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IDEAL® National Championship for Electrical Apprentices Honors the Best Emerging Talent and Aims to Attract Others into the Trades

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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SYCAMORE, Ill., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Serving the electrical industry for over 100 years and known as The Electrician's Champion™, IDEAL Electrical™ is showcasing the rewarding opportunities available for future electricians through an annual competition that celebrates top apprentice talent and the skills they're bringing into the electrical trades. The eighth annual IDEAL National Championship takes place on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. A diverse pool of 10 apprentices earned a trip to the IDEAL National Championship during regional events across the United States and will compete for their share of $80,000 in cash and prizes.

Key Points: 
  • As we face the biggest need for electricians in our lifetime, we need to showcase the rewarding opportunities available.
  • "We are facing the largest need for electricians in our lifetime to meet demands for electrification but are navigating a critical talent shortage.
  • The theme for the 2023 IDEAL National Championship is "Wiring Better Futures" in honor of the emerging apprentice talent and the impact they will have on the electrical industry.
  • Apprentices at the Finals event earned their way by completing a rough-in electrical wiring challenge at one of four 2023 regional tradeshows.

Celebrating Excellence in Trades: The 8th Annual Elite Trades Championship Series Comes to the Tampa Convention Center on October 26

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated 8th Annual Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) , a celebration of skill, expertise and commitment among America's tradespeople, is set to kick off on October 26 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated 8th Annual Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) , a celebration of skill, expertise and commitment among America's tradespeople, is set to kick off on October 26 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
  • "I'm thrilled to see the IDEAL® Elite Trades Championship Series return for its 8th year to celebrate the excellence of America's tradespeople," said Scott Mendel, SVP and GM of ETCS.
  • Unfolding across several specialized events, the championship will feature the 8th annual IDEAL National Championship for electricians, the 3rd U.S. Auto Tech National Championship Driven by Yokohama, the 2nd ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship and the inaugural Plumbing National Championship.
  • This year's Elite Trades Championship Series shines a spotlight on the HVAC and Plumbing competitions, featuring a blend of seasoned and budding talent.

Heilind Electronics to Exhibit Marine Electronic Solutions at IBEX 2023

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heilind Electronics , a leading global distributor of electronic components, will be on hand at IBEX 2023 to share its catalog of interconnects, lighting, identification products, and more for the marine market.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heilind Electronics , a leading global distributor of electronic components, will be on hand at IBEX 2023 to share its catalog of interconnects, lighting, identification products, and more for the marine market.
  • Featured manufacturers from Heilind’s comprehensive line card include American Bright, Harting, Molex, Omron, Panduit, and TE Connectivity.
  • “Our Heilind teams are looking forward to returning to IBEX this year,” said Alan Clapp, SVP at Heilind Electronics.
  • Meet Heilind’s electronics distribution experts at booth 3-1932 for the duration of the show.

Honda Marine Debuts All-New BF350 Outboard

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The development and introduction of the all-new Honda BF350 underscore the Honda Marine vision: to become the marine mobility leader by capitalizing on the technology of Honda worldwide, further developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring incredible boating experiences for target markets.

Key Points: 
  • The development and introduction of the all-new Honda BF350 underscore the Honda Marine vision: to become the marine mobility leader by capitalizing on the technology of Honda worldwide, further developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring incredible boating experiences for target markets.
  • Honda Marine, an operating unit of Honda Power Sports & Products (a business unit of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ) markets a complete range of marine outboard motors.
  • “The development and introduction of the all-new Honda BF350 underscore the Honda Marine mission to become the marine mobility leader by capitalizing on the technology of Honda worldwide, further developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring amazing boating experiences for our target markets.”
    A Closer Look at the Honda BF350:
    The Honda BF350 is an all-new, high-power V8 outboard—the first Honda V8 engine available commercially—marking the newest evolution in the company’s product line.
  • Honda Marine sets another benchmark of engineering excellence with the BF350, making it the company’s flagship model and Honda Marine’s most powerful, technologically advanced outboard.

Elite Trades Championship Series Names Dunlop Protective Footwear As New Premier Sponsor for Annual Event Showcasing the Talents of America's Best Tradespeople

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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"Dunlop's mission has always been to empower the makers and doers of the world to get the job done safely," said Colin Clark, CMO of Dunlop Protective Footwear.

Key Points: 
  • "Dunlop's mission has always been to empower the makers and doers of the world to get the job done safely," said Colin Clark, CMO of Dunlop Protective Footwear.
  • "We are proud to partner with the Elite Trades Championship Series to celebrate America's tradespeople with the next generation of the work boot for safety and comfort every step of the way."
  • This partnership showcases Dunlop's steadfast commitment to championing the needs of modern tradespeople, providing them with the best in footwear technology for unmatched safety and comfort.
  • The ETCS promises to be a riveting event, celebrating the diligence, skill, and determination of tradespeople across the nation.

Elite Trades Championship Series Expands with the Inaugural Plumbing National Championship

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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SYCAMORE, Ill., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAL Industries, a family-owned business that designs and manufactures products for the professional trades, and Intersport, an independent award-winning marketing agency headquartered in Chicago, today announced the expansion of the popular Elite Trades Championship Series platform with the addition of the inaugural Plumbing National Championship. The event aims to celebrate and showcase the exceptional skills of plumbers across the country and builds on the success of the other platforms in the Elite Trades Championship Series, which includes the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship, the IDEAL Electrical Championship, and the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship, presented by Yokohama.

