Ron Widup, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, and Senior Advisor, Technical Services at Shermco Industries, kept the mystery alive before he revealed the 2023 recipient of NETA’s Alliance Recognition Award at PowerTest 2023.
Jim White Safety Award — Jim Dollard
NETA’s annual James R. White Safety Award is named in honor of an industry icon. Each year, the recipient is chosen for their passion and dedication, and the award is a culmination of their never-ending quest for perfection in electrical safety,
Lifetime Achievement Award — Alan Peterson
The audience at NETA’s PowerTest Awards Luncheon didn’t need a reminder that someone special was missing, but Ron Widup, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors and Senior Advisor, Technical Services at Shermco Industries, didn’t miss his chance to honor the recipient of a 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lifetime Achievement Award — Roderic Hageman
When you have an organization that is based on technical excellence and accuracy, it requires attention to detail that must not waver,” began Ron Widup, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors a
PowerTest 2023 — A Record-Breaking Conference Generating Powerful Connections for the Future
NETA’s 2023 PowerTest Conference drew more than 1,000 attendees to Orlando, Florida, March 8–12. Electrical power system experts and professionals attended over 40 training sessions covering all-new content and engaged in many relationship-building and networking opportunities. PowerTest is recognized across the electrical power systems industry as the premier electrical maintenance and safety conference. It is the largest annual gathering of …
Raytech USA Joins NETA as Corporate Alliance Partner
“Raytech USA is proud to accept the Corporate Alliance Partner invitation from NETA for 2023. Raytech USA has been promoting NETA since our founding in 1995, and we feel this partnership will help us continue our mission to provide our industry with exceptional test equipment and support. As the leading test equipment manufacturer, we strive to improve the industry with …
In Memoriam — Alan “Al” Peterson
January 27, 1939 — August 14, 2022 NETA and the electrical testing industry have lost another giant – Alan “Al” Peterson — whose influence across the industry and the love and respect he enjoyed from employees and friends point to a man with rare talents. Al received his formal education in electrical engineering at Northeastern University in Boston and completed …
In Memoriam — Peter “Pete” Sherman
March 26, 1939 – September 24, 2022 One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. William Barclay said, “There are two great days in a person’s life — the day we are born and the day we discover why.” On March 26, 1939, Peter Alan “Pete” Sherman was born, and it was a great day. Bigger than life …
PowerTest 2023 Product Showcase
AMBLYONIX INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENT www.amblyonix.com The Model 800 HV Tester The Model 800 Wireless HV Phase Tester measures phase sequence and real-time phasing relationships on power lines up to 110 kV using Bluetooth to communicate with the hand-held interface to provide measured values as well as audible indications. A brightly back-lit display indicates phasing, phase angle, frequency, and vector diagrams instantaneously …
NAMO Visits Promote NETA Certification in the Military
NETA Approved Military Organization (NAMO) is a membership classification designed to serve military organizations whose missions align with NETA’s mission. Military personnel are provided with a qualification framework and a professional development path to obtain certification in accordance with nationally recognized industry standards. NETA’s NAMO Advisory Committee members, along with support from NETA staff, perform face-to-face visits with companies in the …