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Skip The Torch And Speed Up The Job With PEXRITE Supports And Turnouts!Combine the #103-18 support and the #704 turnout to make sink, lavatory and water closet installation quick and easy.

Be ready for anything by having PEXRITE galvanized steel bracket #103-18 on hand!• Galvanizedsteelbracketwith1-3/8"keyedholeson2"centers• PatentedconnectionintegrateswithPEXRITEstub-outsolutions

With PEXRITE Turnouts (#704), less work means more profits.• Eliminatesin-wallfittings,concealedjointsandsoldering• Provides360˚turningradiusinPEXRITEbrackets

Take The Stress Out Of Regulating Fluid Pressure With The OsiSense XMLP!The OsiSense XMLP pressure transmitter is ideal for applications involving hydraulic machines, refrigeration or pumping equipment.

Gasket-free technology means you can use it just about anywhere – XMLPpressuretransmittersuseagasket-free,“thinfilm”technology,offeringexcellentreliabilityandcompatibilitywithmosttypesoffluids,suchashydraulicoils,refrigerantfluids,freshwater,seawaterandair.

Compact design makes installations easier – XMLPpressuretransmittersaretwotimessmallerthanthestandardproduct(30mmdiameterx50mmlong)andcanbemountedeveninthemostconfinedspaces.

MFG# 103-18 DSG# 093776MFG# 704 DSG# 088567

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Do Your HomeworkHave you ever been in a conversation that seems to revolve entirely around the other person? Try as you might, somehow the “gravity” of every story seems to pull towards the other party. When I am in these types of conversations I struggle to feel any connection. It’s as if I’m a spectator and the conversation will go on with or without my participation.

When you are trying to build a relationship, the most obvious way to avoid making the other party feel this way is to ask questions – lots of them. After all, not only do you learn about their situation, you also make them the most important participant in the conversation. But there is another way to ensure that they feel valuable: do some homework before you meet with them.

Customers are impressed when they see that you’ve put in the work to learn about them before your meeting. They love the fact that your questions are insightful. When you are

informed, your conversation can move on to important details much

faster, skipping past the preliminary

fact-finding. Not only are you showing them how much you value their business, you are saving them time, and that always makes a big impression.

Obviously, this is especially effective in new partnerships, but don’t slack off with your longtime relationships. There is always something new to learn, and the more important you make people feel, the more productive your conversations will become.

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DSG & GE: Making Electrical Metering More Productive!

Introducing Mosdorfer – Innovative Solutions For Trouble-free Power Supply!Mosdorfer, as the oldest and largest utility hardware supplier in the world, prides itself on supplying the highest quality, state-of-the-art materials to effectively optimize today’s “energy highways.” Mosdorfer products are used throughout North America (and the rest of the world) at every voltage level and in every working condition possible.

Ask your DSG representative about Mosdorfer’s:

• Transmissionlinefittings• OPGW&ADSSfittings• Dampingsystems• Distributionhardware• Substationhardware

Don’t Let Dealing With V-Belts Slow You Down: Switch To PowerTwist Plus From Fenner Drives!• Make any length V-belt by hand in just seconds – on the job site!PowerTwist PlusiseveryV-beltyou’lleverneed!Don’twastetimeandfuelmakingtripsbetween thejobsiteandtheshopsearchingfortherightbelt.

• Spend less time on the roof – fast, easy installation with no tools required! There’snoneedtomovemotorsaround.Simplyconnectthelinksandrolliton likeabicyclechain.

• Reduce your inventory – stop stocking all those different-sized rubber V-belts!Carry aboxeachof A/4LandB/5Lsections,andyou’renearly100%coveredforanysituation.

From metering the simplest energy rate to collecting critical quality of service and load analysis information, GE meters are helping utilities of all sizes to:

• Getmoredonewithoutaddingstaff • Ensureaccuratebilling• Reduceenergycosts • Reduceinventory• Improveefficiency

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Fast FACTSThe Olympic flag’s colors are always red, black, blue, green and yellow rings on a field of white. This is because at least one of those colors appears on the flag of every nation on the planet.

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

The odds that a fan will be hit by a baseball at a Major League baseball game are 300,000 to one.

Phil Jackson, who many consider the most successful coach in the history of the NBA, attended high school in Williston, ND, and went to college at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.

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SIMpull’s WireBARREL Circuit Barrellel™ System: A Real Solution To Reel Problems!

Meet The “Behind The Scenes” DSG TeamOur inside sales and quotations staff works hard to provide you accurate and thorough quotes for all your projects. Plus, they maintain an in-depth knowledge of your organization’s unique needs, ensuring that orders are filled quickly, accurately and efficiently.

Here are some things that you might not know about a few of the friendly faces from DSG’s Sioux Falls Waterworks Branch:

Wade Huisman, P.E. Huisman resides in Rock City, Iowa, and his expertise lies in potable water systems. When he’s not working, you’ll find him fishing or playing fast-pitch softball.

Greg Rhodes Rhodes recently moved to Harrisburg, SD, and his favorite thing about working at DSG is the customer interaction. He enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Carrie Slaathaug, P.E. Slaathaug has more than seven years of experience in the waterworks industry and knows a thing or two about pipeline design. A resident of Harrisburg, SD, she spends much of her free time with her family.

SIMpull’s WireBARREL circuit Barrellel system will revolutionize the way you install and manage branch circuit wiring, resulting in safer, more productive installations that reduce waste and help lower overall job costs.

• Protects your team from fatigue, inefficiency and injury –TheWireBARREL systemprovidesasmooth,productiveinstallationthatrequiressignificantlylessmaterial handling,setupandeffortcomparedtotheoldwirecartandreels.

• Increases your profitability –Thissystemdramaticallyreducesyourplanningtime, eliminatestheleadtimeassociatedwithusingbundled/paralleledbranchcircuit conductorsandsignificantlyreducesoverallwaste.

D id You Know?There’s a new contest for members of our Kids Club. Check out the Go For The Gold contest at www.dsgkidsclub.com.

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Distributing Data, Voice And Video Is Made Easy With DSG – We’ve Got All The Patch Cable You Need In Stock!• Easierordering–Whether the job requires CAT5e patch cables or fiber-optic patch cables, you can get them all from one source – a name you know and trust.

• Fasterdelivery–When you order from one place, your cables arrive at the same time in a timely manner, so you can get right to work and avoid costly delays.

Plus,weofferawidevarietyofcolors,configurationsandlengths.TalktoyourDSGrepresentativetodaytolearnmore!

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