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PLC + HMI Training Class – Postponed
PLC Training Class – Free to Attend UPDATE - the training scheduled for April 7 & 8 has been postponed until further notice following recommendations from the CDC and WHO on COVID-19. Please reach out to sales@lakelandengineering.com with any questions or for assistance. There will be more details on rescheduled dates to come. The IDEC and Lakeland PLC training class is a hands-on and collaborative [...]
Employee Spotlight on Nina Ford
The warehouse is an essential component to the overall success of Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company. One of the key faces behind the shipping and receiving, managing relationships with courier vendors, and day-to-day operations is Nina Ford. Nina works closely with the warehouse team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled correctly and shipped on-time. Throughout Nina’s nearly three years with Lakeland, she has made a great impact on the efficiency of the warehouse. “Attention [...]
U1000 Matrix Drive Mitigates Harmonics + Saves Space
Yaskawa U1000 Matrix Drive The Yaskawa U1000 Matrix Drive is a Clean Power VFD and solution for regenerative power applications. The drive provides low harmonics, with less than 5% iTHD at the input terminals of the VFD and is ideal for a host of industrial applications including the water/wastewater industry. In water and wastewater facilities, the majority of energy is being filtered through the variable frequency drives (VFD). This creates distortion and facilities need [...]
NFPA 70E Qualified Worker Training in Minneapolis
ARC Flash Survivor Brandon Schroeder NFPA 70E QUALIFIED WORKER ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING | MARCH 18, 9AM-4PM Brandon Schroeder experienced the real-life consequences of cutting corners on electrical safety. Brandon suffered a devastating arc flash injury that changed his life. Join Lakeland's electrical safety partner, EPSCO, for an impactful training event that will forever renew your commitment to safety and give you the tools you need to prevent accidents when and [...]
Macromatic Timers and Relays In-Stock at Lakeland
Lakeland is an Authorized Distributor of Macromatic with Local Support Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company partners with Macromatic to stock a variety of industrial relays including timers, three-phase monitoring relays, alternating relays and more. Relays provide customers a solution for controlling electrical processes and monitoring power for damaging fault conditions. These components reduce costs and downtime while enhancing the safety of personnel and equipment. Relays and Timers In-Stock at Lakeland [...]
IDEC Adds CW Series Data Service Ports for Instant Access to Data
Panel Service Port Products on Switches, Pushbuttons and Pilot Light Devices IDEC has added new panel service port products to its vast array of switches, pushbuttons and pilot light devices. With flush mount bezel and IP65/67 ratings (with caps), these service port products relay data from devices behind the panel, providing easy access for data retrieving or file uploading. They are perfect accessories to complement the expanding IDEC automation line spanning from PLCs and touchscreens [...]
BACO Controls New Product
BACO Controls has announced the availability of robust new pistol-style interlock handles for the disconnect switch range. These handles are available in both yellow/red and black/grey colors, IP66 rated and UL/NEMA Type 1, 2, 3R, 4, 4X, 12 and 12K. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the handles are compatible with all the BACO switches, 25A to 100A. They are defeatable, allowing access to the panel in the ON position for [...]
Lakeland Volunteers for Annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Lakeland has partnered with the Salvation Army since the year Lakeland was founded in 1952 as our way of giving back to the communities that have welcomed and supported us throughout the years. Every year, Lakeland employees volunteer their time for the Salvation Army’s annual bell ringing campaign. The Lakeland Foundation matches collected donations up to $1,000. It has become an annual tradition for the Lakeland family. The Lakeland Minneapolis team welcomes you to [...]
Provide Your Feedback on Training Opportunities & Enter to Win
Distributor Training Opportunities - What Topics do You Want to Learn More About? One of Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company’s goals is to provide more training opportunities to our customers. In order to do so, we want to know what trainings you would be interested in attending. From sensors and PLC training to 2020 code changes, what topics would provide the most value? Complete the short survey below by Friday, January 10 for a chance [...]