Electrical Association

New Products and Services

EESCO United

EESCO United drive towards Green Sustainability provides our customers with energy-efficient and legislation-compliant products and systems that can improve your bottom line while reducing your carbon footprint.
What are the benefits? The application of these EESCO green product solutions can help to drastically reduce a building's energy consumption, thereby limiting its impact on the environment and creating a more sustainable operational model. Clients realize efficiency increases which translate into bottom-line energy savings while also supporting environmentally friendly business practices and preserving our planet for future generations.

EESCO United Can Help You Reach Your Sustainability Goals
• With the help of our supplier partners we are now identifying new ways to help customers qualify for LEED credits through the USGBC.
-Sustainable Lighting solutions
-Power Quality Management
-Energy Saving Products
• Comprehensive sustainability service package
-Lighting Audits
-Energy Audits
-Recycling Services
-Power Quality Analysis

Getting Started with Green Products
1. Express your interest to a representative. Find the closest branch at www.eescodist.com
2. We will help match the appropriate tool or service to your specific business need
3. Create a project schedule with EESCO United

EPCO Introduces Energy Efficient Fluorescent Fixture with GU24 Socket Base

• Qualify for Utility Rebates & EPAct Tax Deductions
• Easy-to-install and maintain Pro Series GU24
• Utility Light is the only single-lamp CFL fixture designed for applications in damp & wet locations

Engineered Products Company (EPCO), a Minnetonka-
based supplier of specialty lighting and wiring solutions, announced that it is expanding its line of energy-efficient lighting fixtures with the modular, maintenance-free ProSeries™ GU24 Utility Light that can generate annual savings of approximately $30/fixture or more compared to incandescent lighting fixtures. Fluorescent lighting 'retrofit' projects are very attractive for building owners and facility managers who want to reduce energy costs. According to EPCO President Jack Schuster, "Our new fixture not only offers up to 75% energy savings, but it also saves installation time and maintenance costs. It is the only one-piece GU24 single-lamp compact fluorescent fixture specifically designed to withstand the rigors of applications in damp and wet locations."
With an EPAct* tax deduction and rebates from local utilities or rural electric co-ops, the typical return on the lighting retrofit investment averages less than two years.
This versatile fixture's UV-resistant, high-impact, corrosion-resistant construction makes it ideal for numerous applications, especially in "wet" locations where high-pressure wash-down is required, including: livestock-containment buildings, food processing facilities, commercial kitchens, laundries, saunas, elevator shafts, storage buildings, car washes and more.
* EPAct 2005 - the Commercial Building Tax Deduction Program. The Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction is detailed in Section 1331 of the 2005 Energy Policy Act.

MEA Partners with Federated for Personal Insurance

We are excited to announce that we have added Personal Auto, Homeowners, Renters, and Personal Umbrella to our package of recommended insurance and financial products from Federated Insurance.
All Minnesota electrical contractors and their employees are eligible for the new personal insurance program which includes comprehensive coverage, speedy and courteous service, and special discounts.
We urge you to contact Federated at 888-507-3030 or visit their link at: www.electricalassociation.com for a quote and comparison on your personal insurance. The 10-15 minute conversation will be time well spent.

Fire Fighter & Detect Alarm

Fire Fighter & Detect Alarm announces new 36-month warrantee on fire alarm systems manufactured by Notifier. Now you can offer customers the longest warrantee period in the business for fire alarm systems to assure customers they are not getting just a quality product, but also the best warrantee!
We also have a lease offering for your customers on all our systems product provided by Fire Fighter & Detect Alarm that can greatly assist in providing an alternative finance option to your customers. The lease not only covers the components, but also the labor and hardware for the installation.
For new installations or retrofits—small or large—Fire Fighter & Detect Alarm can work with you to provide solutions for your customers and generate business for your company!

