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Extreme Materials White Paper Profiles Specialty Blends to Award Winning Connectors

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White paper created by cable manufacturer Northwire along with LEMO, the originator of Push-Pull connectors, navigates cables with features from breather tubes to salt water resistant connectors.

Osceola, WI, USA — Aggregating decades of interconnectivity knowledge, Northwire, Inc. (NWI) along with its partner The LEMO Group, has released Part IV of their “Extreme Environments, Complex Requirements” white paper series, titled “Extreme Materials: Robust Performance from Cable to Connector.”

By gleaning understanding from teams of NWI custom cable and LEMO precision connector Subject Matter Experts, the white paper details critical considerations in the design of cutting edge connectivity technology. Solving complex and continually evolving wire and cable assembly challenges, Northwire’s cable designers partner with connector specialists at LEMO to provide customized solutions for extreme and diverse applications.

Immersing themselves fully into the end application with a comprehensive understanding of the product’s required functionality, NWI and LEMO SMEs critically assess the complex factors that will contribute to the attainment of each customer goal.

The Extreme Materials white paper identifies the cable and connector attributes contributing to highest performance and reliability while abating the environmental challenges associated with medical cable, underwater cable, industrial wire and cable, and heavy duty cable and connector applications. Just some of the critical factors detailed within the Northwire-LEMO Extreme Materials white paper include:

Inside-Out Cable Construction

Dissecting foundational cable engineering elements and their contributions to high performance, reliability, and longevity in cable life, the following components are detailed within the white paper:

• Copper Stranding
• Strength Member
• Breather Tube
• Water Blocking Material
• Fillers
• Barriers
• Shielding
• Jacketing

For more detailed information, please check this link: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/extreme-materials-white-paper-profiles-specialty-blends-award-winning-connectors.

Read this newest white paper or previous white papers by clicking here. For more information about the “Extreme Environments and Complex Requirements” white paper series, contact the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, CableInfo_Northwire@lemo.com, or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO (http://www.lemo.com/en) is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull Connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc.

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

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Northwire Presents Cable Engineering Opportunities at Upcoming Career Fair

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NWI, the leader in custom cable and wire hosts career fair to recruit cable engineering TEAM.

Osceola, WI, USA — Along with their staffing partners, MPS Technical and Spartan Staffing, Northwire will host a career fair June 20 – July 1, 2016 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at their cable and wire manufacturing headquarters located at 110 Prospect Way, Osceola, WI.

44 years of innovative cable engineering, integrity and attention to supply chain management, strategic partnership with LEMO in offering integrated cable and connector solutions, and high level customer support though customized cable and wire products, has earned Northwire a respected global position within the cable assembly and OEM markets. Crediting much of this cable engineering success to its quality staff and T.E.A.M. (Northwire’s acronym for the company’s employees where “Together Everyone Achieves More”), Northwire fosters a collaborative work environment and invests in its TEAM by supporting their professional development through opportunities such as Six Sigma®, Project Management, and Lean.

Through Northwire’s external focus, the company positively impacts the world through lifesaving medical cable and wire, solutions within alternative energy cable applications, and attention to quality of life and environmental impact. Complimenting this external focus, NWI’s internal focus places high value on it TEAM members with a corporate philosophy where “…all members of the organization must grow, have meaningful contributions, and be recognized for their work. Northwire values the intangible and significant link between work fulfillment and employee creativity, productivity, morale, job satisfaction and commitment to customer service excellence and each other.”

Experienced candidates seeking career job opportunities within the interconnectivity, assembly, cable and wire industry are invited to attend the career fair and are asked to arrive prepared to interview with hiring managers, complete applications, and depending on the position, bring multiple copies of their resumes.

Many career opportunities are available for experienced talent demonstrating proficiency in extrusion, braiding, cauterization, soldering, crimping, and connectorizing complex, multi-contact custom cable-connector assembly applications. Professional opportunities are available to candidates who have demonstrated a successful history of performance in a wide range of roles including leadership, performance management, lean manufacturing, engineering, and strategic business development.

