HASTINGS, Mich.— As a worldwide manufacturer of hot line tools and equipment, Hastings understands the value of keeping energy infrastructure in the best condition possible and enabling line workers to do their jobs safely and efficiently. That’s why Hastings’ Pole Protector is an important product for electricity professionals to prevent tools from damaging poles being worked on.

Hastings’ Pole Protector guards a variety of poles from tools with a chain binder, including those made from fiber glass, concrete, and steel. A cushioned wrap attached to a rachet strap prevents the chain from digging into the pole and causing damage.

At seven feet long, Hastings’ Pole Protector fits all distribution and transmission poles and can be cut to the required size. It is easy to install with minimal setup. After wrapping the pole protector around a pole, placement is secured with the attached ratchet strap.

For additional information about Hastings’ Pole Protector, visit page 813 of Hastings’ online catalog.

Since 1959, Hastings has pioneered the design and fabrication of hot line tools to withstand today’s toughest field conditions. With a passionate commitment to innovation, Hastings’ products make the job safer and easier.

For more information about Hastings and its offerings, call 269.945.9541 or visit www.hfgp.com.

HASTINGS, Mich.— As a worldwide manufacturer of hot line tools and equipment, Hastings understands that every day has the potential to bring the unexpected to lineworkers. That is why Hastings designs every product, including our protective Ground Mat, with safety in mind.

Hastings’ portable protective Ground Mat provides a method for workers to establish an equal potential zone for multiple grounding applications. The Ground Mat is manufactured of vinyl polyester fabric with high ampacity and tinned-copper braid sewn into a grid pattern. The braided copper on the grid connects to a six inch termination stud on the corner of the mat. The Ground Mat is then bonded to the equipment being worked on by using a safe and reliable ground cable assembly.

Hastings’ Ground Mat is available in three sizes and two different types of material, standard yellow and black anti-skid. Multiple mats can be bond together. These mats are also reversible, easy to store, and easy to clean with standard hose pressure or a power washer.

This product can be found on page 420 of Hastings’ online catalog.  For more information, call (269) 945-9541 or visit www.hfgp.com.

REACH-ALL: INTRODUCES AN NON-INSULATED METAL JIB BOOM INLUE OF THE INSULATED FIBER GLASS BOOM CURRENLY USED ON IT'S INSUL-LIFT ROTATING JIB BOOM MAN BASKET AN ATTACHMENT FOR AFTER MARKET BOOM TRUCK CRANES TARGET INDUSTRY CONSTRUCTION, POWER TRANSMISSION AND TREE TRIMING

Milwaukee Tool is growing its lineup of solutions for Linemen with the addition of 4 new wrenches— Lineman’s 2in1 Insulated Ratcheting Box Wrench, Lineman’s 4in1 Insulated Ratcheting Box Wrench, Lineman’s High-Leverage Ratcheting Wrench, and Lineman’s 5in1 Ratcheting Wrench

These new wrenches have been designed from the ground up to provide maximum durability and deliver multi-functionality. All wrenches are engineered with durable forged steel for longer life.

JANUARY 2019 RELEASE
Seattle, WA – Beginning in January, DragonWear™ to release CAT 3, CSA Z96 certified Elements™ Lightning Jacket for the utilities, safety and petrochemical markets.

Light up the night in our new Elements™ Lightning Jacket, made from DragonWear’s proprietary, inherent tri-blend FR fabric in hi-vis orange and smartly matched with our durable IronShield™ FR fabric to repel wind, rain and sleet. The innovative reflective stripes are an exclusive stretch reflective that moves with you as you work, delivering high visibility in the darkest of nights without compromising on greater range of movement and comfort. IronShield™ fabric technology is strategically placed in high-wear areas for increased durability, while a drop-tail rear hem and extra-long sleeves provide additional coverage when reaching. Our best-selling built in balaclava design has been added to provide on-demand facial protection and warmth, while closefitting hood construction allows a hard hat to fit comfortably over the hood without restricting peripheral vision. Multiple pocket options like hand warmer and cell phone pockets provide a range of storage that let you keep go-to items close. Durable wash and wear performance ensure that the garment’s superior breathability, moisture wicking properties, and protective insulation won’t vanish with on-the-job use. Ride the lightning straight into the storm knowing you’ll stay warm, safe and visible. CAT 3, Arc Rating (ATPV) 25 cal/cm2, NFPA 70E, CSA Z96 - Class 2, Level 2 Compliant.

AVAILABLE NOW
Seattle, WA (December 10, 2018) – Available now, DragonWear® launches our first pull-over hooded garment, the Cyclone™, in two colors for the utilities, industrial safety and petrochemical markets.

Ride out hazardous weather in comfort and style wearing our new Elements™ Cyclone Pull-Over Hoodie. Constructed from DragonWear® Inherent Tri-Blend Elements™ FR Fabric, a wind-repelling outer surface and durable water-resistant finish guards against fierce weather. Developed to provide superior comfort and freedom of movement in non-stop work environments, this 4-way-stretch hoodie with stylish contrast stitching and modern fit is an ideal mid-layer or outerwear garment for the demands of any season. Functionality and useful design stay at the top of the list with a 3-panel, hard-hat friendly hood design that can be adjusted to ensure unobstructed peripheral vision, a hidden cell phone pocket inside the front Kangaroo pocket, and extra-long sleeves with knit cuffs that prevent wind gusts up the arm. This powerhouse hoodie levels up with advanced air permeability technology for a true comfort experience in the windiest of environments. Air permeability is measured using ASTM D737; a test that measures the amount of air that flows through a fabric in cubic feet per minute (cfm). The lower the number, the better the wind protection. Typically, fleece that is widely used across the market in traditional or hooded sweatshirt designs are only at their most comfortable and functional when worn in windless environments or as part of a layering system. At best, these garments offer only 100-150 cfm specification of wind protection performance; acceptable but not necessarily optimal. The Elements™ Cyclone gives 2X greater wind protection than other fleece-style garments with a cfm air permeability specification of 60 cfm, allowing the wearer to be exposed to high winds all while staying warm and comfortable. When the wind blows, you won’t be afraid to howl back in our Elements™ Cyclone Pull-Over Hoodie. Offered in navy and gray. CAT 3, Arc Rating 28 cal/cm2, NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112.

