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For over 82 years Irby has been providing top
quality products and exceptional services to meet the everyday
needs of our commercial, industrial, contractor and utility
customers. Whether those requirements are the results of
storm related emergency power outages or new products needed
to meet code changes, Irby has always been there. From one
branch that started in Jackson, Mississippi in 1926, to
one of the largest electrical distributors in the U.S. and,
as a division of Sonepar, the largest electrical distributor
in the world, Irby continues to be the source for top-quality,
reliable products from the best suppliers and the provider
of solutions to meet your changing needs.
In this issue of Irby Circuit you will find
an article on Irby’s High Voltage Testing Lab that offers
a wide variety of services including rubber glove testing,
tools and services, and the latest in arc flash and flame
retardant clothing needs. This article will also provide
you with valuable information regarding the HV value model
with a three-layered approach to electrical safety and protection.
We bring you the top NEC Changes for 2008 as
the feature article for this issue. Learn more about important
emergency response issues with articles that will help you
get prepared as we enter into the hurricane season, including
emergency disaster preparation and portable power; as well
as valuable information related to fire stop products, PVC
repair systems, new twist ties and the latest hot/dry wet
stick.
I am pleased to share with you the news of our
latest acquisition. On July 1, Irby acquired Equity Utility
Services Company of Marietta, Georgia.
Equity has served the utility market in Georgia
for 42 years and is a welcome addition to our Utility group.
Through this acquisition, Irby has cemented their place
as one of the largest utility distributors in the country
and the largest in the South.
As always, I am very interested in what we can
do for you, our valued customer. If you have a request on
subjects that you would like us to address in future issues
or suggestions on what we can do to make the Irby Circuit
more meaningful and useful to you, please don’t hesitate
to contact me at wigton@irby.com.
And, again thanks for your business.
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