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Local wire maker growing, set to move to Griffiss Park

DAN GUZEWICH Copper wire maker Kris-Tech Wire Co. is moving but staying local. The company has settled on a parcel in Griffiss Business & Technology Park for its new manufacturing facility. It is currently located at 921 Seneca St., across the parking lot from Revere Copper, where it has been since its founding in 1984….
Our Copper Wire at Work: Water purification systems in Kenya

Kris-Tech recently donated 16,000 feet of custom cable to two non-profit organizations. Both groups share a mission to distribute water purification systems to drought-stricken areas across the world.
Kris-Tech Wire continues its support for cancer research with this year’s Paige Butterfly Run

June 3rd marked the 16th annual Paige’s Butterfly Run in Syracuse New York. The 5K event raised money and awareness for local pediatric cancer research and programs. Kris-Tech continued its support for the foundation this year, and is proud to be involved with the organization and its mission. You can find more information on the…
Kris-Tech to attend NACE Corrosion Conference

Kris-Tech Wire owners Jon and Graham Brodock will be attending the 2012 Corrosion Conference in Salt Lake City. This conference, which runs March 11-15, is hosted by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). NACE was founded in 1943 to provide a network and voice for the corrosion control and prevention industry, and has over…
Kris-Tech celebrates 10 years in Southern California

2011 marked 10 years of service in the Southern California region.
Our USE-2 for Solar Wire Installed on Rome City Hall

Our USE-2 Solar Wire installed on Rome City Hall!
Directional Drilling isn’t all boring….here’s why

Wondering what Directional Drilling is all about and what type of wire you should be looking for?
Why Should Electrical Contractors use XHHW?

Have you ever wondered why XHHW is used in your electrical contracting work as opposed to, say, THHN? Isn’t THHN cheaper? Well, yes, it is, but there are several performance advantages to consider when using XHHW that outweigh the cost savings you’d realize from pulling in THHN.
Solar Panel Wire: Photovoltaic Wire (PV Wire) vs USE-2 Wire

What’s the distinction between PV wire and USE-2 wire in photovoltaic modules?
Tracer or Locating Wire vs THHN for Direct Burial Cables

Tracer Wire – also known as Locating Wire – is without question underrated and underused.