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Shat-R-Shield Announces New Partnership in Upper Midwest with Grissinger-Johnson Sales

2010-06-25T09:50:00.000-07:00

Salisbury, NC – Shat-R-Shield is pleased to announce their recent partnership with Grissinger-Johnson Sales of Minneapolis, MN. Grissinger-Johnson currently represents sales efforts for Shat-R-Shield in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and North and South Dakota. “We believe there is great potential for additional markets in the upper Midwest for our unique safety lighting products,” said George Mabin, Sales & Marketing VP for Shat-R-Shield. “With their diverse experience, market knowledge, and record of success, we’re confident that Grissinger-Johnson is the perfect fit for our mutual sales goals.”

Founded in 1971, the Grissinger-Johnson management team is led by third-generation owners Joe Quinn, President; Tom Quinn, VP/Treasurer; and Jay Scott, VP/Secretary. The agency represents many notable manufacturers of electrical and datacom products. Grissinger-Johnson Sales is committed to partnering with electrical distributors while creating demand for their products with contractors and end-users.

Shat-R-Shield is the leading manufacturer of shatter-resistant lamps and lighting products. Their specialized lamp coatings are UL-EPH classified, NSF certified, and meet safety regulations in the US, Canada, and Mexico; including FDA, OSHA, ASME, and CFIA.

Self-Paced Training Modules

2010-05-23T11:06:00.000-07:00

Shat-R-Shield invites you to learn more about our company, products, and services by "taking a look and listen" to any or all of our training modules. The modules are self-paced -- you can pause or opt-out at any time. There's no enrollment, no quizes, no tracking, and no salesman will call. The modules are here 24/7 strictly for your benefit. More modules are scheduled to come and we welcome your comments and suggestions.

Module 1: Safety-Coated Fluorescent Lamps

This Flash-based training module covers general information about Shat-R-Shield, but focuses primarily on safety-coated fluorescent lamps. Also covered in this module are regulations, certifications, applications, and general information on incandescent, HID, and compact fluorescent lamps. Total slides: 32, time: 14 minutes. Self-advancing slides, video and audio track.

Module 2 - Incandescent, HID and Compact Fluorescent Training Module

This Flash-based training module focuses primarily on safety-coated incandescent, HID, compact fluorescent lams, and glass globes. Also covered in this module are regulations, certifications, applications, HACCP, terminology, and general information. Total slides: 32, time: 14 minutes. Self-advancing slides, video and audio track.

Module 3 - T5 and T8 Opportunities

This Flash-based training module was originally produced as a webinar from Shat-R-Shield. It was so well-received that we decided to convert it into a training module and have it available 24/7. In this module, the features and benefits of safety-coated, high-efficiency T5HO and T8 lamps are highlighted. Also examined are comparisons to HID and tube guard uses. Self-advancing slides and audio track.

Shat-R-Sheild at the LightFair International Expo

2010-04-19T07:09:00.000-07:00

Shat-R-Shield will be attending the 2010 LightFair International Convention in Las Vegas, NV, May 12 - 14. Come check out our shatterproof light bulbs at booth #691

LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI) is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. LFI has a proven track record of bringing top international and domestic Architectural, Design, Engineering and Lighting professionals together with exhibitors from around the world.

Highlights
- Building Integration will be introduced in a Pavilion and as a Conference track.
- The Daylighting Pavilion showcases product-specific manufacturers.
- The unique Daylighting Institute offers specialized courses on this critical topic.
- The Conferecen offers 200+ hours of world-class accredited education.
- The Institutes also feature fascinating Keynote Speakers.
- The LFI Innovation Awards® honors the industry’s newest product designs.
- LFI Networking & Special Events bring together lighting industry professionals.

LIGHTFAIR International offers the world’s largest and most comprehensive
annual architectural and commercial lighting conference, featuring 200+ hours
of CEU / LU / HSW accredited courses. Course options provide AIA, ASLA, BOMI, IDCEC, IES, and IFMA accreditation (upon individual association approval).

New Website!

2010-03-22T08:25:00.001-07:00

We are proud to announce that we have successfully redesigned our website. Get all the information you need on safety light bulbs at:

www.ShatterShield.com

Shat-R-Shield is the original manufacturer of the most reliable shatter-resistant, shatterproof lamps and light bulbs. Shat-R-Shield has been providing safety coated products for over 30-years and established the protective lighting industry.

Shat-R-Shield plastic, safety coated lamps and light bulbs are UL-EPH® (environmental and public health) classified, NSF® certified, and meet FDA, OSHA, ASME, CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) and Mexico Department of Agriculture and Rural Development regulations.

High-performance Shat-R-Shield safety coated lamps, light bulbs and globes are unaffected by thermal shock, UV, heat, chemicals
and are easy to keep clean.

