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Friday, April 26, 2013

Legrand’s new Network Cables Exceed Industry Standards

Legrand has introduced its latest line of Cat-5e, Cat-6 and Cat-6a patch cables, and the Penn.-based company says the products surpass the specifications mandated by the telecommunications industry. View this story

Posted by Robert Archer on 04/26 at 06:13 AM
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Monday, April 01, 2013

NTW Group Secures RJ45 Connections

NTW says its PortBlockers product can protect unauthorized users from using RJ45 inputs and can be employed in environments ranging from corporate and finance, to food and healthcare industries. View this story

Posted by Robert Archer on 04/01 at 07:27 AM
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Friday, March 22, 2013

Neat-O: Second Time’s a Charm

One example of the clutter AMS Sound & Vision had to clean up in this house: A DVD player was wired simultaneously for HDMI, composite, analog and digital.View this story

Posted by Aaron Stern on 03/22 at 09:47 AM
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Friday, March 01, 2013

Fiber Optic Cables Just Got 20% Smaller, Lighter

High-density fiber optic cables from Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) have a diameter 20% smaller and lighter than traditional fiber, making them easier to pull.View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 03/01 at 09:40 AM
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A New Integration Opportunity Right Under Your Feet… the Floor?

The turnkey PowerFlor raised flooring system includes a cable management system and installs predictably for $15 to $40 per square foot. View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 02/19 at 05:52 AM
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Tiny Device Offers Locking RJ45 Field Terminations without Snag

NTW Group's Snagless net-Locks enable technicians to pull an already terminated RJ-45 jack more easily through conduit, raceways or other high-density areas without snagging. View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 01/25 at 11:11 AM
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Monday, November 19, 2012

Behind the Scenes: Why Legrand Acquired NuVo

Doug Fikse and David Rodarte on acquisition: NuVo brings wireless IP audio system; Legrand brings builders, security dealers, electrical market and European design.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/19 at 10:59 AM
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

3 Product Categories Poised for Comebacks

Will central vacuum, multiroom audio and structured wiring rebound along with new home construction or has the landscape changed? View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 10/31 at 08:40 AM
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Friday, July 20, 2012

Channel Vision Launches Trade Up Program

Channel Vision Trade Up Program allows integrators to upgrade their existing products, even if they are non-functional, with 30 percent savings on new product.View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 07/20 at 07:41 AM
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Tuesday, July 03, 2012

The End of Romex for Lighting?

Can you kiss electrical wiring goodbye with the advent of Cat 5/6 cabling for LED lights?View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 07/03 at 09:52 AM
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Friday, June 22, 2012

Category Cabling: TIA-568a or TIA-568b?

Dealers on Remote Central debate Cat 5/6 wiring standards. Should you use TIA-568a or TIA-568b for residential installations?View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 06/22 at 08:05 AM
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Cables To Go Rebrands as C2G

Cabling manufacturer Cables To Go rebrands as C2G to reflect its expanded its portfolio of products beyond just cables. View this story

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 06/13 at 07:40 AM
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Friday, June 08, 2012

NAHB: MDU Market on Fire

National Association of Home Builder's apartment and condo market construction index reaches its highest level since 2005. Vacancy rates at lowest level ever recorded.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 06/08 at 07:59 AM
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Monday, June 04, 2012

CE Pros Reveal Favorite Brands

The annual CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis looks at 46 product categories and charts the most-used brands in each. How do your vendors stack up?View this story

Posted by Robert Archer on 06/04 at 09:07 AM
News, Business Resources, Slideshow, Research, Displays, TVs, Mounts and Lifts, Projectors and Screens, Audio, Amplifiers, Distributed Audio, Receivers, Speakers, Acoustics, Video, Blu-ray, Media Servers, Home Automation and Control, Control Systems, Lighting, Security, Energy Management, Wire and Cable, Structured Wiring, Events, CE Pro 100, (0) Comments, Permalink

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

L-com Calls Counterfeit Cables ‘Disturbing Trend’

Datacomm cable manufacturer L-com says a "greatly expanded" amount of aluminum-clad Cat 5 cable passed off as pure copper has hit the market over the past 12 months. View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 05/22 at 09:29 AM
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