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Southwire Purging Video When water makes its way into cables, it can affect the quality of the cables, causing reduced insulation resistance and accelerating insulation deterioration. To remove the water, employees must follow the procedure outlined in the video.

Southwire History Since its beginnings in 1950, Southwire has grown into the world’s largest privately owned producer of electrical wire and cable. Over the last 59 years, its reputation for quality and dedication to excellence has continued to set Southwire apart.

Southwire Corporate Southwire, North America’s leading producer of building wire and utility cable, is leading the way in research and innovation. The company is split into four business segments: Energy Division, Electrical Division, OEM Division, and SCR Technologies.

Southwire Ethics Southwire relies on its employees to always make the most ethical decision in order to maintain the company’s dignity. The video outlines the rules and expectations all Southwire employees must comply with while working at Southwire.

Project GIFT® Project Gift is one of Southwire’s most outstanding endeavors. The dedicated team of volunteers works tirelessly to bring aid to those in need. Their projects have included events such as Katrina relief, Back to School, and many other community projects.

Project GIFT®: Waveland, Mississippi In the aftermath of Katrina, Southwire employees assembled to make the Christmas season unforgettable. Christmas on the Coast brought together large companies to provide residents with some sense of normality as they pieced their lives back together.

Project GIFT®: Enterprise, Alabama When a devastating storm struck Enterprise, Alabama, Project Gift was on the scene quickly, providing much needed supplies. With the help of the local Lions Club, within 48 hours relief was on its way as the Blackshirts mobilized to help those in need.

Hurrincane Ike: Relief in Texas 16 days after hurricane Ike hit Bacliff, Texas, Project Gift volunteered rushed in the community to support those who were affected by the destructive storm. The Blackshirts provided much needed supplies and lifted the spirits of the victims.

Carroll County Responds: Waveland, Mississippi Following the Katrina disaster in 2005, Southwire sent relief to the storm ravage gulf coast region to help the victim rebuild. The supplies Southwire sent helped the residents to get back on their feet after the catastrophic storm.

POWER Fund The Power Fund is one of the many manifestations of Southwire’s concern for its employees. Rigo Castillo and Terry Edwards both received aid when their lives took unexpected turns. When a Southwire family member is in need, Southwire is there to help.

12 For Life Video The 12 for Life program aims to lower the dropout rate by offering students a chance to work and attend school simultaneously. By encouraging students to graduate, Southwire is helping build a better future for Carrollton and for the students.

Back to School 2009 Southwire gives back to the community with a fun-filled day of events and free school supplies in 2009.

Back to School 2008 Southwire gives back to the community with a fun-filled day of events and free school supplies in 2008.

Back to School 2007 Southwire gives back to the community with a fun-filled day of events and free school supplies in 2007.

Back to School 2006 Southwire gives back to the community with a fun-filled day of events and free school supplies in 2006.

Back to School 2005 Southwire gives back to the community with a fun-filled day of events and free school supplies in 2005.

EnviroHero: Milton Burson Milton Burson is the driving force behind his plant’s wood reel recycling program. Burson took a personal interest in making sure the plant reused its wooden reels and, as a result, the plant has saved over 17,000 trees in the past 5 years.

Benny Byrd Day Benny Byrd was honored for his long time commitment to Southwire. Since July 4th 1965, Byrd has not missed a day of work, even coming in on his wedding night. Byrd is a very valued member of the Southwire family.

So Much More Southwire’s ROMEX SIMpull is transforming the way electricians pull wire. Easier to pull, it’s more tear resistant, easier to strip, faster to install, and easier to align. All these attributes ease the load on the workers, making their job easier.

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ROMEX SIMpull Southwire’s ROMEX SIM Pull is transforming the way electricians pull wire. Easier to pull, it’s more tear resistant, easier to strip, faster to install, and easier to align. All these attributes ease the load on the workers, making their job easier.

MC^AP® Side by Side Comparison Side by side comparison between conventional MC cable and MCAP cable.

MC^AP® Five Step Installation Five step installation animation of MCAP cable.

UL® MC^AP® Cable Armor Grounding System Grounding & Bonding: Overview of how various UL® product standards interact to help insure the MCAP® cable armor ground path system - armor, fitting, and box combination - is reliable and will perform as needed to safely clear any fault.

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Copper and MC^AP® Armor Grounds Grounding & Bonding: Shows how the UL® and NEC® MC Cable grounding performance requirements are the same for a copper ground, an aluminum grounding, and the armor ground path of MCAP® cable.

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NEC® Permits MC^AP® Armor Ground Grounding & Bonding: Addresses how the armor of Southwire's MCAP® Cable is listed and identified as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC)®.

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MC^AP® Cable Testimonial Hear what leading contractors have to say about their experiences with this Southwire product.

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Are Listed Self-Grounding Wiring Devices Reliable? Explains how UL® evaluates self-grounding wiring devices for listing. Shows the actual preparation of devices for testing as well as ground fault testing.

