximum convenience, security and safety benefits, the Z-Wave network can be reconfigured by adding or removing devices at any time. More than 125 home electronics companies have joined the Z-Wave Alliance, formed last year to establish Z-Wave as the de facto open standard for residential home control applications.
Now in its sixth year, The Technology Innovation Awards are presented to companies whose technology represents a breakthrough from conventional methods, rather than an incremental technological improvement. This year, the panel of judges considered new technology in several categories: medicine and medical devices; wireless, security, consumer electronics, semiconductors and others. Other prominent award winners include: Sun Microsystems for its DTrace trouble-shooting software; HelioVolt for its lightweight solar-energy panels; and Pfizer and Nektar Therapeutics for their development of powdered inhalable insulin.
Manjarris Promoted to Manager for Leviton’s Lighting 
Management Systems Division
Leviton Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Joel Manjarris to the position of southeast regional manager for the company’s Lighting Management Systems Division. Manjarris joined Leviton in 2004 as a regional sales specialist, focusing on the Texas market. Manjarris has over 20 years experience in the lighting control and electrical contracting industries, including sales, marketing and training expertise. He was awarded the Leviton Lighting Control Specialist of the Year Award in 2005 for Leviton’s Central Region and provided extensive product training to Leviton Agents, Construction Sales Force, Electrical Contractors and Electrical Distributors.
Leviton’s Lighting Management Systems Division designs, develops, and brings to market state-of-the-art theatrical and architectural dimming systems, including, control consoles, dimming cabinets, portable dimming racks, protocol interface devices, PC-based controllers, relay control systems and fluorescent energy management systems.
Manjarris holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and lives in Austin, TX. For more information, visit www.leviton.com.
Mitchell Promoted to Technical Sales Specialist for Leviton’s Lighting Management Systems Division 
Leviton Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Keith Mitchell to the position of technical sales specialist for the company’s Lighting Management System Division. Mitchell joined Leviton in 2000 as a Business Development/Specification Specialist covering the Mid West’s Great Lakes territory. He was promoted in 2004 to the position of Lighting Controls Specialist for the company’s Leviton Integrated Networks and Controls Division, where he covered the Saint Louis, MO area.
In his new post, Mitchell will provide technical sales support for Leviton’s comprehensive line of lighting management systems. The offering consists of the industry’s most extensive line of commercial occupancy sensors, lighting control relays, commercial dimming controls, lighting energy management systems and theatrical and architectural lighting systems.
Mitchell has more than 20 years experience in the electrical industry, including sales, marketing and training expertise. He has been a member of the IENSA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) since 1990 and received his LC (Lighting Certificated for Qualified Professionals) from the NCQLP (National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions) in 1999. Mitchell holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Oakland Community College. He lives with his wife and 10 children live in Grand Prairie, IL. For more information, visit www.leviton.com.
RCR and Burton Join the LENOX Industrial Tools Family
LENOXR Industrial Tools recently announced that the East Longmeadow, Mass.-based company has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and driver Jeff Burton in a multi-year sponsorship agreement beginning with the 2007 NASCAR Cup season.
LENOX will be an associate sponsor throughout the season on Burton's No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet. The LENOX logo will appear on the rear quarter panels of the car just behind the rear wheels.
In addition, LENOX will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 31 in two races during the 2007 season - May 5 at Richmond International Raceway and July 1 at New Hampshire International Speedway (located less than 150 miles from LENOX's home headquarters). This season's July New Hampshire event was known as the LENOX Industrial Tools 300.
"Like Richard Childress Racing, LENOX is committed to quality, innovation, and extreme performance," said Bill Burke, president of LENOX. "This sponsorship of the No. 31 team and Jeff Burton is an exciting step for our company. We look forward to strengthening our commitment to the sport of auto racing and extending our reach to its fans."
LENOX, which will utilize the partnership through marketing and advertising initiatives, has an extensive product line including the LENOX Gold™ bi-metal reciprocating saw blades; LENOX Gold™ bi-metal utility blades and knives; LENOX ARMOR RxR+ bi-metal coated band saw blades for cutting structurals and tubing; and the LENOX all-in-one screwdriver, just to mention a few.