For more information, call 888-974-3473 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

More Than a Half Million Businesses Trust Paychex

The beginning of the year is the easiest time to switch to Paychex. With 2009 W2's behind you, there are little earnings and information that Paychex would need to collect to help you pay your employees on time in 2010. Now is the time to consider a switch to Paychex.
We are bonded and insured. We guarantee that your payroll taxes will be paid correctly and on time, or we are on the line–not you. We also keep you in business, should you face an emergency. Whether your business be hit by a tornado, flood or snow storm next year – we can guarantee that your payroll will not be affected. Our security ensures your payroll will be safe. Integrated Services: we can integrate your payroll with your General Ledger, Retirement plan and Insurances to cut back on your administration overhead. Cost Effective Solutions: Depending on your business needs and the services you select with Paychex. We have a cost-effective solution that could meet your business needs for as little as $59/month! Now is the time to compare! Call Nikki Norton at (612) 414-6426.

Plum Tree Solutions

When you are working on a federal project, we are able to help you meet your DBE participation requirements. Plum Tree Solutions, Inc., a full service consultant specializing in creating marketing & promotional solutions for you through the use of promotional products, apparel & printing, has recently been certified by the Minnesota Unified Certification Program as a registered Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) for the state of Minnesota. Plum Tree Solutions is also a registered Woman Owned Business (WBO) with the State of Minnesota. To learn more, contact Kathy at (952) 431-7586 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Seaton Beck and Peters Limited Time Discounts

$100 Discount On Employee Handbook and Employment Documents Package

Seaton, Beck & Peters, P.A., offers a limited time member discount of $100 off the normal $875 package price for a customized employee handbook, together with customized hiring, disciplinary and related employment materials. The package includes up to two hours of attorney time in customizing the materials, with additional time covered at normal hourly rates. This package has been used by hundreds of employers to document legal compliance and to reduce and manage their risk of labor and employment related claims, charges, audits and regulatory investigations. Many employers pay thousands of dollars for customized employment materials of this kind.

$50 Discount On Written Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy, Complete With Comprehensive Employer User's Guide

Seaton, Beck & Peters, P.A., offers a limited time member discount of $50 off the normal $425 package price for a customized drug testing policy, comprehensive user's guide and related materials. The package includes one hour of attorney time in customizing the materials, with additional time covered at normal hourly rates. This package has been used by hundreds of employers to document legal compliance with testing laws and to reduce and manage their risk with hiring, managing and disciplining employees. Many employers pay multiples of this package price for customized drug and alcohol testing materials of this kind.

Take advantage of these offers from long-time Association Member, Seaton, Beck & Peters, P.A. You may reach Doug Seaton or Jon Olson at 952-896-1700. Email Doug at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Vermeer Machines

Vermeer machines combine innovative technology, hardworking designs, and more thanks to 60 years of industry experience.

A Breed of Crossovers
Lower ground pressure, increased traction, less ground disturbance, and greater stability are just some of the benefits of the Vermeer® RTX tractors with an innovative patent-pending quad-track system design. The RTX line maximizes tractive effort and stability by maintaining constant four-point ground contact and providing full power to all four tracks. By increasing side-hill stability and floatation in soft or sandy soils, the unit's quad-track system can help enhance productivity by allowing you to work in a broader range of weather and ground conditions. The RTX line offers contractors the ability to switch between rubber tires or quad-track system depending on the job application. The RTX line can be used for various applications from rural water line to mainline utility installations.

Trenchless Equipment
Vermeer has proven itself as the leader in trenchless job performance and innovative technological advances. The Vermeer AXIS guided boring system is a pit-launched trenchless installation method designed to achieve pinpoint, on-grade accuracy while eliminating some of the difficult steps associated with other installation techniques.

IC Systems: LAST CHANCE for FREE and "Nice" Tips

Only a few hundred "Nice People Can Collect Bad Debt" guides are still available from I.C. System. Nearly 30,000 of your peers have already received this FREE guide of collection tips. You'll learn:
• The seven critical tips for a successful collection call
• How to stay in your comfort zone on the phone
• What your debtor is thinking
• The three debtor categories

HURRY: Request your FREE guide at by calling
800-279-3511 or www.icmemberbenefits.com.
NOTE: I.C. System's collection services are recommended by the MEA.