News You Can Use updated Jan 22, 2010

Ericson Manufacturing Plugs into Breast Cancer Awareness in 2010

“Extension of Hope” Initiative Donates Percentage of Hot Pink Hog Hide™ Cord Set Sales to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio -In 2010 Ericson Manufacturing Company will make significant strides in the support of national breast cancer awareness through a new partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer advocacy organization. Through its new “Extension of Hope” initiative, the Willoughby, Ohio-based manufacturer of safe and innovative temporary and portable electrical power distribution products will donate 10 percent of proceeds from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010, for each sale of its new hot pink-colored Hog Hide™ Cordsets displays to help fund life-saving breast cancer research and community outreach projects.

Those who purchase the special Extension of Hope cordsets, recognizable by both their hot pink color and the distinctive Susan G. Komen for the Cure® pink ribbon label on the packaging, also will receive a free Ericson/Pink Ribbon ball cap when they register their product online at www.ericson.com.

“We are fortunate to help make a difference for such a noteworthy cause that has far reaching effects on both women and men,” said Jim Johnson, Ericson National Sales Manager. “We’re proud to be part of finding the cures for this disease. We want to share this with our customers and all the industries in which they work, as well as our friends and families, to ensure that together, we provide a true ‘extension of hope.’”

Ericson’s Hog Hide™ Cordsets feature a Super Flex Cord design, a superior rubber technology that offers users extra-low temperature flexibility in outdoor temperatures as cold as -40°C. Available in both 50- and 100-foot lengths, Hog Hide™ cord features a heat-bonded plug and connector ends with extra-strong, built-in strain relief to prevent cord pull out. The RoHS-compliant, UL-listed cord feature clear-molded ends for easy inspection, as well as a lighted, “power-on” indicators in the ends. All cords also include permanent, personal identification on heat-shrink tubing to deter theft.

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NEW - Boiler & Tank 500 Watt Inspection Light BL500S shown

Ericson's latest lighting product is the BL500 SERIES Boiler Inspection Light. This newly designed and innovative light is the key to easy inspections through sight holes in vessels and boilers. Super Bright 500 Watt Tunsten bulb ensures plenty of light where you need it most. No more flashlights and klunky rigged lights, the BL500 is the answer. Straight, 90 Deg Curved or Magnet mounted options.

Forbes.com Features ERICSON in Article

How To Build A Killer Small Business Web Site
Melanie Lindner, 09.23.08, 6:00 PM ET

The Internet has proved a powerful equalizer for small businesses. But entrepreneurs can't just build Web sites these days--they have to build great ones that truly snag viewers and turn them into paying customers.

"For many businesses, a Web site is the first way that your clientele will look at you--even if it's just to find your address and phone number," says Rand Fishkin, founder of Seattle-based search engine optimization consulting firm SEOmoz, which aims to increase the odds that search engines will happen upon a given site. "The quality of your site is often a measure of the quality of your business."

While most entrepreneurs probably should farm out the programming of their sites, they shouldn’t turn over the design process altogether. Getting the biggest return on your online investment hinges on understanding what works and what doesn’t, so you can give the coders as much smart direction as possible.

In Pictures: 16 Solid Small-Biz Web Site Design Tips

Indeed, having a well-oiled site could be the difference between surviving the current recession and succumbing to it. "Conversations between manufacturers and buyers used to take place over the phone,” says Linda Rigano, director of strategic alliances for ThomasNet, a consultancy for the manufacturing industry. “Now that same conversation is conducted through the content on manufacturers' Web sites."

The folks at Ericson, a Willoughby, Ohio-based manufacturer and distributor of temporary power and lighting products, would strongly agree. Two years ago, Ericson overhauled its site with ThomasNet's help, creating a catalog featuring detailed descriptions and pictures of its products, along with an easy-to-use search function.

Despite the persistent downturn in its key markets, Ericson has thrived, thanks in great part to the 20,000 potential customers who surf the catalog every month. That activity translated into an average of 25 price quotes per month, a quarter of which ultimately result in orders, each averaging about $3,000 to $5,000.

"Since re-launching our site, we have received more purchase orders from customers who find us online because they get a much better idea of what we're selling than they used to," says Phil Bearden, who heads the company’s Web marketing efforts. One of Ericson’s newest marquee customers: the CityCenter Las Vegas, an $8 billion collaboration between MGM Grand and Dubai World.

Product News updated Jan 1, 2008

Jan 2, 2008 - Electrical Products and Solutions has announced that our
e-Cart Temporary Power Line
is a
TOP PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2007!

For more details... Electrical Products and Solutions

December 27, 2007 - Plant Engineering has announced that our
e-Cart Temporary Power Line
is a
WINNER for
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2007!

For more details...click here

Nov 16, 2007 - Ericson's New Smart Monitor Plug & Connector Series

Ericson has released our new Smart Monitor Plug and Connector series with our exclusively designed proprietary module. These devices give indications of proper wiring (especially missing safety grounds) with DUAL COLOR LED technology. RED LEDs indicate an electrical problem (and lack of compliance to OSHA's Worksite Assured Grounding Program), where as a bright BLUE indication shows the cord or supply is "Good-to-Go".   Go Blue - Go Ericson!

Contact your local distributor or Factory Rep for details

In ceremonies held October 6 at the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Trade Show in San Francisco, winners were presented with crystal awards recognizing their achievements in meeting the needs of the $82 billion electrical contracting market. The winners will be showcased and featured on ECPZONE

Fort Atkinson, WI (October 7, 2007) - Electrical Contracting Products magazine, the product information authority for decision-makers at the nation’s leading electrical contracting firms, announces its 2007 Electrical Contracting Products INNOVATION Award Winners. The prestigious program recognizes outstanding companies whose products or services have best responded to electrical contractors’ market challenges by offering creative and innovative ideas. There are 18 winners out of nearly 160 products submitted. October 2007 - Ericson Temp Power Products are Recognized in the Industry for Innovative Design by ECP.
AND THE WINNER IS…

The 2007 Electrical Contracting Products INNOVATION award winner:

ERICSON MANUFACTURING

e-CART JR PORTABLE TEMP POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

POWER QUALITY EQUIPMENT CATEGORY


Innovation - Ease of use - Cost effectiveness - Quality contribution - Maintainability - Productivity improvements

Sept 27, 2007 - Ericson Launches New 600V
STW E-Lite Commercial Grade Stringlight Series

Ericson announces our latest product improvement and launch of our new E-Lite™ STW Commercial Grade Stringlights. This new stringlight line has great new features such as molded plug and connectors, 3 plug and connector NEMA configuration options, 150W rated sockets, full metal shell bulb sockets and 4 guard options (including the new 212 RainGard clear guard).   Contact your local Factory Representative or Distributor for details.

Sept 10, 2007 - Ericson Launches New 70 Watt HPS Magnet Base Worklight

Ericson announces our latest worklight with a powerful magnet base for MRO, Maintanence and construction applications. The 1003-HPS is similar to our very popular 1000-MH EZ Seies worklight. Large 6" magnet and cast body makes this worklight a great addition to your lighting products. Contact your local Factory Representative or Distributor for details.