wiredinUSA August 2014

New additions in Detroit

Prevention is better by cure

Metro Wire and Cable has appointed Matt Burtraw and Bruce Arnold as sales consultants in Detroit, MI. Burtraw moves to Metro Wire and Cable after serving in several direct selling capacities, including that of the industrial heating and cooling industry. Arnold joins the Metro Wire and Cable Detroit team, charged with focusing on new business development. He is experienced in consultative selling and cultivating new business. Devin Ezop, Metro general manager, said of the appointments: “Having two new voices with extensive selling experience really helps our organization grow in Detroit and advance. We are excited that these two gentlemen are joining our already strong organization; this makes us even stronger.”

PPL engineers are utilising a “cable curing” technique to inject new life into its underground electric cables in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The process injects silicone fluid into the cable to increase its life expectancy. PPL officials say cable curing will prevent future problems. Sarah Filszar, regional director of operations for PPL, said: “Over time, the cables start to deteriorate and break down, and when that happens we have a greater likelihood for a short circuit or a power outage.” PPL officials estimate that the process costs about half the cost of cable replacement. The cable curing is an ongoing process throughout the company’s area of operation.

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