"We're proud to have LENOX join the RCR family of sponsors and the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet team with Jeff Burton," said Richard Childress, president and CEO of RCR. "Their commitment to producing high quality saw blades and hand tools carries over to their commitment to RCR through the many marketing and promotional programs they have planned. LENOX is a very welcomed addition to the No. 31 team's sponsorship group."
The 2006 season marks Burton’s 14th season in NASCAR's elite division. He's captured 18 victories and four times has finished in the top five of the final championship standings. In addition to his Cup success, he has also garnered 22 wins in NASCAR's Busch Series, two coming this season.
"I can't tell the employees of LENOX Industrial Tools how proud I am to become a part of their team in 2007," said Burton. "I am going to work extremely hard to help promote the LENOX brand and to let consumers know that - just like our race team - LENOX is committed to being the best. The quality of their products prove that… this is something I look forward to for 2007."
For more information about LENOX, visit www.lenoxsaw.com. For more information about Richard Childress Racing, visit www.rcrracing.com.
IEC National Industry Achievement Award Goes to President of McCormick Systems 
The Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (IEC) is pleased to announce that Todd McCormick, president of McCormick Systems, received the IEC National Industry Achievement Award during the 49th Annual IEC National Convention and IEC Electric Expo 2006.
“Todd McCormick has been actively involved in the electrical industry all his life and we are pleased to present him with the IEC National Industry Achievement Award,” said Larry Mullins, IEC national executive vice president. “He has helped electrical contractors and their employees become more successful in their business, and by doing so he has helped make the industry more effective, stable and profitable.”
McCormick started stocking trucks in his early teens for McCormick Electric. He then progressed to delivering material to job sites, to electrician, to estimator and project manager. As president, he has taken the company to another level of professionalism and profitability by seeing what is needed in the industry, addressing these issues and providing the solutions.
In addition, McCormick has attended every IEC Convention and Trade Show for the past 26 years. He is a founding member of IEC’s Platinum Partner Council and the IEC Foundation. McCormick has also been a proud sponsor of the IEC Gold Card Lunch for a number of years and continues to provide education seminars for IEC Members at both the National level as well as the local level.
The IEC National Industry Achievement Award is given each year to recognize significant and outstanding contributions to IEC and the electrical industry.
For more information, visit www.mccormicksys.com.
DuPont Personal Protection Launches New Line of Inherent Flame Resistant Fabrics for Electric Arc Protection
DuPont™ Protera™ Combines Comfort and Durability with Premium Arc Protection DuPont Personal Protection, the maker of DuPont™ Nomex®, has introduced DuPont™ Protera™ – a new line of inherent flame resistant fabrics specifically engineered to protect against electric arc hazards and meet NFPA 70E Category 2 requirements. In addition to providing wearers excellent arc protection, tests have shown that garments made with DuPont™ Protera™ fabric offer a high level of comfort when compared to flame-retardant treated (FR) cotton nylon blend fabrics on the market today. In fact, in a recent independent comfort study, wearers judged Protera™ the clear winner in overall comfort compared to FR cotton nylon blend garments of similar weight. DuPont™ Protera™ garments will also have a better lifecycle value than less durable FR cotton nylon blend garments. That is because Protera™ is twice as strong as FR cotton nylon blend fabrics and it stays twice as strong even after 100 washings. And unlike chemically treated products, the thermal protection found in DuPont™ Protera™ is inherent and cannot be washed out or worn away. The fabric’s flame resistance will not diminish through laundering or bleaching and will not require special laundry processing. “DuPont™ Protera™ has a patented engineered fiber blend to produce one of the lightest weight and most comfortable NFPA 70E Category 2 fabrics on the market today. As a result, electricians in industrial segments as well as utility workers will now be able to work in more comfort without sacrificing the protection required,” said Dale Outhous, global business director. “By effectively leveraging our deep expertise in the field of thermal protection, we were able to develop DuPont™ Protera™ in a way that allows us to offer this remarkable fabric at an extremely competitive price relative to comparable offerings,” said Outhous. Garments made of DuPont™ Protera™ fabric are expected to retain their professional appearance throughout extended use and repeated washings and are less likely to be damaged when compared to FR cotton nylon blend garments of similar weight. DuPont™ Protera™ comes in two fabric weights: 6.5 and 8.0 ounces per square yard. It is available in medium blue, khaki and navy blue colors.Columbia Electric Donates $2000 in Electrical Supplies for Habitat for Humanity Brockton House
C olumbia Electric Supply Inc., a wholesale electrical supply distributor since 1932, recently donated $2,000 worth of electrical supplies to be used in the construction of a Brockton Habitat for Humanity house.