Northwire is seeking qualified individuals with interconnectivity industry experience for the following positions:

– Production (positions available in Wisconsin and New Mexico)

• Supervisor
• Assembly and Retractile
• Braider
• Cabler
• Extrusion

– Supply Chain (positions available in Wisconsin)

• Buyer/Planner
• Material Handling

– Quality Inspection (position available in Wisconsin)

– Engineering (positions available in Wisconsin or New Mexico)

• Director or VP of Program Management, New Product Introduction or Engineering
• Senior Process, Industrial, Manufacturing or Assembly Engineer

– Innovation and Business Development (regional positions available serving Southwest United States and Maquiladoras or Great Lakes)

• Application Engineer
• Business Development Manager

For more detailed information, please check this link: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/northwire-presents-cable-engineering-opportunities-upcoming-career-fair.

For more information about the career fair and job opportunities within Northwire contact Human Resources: Wisconsin – Heidi Erickson at herickson@lemo.com or 715.417.3272 and for New Mexico – Mary Molnar at mmolnar@lemo.com or 575.443.6307. Find out more about Northwire’s custom cable solutions by connecting with the knowledgeable cable experts at Northwire at 800.468.1516, cableinfo_northwire@lemo.com or through Live Chat.

About LEMO

LEMO (http://www.lemo.com/en) is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc. as part of its vision to provide a full range of interconnection solutions and services to niche markets.

About Northwire

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding and over-molding. Extensive test and development, contract engineering and rapid OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) services offered. Serving a wide range of markets with diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (aka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business, Industrial

Northwire’s PUR, HFFR, LSZH, Cold Temp and Steadicam™ HD Cables Expand LEMO’s Field-Proven Broadcast Range

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Eco-friendly and ruggedized harsh environment HD cable assemblies debut at BVE.

Osceola, WI, USA — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration with precision cable connector market leader LEMO expands their field-proven family of broadcast solutions with the addition of a new range of ruggedized fibre optic hybrid HDTV SMPTE camera cables. Well-known in the high-tech broadcast marketplace, LEMO’s suite of products, including the SMPTE 3K.93C Series, media converters and its families of Push-Pull connectors add PUR (Polyurethane), HFFR (Halogen Free Flame Retardant cables), LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables) cold/low temperature cable and Steadicam™ HD cable products to their offering.

Launching at the Broadcast Video Expo Trade Show in London, UK February 23 through 25, 2016, those searching for connector and cable solutions can view technical demonstrations of HDTV SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) camera cable assemblies subjected to extreme weight challenges and discuss cable assembly and connector needs with LEMO UK and LEMO F.O.U.R. (Fibre Optics Unit of Research) colleagues. Learn more about LEMO F.O.U.R., LEMO’s 3K.93C Series connectors and their fully compatible media converters and HD cables from NWI: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/northwires-pur-hffr-lszh-cold-temp-and-steadicam-hd-cables-expand-lemos-field-proven-broadcast-range.

Efficiently and effectively consolidate your supply base with LEMO and Northwire’s comprehensive broadcast solutions. Schedule a joint ‘Lunch and Learn’ with LEMO and Northwire or contact Northwire for complimentary representative wire and cable samples. Connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, CableInfo_Northwire@lemo.com, or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO (http://www.lemo.com/en) is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull Connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc.

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection moulding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defence, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business, Marketing

TOP 11 Reasons to Change Your Silicone Cable to Northwire’s Second Generation BioCompatic USP Class VI Alternative

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Northwire’s softer durometer BioCompatic II meets customer requests for a velvet-like, silicone alternative cable.

Osceola, WI, USA — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration with precision cable connector leader LEMO is pleased to launch the second generation BioCompatic II for extreme engineering and cable assembly applications ranging from health care to industrial. A cost-effective upgrade to silicone – and a USP Class VI alternative – was engineered by Northwire specifically to create a softer durometer, eliminate the traditional curing processes, and add many other improvements including robust resistance to chemicals, cuts, and abrasion.

Following the popularity of the inaugural Underwater Connectivity white paper, Northwire and LEMO will continue their collective efforts to bring value to cable and wire, connector, and OEM customers focused on the enhancements of utilizing a silicone alternative. These advantages include USP Class VI interpretation, benefits of rapid R&D deployment, time-lapsed photography of autoclave tests in-process, and the compatibility of LEMO’s series of medical Push-Pull connector.

