TEGG SERVICES
Veteran TEGG Technicians
Now Certified Thermographers
 

Knights’ Electric’s TEGG Services technicians Ben English and Frank Teuschler have been certified as Level One Thermographers by the TEGG Corporation.  This certification was achieved by a grading of their performance during a standard analysis and testing of the electrical system at Far Niente winery in Oakville.

Knights' Electric's truck withTEGG Services equipment trailer at Far Niente winery in Oakville. (click on image for larger view)

English, who has over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry, and Teuschler, who has over 20 years of experience, have been Knights’ Electric TEGG technicians for over a year and have performed numerous ultrasound and infrared tests in numerous commercial facilities during that time.

Knights' Electric's Frank Teuschler gathering test equipment from trailer (click on image for larger view)

The certification process was conducted by Joe Scassera, Senior Operations Manager for the TEGG Corporation.  Scassera observed and graded English and Teuschler while they performed their analysis and testing at Far Niente.
		Joe Scassera, of the TEGG Corporation conducted the certification process

		Their Level One certification is based on their ability to operate all of the testing equipment including the software, which outputs complete analytical reports with test findings that are shared with clients.
Knights' Electric's Ben English (left) and Frank Teuschler in protective suit prepare for testing and analysis (click on image for larger view)

There are three levels of certification for TEGG technicians.  Technicians with a Level Two certification enables them to teach and train other TEGG technicians.  Level Three technicians can observe and grade other TEGG technicians and produce white paper reports explaining new and efficient procedures they have used in their testing.
		Ben English enters data into the software program as Joe Scassera looks on (click on image for larger view)

		Mike Saitone, Knights’ Electric’s Senior Sales Representative, who was present at the testing to introduce the technicians to Juan Roldan, maintenance manager at Far Niente, describes the certification process as a partnering with the TEGG Corporation.  “Aside from the technicians getting graded they are also guided in the process including areas of quality control and customer service”, says Saitone.
Juan Roldan, Far Niente Maintenance Manager (left) and Knights' Electric's Ben English

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Manzana Products’ New Warehouse

Manzana Products Company, Inc.'s offices located at 9141 Green Valley Road in Sebastopol

Manzana Products Company, Inc. is building a 43,000 square foot product warehouse at their facility located on Green Valley Road in Sebastopol.  Cary & Associates Builders, Inc. is the general contractor for the project.  Knights’ Electric, Inc.’s commercial department is providing a design/build plan for the electrical system and lighting.

The new warehouse is is 288 feet long...		...and 150 feet wide for a total of 43,000 sq. ft.

Manzana Products Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of food products that includes canned apple juice, applesauce, apple cider vinegar, sauces, spreads and condiments including pickles, relish and olives.  Manzana is the Spanish word for apple, the fruit that was once the king of agriculture in Sebastopol before wine grapes began to dominate the entire landscape of Sonoma County.  Manzana is one of the last apple processors in the area.

		Knights’ Electric will be providing and installing a new 480-volt, 800-amp Cutler-Hammer electrical service panel for the warehouse.  Knights’ Electric has also been contracted to provide the PG&E utility facilities which include gas piping, utility transformer and cabling.
Cary & Associates Builders are known for constructing excellent steel buildings

Knights’ Electric is installing energy efficient, high bay fluorescent lighting with motion sensors on the 30-foot ceiling of the warehouse.  They are also providing power distribution for roll-up doors and loading dock levers.
		Knights' Electric installed high bay fluorescent lighting with motion sensors to save energy

		The project should be completed in the spring of 2009.  With the trend of wineries having replaced apple processing plants in the Sebastopol area Manzana Products Company is still thriving as a reminder to why they call the road a few blocks away the Gravenstein Highway.
Knights' Electric installed these sub panels

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