Econolite Receives Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certification for NEMA Traffic Cabinet Enclosures


Anaheim, Calif. -Econolite today announced that its aluminum enclosures used for its National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) line of traffic cabinets has received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification UL 508A Type 3R for Enclosed Industrial Control Panels in the US and Canada.

According to Econolite, the UL certification is a reflection of the company's focus on implementing sustainable manufacturing processes, safety procedures, and operational requirement programs for building superior quality, specification-driven products that directly benefit customers. "The UL certification is further validation of the company's ongoing commitment to its manufacturing core competency," said Econolite Group Vice President of Manufacturing Wayne Hagewood. "We are proud to achieve this key manufacturing milestone, which ensures the highest levels of product excellence, and further reinforces customer and market confidence in our traffic cabinet solutions."

The Type 3R rating ensures the Econolite aluminum enclosures provide proper protection against weather hazards, such as rain, sleet, wind blown dust, and damage from external ice formation. The UL Listed enclosures are designed to allow rigid mounting for pole base or pedestal applications.

Additional information about Econolite cabinets can be found at: http://www.econolite.com/products/cabinets/nema.asp

About Econolite

In business since 1933, Econolite is a leading transportation solution provider and manufacturer of advanced traffic controllers (NEMA & ATC/2070), Centracs® and Aries® Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS), Autoscope® video vehicle detection systems, arterial systems masters, vehicle and pedestrian signals, traffic control cabinets, data collection and management systems (DCMS.2), and a full line of transportation maintenance services. Econolite is committed to employing advanced technologies that reduce traveler time, ease congestion, enhance transit operations, provide safer mobility, and improve quality of life. For more information about Econolite, visit www.econolitegroup.com.

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