For detailed information, please visit: http://www.northwire.com/news-and-events/top-11-reasons-change-your-silicone-cable-northwires-second-generation-biocompatic-usp-class-vi-alternative.

Schedule a joint ‘Lunch and Learn’ with LEMO and Northwire or contact Northwire for complimentary representative cable samples. Connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com, or via live chat.

About LEMO

LEMO is the acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, audio-video, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE, and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc.

For more information, visit http://www.lemo.com.

About Northwire

Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture, and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding, and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater, and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business

Northwire Expands HD Broadcast Offering with LEMO SMPTE Fibre Optic Assembly Certification

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Benefit from end-to-end interconnectivity: LEMO connectors, NWI cables, assemblies & repair.

Osceola, WI, USA — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), a leading custom cable and assembly manufacturer and subsidiary of The LEMO Group, announced it is officially certified by LEMO to build and repair SMPTE hybrid fibre optic cable assemblies. With more than 30 years as the leader in high performance fibre optic connectors, LEMO’s 3K.93C series is the industry standard for precision and reliability.

Fully compatible with LEMO Push-Pull Connectors – including the hybrid electrical-fiber optic 3K series – Northwire’s SMPTE 311 and ARIB versions are also compliant to RoHS2, REACH, ANSI, UL 758 AWM and more. With superior resistance to crush, impact, abrasion, cut and VW-1 flame testing, the LEMO and Northwire combination ensures the highest quality and performance for rugged outdoor broadcast applications.

“In addition to celebrating our one year anniversary within The LEMO Group, Northwire has the pleasure of expanding our interconnectivity suite of products and services with LEMO to offer fully-certified SMPTE and ARIB end-to-end solutions,” explains Mike Schauls, VP of Operations and Engineering. “Around the world, our LEMO colleagues in the United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux, Japan, China, Singapore and the United States, are equipped with fibre termination facilities and we are pleased to complement their efforts and expand Northwire’s HD broadcast offering to our valued customers,” says Schauls.

Leveraging more than four decades of technical expertise, test and development, LEMO FOUR (Fibre Optic Unit of Research) established the quality and performance benchmarks for HD interconnectivity. Rigorously tested and proven to meet or exceed the standards of excellence proven by LEMO FOUR, Northwire is officially certified to manufacture and repair SMPTE 311 fibre optic cable assemblies.

With 4K and 8K on LEMO’s technology roadmap, Northwire Project Managers, in collaboration with Research and Development, are focused on expanding SMPTE and ARIB product lines with Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR), Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF), Riser, Plenum rated and low temperature interconnectivity solutions and beyond.

Learn how LEMO and Northwire operate behind the scenes of the world’s most televised technically-advanced HDTV programming. For vertically-integrated interconnectivity solutions and custom innovations, connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, CableInfo_Northwire@lemo.com or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull Connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc.

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire, Inc.
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business

LEMO – Northwire Release Ruggedized Solutions White Paper for the Oil and Gas Industry

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Find comprehensive wire and cable assembly innovations from the manufacturing companies.

Osceola, WI, USA (December 16, 2015) — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), along with its partner The LEMO Group, has released their latest white paper in the manufacturing companies’ “Extreme Environments and Complex Requirements” series. This white paper, like the others in circulation, focuses on wire and cable solutions that offer exceptional performance and relentless durability in the most demanding applications. Concentrating on the oil and gas industries, this installation in the white paper series explores cable assemblies used in offshore oil and gas drilling rigs, extraction systems, refineries, and beyond.

Oil and gas, the dominant players in energy generation, are under constant scrutiny by a diverse range of stakeholders. Industry titans continuously seek ways to make equipment and factories more efficient, effective, and environmentally conscious. The OEMs integral to supporting key initiatives, such as offshore marine cable or drilling wire, must be equally as capable to meet the rugged requirements.

