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Stop, Drop & Roll into
​Fire Prevention Month

Channellock: Hardworking Pliers Made by Hard Working Americans
Founded and celebrated by the National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA), October is Fire Prevention Month. This year, Fire Prevention Week is October 6th – October 12th. This week, Fire Departments will educate their community and encourage the practice of fire safety by checking your smoke alarms and more.


​​​​​Lights Out For Bugs!

It’s mid-summer and by now we’re well acquainted with those pesky bugs who keep us company in the evenings while spending time out on the patio. We’re faced with the dilemma of keeping the bug-attracting lights on or turning them off and sitting in the dark. Maybe we don’t have to make that choice after all! 

​​A Pioneer in the Wiring Device Industry: Bryant Electric

For the past 126 years, Bryant Electric has been serving the industrial, commercial, institutional and residential markets. In 1888, founder Waldo Calvin Bryant, received a patent for the first push-pull switch that put the wiring device industry on the map. Bryant’s superior engineering has led to many innovative products.

Blacklight vs. Blacklight Blue

We’ve all experienced the violet glow at arcades and bowling alleys and gave credit to the blacklights. However, “blacklight” is not necessarily the correct term when referring to these light bulbs. There are two types of blacklights – blacklight bulbs and blacklight blue bulbs. Let's take a look at some differences.
Founded in 1886 by a blacksmith, Channellock’s beginnings are humble and proud. George B. DeArment began hand-forging farrier’s tools in a small factory and then sold them in town out of the back of his wagon. His business eventually became known as the Champion Bolt & Clipper Company.

​​Summertime Savings with
​LED Lighting

With a worldwide population of around 7.4 billion people, you can only imagine how much energy we consume. LED lighting can reduce energy usage by about 60% and lasts 25 times longer than older technologies like incandescent, fluorescent and CFL. Let’s take a look at a few other perks of switching to LED lighting.

The "Ins & Outs" of Commercial Lighting

​​​​​​​​Properly lighting a large commercial building can be intimidating to many building owners, however, it is essential. Commercial buildings such as professional offices, medical centers, shopping malls and retail stores require a tremendous amount of light for the safety and productivity of the space.

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