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What Does NEC® Permit and Require? In this podcast you will see where the NEC ® permits self-grounding wiring devices, specifically where direct metal to metal contact is and is not required.

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Aluminum MC Feeder Testimonial Hear what leading contractors have to say about their experiences with this Southwire product.

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Aluminum Riser MC™ for Vertical Installations This podcast explains how you can improve productivity on vertical installations by eliminating off-sets using Southwire's new Riser MC (TM) cable.

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Reliability of 8000 Series Aluminum Termination This podcast uses technical details to dispel the myth that copper conductors are better than aluminum conductors. The podcast provides NEC ® and UL ® information regarding the reliability of aluminum building wire in feeder size MC Cable.

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Best Practices for Installing MC Feeder Cable (Rigging and Pulling) This podcast gives you step-by-step installation information for feeder size MC cable. Avoid common installation mistakes with these industry best practices-from a check list to unloading your cable, to setting up for your pull and pulling the Feeder MC.

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PVC Coated Aluminum MC This podcast describes the technical information, including UL and NEC code information around installing feeder size MC cable in concrete or direct burial applications.

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Benefits of using SIMpull THHN® cable NoLube® SIMpull THHN® cable is available in all colors with aluminum or copper conductors. This podcast reviews the benefits of SIMpull THHN® cable over standard THHN cable.

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Aluminum SIMpull THHN® cable vs XHHW Aluminum SIMpull THHN® cable is NEC compliant and more durable than aluminum XHHW. This podcast reviews the testing for jacket durability, abrasion and scoring resistance, sharp and blunt impact testing, and crush and puncture resistant testing.

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SIMpull THHN® Cable Testimonial Hear what leading contractors have to say about their experiences with this Southwire product.

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Aluminum MC Feeder The Alumiflex Mega MC and Riser cables allow customers the chance to experience the benefits of choosing aluminum product over the copper alternative. Easy to install and affordable, the cables reduce waste and cut down on the need for specialized labor.

Here's the Proof Cofer Technology Center exists to facilitate the improvement of the manufacturing processes, support the sales staff, and provide new products. One of the center’s newest products is the SIMpull THHN, which allows for cleaner installation.

Pulling is Believing SIMpull THHN is Southwire’s innovative technology that allows workers to pull wire without the use of lube. This durable wire is cheaper and quicker than competing products. It also increases productivity and reduced the need for qualified labor.

SIMpull® Power Cable Testimonials Hear what leading contractors have to say about their experiences with this Southwire product.

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Power Cable Customer Service Center Take a tour inside Southwire's new Power Cable Customer Service Center

EFC Envirotect^® Medium Voltage Cables Southwire company offers the first no lead environmentally friendly medium voltage cable products for industrial applications.

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Low Smoke Solonon® Jackets Low Smoke Solonon Jackets are available on most types of industrial cables.

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Covered Aerial MV - highly reliable & community friendly View an application where reliability requirements or space restrictions require a special overhead conductor. Learn about the engineering that goes into a CAMV System and how this unique design ensures efficiency, reliability and community acceptance.

PowerGlide 600V UD Hear directly from the field how easily PowerGlide 600V underground distribution cable can be installed in conduit. See the glide wire design and watch how fast and effortlessly installers can push or pull this cable.

Customers Reaction to a Powerglide 600V Install

Standard 600V vs Powerglide 600V UD Install

SureSeal - your ounce of prevention Our customers weigh in on this unique self-sealing cable. Customers discuss common reasons for underground cable damage and the challenge of preventing it. They compare SureSeal to conduit systems and discuss labor time, costs, and other considerations.

OEM Southwire supplies other companies such as Superior Essex, Roytec Industries, and Truck-Lite with reliable, quality materials they need to produce a superior product. Durable and dependable Southwire products help make their products more competitive.

SIMpull™ Truck Southwire's SIMpull(TM) Truck delivers your customized, colored, paralleled, cut-to-length reels using SIMpull Head(TM) pulling grips installed on an A-frame payoff.

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SIMpull Solutions® Tools Southwire's SIMpull Solutions® brings you tool solutions integral to the installation process. Maxis(TM) cable pullers, triggers and the MaxisJax(TM) all help to make your pull more efficient, more competitive and more profitable.

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SIMpull Solutions® Overview See how Southwire's SIMpull Solutions® products and services, a revolutionary combination of wiring, materials, equipment, tools and services, offer a complete and streamlined, start-to-finish installation process.

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SIMpull Stack™ Reel and SIMpull™ Truck The revolutionary SIMpull Stack(TM)Reel combines multiple pulls on one single reel. Each circuit is cut-to-length and includes pre-installed pulling grips. Combine with the SIMpull(TM)Truck and pull right up to your job site to start your pull.

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SIMpull Stack™ Reel The SIMpull Stack(TM) Reel combines multiple pulls on one single reel. See how the SIMpull Stack(TM) Reel helps to reduce handling time and risk of injury, along with reducing scrap, all while helping speed up installation time.