Northwire has a 43+ year history of successful innovation in design and wire manufacturing, innovating cable products that meet and often exceed regulatory, electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements. Known for its robust and reliable suite of offerings, the cable supplier enables engineers and project managers in the oil and gas industry to meet the rigors of life cycle challenges in the most severe surroundings. When combined with LEMO’s internationally respected connectors and assemblies, the result is a fully integrated solution that overcomes the most difficult problems facing oil and gas extraction and refinery.

This white paper covers topics from the challenges of isolated environments and maintaining data integrity to streamlining operations and critical-to-quality factors. Additionally, the piece highlights several case studies connecting real-world problems with Northwire’s innovative solutions.

LEMO and Northwire produce high quality solutions for on and offshore cable applications including:

• Oil rigs and drilling wells
• Offshore oil platforms
• Remote subsea wells
• Natural gas drilling rigs
• Pipeline transport stations
• Oil and gas refineries
• Processing plants
• Measuring and testing equipment
• And more

Read the newest white paper by visiting http://www.northwire.com/white-papers. For more information about the “Extreme Environments and Complex Requirements” white paper series, or how Northwire can solve your next oil and gas application challenge, contact the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull Connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc.

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business

Northwire’s UL Harmonized Electric Vehicle Cable Meets Revised Compliance Requirements

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Missed the June deadline for the revised UL – cUL – cULus listing? Northwire can help…

Osceola, WI, USA (September 17, 2015) — Northwire, Inc., (NWI), a leading custom cable and assembly manufacturer and subsidiary of The LEMO Group, expands the family of ruggedized hybrid electric vehicle charging cables featuring power, signal, and data custom composite options in any AWG size to suit all electric vehicle applications in today’s market.

While NWI’s Next Gen EV cable suite is compatible with commercial and residential charging applications, their Second Gen EV charging cable will include the same benefits and expand the geographic scope with the UL – cUL – cULus listing that indicates compliance with Canadian, USA and Mexican requirements. Northwire’s Second Gen EV cable will also feature a cold temperature impact rating of -40°C with superior flexibility.

NWI can assist with the complex navigation of international standards and agency compliance. Here are a couple of key points to ensure your UL 62 EVE listed cable meets the revised standard:

• Did you miss the June 2015 deadline to submit samples to UL?
• Is your EV cable jacket custom-colored?
• Have you passed the UL 720 hour UV/Sunlight Resistance test standard?
• Does your EV cable feature 10 gauge or larger copper?

If you answered ‘yes’ to more than one of these questions, Northwire’s Agency Compliance Engineers and Technicians will support your recertification requirements to the revised UL – cUL – cULus 62 listing. With limited time available, the new listing will go into effect March 2016.

“Developed by our R&D Department, Northwire’s robust and versatile material is formulated, designed and manufactured for a wide variety of electric vehicle charging applications,” explains Krista Lindquist, Materials and Manufacturing Engineer with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering. “Ideally-suited for harsh environments characterized by extreme crush and cold temperatures, customers can easily access end-applications in North American markets with the harmonized standards,” emphasizes Lindquist.

Based upon the strong demand for NWI EV cables, Northwire’s goal is to ensure that our Second Gen EV charging cables will be one of the first on the market as soon as the UL listing is granted. Featuring a brittle point of -60°C and superior cold bend and cold impact to -40°C and backed by NWI’s expertise, product quality and services, the advanced flexibility of NWI EV cables safeguards that they are built to last and ideally suited for:

• Home electrical vehicle charging cable
• Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV)
• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
• Hybrid vehicles
• Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV)
• Personal Electric Vehicles (PEV)
• Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV)
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
• Electric vehicle charging station manufacturers
• Public charging stations
• Roadside assistance trucks
• Fleet trucks
• Mass transit vehicles
• Motorcycles
• Watercraft
• Agriculture vehicles
• Military vehicles

Northwire’s custom EV cables are engineered to withstand high temperatures of 105°C and harsh environments, including resistance to abrasion, crush, oil, chemical, ultra-violet, weld flash and weld slag. Suitable for wet location use and compliant to RoHS2, NWI’s Second Generation EV cable is UL 62 Listed, compatible with SAE J1772 connectors, UL 2594 and NEC 625 charging systems. VW-1 and FT2 rated, Northwire’s 300 and 600 Volt EV cable is non-marking and available in standard straight or retractile options with custom configurations that include composite designs, custom colors and private labels.

