http://www.espec.com/na/about/news/ Updates from ESPEC North America en djung@espec.com Copyright 2008 2008-03-31T13:44:00-05:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/compare_chamber/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/compare_chamber/#When:13:44:00Z The ESPEC North America website now can help you compare model specifications. We have the widest selection of test chambers, but this can make comparing models challenging. To aid this visitor in selecting the test chamber that best suits their requirements, espec.com is debuting comparison tools for our three most popular product categories: Compare bench-top chambers Compare reach-in chambers Compare thermal shock chambers Links to these tools are also available on the ‘product family’ pages in each of these categories. 2008-03-31T13:44:00-05:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_photovoltaic_testing_guide/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_photovoltaic_testing_guide/#When:20:41:00Z ESPEC has created a specialized application guide for environmental testing of photovoltaic panels and subsystems. This guide reviews the different ESPEC models and their application for testing solar photovoltaic products. Test methods published by JIS and IEC are summarized and matched to specific test chamber types. Method types include: humidity freeze, thermal cycling, temperature/humidity cycling, and damp heat. Download this PDF in our Chamber FAQ section’s new photovoltaic guide page. 2008-02-20T20:41:00-05:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/espec_leases_new_detroit_office/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/espec_leases_new_detroit_office/#When:18:16:00Z As reported in the Oakland Business Review, ESPEC North America is leasing a new office in Novi, Michigan, near Detroit. The site will open April 2008 as a regional service and sales office, plus training center. From the Oakland Business Review article: The company’s North American customers including the Detroit Three automakers, Toyota and Honda, automotive parts suppliers and electronics manufacturers, who use the products to conduct simulation and lifecycle testing. The training center will serve customers from the Detroit area and around the country. “We’re based in Grand Rapids and it’s just a little easier for people to come in out of Detroit as opposed to from the Grand Rapids area,” Walter said. The move also gives the company a presence it needs for its growing customer base and to better coordinate local sales staff, said Walter, who added that the company expects to hire for the new office during the next year. “From a service perspective, we need to make sure we keep parts in that area so we’re not shipping parts from Grand Rapids,” he said. 2008-02-19T18:16:00-05:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_website/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_website/#When:15:32:00Z ESPEC North America has launched a revamped website. The database- driven site has more product details and a new Chamber FAQ section. The new site includes the following improvements for visitors shopping for test chambers: The main product categories have been revised for better navigation to the product you need. Improved product family pages with more detail, and many with photo galleries. Individual product pages with specifications, suitable for printing for reference. Printing a page uses a different style-sheet emphasizing the content, avoiding the typical clutter of printing web pages. Chamber FAQ section has multiple articles about test chambers and environmental testing, helpful for those new to testing, as well as those with extensive experience. For those interested, the site is built using ExpressionEngine, a PHP/mySQL-based content management system, implemented by Boyink Interactive. 2007-12-27T15:32:00-05:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/trade_shows_2008/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/trade_shows_2008/#When:17:54:00Z ESPEC North America will be at the following trade shows in 2008: IRPS 2008, Apr 27 to May 1, Phoenix, AZ Del Mar Electronics Show, April 30 to May 1, San Diego, CA ECTC, May 27 -30, Lake Buena Vista, FL Automotive Testing Expo China, Sep 17-19, Shanghai, China ASTR 2008, Oct 1-3, Portland, OR Automotive Testing Expo, Oct 22 to 24 , Novi, MI Electronica 2008, Nov. 11-14, Munich, Germany 2007-12-13T17:54:00-05:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/story_number_two/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/story_number_two/#When:17:53:01Z In 2006, our customer satisfaction survey found 99% of respondents rated our field service ‘excellent’ or ‘good’. ESPEC’s customer support relies on a network of factory-trained service contractors, as well as our own staff, providing you with knowledgeable, fast response that is most appropriate for your service requests.  2007-06-04T17:53:01-05:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/story_number_one/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/story_number_one/#When:17:52:00Z ESPEC has added to its inside sales team and its field service team. Kevin Holt, a reservist recently back from Iraq, has been hired by ESPEC to service North Carolina area clients. Back at the home office, Dale Hendrickson has been added to our inside sales staff, and will be managing the Northeast region of the USA and Canada. Allyn Arendsen has been moved to Export Manager. 2007-06-04T17:52:00-05:00