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SIMpull Solutions® Superior Service Learn how Southwire delivers superior service with power distribution systems, design and field support and a qualified engineering staff in addition to fully stocked distribution centers located across the U.S.

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SIMpull Solutions® Overview (Extended Version) See how Southwire's SIMpull Solutions® products and services, a revolutionary combination of wiring, materials, equipment, tools and services, offer a complete and streamlined, start-to-finish installation process (extended version).

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SIMpull Head® Pulling Grips See how SIMpull Head® Pulling Grips can help make your next pull faster and more reliable. A part of Southwire's SIMpull Solutions® products and services, SIMpull Head® pulling grips make the job safer, cleaner and simpler.

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SIMpull Stack™ Demo Animation of how Southwire has reinvented the reel with the SIMpull Stack(TM) reel. Part of SIMpull Solutions (TM) products and services, the SIMpull Stack (TM) reel can join four, eight or more pulls together on a single reel.

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Southwire SIMpull Solutions^SM, Coltin Electric, Sandestin, FL View the Emerald Coast Middle School wire pull, and hear contractor feedback on using Southwire's SIMpull Stack reel.

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Southwire SIMpull Solutions^SM, Electrical & Security Systems, Oakman, AL View the Oakman Elementary School wire pull, and hear contractor feedback on using Southwire's SIMpull Stack reel.

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Southwire SIMpull Stack Reel, C.E.C. E., Columbus, GA View the Fort Benning wire pull, and hear contractor feedback on using Southwire's SIMpull Stack reel.

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Time is on Your Side Comparison Side by side time lapse comparison video showing the time, cost and labor savings of SIMpull Solutions vs. traditional THHN. See why time is on your side with Southwire's SIMpull Solutions.

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SIMpull Solutions^SM Testimonial Hear what leading contractors are saying about their experiences with SIMpull Solutions (SM).

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SIMpull THHN® Cable Testimonial Hear what leading contractors have to say about their experiences with this Southwire product.

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Aluminum SIMpull THHN® cable vs XHHW Aluminum SIMpull THHN® cable is NEC compliant and more durable than aluminum XHHW. This podcast reviews the testing for jacket durability, abrasion and scoring resistance, sharp and blunt impact testing, and crush and puncture resistant testing.

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Benefits of using SIMpull THHN® cable NoLube® SIMpull THHN® cable is available in all colors with aluminum or copper conductors. This podcast reviews the benefits of SIMpull THHN® cable over standard THHN cable.

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Reliability of 8000 Series Aluminum Termination This podcast uses technical details to dispel the myth that copper conductors are better than aluminum conductors. The podcast provides NEC ® and UL ® information regarding the reliability of aluminum building wire in feeder size MC Cable.

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Aluminum MC Feeder Testimonial Hear what leading contractors have to say about their experiences with this Southwire product.

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Best Practices for Installing MC Feeder Cable (Rigging and Pulling) This podcast gives you step-by-step installation information for feeder size MC cable. Avoid common installation mistakes with these industry best practices-from a check list to unloading your cable, to setting up for your pull and pulling the Feeder MC.

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PVC Coated feeder size MC cable for encasement This podcast describes the technical information, including UL ® and NEC ® code information around installing feeder size MC cable in concrete or direct burial applications.

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Aluminum Riser MC™ for Vertical Installations This podcast explains how you can improve productivity on vertical installations by eliminating off-sets using Southwire's new Riser MC (TM) cable.

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MC^AP® Side by Side Comparison Side by side comparison between conventional MC cable and MCAP cable.

MC^AP® Five Step Installation Five step installation animation of MCAP cable.

MC^AP® Cable Testimonial Hear what leading contractors have to say about their experiences with this Southwire product.

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Are Listed Self-Grounding Wiring Devices Reliable? Explains how UL® evaluates self-grounding wiring devices for listing. Shows the actual preparation of devices for testing as well as ground fault testing.

Podcast*

What Does NEC® Permit and Require? In this podcast you will see where the NEC ® permits self-grounding wiring devices, specifically where direct metal to metal contact is and is not required.

Podcast*

NEC® Permits MC^AP® Armor Ground Grounding & Bonding: Addresses how the armor of Southwire's MCAP® Cable is listed and identified as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC)®.

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Copper and MC^AP® Armor Grounds Grounding & Bonding: Shows how the UL® and NEC® MC Cable grounding performance requirements are the same for a copper ground, an aluminum grounding, and the armor ground path of MCAP® cable.

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UL® MC^AP® Cable Armor Grounding System Grounding & Bonding: Overview of how various UL® product standards interact to help insure the MCAP® cable armor ground path system - armor, fitting, and box combination - is reliable and will perform as needed to safely clear any fault.

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Maxis Trailer Tool Presentation See contractor reactions as they experience a visit from the Maxis Trailer. Invite us to meet with you today and see our innovative products first-hand. Call us at 480-644-9113.