Eaton Shares Dangers of Counterfeiting, Asks Attendees to Identify Counterfeit

Eaton announced it is sharing the dangers posed by counterfeit electrical products in the electrical contracting industry at the 2013 National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention and Trade Show in Washington, D.C.

Held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Oct. 12-15, 2013, the convention entitled A Different Kind of Power will provide attendees with the latest electrical contracting industry news and information with session topics ranging from the latest industry trends to cutting-edge business management tools.

An Eaton anti-counterfeiting expert will be on-hand at the convention to meet and discuss the dangers of counterfeit electrical products with attendees.

Attendees will have the opportunity to practice identifying counterfeit products with the “Spot the Counterfeit” contest. Visitors to Eaton’s booth #115 who correctly identify the counterfeit breaker between two seemingly identical ones will be entered to win a signed book from residential contractor, author and television personality Mike Holmes.
 
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with Eaton sales and technical experts to discuss solar, commercial and residential power needs for new construction and renovations. They will get a close up look at key products that increase safety, reliability and efficiency including:
 

Crouse-Hinds – The latest technologies from Crouse-Hinds by Eaton will be on display, including the HomeRunner Junction Box; PRE-formanceTM Custom Assemblies; ACB Series Connectors; Hot Dip Galvanized Products; PowerGripTM MSB Metal and Stud Bracketed Boxes; Quick-LokTM Pro Connectors; and Pro Series Industrial LED Luminaires.
Commercial Distribution Products – See Eaton’s cost saving Mini-Power Center, Eaton’s exclusive shunt trip safety switch and the Drawout MCCB Pow-R-Line® switchboard.
Wiring Devices – Cooper Wiring Devices by Eaton will highlight the 4-port USB Charging Station and AL Series Toggle Dimmer.
Bussmann – A variety of Bussmann by Eaton products will be on display, including: Data Signal SPDs, DIN-Rail Surge Protective Devices, Modular Knifeblade Fuseblocks and a Quik-SpecTM Coordination Panelboard. New products on display will include the new Fuses Made Simple program and a CUBEFuse Safety Switch.
Transformers – Reliable Power in a Compact, Cost-Effective Package:  The Mini-Power Center combines Eaton’s proven dry-type transformer, breaker and load center technology in a compact package to provide industrial and commercial customers with reliable performance in less space – while saving up to 31 percent on installation costs.
 
To learn more about the NECA Convention and Trade Show, visit www.necaconvention.org.
To learn more about Eaton’s anti-counterfeiting initiatives, visit www.eaton.com/counterfeit.
To learn more about Eaton’s power distribution solutions, visit www.eaton.com/powerdistribution.