Columbia Electric worked with Orion Electrical, who provided the actual electrical work for the home. The house is located at 43 Walnut Street and will be occupied by the Enos family. It is one of two such houses that Habitat recently built in the area. Columbia worked with WomenBuild of South Shore Habitat for Humanity, YouthBuild of the Old Colony YMCA, and the City of Brockton, the groups involved in the construction of the house.
Geoff Murphy, president of Columbia Electric, said, “Our company has always been about giving back to the communities we serve, whenever we can. We believe that Habitat for Humanity goes the extra mile toward helping people in need, and we are pleased to have been able to play a part in this project.”
South Shore Habitat for Humanity serves three cities and 29 towns south and southwest of Boston, including Abington, Avon, Braintree, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Cohasset, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Norwood, Pembroke, Quincy, Randolph, Rockland, Scituate, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater, Westwood, Weymouth and Whitman. A typical South Shore Habitat home is 1200 square feet and has three bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a living/dining area. One-story homes have one bathroom and two-story homes have one and a half bathrooms. Homes come equipped with all new appliances. The homes are energy efficient and designed to be as maintenance free as possible. All homes can be built to accommodate people with disabilities according to the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Selected homeowners work alongside volunteers and local community-based committees on the construction of their home. Families purchase the home at cost and receive a 20-year, zero-interest financing by Habitat for Humanity. A perpetual deed restriction maintains the affordability status of each home. South Shore Habitat uses the principal payments to finance future home construction or renovations for other families with housing needs in the South Shore Area.
For more information, visit www.columbiaelectric.com
Ferraz Shawmut Named Platinum Sponsor for Arc Flash Research Initiative
$500,000 donation will aid in understanding electrical phenomenon
Ferraz Shawmut, a global leader in the field of circuit protection, was named a platinum-level sponsor for a multi-year initiative by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that seeks to gain a better understanding of arc flash hazards and how to protect electrical workers from them. Arc flash and blast phenomena are a leading cause of serious injury and death among electrical workers.
“Ferraz Shawmut is very excited to continue our involvement with this initiative,” said Ken Hooper, senior vice president for Ferraz Shawmut. “Understanding and mitigating the everyday risks of electrical workers is central to our company’s mission. Contributing to a safer industrial workplace is a priority for us.”
After actively participating on the IEEE 1584 Committee for several years, and serving on the Research, Testing and Planning Committee (RTPC), the sponsorship became a logical next step for Ferraz Shawmut.
“It’s an honor to know that our efforts will contribute to this dramatic step forward in electrical safety, and we look forward to sharing our knowledge, research and resources to help in this initiative,” said Mike Lang, the Ferraz Shawmut representative for the IEEE 1584 and RTPC committees. “We’re amazed by the dedication and willingness of so many people from all parts of the electrical industry to come forward and share their time and knowledge. It’s a profound indication of this issue’s severity and of the desire for solutions to reduce the risks associated with arc flash.”
Total contributions to the multi-year, $6.25 million IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Collaborative Research and Testing Project now stand at $1.9 million. Additional donations are being sought from electrical utilities, equipment manufacturers, professional associations, safety-related agencies, insurers and others concerned with the safety of electrical workers.
For more information, visit http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/home/index.asp, http://www.ieee.org, and www.ferrazshawmut.com.
