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Storms that swamped many areas of the Ark-La-Tex as a result of relentless rain, damaging winds and flooding conditions also damaged SWEPCO’s energy system and disrupted power to thousands across the Ark-La-Tex region.  As a result, SWEPCO joined forces with crews from its sister utilities, including Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and AEP Texas, to support the restoration effort. Extensive flooding and hard-to-reach, sometimes treacherous terrain, requires crews and contra...

As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 approximately 25,000 SWEPCO customers are without power following a second round of storms that moved through the Ark-La-Tex Tuesday afternoon. While SWEPCO employees and contractors are working quickly and safely to restore service, the additional lines of storms brought a second day of damaging winds and intense lightning that slowed progress and impacted transmission and distribution infrastructure. As always, SWEPCO crews will not stop until the last custom...

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) invites the community to come together for a meaningful celebration of both Earth Day and Arbor Day. Eagle Watch Nature Trail, part of SWEPCO's commitment to environmental stewardship, is a sanctuary for wildlife and a haven for nature enthusiasts. The trail features a variety of ecosystems and is particularly noted for its bald eagle sightings, making it a prime location for bird watchers and conservationists. Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration The E...

Violent spring storms left a path of destruction this weekend. The damaging outbreak of severe weather, including approximately 120 tornado watches and warnings across the nation’s heartland, also delivered a blow closer to home in the ArkLaTex region.   Across SWEPCO, the severe weather began in earnest in northeast Texas late Friday. Wind gusts downed trees, ripped through power lines, and toppled transmission towers that feed multiple communities and neighborhoods. Crews worked ti...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce that they have partnered with EPLAN to provide over 4,500 new components to its Data Portal, a step that will improve the level of high-quality electrical components available to North American businesses. What Does NOARK Electric Provide? NOARK Electric is North America’s pioneering manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications. They champion motor controls and circuit protection products for original equipment manufact...

A damaging outbreak of severe weather across the nation’s heartland, toppled trees, snapped lines and disrupted power to SWEPCO customers across the ArkLaTex region.  Powering the response: SWEPCO is responding. Post-storm assessments are well underway and dozens of crews from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Alabama have begun to arrive and join with SWEPCO’s line and tree crews.  At peak, approximately 61,000 SWEPCO customers were without power.  Powe...

A damaging outbreak of severe weather across the nation’s heartland, toppled trees, snapped lines and disrupted power to SWEPCO customers across the ArkLaTex region. Recently, the National Weather Service’s storm survey team confirmed the severe storms included six tornadoes that barreled through the Four States Region. Four tornadoes were confirmed within SWEPCO’s service territory with peak wind gusts estimated between 85 - 100 mph. With the storm impacts and recent signifi...

Motor contactors are electrical switches used as means of control, connecting or disconnecting electric motors and other load devices to the power supply. They’re typically designed for normally open contacts, which ensures the load disconnects whenever the coil of the contactor de-energizes. Because this interrupts heavy motor currents, arcing must be suppressed and controlled with an arc extinguishing device, which functions alongside the contactor’s electromagnetic and control sy...

Comau has renewed its important collaboration with Intecells to optimize the use of cold plasma within industrial cell manufacturing processes. After an initial phase aimed at supporting the industrialization of Intecells’ patented and innovative cold plasma application, Comau has made an investment in Intecells, acquiring a stake in the company. Intecells’ cutting-edge approach Thanks to this investment, the two companies will validate with customers the cost-effective technology...

Canyon State Electric is welcoming Dan Snopko to the team as the company’s controller.   Snopko brings over 25 years of construction accounting experience, including job costing, financial reporting, and forecasting. He has developed accounting processes and led accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and human resources.   “I hope to use my experience to improve processes and financial tools,” said Snopko. “I want to take some accounting r...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, will present its next generation of highly integrated high-voltage DC power distribution, advanced precision cooling, and networking solutions for AI data centers at the OCP Global Summit 2025. Key features of the showcase include complete power solutions for both 800 VDC and ±400 VDC power architectures, the newly-launched liquid-to-liquid (L2L) CDU with 2,000 kW of cooling capacity for new AI data centers, the new 3...

Siemens has announced the launch of the SICHARGE FLEX product family, its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) distributed charging system, designed to be flexible, reliable, and economical – adaptable for a variety of use cases. Designed with modularity, scalability, and versatile adaptability, SICHARGE FLEX underscores Siemens’ unwavering commitment to leading the charge in smart infrastructure and the global transition to electric mobility. SICHARGE FLEX As the demand for robu...

Charlotte-based testing company slashes reporting times from 12 hours to five minutes with a connected, cloud-first workflow. By combining FLIR’s new i65 thermal imaging camera with the Condoit electrical data platform, the company has overhauled its asset monitoring and reporting process – cutting turnaround times from 8-12 hours to less than five minutes. The result: faster workflows, fewer errors, and smarter decision-making for customers. Manually generating reports Until rece...

Wasatch Electric provided electrical services for this 13-building, new construction project. They worked within a strict budget and tight time frame to deliver campus-wide solutions for their customer, overcoming the challenges faced by working next to a wetland area. During the course of this project, they worked hand-in-hand with the owner to enhance budgets as the need arose, and offset scheduling delays by increasing resources when necessary. Their efforts ultimately resulted in successful...

Kirloskar Electric Company Limited has delivered and successfully commissioned a large MG set and controls for a transformer manufacturing unit in Maharashtra, India. The system is suitable for testing Power Transformers up to 315 MVA, 400 kV. Using this system, the following tests can be performed: No-load  loss measurement Load-loss measurement Temperature rise test Complete technical requirements The system can also be used for testing single-phase transformers up to 180 MVA. T...

