Electrex & Rexcon: Power and Automation Industry Leaders at FABTECH 2015

Your business depends on machinery that works at capacity, complies with safety regulations and utilizes leading-edge technology. As a valued Electrex/Rexcon customer, we hope you will be attending FABTECH 2015. We’ve been powering and automating industry since 1957.

FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event takes place at McCormick Place in Chicago, November 9-12. Over these four days, more than 40,000 attendees will be able to visit with 1,500 exhibiting companies to see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.

FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers—the world’s leading original equipment manufacturers and importers of key manufacturing technologies. We are proud that Electrex Industrial Solutions and Rexcon Controls and Automation rank among them.

Stop by our Booth on the Expo Floor – C840, to chat with our team of experts for electrical services in Detroit. We’re excited to tell you more about our latest innovations, including RexTouch™ PalmButton Control, designed to increase employee productivity, improve employee safety and maximize cycle life. Electrex and Rexcon will design, build, retrofit, install, and service a fully integrated system for your specific application.

Our machinery upgrading capabilities have helped numerous automotive parts manufacturers increase production and reduce downtime. From electrical contracting to emergency power, systems integration to press controls, process piping to preventive maintenance, we are the experts you continue to trust for electrical services in Detroit.

Visit the FABTECH website to locate our booth, C840. We hope to see you! November 9-12, at McCormick Place, Chicago.

Hercules Machine Tool & Die Expansion Powered by Electrex Industrial Solutions - 58 Years & Counting

Hercules Machine Tool & Die’s key to expansion over the last five decades has included an important fifty-eight year partnership with Electrex Industrial Solutions as their go-to industrial electrical contractor. Their partnership began in 1957, with Electrex founder Larry Page Sr. wiring buildings for an early Hercules expansion. The relationship has continued through Electrex’s second-generation leadership, and Electrex’s own expansion into industrial automation and controls for stamping presses, through its Rexcon division.

At the Hercules plant in Warren, MI, Rexcon wired and installed controls on a 4,000 ton Danly straight side stamping press with hydraulic cushions and four 1,000 ton underdrive presses. They are currently undertaking a massive upgrade of thirty tryout presses at Hercules and their sister company, Positive Industries. This project includes upgrading the wiring and controls to equip the tryout presses for production press capability — designed to meet increased demand for third-party production stamping requests from the auto industry.

READ THE FULL STORY: Hercules Machine Tool & Die Expansion Powered by Electrex Industrial Solutions - 58 Years & Counting

Electrex Renewable Electrical Installation Detroit

Curious about renewable electrical installation for your business?

Wondering about the process of making your business run on solar and wind?

You’re not alone! There’s no doubt about it, renewable energy is the future, and many business owners want to make an eco-friendly investment in their company. But, how do you know what you need? Is solar the right choice? Are wind turbines more practical? These are important questions, and getting the answer right is critical.

Why Electrex?

Since 1957, Electrex Industrial has helped power industry and make it more efficient. Our electrical installation for renewable sources boasts high-yield, low-maintenance results that can save thousands over time!

What else should I know?

Electrex Industrial Solutions is the exclusive distributor of Bornay wind turbines and renewable energy products for the United States which means we’re your go-to source for renewable electrical installations. It also means we have the power and ability to provide you with the best products and electrical installations, including:

• Wind Turbines & Towers
• Solar Panels & Racks
• Solar Lighting
• Batteries
• Inverters

Our team of experts can get you up and running with turnkey electrical installations, which means you can spend less time worrying, and more time growing your business.

Looking for more?

You can read more about our electrical installations and other electrical services at electrexindustrial.com.

About Electrex Industrial Solutions

Founded in 1957, Electrex Industrial Solutions is full service industrial electrical contractor approaching its third generation of family ownership. Electrex’s full professional capabilities include power distribution, high voltage service, electrical service for new construction, back-up emergency industrial generators, and un-interruptible power supply systems, along with the design, electrical installation, and maintenance of your renewable energy systems. For more information about Electrex services, please visit electrexindustrial.com.

Electrex Acts Fast to Return Power to Target - Electrex Electrical Contractors Detroit

In April of 2015, Electrex Superintendent Paul Booth received a call from Grant Parsley at Staybright Electric. Parsley was dealing with a high-voltage electrical problem at a local Target in Southfield, Michigan, where three primary fuses had blown, leaving the store without power.

READ THE FULL STORY: Electrex Acts Fast to Return Power to Target - Electrex Electrical Contractors Detroit

Electrex Industrial Installed First Production Line for Tesla Model S

In 2010, Tesla Motors hired an industrial electrical contractor to disconnect several pieces of machinery and install a stamping press line of five hydraulic presses at a recently purchased automotive plant in Fremont, California.

However, when complications arose with Tesla’s original electrical contractors, they turned instead to Electrex Industrial. Electrex was able to step up to the plate, installing the presses on time, meeting all deadlines, and exceeding Tesla’s expectations. The project was a great success for both companies and these stamping presses were the first line of machinery ever installed for the Tesla Model S.

Since then, the two companies have continued their partnership. Most recently Electrex retro-fitted an existing stamping press line, adding new controls. They took four-year-old presses, stripped the existing controls, and upgraded the automatic interface. Electrex also installed 3000 feet of lines, Ethernet cables, and customer supply controls as well as all electrical and mechanical piping and air lines at Tesla’s California plant.

