October 2021 Electrical Apparatus
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In the October 2021 EA!
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Fast Forward
14 The myriad opportunities of crypto
Everyone’s talking about the potential of cryptocurrency, but does it have a place in the electrical service industry?
By Susan L. Follett, EA Contributing Writer
Plant Life
20 The broken supply chain
A turbulent year has left the global supply chain in a state of
disarray, causing major manufacturing delays and leaving a
number of production projects at a halt
By Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor
Conventions & Trade Shows
21 Metals, manufacturing & more
The future of the industry and the lingering effects of the
Covid pandemic are considered at Fabtech 2021
By Selena Cotte, EA Managing Editor and Susan L. Follett, EA Contributing Writer
Service & Sales Companies
25 Global service disruptions
Around the world, electrical service companies are contending with many of the same challenges while positioning themselves for recovery
By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor
Power Systems
29 Electrical folklore
Myths about electric power that even the experienced and well trained sometimes fall for
With trilingual summary
By Richard L. Nailen, EA Engineering Editor
More Than Accounting
34 Why financial reporting rules matter
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are something that
every manager should be familiar with
By William H. Wiersema, CPA, EA Contributing Editor
Pump It Up
36 A world of pump standards
A look at the major organizations around the globe that issue
pump standards and guidelines
By Kevin Jones, EA Senior Editor
Electric Avenue
42 ‘Electromodding’
For a few, converting internal-combustion-engine autos into
electric vehicles is more than just a hobby
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
Green Energy
44 Mood Indigo
A Memphis startup is paying farmers for carbon data
By Charlie Barks, EA Associate Editor
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Reader profile -- Jeff Tantum of Electric Coil Service
Know your Industry - The National Federation of Independent Business
Names and Faces, Product Showcase and more!
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