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These ABB current transformers can stand the heat!

A question we often get here in Pinetops is how the rating factor of a CT derates for heat. In hot climate areas, especially the South and Southwest, it can get pretty hot - especially inside of padmount gear. Excessive heat will have a negative impact on the rating factor of a CT. Read more about a solution we offer.

USDA helps to advance Smart Grid infrastructure to rural electric cooperatives

In a much needed effort to boost job growth and improve electric grid infrastructure, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier this month that 27 rural electric cooperatives will receive funding for various projects. Many of the efforts qualifying for this financial benefit include the integration of Smart Grid technologies. Read more...

Incorporating IEC 61850 interoperability into Smart Grid systems

There has been heightened interest in the IEC 61850 interoperability standard as a strategy in deploying smart grid systems. Those familiar with the standard realize that this is a comprehensive set of standards with the goal of providing better interoperability between a variety of IEDs (intelligent electronic devices). True interoperability promises great reductions in cost for designing, replicating, modifying, and implementing systems. Read more...

Factory news

Pinetops facility announces marketing personnel changes

In order to better serve our customers, we have shuffled around some of the members of our marketing team. Click here to read more about the new changes.

Price increases effective January 1, 2012

Due to current market conditions, ABB in Pinetops finds it necessary to implement price increases of 3-5% on instrument transformers, cutouts, switches, and fuses effective January 1, 2012. Click here to read more or contact your ABB representative for more information.

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