Kirloskar Electric Company Limited participated in ‘India Investrade Exhibition’ organized by Indian Chamber of commerce (ICC) under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The event was held at Kathmandu, Nepal, from 20th to 22nd December 2013. The Indian Embassy of Nepal also took an active part. Leading industry bodies like FNCCI, NICCI, CNI, FEEN and IPPAN were also involved in the event. Detailed presentation on the products The three-day event co...

INNOVELEC, pioneering supplier of products and services for the electrical industry in Western Canada for over 25 years, and NOARK Electric, global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, have partnered to electrify Western Canada! Specializing in motor controls and protection for Original Equipment Manufacturers, System Integrators and Panel Builders, Noark Electric provides high-quality products at an exceptional value, backed by a 5-year limited wa...

Promoting professional growth by focusing on the development of cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills is one of Comau's objectives. The company sees people as the driving force behind the ingenuity and creativity that have enabled it to design advanced and innovative industrial solutions for over 50 years. This is why Comau has chosen to join, as the first corporate ambassador, the MEsp@rt project, which aims to leverage the knowledge acquired in competitive sports for success in th...

New IEA report examines opportunities for countries across the region to integrate more solar and wind into their power systems to help reach energy security and emissions goals. Southeast Asia’s electricity demand is rising at one of the fastest rates in the world, underscoring the need for countries to diversify energy supplies and reinforce grid infrastructure. A new IEA report released highlights how countries in the region can leverage their abundant renewable resources, notably...

Countries' policy plans point to rising electricity generation from natural gas, renewables and nuclear to meet rapid growth in consumption, with oil's role in the power sector set to shrink. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa has soared in recent decades and is set to keep rising sharply, with a range of sources expected to meet the growing demand as countries seek to diversify their power supplies, according to a new IEA report out now. Global energy system The...

Fives, a pioneer in industrial engineering, announces the acquisition of Pietro Carnaghi S.p.A., a pioneering manufacturer of machine-tools specializing in large-scale machining solutions. This strategic move marks a significant expansion of Fives’ capabilities in high-precision machining, reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced manufacturing solutions across critical industries such as defense, nuclear, aerospace, and energy. With this acquisition, Pietro Carnaghi becomes a co...

SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2025, the world-renowned trade fair for welding technologies, opens in Essen, and Comau is showcasing its latest innovations for the sector. At its booth (C27, Hall 2), the company is presenting an integrated portfolio of solutions ranging from mobile robotics for welding in unstructured environments—such as shipbuilding—to next-generation welding guns, collaborative robots, wearable robotics, and advanced training systems. Key innovations on display MyC...

Comau presented its vision on the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing sector at ETFA 2025, the 30th edition of the IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, held from September 9 to 12 in Porto, Portugal. This internationally renowned event brought together experts, companies, and industrial operators to share innovative solutions and challenging projects in the field of factory automation, with a strong focus on enabling...

LIFTKET Group GmbH, one of the world’s major providers of electric chain hoists and lifting solutions for industrial and entertainment applications, announced the appointment of Benjamin Göldner as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective October 1, 2025. In this newly defined role, he will be responsible for overseeing Sales, Marketing, and Innovation across the entire group. With this strategic move, the LIFTKET Group is strengthening its international growth ambitions. As CRO, G&ou...

Without continued investment in these fields, the world would lose the equivalent of Brazil and Norway’s combined production from the global oil balance each year. The average rate at which oil and gas fields’ output declines over time has significantly accelerated globally, largely due to higher reliance on shale and deep offshore resources, meaning that companies must work much harder than before just to maintain production at levels, according to a new IEA report. Grou...

Kirloskar Electric has supplied 10 No Power Transformers up to 150kV Class, 45 MVA Generator Transformers to Angola National Electricity Company. These transformers were placed in service connecting to the Angola National grid; further, these Transformers contribute to stabilizing Angola's electric system.  People from Angola have appreciated Kirloskar Electric, having partnered with them in meeting their objective and working in a team right from inception. Scope of supply 45 MVA , 11...

Nidec Advance Technology Corporation announced that it will exhibit products at electronica India 2025, an event to be held in Bangalore, India from Wednesday, September 17 – Friday, September 19, 2025. In this exhibit, which is a largest of its kind in India to showcase all kinds of electronics ranging from electronic components to manufacturing equipment to semiconductors to electronic substrates and circuits, the company will display its mainstream products, including the latest models...

Bicker Elektronik GmbH, Donauwoerth/Germany, presents the ATN100A3-W200U, a compact AC/DC plug-in power supply based on modern GaN (gallium nitride) semiconductor technology. The advanced design enables high power density with a small form factor and low heat generation. With up to 100 W of output power via USB-C, the PD plug-in power supply meets the highest requirements for safety, efficiency, and reliability. It is designed for use in industrial and medical applications and also meets the st...

Amid a steady rise in world hydrogen demand, the pipeline for low-emissions projects has shrunk, but robust expansion to 2030 is still expected. Despite a recent wave of project delays and cancellations, low-emissions hydrogen production is still set to see robust growth to 2030 as the nascent sector continues to develop – though at a slower pace than the burst of announcements earlier this decade had previously signaled – according to the latest IEA analysis. IEA’s annu...

Alva Industries (ALVA) announces the completion of the first season of Tech Torqs, an educational video series designed to answer the industry’s most common questions about motor technology. The six-part series breaks down technical concepts into accessible explanations, helping engineers, integrators, and innovators gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals that power next-generation systems. Season 1 of Tech Torqs covers topics Slotted vs Slotless Motors - Key Differences...