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Eliminate Water Leaking Into Manholes With The I&I Barrier From AP/M Permaform.By forming an interior wall, the I&I Barrier stops water from leaking into manholes through the grade rings.

• Saves municipalities from excess costs by minimizing excess water– Themoregroundwaterthatenterssepticsystems,themorewaterthat needstobeprocessedinatreatmentplant–costingmunicipalities additionalmoneyeverytimeitrainsorsnowmelts.

• Holds strong through tough weather–TheI&IBarrier’sadvanced polyethyleneconstructionmeansthatitisweatherandpunctureresistant.

• Easy to install–SimplysealtheI&IBarriertotheconewithbutylsealant, addgraderingstothedesiredheightandplaceonthemanholeframe.

Designing An HVAC System Has Never Been Easier Thanks To Greater Installation FlexibilityFrom Taco Switching Relays!Taco Switching Relays combine clearly labeled PC board layouts with advanced features that allow you to completely customize an HVAC system.

• Eliminates wiring roadblocks–Sinceaswitchingrelaycanhave morethanonevoltagegoingthroughit,youcanrunathermostat andtheHVACequipmentinthesamecircuit,simplifyingwiring andspeedingupjobs.

• Instant feedback makes service calls and new installation a snap– Taco’sswitchingrelaysfeatureexternalindicatorlightsthatgiveyou immediatediagnosticinformation.

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Good Work Vs Good LooksThere are people in the world who believe that you should be judged on your actions and nothing else. They argue that their work speaks for itself and that the “look” of their business is irrelevant. After all, if the customer is happy with the job, what difference does a dirty van or a sweaty t-shirt or a homemade business card make? It’s only the work that counts, right? You probably have some friends who think this way – maybe you even agree with them.

Unfortunately, there is a hole in this logic that you could drive your truck through: If two businesses both do a good job (and let’s be honest, there’s always more than one competent player in every market) – but one looks more professional – then customers will choose to do business with the company that “looks better.” In other words, would you rather hire someone who does good work and looks sloppy or someone who does equally good work and looks sharp?

It’s not superficial; it’s human nature! We feel better about a company that seems to take

pride in itself. If their service truck is clean, that means they’ll

keep my house

clean. If they’re careful about how they treat my lawn, then they’ll certainly take care when they finish the installation. You may love the burgers at your favorite dive bar, but you probably don’t recommend them to your visiting in-laws. Instead, you steer them toward a different restaurant with good food and a better rating from the health department.

In the age-old argument of good work versus good looks, the answer for your business is easier than you might think: You need both to succeed.

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Configure Schneider Electric Motor Control Devices Faster And Get More Jobs Done With SoMove Software.Simple, time-saving and user-friendly, SoMove is a free software program that expedites the setup and maintenance of Schneider Electric motor control devices, including Altivar™ 32, 61 and 71 variable-speed drives and Altistart™ 22 starters.

Just use a USB/RJ45 cable to connect SoMove software to a PC, and start saving time and increasing productivity with these functions:

• Create,save,copyandprintconfigurationsindisconnectmode

• Compareandtransferanexistingconfigurationtoanewdevice

• Saveandcompareoscilloscopecurves

• Displayalistof detectedfaults

• Monitorreal-timedisplayof thedevice’sstatusanditsI/O

Reliable Connections Mean Fewer Maintenance Trips. DSG Has All The Blackburn Products You Need For Dependable Distribution.DSG has an extensive inventory of reliable grounding and compression connectors from Blackburn.

• Inspections and certified installations made easy–Blackburncompression connectorsfeaturetheColor-Keyed®applicationtoolingsystem(withdistinct, hexagonal,color-codeddies)thatcompressesconnectorsandconductorsinto avirtuallysolidconfigurationforanoutstandingelectricalbond.

• Versatility simplifies ordering–ThebroadvarietyofU.L.andC.S.A.certified connectorswillprovidesolutionstonearlyeveryelectricalinterfacerequirement.

Save Big On Material Costs With RACO Large Capacity Outlet Boxes.RACO’s large capacity outlet boxes come in 66.7 and 113.3 cubic inch sizes, providing ample space for Cat 6A and fiber-optic cable blends.

• Minimize material costs and inventory issues–Theseoutletboxes featurepatentedTKOknockouts,whichoffergreaterinstallationflexibility, allowingyoutostockjustonetypeof boxinsteadof twoorthree.

• Speed up installations–Bothsizesof outletboxcomewiththree pre-installedgroundscrewsthatfeaturecombinationslotted/Phillipsheads.

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DSG Education Connection Fund Awards Five $1,000 Scholarships!DSG has awarded $1,000 scholarships to five individuals who are furthering their education in the trade industries. This year’s winners are:

Adam Hoheisel – Hillman, MNDylan Summerville – Breckenridge, MNDonovan Kristjanson – Grand Forks, NDJoshua Keller – Pierre, SDJustin Wipf – Parkston, SD

To find out more about the DSG Education Connection Fund, visit www.dsgfund.com today!

1. What common snack food is an ingredient in dynamite?

2. The first opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games were held in what European city?

3. What state contains the northernmost point of the lower 48 states?

4. True or False: Fish are cold-blooded.

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Water-saving Products Always Get The Customer’s Vote. Tell Them About FloWise® Shower Technology, And Watch It Sell Itself!FloWise showerheads from American Standard can save your customers up to 40% on water usage without sacrificing performance. That’s more than 11,000 gallons per year!

• Innovation and conservation make a big impression–Usingapatentedturbine technologythatpressurizesandspinsthewater,FloWiseshowerheadscreatea drenchingshowerwithaslittleas1.5gallonsof waterperminute.

• Long-lasting performance leads to more customer referrals–AllFloWiseshowerheads arecoveredbyalifetimewarrantyonfunctionandfinish.

D id You Know?Our web site has a special online training section called Small Business University, packed with information that can help contractors and others build their companies and grow as business owners. Visit http://dakotasupplygroup.com/university-of-dsg/online-training/.

DSG Education Connection Fund Awards Five $1,000 Scholarships!DSGhasawarded$1,000scholarshipstofiveindividualswhoarefurtheringtheireducationinthetradeindustries.Thisyear’swinnersare:

Adam Hoheisel – Hillman, MNDylan Summerville – Breckenridge, MNDonovan Kristjanson – Grand Forks, NDJoshua Keller – Pierre, SDJustin Wipf – Parkston, SD

To find out more about the DSG Education Connection Fund, visit www.dsgfund.com today!

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Badger Galaxy: Bringing The Improved Efficiency Of AMR To Your Desktop.Badger Galaxy is an AMI fixed network radio frequency (RF) system that allows utilities to improve operations – without ever having to leave the office.

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The switch to a fixed network is a lot easier than you think. The Badger Galaxy system:• Integratesintoawidevarietyofexistingmeteringsystems

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