Most SRS safety-coated fluorescent lamps and bulbs feature uv-blocking protection-- antioxidants and ultraviolet stabilizers are
present in those coatings to block UV emissions from 180 - 390 nanometers. If the Shat-R-Shield safety lamp is properly installed under warranty criteria, the coating is guaranteed not to yellow, crack or flake for the rated-life of the lamp.

Plastic safety-coated, shatterproof, shatter-resistant fluorescents, incandescents, HIDs, compact fluorescents (CFLs), UV/germicidals, and glass globe products are offered by Shat-R-Shield.

Safety Professionals Going Soft?

2010-02-22T12:40:00.000-08:00

Below is an interesting article regarding safety products, and if that terms still holds value. One thing we can always count on is that Shat-R-Shield will always be the leading manufacturer for safety flood lamps, and other safety lighting equipment.

"Although I'm only a lowly shoe salesman, I have spent some time among the safety professionals these past few years. I figured as the CEO of a company that manufactures PPE then I had better brush-up on the culture, rules and regulations that govern all our endeavors. It hasn't been easy, let me tell you. Like all laws, the various Acts and Regulations are full of challenging legal and technical terms. On top of that, many laws are written so that much of the responsibility for safety in the workplace is put on the shoulders of employers but also open to interpretation. An example of one such piece of legislation reads like this, "It is the responsibility of every employer to assess the hazards that might arise and provide workers with adequate PPE."

I developed a way of treating all this material that made it easier for me to absorb and retain. I reckoned if I applied "common sense" thought processes I would see through the jargon and the politics. This helped me understand the fairly narrow field that was my domain - namely, foot protection. Once I realized that responsibility was grounded in "reasonableness", which complimented my common sense attitude, I started to get the hang of it. After all, it's not rocket science protecting workers' feet and toes. If an employer has taken the time to study the work environment there can only be few differences in the types of safety footwear to be concerned about.

What I started to notice was the proliferation of "safety professionals" in the field. There appears to be a science to creating a safety culture. Safety professionals are trained to further the cause of safety and in the creation of a sustainable safe work environment. The idea being, if all workers understand the reason why a safe work place is for the benefit of everybody then each will play their part. Phrases like, "educate the worker on the rules and the penalties for violation" are commonly used. This is to be done through "coaching", "teamwork" and "leadership". As with any discipline, enforcement is an essential part of the safety culture. Penalties are intended to be fair and consistent.

Recently, I ventured on to a safety community website that was started by a large multi-national in the PPE business. It is intended for "anyone for whom workplace safety is a profession or passion" so I joined in a discussion on the forum for 'Workplace Safety'. Although I had made some contribution earlier, and had been a member for some time before, I was immediately made quite unwelcome. The debate was about why "safety cops" were unwelcome in the safety professional community. The safety professionals disliked the use of the words "police" or "policing" and contended that they would never be "safety cops". To them, being a safety cop was detrimental to the safety professional's standing in the workplace. It was considered backward and out of date.

I couldn't understand why anyone calling themselves a safety professional would not include policing for safety in their daily work. I contended that less policing for safety could only diminish the overall safety in any workplace. If being a safety cop meant averting an accident why not advocate for policing for safety? I wasn't even focused on only safety professionals being safety cops, I proposed that every worker should be one. It was all to no avail. Some of the forum members resorted to personal attacks, calling me "only a shoe salesman" and having a "stunted personality". It was at that point I realized I wasn't debating with safety professionals at all.

The recent dramatic increase in policing for safety by OSHA in Texas supports that my contention is common-sensible and reasonable. Texas has experienced a steady deterioration in its safety record and the death of 3 workers in June was the straw that broke the camel's back. OSHA has stepped up the number of safety cops, importing many from other States. According to Greg Smith, Austin-based regional vice president of the ASSE, whose members work closely with OSHA, "They have brought in compliance officers from all over the country and paired them up with inspectors already in the area, and if they see an active job site, it's more likely than not that they'll visit. They are under a magnifying glass now."

Texan "safety professionals" can't be too happy about this if my time with the safety professionals' community is typical. In my sincere opinion, I hope it is not. Let's all be safety cops for all our sakes. It's only common sense." ~ EZineArticles.com

Product Spotlight: 49-Watt T5H0 Fluorescent

2010-01-25T06:10:00.000-08:00

Reduced wattage - Extended life - No lumen sacrifice

Outstanding energy savings
• Instantly reduce wattage by 5-watts per lamp over standard 54W T5. Save $17.50 in energy costs over the lamp’s average rated life.

Extended life
• 35,000 hours average rated life. Reduce maintenance cost by extending the relamping cycle.

