Nov 22 2007
Rio Tinto Alcan Cable, a division of Rio Tinto Alcan Engineered Products, was recently presented the 2007 Electrical Contracting Products INNOVATION Award for its STABILOY(R) FeederPlex(TM) cable at the annual National Electrical Contractors Association Show in San Francisco, CA. This prestigious award program recognises outstanding companies who offer creative and innovative products or services that best address the electrical contractors' market challenges. Rio Tinto Alcan introduced FeederPlex(TM) cable as an innovative solution for phase conductor identification in commercial and industrial applications in April 2007.
"We are honored to receive recognition from the electrical contracting industry and Electrical Contracting Products for our STABILOY FeederPlex(TM) cable, said Ian Hewett, President of Rio Tinto Alcan Cable. "This award demonstrates Rio Tinto Alcan Cable's continuous commitment to deliver quality products and innovative solutions to our customers," he added.
FeederPlex(TM) cable was selected as the winner in the Wire and Cable Category by a distinguished panel of professional electrical contractors from across the U.S. based on the evaluation criteria of innovation, ease of use, cost effectiveness, quality contribution, maintainability, and productivity improvements. FeederPlex(TM) cable will be showcased in the November issue of Electrical Contracting Products magazine and featured on www.ECPZONE.com.
Consisting of a plexed assembly of STABILOY Type XHHW-2 conductors with color coded phase conductors, FeederPlex(TM) provides total installed cost savings for pipe and wire installations while providing clear phase identification. FeederPlex(TM) cable eliminates the need to assemble and parallel multiple conductors and minimizes the number of reels and product SKUs required for stocking each color and wire size combination at the job site. In addition, the use of FeederPlex(TM) improves cable performance by providing lower voltage drop than the assembly of paralleled conductors.
Recognised as the only fully integrated aluminium cable supplier in North America, Rio Tinto Alcan Cable is a leading manufacturer of aluminium and aluminium alloy cables for the utility, residential, commercial, institutional and industrial construction markets.