A Timeline of Christmas Tree Lighting
Written by: The GRESCO Lighting Group The lighting of the Christmas tree is documented in the German Renaissance period, when candles were placed on the tree to represent Jesus, The Light of the World. The first documented use of electric Christmas tree lights was recorded in 1882, at the home of Edward H. Johnson, the […]
Read ArticleA Record-Breaking Year: Recapping Gresco’s 14th Annual Florida Fall Fest
Every year, Gresco’s Florida Fall Fest gets bigger and better, and this year was certainly record-breaking. Gresco’s 14th Annual Fall Fest welcomed more than 412 customers, vendors, and employees! We were able to add six booths to our floor plan this year for a total of 71 booths, compared to last year’s 65 booths. Fall […]
Read ArticlePower Utilities Turn to Broadband for Additional Revenue
Author: Billy Wise, Senior Design Engineer/Manager of Telecom As the world advances, many rural electric utilities are experiencing a reduction in load. This reduction can be attributed to the new electrical efficacies, or, just a simple loss of metered customers. How can this loss of meters be combated? One of the simplest antidotes is for rural […]
Read Article2018 FL Fall Fest to be held October 26, 2018
THIS IS THE 14TH ANNUAL GRESCO FALL FEST!! It is that time of year again! Come out and join us for fun, food, and catching up with old acquaintances! Register Here (Gresco Customer Registration Only) An expo will be held that is open to both manufacturers/vendors and customers to attend. This event allows manufacturers/vendors to […]
Read ArticleLOOKOUT Voltage Detection Network: A Revolutionary Way of Detecting Voltage
One of the latest innovations from HD Electric Company is the LOOKOUT, a voltage detection network that’s designed to protect both the crew and the fleet. The LOOKOUT detects strong electric fields surrounding high-voltage conductors and fleet equipment and alerts users to nearby dangerous energized conductors before an incident can occur. The LOOKOUT Detectors use […]
Read ArticleFully Leveraging Your Electronic Recloser’s Control Assets
Written by: Brad Schafer, Sales Engineer, Gresco Utility Supply With new advancements in technology, it is easy to overlook the accomplishments of earlier generations. While it is true that we have better tools today, what our predecessors accomplished with what they had is, frankly, amazing. Take, for example, the traditional single-phase hydraulic recloser. Other than […]
Read ArticleThe LED Outdoor Lighting Market – A Look at Our Future
Day in and day out, Gresco and you, our customers, are challenged by the changes from HID (High Pressure Sodium and Metal Halide) to LED lighting. Ask around and you will likely get a unified response of just how difficult it is to stay current on and manage the constant changes. Has this become the […]
Read ArticleTrends in Telecom: Communication Services, Automation, and Microwave
Gresco Technology Solutions is your one-stop source for all your telecommunications needs. As we work to better serve our customers, we have noticed several trends in our market areas. Here are the top three trends that are shaping the future of telecom: Communication Services First, utilities are expanding their service offerings and stepping into communication […]
Read ArticleRecapping the 2018 Georgia Expo
Our 17th Annual Gresco Expo was one for the books, with more than 550 customers, vendors, and employees in attendance. The Expo was held on March 29th in the warehouse in Forsyth, Georgia. Vendors began arriving to set up their booths in the warehouse as early as 7am on Thursday morning. An hour later, customers […]
Read Article2018 Supply Chain Management Professionals Conference
This year’s 2018 Florida Conference of Cooperative Supply Management Professionals will be held at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida on June 7 and 8. We’ll focus on various informative topics, such as, Storm Restoration, Supply Chain Metrics, Suppliers Scorecards, Leadership and Influence, and Drones as an Electric Utility Tool. The deadline to register […]
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