In order to complete these projects, Electrex has had to rely on their controls and automation division, Rexcon. Established in 1988, Rexcon specializes in retro-fitting, upgrading, and installing PLC press controls as well as the design and manufacture of the RexTouch PalmButton.

As both Electrex Industrial and Tesla look to the future, there are plans to continue their historic partnership. As Tesla Motors continues to grow, more presses will need to be upgraded and installed and Electrex remains proud to serve them and be a part of this American automotive tradition.

About Electrex Industrial Solutions

Electrex is a family-owned, 2nd generation, full service industrial electrical contractor founded in 1957. Electrex’s full professional capabilities include process piping, electrical service for new construction, and full engineering and design of industrial electrical services. Their automation division, Rexcon Controls and Automation, is likewise an industry leader in industrial automation controls. For more information about Electrex services including Rexcon Controls and Automation, please visit ElectrexIndustrial.com.

Electrex Electrical Installation and Industrial Generators Detroit

Are power outages costing you thousands or dollars?



Are blackouts stopping production, causing late deliveries, and even cutting profits?

Power outages may be a fact of life, but for businesses, they can be a serious handicap in your day-to-day production. Unplanned downtime can cost a business dearly every day, and getting back to full production may take longer than any business would want.

Electrex Industrial recently worked with Kuka Systems to help protect their business from outages and blackouts. When Kuka was affected by a blackout, they required a minimum of 5 hours to get back up and running. Five hours for a company like Kuka Systems can be devastating to their productivity, as well as their profits.

You can read the full story about Electrex’s work with Kuka here, but below is a quick guide to blackouts and how they affect business.

So, what do you need to know about blackouts?

1. Blackouts can affect your business long after the power comes back on.

How much can your business get done with the lights off and the machines not running? During a blackout, your company is on hold, which means your customers are waiting, your employees are stuck at a standstill, and you’re losing money every minute. All of this is happening as you are falling behind in your production and having to play catch-up while your customers wait.


2. 1 hour of downtime can actually mean several hours of losses

For every hour of downtime, you may be looking at several hours of costs. Not only are your machines unable to produce, but so are your employees, not to mention any unexpected costs from a blackout. Even a short blackout can take several hours of maintenance just to get your business up and running again.

3. They’re avoidable!

   
Emergency power is a key tool for your business. Blackouts are going to happen, and when they do, you can be prepared. Keeping the lights on and the lines moving means your business won’t skip a beat when other companies may be scrambling to get back online!

If you’d like to learn more about Electrex’s electrical installations and other industrial electrical work, visit us at ElectrexIndustrial.com.

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About Electrex Industrial:

Electrex is a family-owned, 2nd generation, full service industrial electrical contractor founded in 1957. Installation of back-up emergency generators and uninterruptible power supply systems for industrial data centers, industrial shipping and receiving centers, fire departments and other municipalities throughout Michigan is just one area of expertise. Electrex’s full professional capabilities include power distribution, high-voltage service, process piping, renewable energy, electrical service for new construction, and full engineering and design of industrial electrical services. Their automation division, Rexcon Controls and Automation, is likewise an industry leader in industrial automation controls. For more information about this article or Emergency Power products and services visit www.electrexindustrial.com/kuka.

Now Hiring: Electrex Industrial Looks to Hire New Electricians - Detroit Area

 
Electrex Industrial Solutions and Rexcon Controls (a division of Electrex) are looking for talented individuals to join their team of industrial electrical specialists.

Founded in 1957, Electrex is a family-owned, full service industrial electrical contractor. Electrex provides power distribution and other industrial electrical services for clients near Detroit and throughout Michigan.

March 2015 – Harrison Township, MI

Electrex Industrial is hiring a full-time Controls Technician, Industrial Controls Electrician and Industrial Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians to join their staff of industrial electrical contractors.

Industrial Controls Technician

Electrex is seeking an experienced, motivated, and professional individual who has the ability to work on industrial controls for manufacturing machines.
 
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial control field with the ability to troubleshoot industrial control equipment including stamping presses, feed lines, boring mills, roll mills, etc., and have the ability to repair these items as found.
 
Applicants should also have strong electrical, mechanical and pneumatic skills, along with the ability to communicate with customers efficiently and display self-presentation qualities. PLC programming skills are a plus.
 
The position requires applicants to have a valid driver’s license, a clean motor vehicle record for the past 3 years, and the ability to work out of town is a plus. Applicants must 
pass a drug test and physical. 

Industrial Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians

Electrex is seeking third and fourth year apprentices and experienced industrial journeyman electricians.

Responsibilities include installing bus ducts, primary services, power panels, transformers, up to 4” conduit bending and threading, cable tray, medium voltage installation.

This position requires you to pass a drug test and physical as well as have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Electrex Industrial offers competitive wages and a benefits package including 401(k).
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to kathy.hayman@electrexindustrial.com or apply online at Electrex Industrial Careers.

About Electrex Industrial Solutions

Electrex is a family-owned, 2nd generation, full service industrial electrical contractor founded in 1957. Electrex’s full professional capabilities include power distribution, electrical service for new construction, and full engineering and design of industrial electrical services. Their automation division, Rexcon Controls and Automation, is likewise an industry leader in industrial automation controls. For more information about Electrex careers, please visit Electrex Industrial Careers.