Watertown, S.D. – (September 12, 2018) – In August, Terex Utilities hosted fleet managers, technicians, purchasing managers, and other attendees for the 40^th Annual Terex Utilities’ Hands-On Training Seminar. The program provides essential training on the operation and examples of application of Terex® Digger Derricks, Hi-Ranger Aerial Devices, and Auger Drills.

Hands-On got its start in 1978 with the need to train distributor sales representatives so that they could safely demonstrate equipment. “That first event set the ground work for training on safety, setup, and operation, and remains a hallmark of the Terex customer experience today,” said Ken Vlasman, Customer Service Manager.

Before he passed away, long-time employee and account manager Chuck Heath, documented his memories of the original Terex Hands-On event. He recalled that sales representatives were advised to never operate equipment near energized lines, as they are not qualified to do so. Instead, they were told: “Explain your demonstrator unit to the crew and then let them use it to do their job.” Then, as today, Terex sales people “should look, listen, and learn,” he wrote.

Today, the event extends beyond sales training to assist customers, dealers, and rental partners. “Whether your job is behind a desk or in energized 345 kV lines, this program has been providing fleet personnel, safety managers, mechanics, administrators and others with a valuable learning experience for four decades,” said Vlasman.

This year, more than 40 people from the U.S., Canada, China, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Ecuador participated in multiple training stations where they operated equipment and performed actual jobs under direct supervision of Terex trainers.

Digger Derrick stations included digging holes, setting poles, and setting screw-anchors in four directions. Aerial Device stations featured changing out a transformer, and setting up and performing a three-phase lift. Other stations focused on putting a unit in service, use of auger drills and tooling selection, pole removal techniques, multi-part winch line lifting, and other demonstrations. “Hands-On beats power points any day,” said one participant. While another commented that “the trucks show their power and productivity to get the job done.”

This year, attendees were also treated to a tour of Terex Utilities’ manufacturing facilities. “The plants were clean and the people were passionate about what they were working on,” said one participant.

For more information about Terex products and services, as well as the company’s training and certification schools, visit www.terex.com/utilities.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services delivering lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on investment. Major Terex brands include Terex, Genie, Powerscreen and Demag. Terex solutions serve a broad range of industries, including construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utilities, quarrying and mining. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information about Terex is available on its website: www.Terex.com, and on its LinkedIn page -- www.linkedin.com/company/terex and Facebook page -- www.facebook.com/TerexCorporation.

OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK - 21 Aug 2018

The modernization of utility infrastructures is enabling increased efficiencies and reliability through digitization, connectivity, and IT-based approaches. Smart cyber assets are transforming both power and water grids, allowing operators to deploy and leverage a new generation of functionality and customer services. However, smart utilities are also highly vulnerable to cyberthreats, and security is, therefore, a primary concern, stated ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies.

Unfortunately, digital security remains largely unimplemented during utility modernization due to cost, resource, and time constraints. This is exasperated by issues with adapting cybersecurity to OT environments and an overall lack of knowledge and expertise in bridging these divides. Further, public sector efforts have petered out since 2012-2013, when both the United States and European Union were actively driving national cybersecurity strategies. The current U.S. administration seems to have dropped cybersecurity from its list of priorities, and the European Commission is struggling to get its NIS Directive off the ground and obtain adequate funding for ENISA to fulfill its mandate. Most of the E.U. member countries have not taken the NIS directive to cyber-secure critical infrastructure seriously. “It seems that the United States and the European Union have forgotten that cybersecurity needs to be a continuous effort, not a one-time announcement to tick all the boxes,” said Michela Menting, Research Director of Digital Security at ABI Research.

The lack of sustained public support sends a deflated message to operators in the field about the importance of cybersecurity. “Worryingly, both power and water utilities have reported advanced persistent threats which exploit flaws in industrial control systems. More critically, run-of-the-mill cyberthreats such as ransomware and DDoS attacks are increasingly affecting operator’s cyber-assets, both on the back and front-end. Cybersecurity must be a concerted effort by all stakeholders, including the public. With only partial support, the risks intensify,” warned Menting. 

While power and water grid stakeholders will spend over US$8 billion globally on cyber-securing utility infrastructures in 2018, only a small portion of that will be dedicated to operational technologies and smart systems. Grid modernization efforts are an ideal time to start designing and integrating digital security and provide an opportunity for adapting existing mechanisms and processes to the OT space -  from industrial control systems to smart meters. “Operators and other stakeholders should remain firm in their commitment to cybersecurity, despite the backseat public support. Fortunately, from a private sector perspective, a growing vendor ecosystem -  including companies such as CY-OT, ForeScout, Nokia Networks, Nozomi Networks, OSIsoft, Radiflow, Sierra Nevada Corporation, SkyBox Security, and Smart Energy Networks - is emerging to hopefully address these issues,” Menting concludes.

These findings and more can be found in ABI Research’s Cybersecurity in Smart Utilities report. This report is part of the company’s Digital Security research service, which includes research, data, and Executive Foresights.