Key Points: 
  • The event aims to celebrate and showcase the exceptional skills of plumbers across the country and builds on the success of the other platforms in the Elite Trades Championship Series, which includes the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship, the IDEAL Electrical Championship, and the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship, presented by Yokohama.
  • The Plumbing National Championship kicks off July 10 and will provide a platform for plumbers to compete head-to-head in a series of digital and hands-on challenges.
  • "We are incredibly excited to introduce the Plumbing National Championship to the 8th annual Elite Trades Championship Series," said Scott Mendel, SVP of the Elite Trades Championship Series.
  • The 2023 Plumbing National Championship will be featured on CBS Sports Network, providing national exposure for the plumbing trade.

American Standard and Trane Sign on to Sponsor the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship (SHNC) is underway, and today ServiceTitan and Intersport announced that American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning and Trane Residential have signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Both American Standard and Trane are leading brands of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, making them a perfect fit to support the competition spotlighting the top professional and apprentice HVAC technicians in the U.S. The competition, which launched last month, is currently open for its first digital qualification round.

Key Points: 
  • Both American Standard and Trane are leading brands of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, making them a perfect fit to support the competition spotlighting the top professional and apprentice HVAC technicians in the U.S.
  • "The ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship wouldn't be possible without the support of our sponsors, and we are grateful to have major brands like American Standard and Trane on board to help us present this world-class competition, said Tom Howard, Vice President of Customer Success at ServiceTitan.
  • "We are proud to be a sponsor of the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship for a second year," said Jason Bingham, President of Trane Technologies' Residential HVAC business.
  • For more information about the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship, including registration details and competition rules, please visit www.hvacnationals.com .

REDCOM announces new Sigma XRI module for PacStar® Tactical Communications Systems from Curtiss-Wright

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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VICTOR, N.Y., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of advanced tactical communications systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), has announced a new Sigma® XRI module for PacStar® systems. The new PacStar 421 module includes REDCOM Sigma XRI technology with radio gateway services for modern and legacy radios, enabling tactical users to seamlessly bridge the gap between disparate VoIP and RoIP radio systems. The module leverages existing radio assets to enable maximum interoperability, regardless of the radio network, endpoint, or frequency used.

Key Points: 
  • VICTOR, N.Y., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of advanced tactical communications systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), has announced a new Sigma® XRI module for PacStar® systems.
  • The new PacStar 421 module includes REDCOM Sigma XRI technology with radio gateway services for modern and legacy radios, enabling tactical users to seamlessly bridge the gap between disparate VoIP and RoIP radio systems.
  • The PacStar 421 module with REDCOM XRI also includes REDCOM's powerful Sigma C2 Console app, which enables RoIP and VoIP endpoints to be monitored, controlled, and patched together on-the-fly from an intuitive interface.
  • "We are very excited to collaborate with REDCOM to add REDCOM XRI functionality to PacStar 400 Series tactical communications ecosystem," said Dominic Perez, CTO, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions division.

SOF Week 2023: Immersive Wisdom showcases Remote Operations Center platform for Denied and Low-Bandwidth Environments

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immersive Wisdom, Inc., provider of a leading remote collaborative operations center software platform for distributed and disaggregated operations is showcasing its capabilities for denied and low-bandwidth operations at SOF Week 2023, a key national convention for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immersive Wisdom, Inc., provider of a leading remote collaborative operations center software platform for distributed and disaggregated operations is showcasing its capabilities for denied and low-bandwidth operations at SOF Week 2023, a key national convention for U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF).
  • Immersive Wisdom's software platform allows geographically dispersed personnel to effectively work together and act without having to be physically present, even in severely bandwidth-limited environments, using existing desktops and laptops.
  • "Immersive Wisdom allows for geographically dispersed military personnel to communicate even in the most challenging conditions," said Brian Behling, EVP of Immersive Wisdom.
  • "The ability to stay in real-time sync across significant distances in Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Low-Bandwidth (DDIL) environments is a critical need for our armed forces, and Immersive Wisdom delivers even when bandwidth is not assured."

THE 2023 SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIPS CELEBRATE RECORD-BREAKING NUMBERS

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the inaugural Youth Summit took place on April 20-21, 2023 in Tampa, FL, and The Summit Championship and Dance Summit Championship, produced by Varsity All Star, took place on April 27-30, 2023 in Orlando, FL.

Key Points: 
  • All star cheerleading and dance teams traveled domestically and internationally to compete at the Youth Summit at the Tampa Convention Center, and at The Summit and Dance Summit Championships at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Between The Youth Summit, The Summit, and Dance Summit, the championships collectively hosted over 26,000 athletes and 1,700 teams from 13 counties.
  • The 2023 Pinnacle Award is awarded to one athlete at each of the end-of-season events, including The Summit, The Dance Summit & The D2 Summit.
  • The Summit show, which features The Summit Championship, will air on ESPN Networks in early June of 2023.