WEG has taken another decisive step in expanding its international footprint by signing binding agreements to acquire Sanelec Excitation Systems, a well-established Indian manufacturer of voltage regulators and excitation control systems. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bangalore, Sanelec brings more than two decades of engineering expertise in designing and manufacturing automatic voltage regulators for generators, synchronous motors, and excitation systems for power generation. The com...

Project strengthens service quality, expands demand capacity, and improves reliability for more than 25,000 users in the region, consolidating WEG’s presence in the Utilities segment. Empresa de Energía de Pereira S.A. ESP has inaugurated the new Altagracia 33/13.8 kV Substation, a key project to reinforce the electrical system of the Altagracia district and surrounding areas. WEG was responsible for the complete supply of equipment — except for civil works — as well as...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces the release of DFS F Audio residual current circuit-breakers (RCCB) for premium and high-end audio systems, eliminating the long standing compromise between electrical safety and sound fidelity. Standard RCCBs can introduce subtle yet audible aberrations, leading many sound professionals to forego essential earth leakage protection on their critical audio circuits. Addressing this issue, the DFS F Audio reliably protec...

Allient Inc., a designer and manufacturer of speciality Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has announced that it will showcase its versatile Pyxmos™ Module Servo Drive, along with a broad portfolio of advanced motion technologies at SPS 2025, taking place 25–27 November in Nuremberg, Germany. If they are attending, please visit them at Booth #241 and #340 in Hall 1 or get in touch to arrange a meeting during the event. V...

In April 2025, NOARK Electric proudly announced its strategic partnership with Temco Northwest, a premier manufacturers’ representative firm, to serve the dynamic markets of Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in NOARK’s mission to expand its footprint across North America and better support local OEMs, contractors, and distributors with advanced, reliable electrical solutions. The Perfect Partnership for Regional Growt...

Electrical systems are vulnerable to voltage spikes and surges that can damage equipment, cause costly downtime, and compromise system reliability. Transient voltage surge can be caused by a number of situations, including operations of circuit breakers, VFDs, motors, transformers, capacitor banks, or switching of power networks. Low-voltage Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive equipment from these harmful electrical disturbances. Why SPDs Matter Pr...

NOARK Electric is proud to announce the release of new adapters for power circuit breakers and non-automatic switches. The adapters allow for the use of Kirk Key interlock Type C (part no. KCAM00010) on the Power Circuit Breaker series – A25, A32 & A40.  How Do Kirk Keys Work with NOARK Adapters to Interlock Breakers?  When using two circuit breakers to transfer loads between two sources for example a utility and a main secondary source (for example), it’s essen...

Following the success of their joint demonstration at Automatica earlier this year, ALVA Industries (ALVA) and Neugart GmbH (Neugart) are once again joining forces, this time at SPS 2025, to exhibit their high-performance, fully integrated AGV drive units. The collaboration highlights the seamless pairing of Neugart’s NGV drive series with Alva’s SlimTorq frameless motors, creating a complete drive solution for mobile platforms and robotics. Visitors to SPS can explore two fully fu...

Emerson is enhancing the ASCO™ Series 327C solenoid valve, featuring new Intrinsically Safe and Manual Reset construction versions. The valve is designed with a direct-acting, high-flow technology that offers superior flow-to-power ratios, making it ideal for high-demand industries, such as power plants, refineries, and chemical processing facilities. Two-layer dynamic seal technology The ASCO Series 327C offers a balanced poppet construction for high-flow efficiency The ASCO Series 32...

Altech Corporation, a pioneer in industrial automation solutions, announces its C-TEC Series of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). The C-TEC line redefines backup power safety and robustness for industrial, automation and IT applications by using high-performance, long-life ultracapacitors as its energy storage medium, eliminating the reliability and maintenance headaches associated with traditional battery-based systems. Advanced ultracapacitor technology The advanced ultracapacitor techn...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and smart green solutions, has launched its C-Series All-In-One Energy Storage Solution for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. This innovative solution integrates LFP battery packs, a Power Conditioning System (PCS), a liquid cooling system, and a unit controller, offering a single-cabinet capacity of 125 kW/261 kWh with a compact footprint of less than 1.5 square meters. It can integrate up to ten cabinets in on-grid operation for MW-scale en...

Siemens has expanded the TIA Selection Tool Cloud with the new “Electrical Designer” feature for electrical planning. This smart software is the first and only in the IEC market (application of International Electrotechnical Commission standards) that includes basic electrical knowledge and standards expertise, eliminating the need for time-consuming research and complex manual work. Electrical Designer simplifies main circuit design by automatically selecting components, verifying...

Emergency assessment and response is well underway by SWEPCO crews across the service territory after powerful storms brought damaging winds and intense lightning. Parts of the Ark-La-Tex remain under a flash flood warning. As of 10:30 a.m., approximately 20,000 customers are without power.   Damage assessors have reported downed power lines and fallen trees and tree limbs throughout the area. Crews are working as safely and quickly as possible to restore service to the communit...

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is excited to partner with Volunteers of America North Louisiana to help expand their services to students in 14 Caddo Parish schools. At the request of SWEPCO, the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation awarded a grant of $75,000 to Volunteers of America North Louisiana to expand their Communities in Schools (CIS) and LightHouse programs. Both programs currently serve approximately 7,000 students. “SWEPCO recognizes how beneficial both prog...

Allient Rochester (formerly ORMEC Systems) has announced the launch of the Pyxmos™ Servo Drive, engineered specifically for OEMs seeking maximum flexibility, performance, and integration in their motion systems. Designed with a compact footprint and advanced architecture, Pyxmos™ empowers machine builders to achieve high-speed motion control with seamless embedded control capabilities and is a part of the Allient Intelligent Controls Platform. Pyxmos™ platform The Pyxmo...

