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Everlast®

Tech Products, Inc. has been asked by a large investor-owned utility that has been a customer since 1977 for a solution to a tough identification challenge. As more and more utilities sell space to wireless companies on transmission towers the need to identify cable and sectors in the cell site has become critical. We at Tech Products using our revolutionary Everlast ® technology have invented the prefect solution. We created a five color coded sign that has copy on two sides that clearly identifies each sector in a cell site.

Everlast ® has been in production since 1989 and well tested in the world's worst environments from the Alaskan pipeline to Tucson, Arizona's transmission towers. This technology was invented to be legible for at least 40 years and based on the UL® testing that has been done to date, we have exceeded our expectations. Using Everlast ® in conjunction with an angle adapter, Tech Products is positioning the identification tags on a high cross member allowing for maximum visibility. The advantage of using the Everlast ® technology is the ability to put these signs in a hard to reach area using skilled lineman because there is no risk of having to replace them for the life of the towers. Once again, Tech Products, Inc. is at the forefront in solutions for the utility industry. Take a look

Please call or e-mail for more information at 800-221-1311 or Team@TechProducts.com

Siemens T&D Services Customer Portal

As a leading supplier of high and medium voltage power delivery equipment, energy management systems, network planning and power system engineering software, Siemens creates innovative product, system and service solutions for our customers.

I wanted to tell you about a new service that Siemens is offering absolutely free to valued customers, the NEW T&D Services Customer Portal. The customer portal was designed to provide greater support for engineers and technicians responsible for operating and maintaining Siemens electrical T&D equipment.

Customer benefits include:

• Access a complete collection of manuals and technical documents for current and out-of-production T&D equipment made by Siemens, Allis-Chalmers, etc.

• Ask questions to Siemens subject matter experts

• New - Search Siemens T&D solutions knowledge base

• New - Request and track renewal parts quotations online

• New - For faster service, submit customer support cases online. Cases will be assigned to a customer service representative within 1-2 hours and can typically be resolved within 24 hours.

What do I need to do to register?
Register via the Portal homepage at
www.usa.siemens.com/energy/ocs.

PowerPatch Pad N Pole Repair

Pad N Pole is a completely new and unique sealant for the repair of fiberglass or steel transformer pads and utility poles. Neighborhood transformer pads--sometimes referred to as bases, basements or pedestals--are often damaged by lawnmowers and weedwhackers, leaving gaping holes. Animals crawl in and contact live terminals or build nests that cause power outages or damage the expensive equipment. Children (or foolish adults) face a real danger of electrocution when they reach in or poke sticks inside. Pad N Pole satisfies the urgent safety imperative to cover these holes. Pad N Pole slashes the cost of alternative fixes, which usually involve cutting the power and replacing the pad.

Field trials have resulted in excellent repairs, excited customers, and significant sales! A Pad N Pole repair involves sealing a special matrix fabric over the damaged area and saturating it with more sealant, which cures to an extremely durable (and paintable!) covering. Minimal training is required for proficiency in application, and repairs are performed in the field within minutes, without the need for power outages or return visits. This is Polywater at its best, saving the planet ... one rodent at a time.