LEMO and Northwire are driven to deliver your premium electric vehicle cable needs. Learn more about the manufacturing companies’ suite of fully-integrated interconnectivity solutions and custom innovations. Connect with the Customer Care TEAM at 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com or via live chat.

About LEMO
LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull Connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc..

About Northwire
Cable manufacturer Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding, over-molding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defense, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business

Northwire Provides Professional Assistance Regarding Changes to UL 758

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NWI explains the impact of important agency compliance changes.

Osceola, WI, USA (June 3, 2015) — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), keeps customers and partners informed on the constant evolution of agency compliance, environmental directives and technical specifications. Recently, Underwriter’s Laboratories made physical property additions to UL 758, the Standard for Appliance Wiring Materials. These detailed UL 758 revisions generated hundreds of pages of valuable technical information, and the potential impact encompasses millions of design engineers, products developers and purchasing professionals. For convenience, Northwire details the most salient elements in a clear and concise question and answer structure for ease of understanding:

1. Brief History: How did UL 758 gain prevalence?
In summary, “UL 758 was developed to consolidate requirements. Over the 40 years the category has been in existence, many people have had different interpretations of how to evaluate the wire. These procedures evolved over time…UL 758 was formed so that all customers and users of AWM were aware of the test protocol and requirements, and to maintain consistency,” according to Underwriter’s Laboratories. Contemporarily, in 2013, UL 758 was recognized as the global standard.

“Featuring over 6,000 AWM Styles throughout the 40 year history of UL 758, Northwire has been integral to connectivity in the earliest factory installations to the most contemporary state of the art facilities today,” explains Dionne CaPuzzi, Agency Compliance Technician.

2. Then vs. Now: How will UL 758 remain the same? What is the major change to UL 758?
Despite a proposal for the elimination of style pages, after soliciting internal and external key stakeholders, UL “determined that style pages provide unique identifiers for individual AWM constructions” and will remain in play. The main game changer is the additional physical property requirements, especially high-temperature.

3. What is the impact of the physical property additions to Appliance Wiring Material?
The new additions will help to ensure that Appliance Wiring Material is held to the same level of stringency and requirements as many other UL listed types such as Flexible Cords. This allows Northwire to design and manufacture wire and cables that will perform exceptionally well in demanding environments while maintaining compliance that meets requirements for multiple approvals.

4. Agency Compliance: Why is UL 758 related to UL 1581, UL 2556 and CSA?
The common thread is the UL Recognized AWM jacket styles are obligated to meet physical property requirements that can be found in UL 758 by using detailed instructions from UL 1581 and UL 2556, which are the governing test method standards recognized by both UL and CSA. This includes the advanced ratings for Multi-conductor TPU jacketed cables with ratings of 90°C and 105°C, and for voltages of 30, 150, 300, 600, and 1000V. They also comply with UL 758 Appliance Wiring Material requirements by being in accordance with the UL 1581 Section 1061 Cable Flame Test, and can also meet the CSA FT1 flame test requirements listed in CSA 210-11, which is Canada’s own Appliance Wiring Material standard.

5. Test Protocols: Which properties are tested?
• Northwire validated dozens of protocols at UL and CSA
• Dynamic temperature range of -60°C to 105°C
• Flame resistance to UL 1581 Section 1061, VW-1, FT1 and FT2
• Resistance to oil, sunlight/UV and ozone

6. Unique Differentiators: What are the advantages of Northwire’s AWM recognized UL and CSA cable products and offerings?
To start, AWM establishes requirements and test protocols ensuring consistency and safety. Featuring signal, control, power and instrumentation, Northwire’s versatile construction options and wide selection of conductor sizes ranging from 30V to 1,000V meet a host of standard and custom configuration needs. Northwire’s AWM approvals are ideally suited for a dynamic range of use in factory installations and diverse series of electrical components and offer a variety of insulation and jacket materials. Northwire’s AWM required, UL recognized, and CSA certified cable solutions are also approved for CE Mark in end products.