Better for the environment
• Philips ALTO® lamps feature low mercury. 1.4 mg of mercury is the lowest in the industry.
• TCLP compliant -- reduces the amount of pollutants released into the environment.
• Longer life means fewer lamps to recycle -- reducing impact on the environment.

Performance
• Range of color temperatures to fit the application.
• High CRI rating.
• Exceptional initial lumens. 95% lumen maintenance.

Safety
• The clear and tough, skin-tight plastic coating will safely contain virtually all glass, phosphors and mercury if the lamp is accidentally broken. Greatly reduces risk to employees, customers, equipment and product.
• Shat-R-Shield warrants its safety coating on linear fluorescents for the rated life of the lamp used in open or enclosed fixtures

For more information on safety lamps, please visit our site!

Tri-Tech Joins Shat-R-Shield Sales Team

2009-12-28T10:15:00.000-08:00

Salisbury, N.C. – December 11, 2009 – Shat-R-Shield, the leading and largest manufacturer of shatter-resistant lamps, is proud to announce the appointment of Tri-Tech Sales Associates as their new manufacturers rep agency in the eastern U.S. region.

“With great anticipation, we look forward to working with the experienced staff at Tri-Tech Sales,” said Karen Ponce, Shat-R-Shield president. “For over 24-years, their service to customers in the electrical industry is second to none.”

Led by Robert Tuniewicz, president and Gil Talamo, vice president, Tri-Tech Sales will represent Shat-R-Shield safety-coated lamps and lighting products to electrical distributors, contractors, OEMs, and industries that include food processing, packaging and pharmaceutical accounts. Effective January 1, 2010, Tri-Techʼs sales region will cover NY State south of I-84 and northern NJ.

Shat-R-Shield Energy-Efficient T8 Lamps Qualify Under CEE Standards

2009-11-23T09:02:00.000-08:00

Salisbury, N.C. – October 30, 2009 – Shat-R-Shield, the leading and largest manufacturer of shatter resistant lamps and lighting products, announces their new energy-efficient and reduced-wattage T8 fluorescent lamps meet Consortium of Energy Efficiency (CEE) lamp specifications.

“As it costs more to operate facilities, providing the marketʼs most energy-efficient lighting products has become an important focus for us,” said Karen Ponce, Shat-R-Shield president. “The recent qualification, under third-party CEE specifications, assures our customers they are relamping and retro-fitting with the most energy-efficient T8 lamps available”.

CEE is an award-winning consortium of efficiency program administrators from across the United States and Canada who work together on common approaches to advancing efficiency. By working together at CEE, administrators exchange information on effective practices and establish greater energy efficiency initiatives for the public good. Shat-R-Shield currently offers two product lines of safety-coated T8 fluorescent lamps that meet CEE specifications.

Shat-R-Shield Offers New Energy-Saving T5HO Fluorescent Lamps

2009-10-21T11:33:00.000-07:00

Salisbury, N.C. – September 15, 2009 – Shat-R-Shield, the leading and largest manufacturer of shatter-resistant lamps, proudly introduces their line of safety-coated, 49-Watt T5HO fluorescent lamps. As standard T5 high-output lamps gain popularity in retro-fitting projects, Shat-R-Shield now offers a reduced wattage, longer-life model for enhanced ecological and energy efficiency.

“Up to 50% energy savings can be achieved by using 49W T5HO lamps over typical metal halides in high-bay applications,” said Shat-R-Shield president, Karen Ponce. “Without sacrificing lighting performance, this exceptional series of T5 lamps offers our customers tangible energy savings while reducing impact on the environment.”

There is an instant reduction of 5-Watts when comparing the new 49W T5HO to standard 54W T5HO lamps. The estimated energy savings over the longer rated-life (up to 35,000 hrs.) is $17.50 per lamp @ $.10/kWh. By extending the relamping cycle, additional savings will also result from reducing maintenance and recycling costs. Shat-R-Shield 49-Watt T5HOʼs also feature the lowest mercury content in the industry at 1.4 mg. Benefits of enhanced lighting performance include high color rendering, exceptional lumen ratings, and a range of color temperatures.

For more information on our safety lamp products, please visit our website.

Important Regulations to Know

2009-09-22T10:52:00.000-07:00

Government regulations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico require protective lighting to ensure broken glass from lamps can not come into contact with food, food equipment or food packaging.

To adhere to these regulations & to protect product, equipment, employees and customers from liability, USE ONLY Shat-R-Shield plastic-coated, shatter-resistant lamps. Facility inspectors look for the familiar Shat-R-Shield orange bands to
ensure safety compliance.

Shat-R-Shield lamps are UL-EPH (environmental and public health) classified, NSF certified and meet FDA, OSHA, ASME, CFIA (Canada Food Inspection Agency) and Mexican Dept. of Agriculture regulations. Luna Glow® sleeves and shatter-resistant glass globes are not classified by UL-EPH.

