AWC eUpdate Newsletter August 2008
Why choose Halogen Free Cables?
In response to increased health concerns regarding halogenated products, Allied Wire and Cable is
proud to offer halogen-free cables, a high-performing, clean, safe alternative.
What makes halogen-free cables safer? They don't contain the reactive elements of the halogen family,
such as chlorine and fluorine, which create toxic, corrosive fumes when burned. These fumes form an
acid when mixed with water, including moisture found in lungs and eyes.
Since the smoke caused by burning halogenated products is so dangerous, governments are now moving to
introduce stricter halogen cable regulations. In response, more and more manufacturers are switching
to halogen-free options.
Halogen-free cables emit drastically lower levels of carbon monoxide - sometimes as much as 360% less
carbon output! Halogen-free cables also produce fewer of the air-borne particles which are the makeup
of smoke.
These cables are great for all types of applications, including shipbuilding, in industrial plants, and
in any heavily-populated location, such as a mall or airport.
For a quote on halogen-free cable, please speak with your sales representative or browse through our
selection of halogen-free cables, including:
Nearly all of our
Flexible Control and Automation Cables
come in Halogen-Free versions. Please contact your sales representative with any questions you may have or email us at
customerservice@awcwire.com.
Manufacturer Price Increase Alert
Two major manufacturers have announced price increases for the upcoming months:
- Lapp USA: Sept 2, 2008. This will affect the following product lines:
- Olflex and Unitronic Wire & Cable: The average increase will be 9%.
- PIC Connectors: The average increase will be 4%.
- Skintop products: The average increase will be 15%.
- HellermannTyton: November 3, 2008.
Allied Wire Makes Inc. 5000
Allied Wire and Cable is proud to announce that we have been named among Inc. Magazine's Top 5,000
Fastest-Growing Private Companies! The full list, including AWC, is featured in the September 1, 2008
edition of Inc. Magazine.
Announcing AWC's Pro Football Pick 'Em Challenge
Want an HDTV…for free? The kids are at school and the A/C's off, so it's time to get in the pool - the
Allied Wire and Cable Pro Football Pick 'Em Challenge Football Pool, that is! September 4th is the season kickoff,
so start planning your picks now. With these great prizes, the NFL won't be doing all the winning this season:
- Grand Prize Season Winner: Brand-New, Flat-Panel HDTV
- 2nd and 3rd Place Season Winners: iPod
- Weekly winners: Allied Prize Pack overflowing with goodies
Pro Football Pick 'Em Challenge is open to everyone in Purchasing and Engineering. Visit
football.awcwire.com
to make your selections now!
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