wiUSA December 2013

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What better way to end 2013 than with a very brief look back at the highlights of the year – from wiredInUSA's point of view that is… The year started with good news for ski-lovers on the slopes of Vail, Colorado, who were able to ride the world's fastest single cable, ten-person gondola. Developers chose ArcelorMittal to help build a new ski lift with a steel rope capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions at 8,500 feet. San Francisco 49ers were next on the ball with electrical work on the new stadium in Santa Clara using enough wire to link CaliforniaandNebraska – completewithaback-upgenerator capable of supplying enough power for 4,000 homes. The Interwire exhibition in Atlanta also featured heavily, as did the other shows on the continent throughout the year – wire South America in October and the IWCS Conference and exhibition in November. Spread inbetween these was news of a solar energy project in Nevada, capable of providing enough electricity to power 45,000 homes; Nexans investing $85m for the construction of a 125m-high tower for its extra high voltage cable plant in South Carolina; and 375 jobs being created at Southwire with its continuing investment in Carroll County, Georgia. I only hope we're able to bring you as much good news during 2014! All the team at wiredInUSA would like to wish you all Season's Greetings and a happy, healthy and prosperous #30 EDITOR

new year. David Bell Editor

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wiredInUSA - December 2013