Northwire is committed to proactively developing cable products that meet the evolving demands of agency standards and environmental compliance. Learn more about Research and Development projects at Northwire by contacting 800.468.1516, cableinfo@northwire.com, or through Live Chat.

About LEMO

LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc. as part of its vision to provide a full range of interconnection solutions and services to niche markets.

About Northwire

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection molding and over-molding. Extensive test and development, contract engineering and rapid OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) services offered. Serving a wide range of markets with diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defence, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Business

LEMO – Northwire Launch European Distribution Open for Business

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Offering custom programs with short lead time, dedicated stock & service support.

Osceola, WI, USA (May 20, 2015) — Cable engineering company, Northwire, Inc., (NWI), in collaboration with precision cable connector market leader LEMO is pleased to announce the opening of the manufacturing companies’ European super warehouse, the European Distribution Center (EDC). Designed to rapidly respond to customer demands from its strategic location at LEMO Connectors Benelux in the Netherlands, the facility will offer specialised inventory programs, fast delivery and custom cable services and support. Both manufacturers and their customers will benefit from the advantages provided by a centralised responsive EDC, which is expected to be fully operational in second quarter of 2015.

“The launch of the European Distribution Center represents another milestone in LEMO and Northwire’s continuous pursuit to bring more value to our customers,” explains Northwire CEO Katina Kravik. Sharing Kravik’s enthusiasm is Niels Zonnenveld, Managing Director, LEMO Connectors Benelux, “In addition to engineering a complete connector and custom cable assembly solution for the Benelux region, LEMO and Northwire are pleased to offer specialized Kanban and inventory programs with short lead times personalised for our valued European customers.” Capitalizing on his ten year history and start-up of LEMO Benelux, Zonneveld is integral to the design, creation and implementation of this EDC, selecting and training “really energetic and vibrant” staff members and implementing robust systems.

The key customer benefits of the LEMO-Northwire EDC are within the Expedited Solutions and Services programme. Similar to Northwire’s USA-oriented NWI DIRECT and NWI EXPRESS programmes which feature fast delivery and factory-direct bulk cable cost savings, the EDC will focus on LEMO and Northwire customers in Europe in conjunction with LEMO’s local sales companies. These include warehousing and distribution, risk management redundancies, rapid response and delivery, custom wire and cable lengths and full logistical support for supply chain and inventory management. Additionally, like NWI EXPRESS, the LEMO-Northwire EDC will have very short lead times for custom cables.

In addition to offering the most frequently purchased cable design options in stock, the EDC will work collaboratively with customers to create flexible Kanban and custom stocking programs designed specifically to meet exacting requirements. With options and innovations increasing daily from LEMO and Northwire, and multiple configurations for customization such as shielding and jacketing, management for the EDC expects to offer literally thousands of cable assembly solutions in the near future.

Located on the LEMO Netherlands campus, the EDC facility allows room for future expansion, while the current facility boasts a brand new state-of-the-art industrial park, modern geothermal systems for heating and cooling, solar energy, and thoughtful design for efficiency and environmental awareness.

Serving Europe and beyond, the EDC is now accepting customer orders for standard cables and built-to-order custom cables and more. Tailored Kanban and flexible supply programs are also available for enrollment, as is the five day lead time service. To place an order or enroll in special custom programmes, contact your local LEMO company for further information at http://www.LEMO.com/contact, or connect with Northwire at cableinfo@northwire.com or via live chat at northwire.com.

About LEMO

LEMO is an acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection and cable solutions. LEMO’s high quality Push-Pull connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, broadcast, and telecommunications.

LEMO has been designing custom connectors for over six decades. Offering more than 100,000 combinations of products that continue to grow through tailored, specific designs, LEMO and its affiliated sister companies REDEL, NORTHWIRE and COELVER currently serve more than 100,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. In 2014, LEMO Group acquired Northwire, Inc. as part of its vision to provide a full range of interconnection solutions and services to niche markets.

About Northwire

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc., celebrating over 43 years of innovation, has corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Osceola, Wisconsin and engineering and manufacturing in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The cable engineering company is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract services of custom technical products including custom technical wire and cable, retractable cable, cable assemblies, connectors, harnesses, injection moulding, over-moulding and contract engineering and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for diverse applications in broadcast, life sciences, energy, MIL-Spec defence, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and beyond.

