Plant Electrical Purchases
Among 13 product categories, motors and motor controls consistently top the list at 84%. At the other end: networking and cabling (33% in 2015).
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Industrial engineers earn the most. The next highest job, maintenance technician, lags by $17,000. Both are far above apprentice electricians.
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Industry Leaders Head to Quebec to Strengthen Energy and Supply Chain Resilience
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Eaton and Siemens Energy Partner to Provide Power and Technology to Accelerate New Data Center Capacity
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Latest Social Media Challenge Puts Students at Risk of Electrical Shock
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