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NEW ORLEANS EXPANSION

Okonite proudly announces that our service center expansion project in
New Orleans, LA is complete.
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ORANGEBURG EXPANSION

Okonite proudly announces that our manufacturing and compound
plant expansion projects in Orangeburg, S.C. have been completed.
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IN-STOCK
CATALOG NOW ONLINE
Okonite is proud to announce the online edition of our OSL
“In-Stock” catalog. Access the catalog from our home page, or by
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The Okonite used Reel Return
Instructions are now available online. Access instructions
for returning reels from our home page, or by clicking the
link
here.
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PORTLAND EXPANSION

Okonite proudly announces that our service center expansion project in
Portland, OR is complete.
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details.
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OKONITE'S ORANGEBURG, SC FACILITY RECOGNIZED
Region says Thank you with Industry of the Year
Award... Click here for
details.
CATALOG UPDATE
Section 7 - Transportation Wire and Cables - of the Okonite
on-line catalog has been updated
effective 2/2/05.
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NEW REEL WRAP
Okonite cable reels will be shipping with a NEW
tear resistant reel wrap to better protect the product during shipping and
storage. The new material includes a second laminated poly film to enhance
durability and colored lettering for vivid identification.
The Okonite Company continues its tradition of providing
superior quality to our customers.

AIRPORT LIGHTING CABLE
The Okonite Company announces the addition of
Okonite-Okolon 5kV non-shielded FAA L-824 Type B Airport Lighting Cable,
to its extensive line of cable products.
Stock inventory is maintained and available for immediate
delivery! These cables are stocked in sizes #6 AWG and #8 AWG to meet the
needs of the Airport Industry.
Okonite-Okolon 5kV non-shielded airport lighting cables
are recommended for use in series lighting circuits for runways and
control systems. These cables meet or exceed the requirements of FAA
Advisory Circular AC 150/5345-7E.
Okonite is an FAA certified supplier for L-824 underground
electrical cable for airport lighting circuits as certified by the FAA's
approved third party certification test lab, Electrical Testing
Laboratory/Intertek Testing Services.
For more information regarding Okonite's Airport Lighting
Cables, contact your nearest Okonite District Office location.
View product data sheet.
INSTRUMENTATION CABLES
With the recent addition of SECTION 5 (Instrumentation
Cables) Okonite’s complete catalog can now be accessed on the Internet.
Okonite manufactures a full line of quality
instrumentation cables and maintains stock on a variety of sizes and
constructions. These products are designed for use on instrumentation,
computer, process and control applications.
Additional information about Okonite Instrumentation
Cables can be obtained by contacting the
Okonite Office nearest you or
e-mailing Richard Carswell
Product Manager, Instrumentation and Control Cable.
SURPLUS INVENTORY
Okonite maintains an extensive stock inventory within our
network of 6 nation-wide customer service centers. At times, selected
stock products will be designated as surplus and listed in this newly
added feature on our web site. Surplus items will be given special pricing
and you can obtain this and additional information by contacting your
nearest Okonite District Office. All items posted will be sold on a first
come, first served basis. This new feature will be updated continuously and
we invite you to return frequently.
ICEA ISSUES NEW STANDARDS FOR POWER CABLES
The Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) has issued several new
standards for solid-dielectric insulated power cables. Several of these standards
are joint-standards with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). The new standards have been submitted to ANSI for recognition as
National Standards. Read
more.
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL CENTER
A new addition dedicated to help you in the design and
installation of electrical cable systems. The ENGINEERING
TECHNICAL CENTER continues Okonite's reputation as a leading resource
for electrical cable information.
OKONITE ACHIEVES ISO 9000-1994 COMPLIANCE
The Okonite Company, Ramsey, NJ, has announced, that effective August 1, 1997 fourteen
(14) company locations have achieved compliance with ISO 9000-1994 quality standards.
Okonite's successful quality management system, developed in the early 1970s, and
initially dedicated to the global nuclear generating power plant industry has been
enhanced to reach this new milestone. Compliance has been attained to the three different
ISO levels: ISO 9001-1994 at headquarters, Ramsey, NJ and Research and Engineering Labs
located at Paterson, NJ: 9002-1994 at all six (6) manufacturing plants; Orangeburg, SC
(both Compound and Cable plants); Paterson, NJ; Santa Maria, CA; Ashton, RI; and Richmond,
KY: ISO 9003-1994 at all six (6) Customer Service Centers located at Portland, OR; Los
Angeles, CA; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA; and Pittsburgh,
PA.
The proactive quality system at each facility is managed by a Quality Steering
Team/Management Representative responsible for maintaining Okonite's commitments to quality
and customer satisfaction.
Okonite has chosen first party certification with the international management standard
without having to pass non-value added third party registration costs on to our customers.
The Okonite Company, a premium quality cable manufacturer since 1878, employee owned since
1976, provides managed services for customers in the EPR underground distribution,
transmission utility, railroad/transit, industrial and medical cable markets.
In addition to ISO 9000, Okonite will continue compliance with the requirements of the
nuclear (10CFR50 Appendix B, ANSI N45.2) and Class 1 railroad (AAR M1003) standards to
service our customers needs.
View the current Certificate of
Achievement
Quality System
Manual
C-L-X CABLES
Many of Okonite's C-L-X metal clad cables, are now qualified for Class I
Division 1 Hazardous Location service. Also C-L-X cables have earned
certification by the ABS for shipboard use. For more complete information please contact
your nearest Okonite office.
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