Posted by Brian Brown on Mon, Apr 12, 2010
Our Spec Sheets page has been a major resource for anyone looking to submit detailed bids. While having been created a few months ago, we have received tons of feedback and suggestions about this page. The feedback was complied and we answered the requests heard most.
We polled our featured suppliers, asking them to provide the specifications for their most popular products. They came through in a big way. You won't find a complete product catalog here, but limiting the number of products listed allows for ease of navigation and we've tried our best to include a wide variety of products to suit most bid situations. You'll find the top products from Berk-Tek, CPI, Corning, CommScope, General Cable, Panduit, Leviton, and Belden.
I see this page as being fluid, with constant modifications to keep up to speed with the latest offerings of the each manufacturer. Be sure to keep the Spec Sheets page handy the next time you're working on a bid and feel free to let us know how it can be improved.
Leave your suggestions in the comments section below.
Posted by Brian Brown on Fri, Jan 22, 2010
It's a sad day. We're wrapping up what has been, by all accounts, an awesome BICSI show. I hope this blog and its unique reporting provided some insight for those who couldn't attend. From what I've seen, 2010 is shaping up to be a great year for our industry.
-Brian Brown
Final Day At Winter BICSI 2010
From Stephen Chew:
The BICSI Winter 2010 show ended with a 2 hour finale on Wednesday. Two hours isn't much time to hit the exhibits but I was able to come across a few interesting ones.
OCC had on display there latest offering to eliminate in-building cell phone dead zones.
Leviton's big 20x20 exhibit extensively showcased their infrastructure solutions, including their Connected Home products, which included the flexible SlimLine patch cord. Click here to download Levitons 2010 Connected Home Catalog.
You had to give Belden's exhibit a TEN for their highly touted Total Enterprise Networks solution. Click to see Belden's top 10 criteria before selecting an enterprise partner.
Shielded cable was the rage at Hitachi's booth. Eddie, Steven, and Mike were busy explaining the security benefits of the shielded solution
With Accu-Tech digging into the world of Outside Plant, I was excited to visit the 18 wheeler trailer that was tricked out with ADC solutions.
Kevin Dorminy, a long time friend of Accu-Tech, spent the show explaining why Hoffman is an industry leader in metal enclosures. Pictured is Kevin along side the AccessPlus II double hinged enclosure.
My last stop at the show was industry innovator Specified Technologies Inc., or as they are more commonly called, STI Firestop. These guys always have a story to tell and provide a product that both enhances your bottom line and adds to the overall safety of people and buildings. Their latest offering which hits the market soon, is the Ready Firestop Grommet, a single cable penetration that eliminates sleeves, sealant & putty. Check out STI Firestop in the next few weeks for the official launch.
Posted by Brian Brown on Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Winter BICSI kicked off yesterday and we're here to ensure you don't miss a thing from the show. Just sit back and experience BICSI from the comfort of your office (minus the all nighters). Check back often for updates, news, and photos from the largest event of the year!
From Stephen Chew at Winter BICSI, 2010
Tuesday, January 19th.
Just got word that Craig Robinson, Al Feaster and the guys at DYMO are running a sweet promotion where you can get a $50 mail in rebate for buying the new RHINO5200 or get a free carrying case and RHINO Connect Software if you buy the RHINO6000. This offer is good only for the show, so stop by DYMO booth# 1005 and ask for the Show Special form. You can then drop the form off at Accu-Tech booth# 600 and send it to your Accu-Tech rep when you get back from BICSI.
Monday, January 18th.
The second night of BICSI heated up with a massive crowd eager to educate themselves on the future of network cabling. Joe Tierney with Fluke Networks (booth# 502) was kept busy with demonstrations of the new Fiber OneShot Optical Test Set . Retailing at $1500 it's a cost effective method for trouble-shooting your fiber network.
Chatsworth Products Inc. (booth# 925) rocked the show with their Optimize Without Compromise campaign which includes a Win a Cruise contest. Imagine taking a cruise to Alaska, the Mediterranean, or the Caribbean, knowing that your network it performing to perfection with CPI's integrated solution.
Our friend Ross Vincent and Thureon (booth# 614) a New Zealand manufacturer of the conceptual Server Room-in-a-box Armarac cabinet had a line of attendees asking questions and commenting about his product line.
General Cable continues to be a leader in eco friendly products including their GenSpeed line with No Halogens and Reduced Toxicity, the type of product that fits well with buildings qualifying for LEED certification. Visit General Cable at booth #700.
Steve Beninato spoke with me about Tyco's (booth# 519) AMPTRAC Intelligent Infrastructure Management System (IIMS). For an infrastructure that addresses Down Time and ROI with Real Time documentation check it out here.
Sunday, January 17th.
Thousands walked the floor at the opening reception of the BICSI Winter 2010 Conference. The industries leading manufacturers showcased their premier products including Legrand Ortronics who's 20x20 island exhibit (#1125) featured the Mighty Mo and DataCab server cabinets.
Photo Credit: Stephen Chew
The future of Security and Data can be seen at several exhibits including Transition Networks, which is setting the standard for Video, Security & Surveillance conversion.
Photo Credit: Stephen Chew
Posted by Brian Brown on Wed, Dec 02, 2009
Press Release: For Immediate Release
November 2009 - Fluidmesh Networks, a major manufacturer of wireless systems for security applications based on mesh networking technology, and Accu-Tech, a leading distributor of voice, data, sound, security, video cabling products and equipment for 25 years, have recently entered into a distribution agreement.
"Distribution and support from Accu-Tech means that our customers will have one-stop shopping as well as superior technical support," says Stan Schreyer, Fluidmesh Networks VP of Sales. "Accu-Tech has a great reputation and we are very pleased that this company is representing Fluidmesh and our wireless top-tier products".
This agreement will allow Fluidmesh to develop its sales effort not only for video-surveillance and security applications but for other voice and data systems, as well.
"Accu-Tech is excited to have a unique product like Fluidmesh. We are impressed with Fluidmesh's ability to provide point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and mesh networks within the same family of products and look forward to working with Fluidmesh in the growing wireless market," notes Joe Essma, Director of Sound & Security, Accu-Tech.
"Accu-Tech's goal is to create a solid partnership with the manufacturers," adds Cosimo Malesci, co-founder and vice president of Fluidmesh Networks. "Their training efforts and support services are in synch with the Fluidmesh philosophy. This is very important for us as we want to offer not only our technology and our products but also our know-how and experience in the wireless market".
Accu-Tech stocks and distributes products from the leading manufacturers of the data-com industry and partners with them to bring more services and the latest products to its customers, the contractor community.
The full press release can be found here.