In addition to ISO 13485:2003, ISO 9001:2008, SAE AS9100C:2009 certifications and qualification to ISO 17025:2005, Northwire is a member of NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association), NCMA (National Contract Management Association), RIA (Robotics Industries Association), AIA (Automated Imaging Association), FieldComm (fka Foundation Fieldbus), ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Associations) and WAI (Wire Association International), among others.

For more information, visit http://www.northwire.com.

Media Contact:
Katina Kravik
Northwire
110 Prospect Way
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020
715-294-2121
cableinfo@northwire.com
http://www.northwire.com

Technology

Inlet Technologies Marks Seventh Successive Year of Growth by Doubling Revenues in 2010

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Growth Fueled by Collaboration with Broadcasters and Service Providers, 200% Growth Internationally across 35 Countries,and Support of over 1,000 Consumption Devices

RALEIGH, NC – January 26, 2011 – Inlet Technologies, the leader in innovative solutions for digital media preparation, announced today that 2010 marked the company’s seventh successive year of growth, with 2010 revenue twice the record revenue achieved in 2009, and Inlet’s R&D organization more than doubling in size. Inlet’s ongoing success can be attributed to the company’s expansion into the service provider market, including cable, telco, satellite, and wireless providers, accelerated growth of its international business, as well as continued first-to-market innovations across all product lines.

Inlet increased its global customer base over 70% in 2010, including trials and deployments with a number of top broadcasters and cable, telco and wireless providers, who are collaborating with Inlet to support 24/7 live streaming of multiple channels to multiple devices. Inlet added several major broadcasters to its roster, including the BBC, ABC (Australia), Wealth TV and NBC Universal’s Winter Olympics coverage. Likewise, Inlet began working with numerous media services companies such as AEG Digital Media, Twofour Digital, deltatre, Rum Bum and Zeitbyte. Of note, Inlet’s international business grew 200%, with a major focus on partner expansion in both EMEA and APAC regions across 35 countries.

This past year, Inlet introduced an IP input live streaming appliance, a high-density streaming solution and automated ad insertion for real-time streaming to desktop and iOS devices. This major innovation—featured in the Spinnaker(TM) product line—gives content owners and service providers additional revenue opportunities for any repurposed broadcast content. Inlet is spearheading the shift of broadcast standards into the broadband world with detection of SCTE-35 cue messages, closed captioning and multi-language capabilities.  In 2010, Inlet also announced full support for streaming to the Apple iPad(TM) and 3GPP devices, pushing support capabilities to over 1,000 consumption devices, and enabling customers to reach anyone, anytime on virtually any device.

Inlet was the recipient of numerous business awards in 2010, including the Inc. 500|5000, in which the company was named the 45th fastest growing software company in America, and the Red Herring North America 100. Inlet also received several regional awards, including the Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s (CED) North Carolina Company to Watch award and the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) Small Technology Company of the Year award.

“In 2010, Inlet solidified itself as the foremost provider of encoding solutions to enable multi-format streaming to multiple screens,” said Don Bossi, chairman and CEO, Inlet Technologies. “Moving forward, we will continue working with our customers to develop and enhance revenue streams, making their broadband content as high quality, reliable and profitable as broadcast content. We are confident 2011 will be another year of tremendous growth in online video, and Inlet will remain at the forefront of driving that growth.”

About Inlet Technologies

Inlet Technologies is redefining the online video experience with innovative solutions for media preparation that combine striking video quality with surprising simplicity and reliability, enabling content owners to expand their audience and realize greater value from their content. Industry leaders such as Major League Baseball, Microsoft, NBC Universal/Vancouver Winter Games, Yahoo!, France Télévisions and Home Shopping Network rely on Inlet for easy implementation, technical prowess and enterprise scale for their mission critical operations. For more information, please visit www.inlethd.com. Follow us on Twitter at InletTech.

Contact:

Shawn Ramsey

Crossroads Public Relations for Inlet Technologies

+1 919-621-0737

inlet@crossroadspr.com

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