Merry Christmas

All of us at M&L Electrical, Inc. would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.  Please take time this Season to remember someone less fortunate.

 

Josh Hill - Journeyman Test

 

Congratulations to Josh Hill for passing his Journeyman's Test.  We realize that this accomplishment took a big commitment, as well as a great deal of determination and effort and is a huge accomplishment. 

Way to go Josh!

Academy Sports Update

 

The Academy Sports + Outdoors Distribution Center Expansion is well underway.  This is a 500,000 square foot expansion to an existing 1Million square foot facility.  The tilt panels are standing, the decking is nearing completion, and the site is in great shape.  We have about 15 men on site this week.  The kitchen addition to the existing lunch room will be completed at the end of this month.  To cut cost we are trying out some air actuated fasteners as opposed to the traditional powdered actuated tools on this project.  Here is a link that has the Hilti GX 120 on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOH-A4tmjH4 .  We have also selected to use WireBarrel’s for the small branch circuits to save on installation time.  Here is a link that has the barrel use in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZFnU8NrTBo&feature=relmfu. 

We are very excited to get to use both of these techniques on this project.

Employee Christmas Dinner

 SAVE THE DATE

CHRISTMAS DINNER

FRIDAY DECEMBER 14^TH

SLOAN CONVENTION CENTER

BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY

(More details to follow…)

Safety Training & BBQ

On Friday, October 26th. we had a morning of Safety Training and an afternoon BBQ supplied by Graybar.  The Alvaton Fire Department did on-site fire extinguisher training, Hilti did powder actuated tool certification and we held American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and BBP certification.

(above: John w/ Alvaton FD)

The day was a huge success with a Halloween costume contest and fun games.  Brian Mitchell won first prize and James Hishmeh won 2nd prize.

         

(above: Brian Mitchell)                                               (above: James Hishmeh)

 

 

Thanks to everyone who participated to make this a GREAT day.  We look forward to having another Safety BBQ in late spring.  Watch for details.

 





Birtley Project

The above is a rendering of a project we were recently awarded with Gray Construction.  Birtley is a subsidiary of Shandong Borun Industrial Processing Equipment in China.  This plant will manufacture coal processing equipment and is the first Chinese-owned manufacturer to locate in the Commonwealth.

We will provide design-build services for this 67,500-Square foot manufacturing facility with a 2,000 Amp service in the Blue Grass Business Park in Lexington.

Bowling Green Gauntlet & Mud Run

 

Congratulations to Curtis White and Dale Carter for competing in (and finishing) the First Annual Bowling Green "Mud Run" !!!

The Bowling Green Gauntlet took place at Phil Moore Park on Saturday, August 23rd and benefited the Family Enrichment Center in their efforts to prevent child abuse.  This was a 5K run that included obstacles called "Mud in Your Mouth", "Sinister Staircase", Don't Look Down" and "Cliff Hanger" to name a few.  Curtis and Dale had a GREAT time at this event and plan on putting a team together for next year.   

Pace Dairy - Crawfordsville, Indiana

Pace Dairy is coming to a close.  Overall it was a very good project to be a part of.  Like any project it had its moments, but we adapted and overcame.  I am pleased to say that the crew I had out here is doing a very good job for me and from the customer's response they are very pleased as well!

I believe that several people including myself have been able to use this project as an educational stepping stone in our careers.

By Derek Feustel

Demand for Arc Flash Studies on the Rise

The Demand for Arc Flash Studies is on the Rise...

This summer we have seen an increased interest in Arc Flash Studies.  We completed a total of 3 Arc Flash Studies last year, which included Country Oven Bakery located in Bowling Green, Kentucky; Whirlpool in Cleveland, Tennessee and Mitsuba in Bardstown, Kentucky.

We have 3 Arc Flash Studies that are under way as well and should be completed by the end of August.  The name and location of these projects are Schott-Ghemtron in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Felker Brothers in Marshfield, Wisconsin and Felker Brothers in Glasgow, Kentucky.  We are scheduled to start the Arc Flash Study for Daicel in Beaver Dam, Kentucky in September and plan to be completed by the end of October.

We are also meeting with Dart Container in Horse Cave this week to finalize the details of an Arc Flash Study for their entire campus which includes a total of 10 buildings.

Newman Technology

We are excited to be chosen by Gray Construction to design and install the electrical system for the new 161,237SQFT Manufacturing Facility for Newman Technology located in Albertville, Alabama.  Our scope of work includes the lighting, receptacles, electrical connections to all HVAC equipment, (2) 3000A Services, one at 4840/277V and the other will be 208/120V as well as an emergency generator to provide emergency lighting.  Our Technical division will be responsible for the design and installation of the fire alarm, access control, CCTV and door monitoring systems.

Academy Sports

We were recently awarded the Academy Sports Distribution Center expansion in Jeffersonville, Georgia.  This is a half million square foot expansion to an existing facility.  The project is with Gray Construction.  More information to follow...

Opportunity

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work"

Thomas Edison

Great Teddy Bear Run

We are a proud sponsor of the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center's 13th. Annual Great Teddy Bear Run!

The Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center's Great Teddy Bear Run helps support the services to victims of child sexual abuse.

For more information on how you can help, please contact www.bracac.org

Tekno Job Site - Holland, MI

See the letter below regarding the outstanding job
Chris Wagner did on the TEKNO Job Site!

James Witty NICET Level 2

Congratulations to James Witty for recently

passing his NICET Level 2 exam!

Way to go James!!!

NICET (the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) is a not-for-profit organization created by the National Society of Professional Engineers to serve the certification needs of the engineering technology
community.

Bremner Foods Expansion

The 200,000 square foot Bremner expansion is in the punch list phase and we wanted to congratulate Chris Lockwood for a successful completion on his first job as a Superintendent. We are expecting great things from Chris as a Superintendent for M&L Electrical.

M&L Technical Systems

Our M & L Technical Systems team has received a "Certificate of Appreciation" in recognition of outstanding work and dedication in the area of Loss Prevention at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

Congratulations and keep up the good work!

New Branch Office In Lexington Kentucky

Please help us celebrate the opening of our new branch office in Lexington Kentucky!

More information to follow.