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PEARL Announces Rebrand with New Name and Emerson Publishes NEC 2017
Mission Code Review for Hazardous
Electrical Locations
standards, test reports, “I have seen PEARL
WHEAT RIDGE, technician certification evolve from a small group Interpreting the as petrochemical plants,
CO – The Professional program and annual of supplier companies 2017 NFPA National oil refineries, utilities and
Electrical Apparatus conference have also been dedicated to uplifting the Electrical Code for Use mines, the 196-page guide
Recyclers League (PEARL) redesigned to represent reconditioning industry of Appleton™ Hazardous contains the full text of the
has announced its new the new brand. PEARL has into a significant force Location Rated Electrical Articles along with color-
name – the Professional also updated their mission in the electrical field,” Apparatus and Lighting coded commentary to help
Electrical Apparatus statement, reaffirming the said Herndon. “Our ROSEMONT, IL - The facilities avoid violations,
Reconditioning League – organization’s commitment updated branding and NEC® Code Review: Use keep installations safe, and
and a new logo as part of to “developing, advancing, mission reflect these of Appleton™ Products in comply efficiently. The
a significant rebranding of and promoting safe accomplishments and Hazardous Locations guide Code Review acquaints
the organization. This new reconditioning practices for acknowledge how our will assist electricians, viewers with the NEC
visual identity celebrates electrical equipment.” industry has grown.” engineers and code system of organizing
how the association has As a final key PEARL’s rebrand officials in interpreting the locations into Classes,
evolved throughout its component to the was announced during updated requirements of Divisions and Groups,
history and recognizes rebrand, a new and their 20th annual Electrical Article 500-516 outlining along with providing an
the changing needs of the improved website has Safety, Reliability and design and installation overview of hazardous
reconditioning industry. been launched to better Sustainability Conference requirements for electrical location lighting, an
For the past two connect suppliers with & Exhibition, which took equipment in classified introduction to Articles 505
decades, PEARL has customers in need, as well place April 6-9 in Newport locations, to assist in and 506, and the various
worked to unite suppliers as to provide easy access Beach, California. minimizing fire and standards organizations.
of safe, high-quality surplus to PEARL’s educational For more explosive hazards. For more
and reconditioned electrical and certification programs, information on PEARL and An essential read information visit:
equipment. These products expert resources, the reconditioning industry, for professionals specifying Emerson.com.
make up a substantial publications, and safety visit: pearl1.org. equipment in areas such
part of the market and information.
represent equipment that
is trustworthy, reliable IP64
and environmentally-
friendly. The organization RATED
is committed to promoting
safe and reliable
reconditioning practices,
and is an ANSI Accredited
Standards Developer.
“Since 1997,
reconditioning has grown
to be an invaluable part
of the marketplace,”
said Howard Herndon,
president of PEARL. “As
an organization, PEARL
has worked hard to
establish trust, integrity and
awareness of reconditioned
electrical equipment within
the industry. We felt it was
important to incorporate
‘reconditioning’ into
our name to reflect the
industry-trusted codes
and standards that now
recognize this practice. This
update also more accurately
reflects what our members
do. Reconditioning
equipment goes beyond the
concept of merely recycling
– it means restoring
a product back to an
operational state that can be
used safely and effectively
in the marketplace.”
PEARL’s new
logo reflects the modern,
authoritative voice that it
has brought to the industry,
as well as the sustainable
aspects of reconditioning,
with a bold green arrow
symbolizing electrical
products re-entering the
marketplace. PEARL’s
Quality Seals, white papers,

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