New CarolGrene™ UltraFlex® Electric Vechicle Cables Launched at Plug-in 2011
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY, July 13, 2011 – General Cable (NYSE: BGC)launched its new Carol® Brand line of CarolGrene™ Ultra Flex® Electric Vehicle (EV) Cables at Plug-in 2011 on July 18th-21st in Raleigh, NC (General Cable Booth #615). CarolGrene cables, when terminated in accordance with industry standards, supply charging power to all electric vehicles on the market today. The CarolGrene EV Cable line is the most comprehensive UL 62 approved product offering with three standard jacket types as well as custom-designed solutions for any type of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 NEC 625 charging station application.
Brian Roddy, General Cable’s Director of OEM Sales, said, “High quality cord and cordsets, with a proven track record of performance, are a critical element to EVSE safety, customer experience and the advancement of the
EV market.”
General Cable Provides the Broadest Range of Performance
The CarolGrene EV All-Rubber Jacket type offers the most durable cord on the market and has been the industry standard for rubber cord for 40 years. With superior chemical and abrasion resistance, the CarolGrene rubber construction will withstand daily abuse and temperature extremes in the harshest of environments, making this product ideal for commercial and industrial applications.
General Cable’s CarolGrene EVE Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Jacket is incredibly lightweight for easy handling and features superior flexibility in comparison to other TPE jackets. Additionally, the CarolGrene EVE cord with TPE can be molecularly bonded to caps and connectors for lasting strength, even in rough applications.
“The introduction of the CarolGrene UltraFlex EV Cable is a valuable addition to our Carol Brand Portable Cord line and rounds out our offering,” said Todd Sweeney, Product Manager, Carol Brand Cord & Cordset Products, General Cable. “CarolGrene is the most flexible TPE jacket on the market today and continues the legacy of quality, innovation, and superior performance the Carol Brand is known for.”
CarolGrene UltraFlex Cables also offers a polyvinylchloride (PVC) jacket construction and can be ordered in standard configurations or custom designed to meet your demands. You can choose your jacket type, color, and print your name in the print legend for private labeling. General Cable’s engineering expertise and manufacturing flexibility allows you to build a construction to suit any type of application, including options for power, signal, data, and fiber hybrid cables. Additionally, all designs are compatible with SAE J1772 connector systems.
General Cable Keeps You Connected
Whether it’s providing superior engineering support for new product innovation, solving a specific application problem, or answering a technical question, General Cable’s Carolgrene Wire Wizards make magic happen. With over 50 years of experience behind us and an intense focus on Lean Sigma practices and extensive certifications, including the ISO/TS 16949 certification, Carol® Brand leads the industry in quality and innovation. We are focused on one goal – fulfilling your needs with quality products, availability and service.
About General Cable
General Cable (NYSE:BGC), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a global leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial, specialty and communications markets. With annual revenues approaching $5 billion, General Cable is one of the largest wire and cable manufacturing companies in the world. It operates 47 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries and employs more than 11,000 associates. Visit our Web site at www.GeneralCable.com.
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General Cable has accelerated its environmental commitment, addressing its Green Alternative Approach by identifying greener opportunities and promoting green cabling solutions wherever feasible. This includes promoting our existing green products; partnering with key customers in their green endeavors; identifying and providing resources for green product gaps; and participating as members in the U.S. Green Building Council and collaborative ventures such as the Green Suppliers Network (GSN).
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Release No. 0739
07/13/11