News & Events
ABB Sunsets Circuit Breaker Line
ABB announced last month that a portion of their ABB Miniature Circuit Breaker line will be replaced by new and improved products. The UL 489 SU200M is replacing the former S200U -240 VAC series, the S200UP -277/Y 480 VAC series, and a portion of the S200UDC series up to 48/96 VDC. Transitioning from obsolete products like this ABB circuit breaker line to new products can be a frustrating experience. When you are unsure whether the [...]
ASCO Announces New Lead-Free Brass Valves
ASCO recently announced a new line of lead-free brass valves to complement their existing stainless steel, composite and brass solenoid valve lines. The new valves meet the recently passed strict federal standards for lead-free valves but still have the same working components as ASCO’s trusted traditional brass line. The valves are NSF-approved, and come in a broad range of pipe sizes, pressure and temperature ratings, and flow coefficients. They are also the only ones to offer [...]
New Lenze VFDs: Less Means More.
New Lenze VFDs: Less Means More. Lenze now offers a new product line of variable frequency drives (i500) that are smaller, cheaper, better and more cost-effective. What makes the Lenze VFDs unique is their streamlined design (smallest on the market), scalable functionality, and exceptional user-friendliness. What make the i500 drives so easy to work with? They have wi-fi capabilities rather than analog, and include USB communications, wireless modules, CANopen, Modbus, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and an optional [...]
The Danger of Arc Flash: Are you Protected?
The Danger of Arc Flash: Are you Protected? An arc flash is a phenomenon where a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another, or to ground. The results can be violent and extremely dangerous. If a human is nearby, the arc flash can cause serious injury or even a fatality. An arc flash can be caused by a lot of things. Causes of arc [...]
Our Commitment to the Community
Our Commitment to the Community: Lakeland has a long tradition of giving back to the communities in which we live and do business. Since 1993, the Lakeland Foundation has donated significant amounts of money to local and national charities. During the holiday season, Lakeland employees volunteer for the Salvation Army’s annual bell-ringing campaign in the Twin Cities and Omaha. The Lakeland Foundation then matches collected donations up to $1,000. Upcoming Activities: Salvation Army Bell Ringing [...]
Lakeland Services: More than Meets the Eye
Lakeland Services: More than Meets the Eye. Lakeland is more than a parts and components distributor. We are also a full service provider. Need troubleshooting advice or a product recommendation? Give us a call. We are expert consultants who have decades worth of experience in everything electrical. Need engineering design for a control system or industrial software integration? We can help! We can also provide you with equipment testing, instrument calibration, industrial signage services, and [...]
The Magic of Security Cameras!
The Magic of Security Cameras! If you want to track inventory and monitor equipment to avoid system overloads, Lakeland’s line of security cameras are the way to go. We offer a host of options, including great products from Uniview and Eyenix. Lakeland also offers a Smart Phone and Tablet App for viewing network IP camera systems on the go. Lakeland is your one-stop shop for entire solutions for your video surveillance needs with power supplies, [...]
2016 Customer Appreciation Golf Outing
2016 Customer Appreciation Golf Outing On July 18, 2016, Lakeland celebrated the company's 19th annual customer appreciation outing at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. More than 100 customers and suppliers convened for lunch, an 18 hole scramble-style golf tournament, dinner, and an awards ceremony. Thanks to everyone who came and made it our most successful event yet.
New Lakeland Website
New Lakeland Website Welcome to the Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company website! Finally, after being in business for more than 50 years, we have a place to call our online home. Please use this site to learn more about us as a company, our suppliers, the products we distribute and the services we provide. We also value your feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know.