Emerson is enhancing the ASCO™ Series 327C solenoid valve, featuring new Intrinsically Safe and Manual Reset construction versions. The valve is designed with a direct-acting, high-flow technology that offers superior flow-to-power ratios, making it ideal for high-demand industries, such as power plants, refineries, and chemical processing facilities. Dynamic seal technology The ASCO Series 327C offers a balanced poppet construction for high-flow efficiency and is capable of operation i...

Krista Dossey joins Canyon State Electric now as Business Development Coordinator.  “Krista is loved and respected throughout the industry in Phoenix,” said Vince DiGuglielmo, CSE’s marketing & communications manager. “She brings experience, determination, and an extensive network to amplify Canyon State Electric’s growth plan. We’re excited to welcome her from a business and culture standpoint.”  Prior roles of Dossey  Dossey has e...

Electric motors are critical components in every production process or facility because they are the movers of mechanical equipment and machinery. Without them, nothing gets done. When designing a system, it is imperative to provide protection for motors using various protection and control systems. A Combination Motor Controller (CMC) is one way to provide motor branch circuit protection and control. Five most common types of CMCs In this blog, NOARK Electric answers the question of which CM...

As mothers and children across the country prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, Janet Baker and her son, Hunter Baker, have different plans. The pair, both working for electrical contractor Canyon State Electric, are building multimillion-dollar electrical systems. Janet Baker started working in the construction industry over thirty years ago, starting as a receptionist and quickly transitioning into a project management role. When Hunter was looking for a job after high school, Janet encou...

Wasatch Electric provided a complete range of low-voltage, power distribution, and electrical controls solutions for two new projects at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF): the facility’s Medical Mental Health building, as well as its Women’s General Population and Vocational, Dining, and Programs buildings. BIM was integrated into both projects early, and Wasatch’s in-house capabilities were essential for helping ensure the seamless installation of all systems and co...

Wasatch Electrical provided all electrical services for Stadler’s new, 230,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, their first in the U.S. Because of the tight project schedule, as well as the building’s size and large scope of work, the crews needed to be highly efficient, productive, and organized. Using and improving on successful material and resource management practices, Wasatch Electric was able to successfully finish the project on-time and on-budget. Client Objectives Sta...

Electrical contractor Canyon State Electric (CSE) is celebrating 45 years of business. The Phoenix-based company was founded on this date in 1978 by Steve Maderazzo as Canyon State Electric Co. Inc. Maderazzo led CSE for nearly three decades before appointing his children, Christopher Maderazzo and Stephanie Maderazzo-Hughes, as co-CEOs. “My sister and I had been working in the company our entire lives, but we probably started managing the day-to-day about ten to fifteen years ago,&rdquo...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) raised over 130 Lego sets for children in foster care through its annual holiday Lego Drive in November and December. The toys were donated to Arizona Helping Hands during their Fill Santa’s Sleigh event. Through a series of donations by CSE employees, partners, vendors, and the outlying community, the company broke its fundraising goal of one hundred Lego sets and over doubled last year’s Lego Drive collection. “I’m incredibly grateful for t...

Electrical contractor Canyon State Electric (CSE) has been named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2023. The Phoenix-based company is honored alongside one hundred of the world’s most forward-thinking firms across twenty industries.  Fast Company’s list recognizes global companies and organizations that most effectively empower employees at all levels to improve processes, create new products, or invent new ways of doing business.  Ca...

Overload relays provide reliable motor overload protection by preventing damage caused by phase failure, high temperatures, or electrical overload. They’re usually connected in series to the contactor (or switching device) to protect the motor from problems associated with the motor drawing excess current that could lead to overheating and damage to windings. When operations depend on the safe and efficient function of a motor, it’s essential to keep it protected from as many potent...

NOARK Electric is introducing the new F30 Series Fuse Holders – F30CC, F30M, and F30P for CC, midget, and photovoltaic fuse types, respectively. The fuse holders, with a maximum current of 30A, are available in 1P, 2P, 3P, and 4P for the Midget and CC type fuses, while the Photovoltaic type is available in 1P and 2P. F30 series Fuse Holder can be used in a variety of scenarios: F30M and F30CC series can be used for conventional electrical circuit protection, while F30P series is dedicated...

NOARK Electric manufactures top-quality low-voltage electrical components, including molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) for many applications. In heavy commercial applications and industrial facilities, MCCBs are relied upon to protect against electrical damage caused by short circuits or overload conditions.  Since they have a high interrupting capacity, they can handle larger loads than these processes require. Because of their importance in buildings and infrastructure, it...

NOARK’s Ex9QR5 SSRV Motor Starter is designed to facilitate soft-start and soft-stop of three-phase electric motors. It provides the overload protection required for motor branch circuits, while also saving energy, reducing peak-demand charges, and limiting mechanical wear and damage to connected machinery. Ex9QR5 Ratings 200Vac to 690Vac Ampacity ratings from 15A through 1000A in five frame sizes Input frequency range from 35 Hz to 60 Hz Ex9QR5 Features Seven unique starting...

A Control Circuit Device regulates and manages the operation of an electrical circuit by turning on or off the circuit. The control device regulates or limits the condition within the circuit by controlling the voltage and current. Examples of control circuit devices used are switches, solenoids, and relays. NOARK is a reliable manufacturer of high-quality circuit control devices used in a wide range of industrial and motor applications. Learn more about circuit control devices and how the...

UL Certification aligns with HVAC industry’ mandate to reduce Global Warming Potential (GWP) and confirms that they can use these components in the system without further evaluation. NOARK Electric’s Definite Purpose Contactors NOARK Electric’s Definite Purpose Contactors are electrically operated switching devices designed for switching on and off heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications and to handle high current circuits for speciali...