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Happy Manufacturing Day 2015!

October 2 marks the fourth annual celebration of Manufacturing Day. This year, nearly 1,000 manufacturers across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico will celebrate the event by opening their doors to the public for open houses, demonstrations, expositions, conferences, and other events. Manufacturing Day, often shortened to MFD DAY, was founded in 2012 […]

Consolidated is Committed to Meeting NEMA Standards

Manufacturing the highest quality product possible—as Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable has been doing for more than 95 years—takes a great deal of effort. The purest raw materials must be sourced, the most skilled employees must be recruited and trained, and advanced manufacturing technologies must be adopted. There are also a host of different certifications to […]

RoHS and Its Impact on Your Business

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, Directive 2002/95/EC, is a directive of the European Union effective as of July 1, 2006. It has wide reaching implications and its importance is growing. What is the RoHS Directive? The RoHS Directive restricts the use of several hazardous materials in electronics and other electrical goods. The restrictions […]

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Explore Consolidated’s Informative Technical Resources

At Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable, we are committed to providing our customers with the resources they need to make an informed decision. On our website, we offer a variety of technical documents with information regarding NEMA configurations, color coding and insulation tips, and other wire and cable specific information. Solid & Stranded AWG Chart: AWG-specification information […]

Working with Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable

No matter the industry or application, customers today face a tremendous number of available choices of manufacturers. Every product and service presents an almost limitless amount of options, as well as the vendors who offer these goods. The sheer variety can overwhelm procurement managers, OEMs, and other customers. These companies need to be able to […]

The Advantages of Molded Cable Assemblies

Cabling is one of those components that people don’t often give much thought to, right? Need to power up something? Grab a cable, plug it in and go! But, what if that cable poses risks to which you are unaware? Could the construction of that cabling system cause a weakness in the wiring? The answers […]

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Challenges and Solutions to Serving the Electronic Needs of a Global Marketplace

Rapid Growth of Electronics Consumerism There are now more electrical devices and electronics being used throughout the world than most people could have possibly imagined just a decade ago. There are countless types of devices, and beyond that, millions of users in virtually every part of the world. People who only recently gained access to […]

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With Consolidated, it’s simple to create your own custom product.

While most of the modern gadgets we rely on appear wireless, behind the scenes things like smart phones, Wi-Fi, and tablets, require miles of wires and cable to operate. When it comes to supplying the perfect cables and wires for the modern digitized and online landscape, one-size definitely does not fit all. Whether you are […]

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Choosing a Wire & Cable Manufacturer for Your Product

Nothing is worse than having a wire or cable fail on your commercial or industrial project. Not only can it mean downtime and costly repairs, but it can also ruin your reputation.  At Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable, we know how difficult it can be to choose the exact wire for your unique applications. That […]

Important Discussion Points When Designing a Custom Cable Assembly

Custom-designed cable assemblies are an integral component of countless applications, including commercial and home electronics, appliances, medical equipment, aerospace, military, telecommunications, automotive, industrial equipment and more. Designing a cable assembly can be difficult and challenging. Thankfully, a custom cable manufacturer can walk you through the process. However, be sure to address the items below with […]

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