Food Processors and Foodservice Operations are required to use protective lighting.

For more information on regulations, our company, and our shatterproof bulbs, please visit our website.

Shat-R-Shield Offers LowestWattage, Highest Performance T8 Lamps Available

2009-08-20T06:46:00.000-07:00

Salisbury, N.C. – July 20, 2009 – Shat-R-Shield, the leading and largest manufacturer of shatter resistant lamps and lighting products, proudly introduces their line of safety-coated, 25-Watt T8 fluorescent lamps. These unique ultra-low wattage lamps are an “industry first” and feature significant cost savings, super-long life, reduced mercury, and high lumen output.

“Shat-R-Shield is pleased to provide the lowest wattage T8 fluorescent lamps on the market,” said Karen Ponce, Shat-R-Shield president. “Without sacrificing lighting performance, this remarkable series of low wattage lamps offers our customers appreciable cost savings while reducing impact on the environment.”

There is an instant reduction of 7-Watts when comparing the new 25W T8 to standard 32W T8 lamps. The estimated energy savings over the longer rated-life is $28 per lamp @.10/kWh. By extending the relamping cycle, additional savings will also result from reducing maintenance and recycling costs. Benefits of enhanced lighting performance include high color rendering, lumen maintenance of 97%, range of color temperatures, and extended rated-life (up to 46,000 hrs.). Operates on any Instant Start and Programmed Start Ballast.

Shat-R-Shield Extends T5HO Warranty To Include Lamps Used in Enclosed Fixtures

2009-07-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

Salisbury, N.C. – June 15, 2009 – Shat-R-Shield, the leading and largest manufacturer of shatter-resistant lamps and lighting products, announces enhancements to their T5HO lamp warranty.

Following extensive research and development, Shat-R-Shield has extended its warranty to cover safety-coated T5HO lamps when used in enclosed fixtures. This inclusion matches the warranty in effect for linear T8 and T12 lamps operated in open or enclosed fixtures. Subject to warranty conditions, the clear and tough, skin-tight safety coating is guaranteed to last the rated-life of the
lamp and will not turn yellow, crack or otherwise fail. Shat-R-Shield fully warrants fluorescent lamps based on the manufacturerʼs published rated-life.

Upcoming Trade Shows

2009-06-18T06:31:00.000-07:00

Shat-R-Shield wants you to you to have the best experience possible with there products, and are touring the country to give live demonstations, as well as answer any questions you may have in regards to their products.

Their 2009 tour includes:

National Environmental Health Assocation Conference
June 21 - 22, Atlanta, GA
Booth #202

American Society of Safety Engineers Show
June 28 - July 1, San Antonio, TX
Booth #1143

Janitorial / Sanitation Industry Meeting
October 6 - 9, Chicago, IL
Booth #1853

Who Shat-r-Shield is

2009-05-15T08:18:00.000-07:00

From their website

Shat-R-Shield's history dates back to the late 1960s, when Jim Nolan co-founded a company that provided plastic-coating services. Initially named Incoplas, the company was involved in coating a variety of items -- from fence post parts to computer bus bars. The early business developed an expertise in coating with nylon, epoxy, vinyl and other plastic materials.
After many months of research and testing, Shat-R-Shield introduced the first plastic-coated, shatterproof fluorescent lamp in 1976, and with that arrival, the protective lighting industry began.
Today Shat-R-Shield provides a full line of shatter-resistant lamps and lighting products that include: fluorescents, incandescents, compact fluorescents, HIDs (high intensity discharge), black lights, germicidals, gold lamps, glow lamps and globes.If a Shat-R-Shield lamp is accidentally broken, virtually all glass, phosphors and mercury are safely contained within the clear and tough, skin-tight plastic coating.
Shat-R-Shield lamps are UL-EPH (environmental and public health) classified, NSF certified, USDA approved, and meet FDA, OSHA, CFIA (Canada Food Inspection Agency) and Mexico Agricultural Department regulations.
Currently, millions of Shat-R-Shield lamps and lighting products are on-the-job world-wide for a wide variety of industries seeking the ultimate, cost-efficient worksite protection.
Identity Statement - Shat-R-Shield is the original manufacturer of plastic coated, shatter-resistant fluorescent and incandescent lamps. The Company’s sole focus is to provide a comprehensive line of premium, safety-coated lamps to conscientious end-users who can’t afford to have broken glass contaminate their workplace. Shat-R-Shield’s commitment is to manufacture the highest quality, most reliable products that significantly increase safety, comply with regulations, and secure peace of mind.Core Values - Honest, Helpful, Flexible, Dependable