PDI News
PDI Releases the Wavestar 500 KVA Mission Critical PDU
RICHMOND, VA., April 1, 2008 – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), a leading manufacturer of mission critical distribution equipment for the data center market, announced the addition of the Wavestar Mission Critical 500 KVA power distribution unit (PDU) to its PowerPak line. This new design continues to build upon PDI's 30 year tradition of innovation and represents an industry first with the ability, through the Wavestar monitoring system, to locally display both PDU critical functions and PDI's patented Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) in a single device. The Wavestar monitoring system can provide these points to the building management system remotely via Modbus or SNMP.
PDI Releases Rack Distribution Systems at Uptime Institute Symposium
RICHMOND, VA., March 28, 2008 – Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), a leading manufacturer of mission critical distribution equipment for the data center market, today introduced the Rack Distribution System (RDS) product line at the Uptime Institute Symposium held in Orlando, Florida. This new product line continues to build upon PDI's 30 year tradition of innovation and represents an industry first combination of both modular and integrated rack distribution solutions for data center managers. The modular system can be field installed into existing server racks, and the custom integrated systems can be ordered, wired up, and shipped from the PDI factory.
Marelco Power Systems, Inc. Acquired by Bertram Capital
HOWELL, MI., January 31, 2008 – Marelco Power Systems, Inc. a leading designer and manufacturer of custom transformers and other electrical devices for the power control, motion control and alternative energy industries, has been acquired by Palo Alto, California based private equity firm Bertram Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Keith Schmid Named PDI CEO
PDI is pleased to announce Keith Schmid as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 15, 2007. In his new position as CEO, Keith assumes total day-to-day responsibility for developing PDI's power platform in all aspects of the business, internal and external. Keith will replace Rich Combs as he continues to be connected to PDI as Executive Chairman.
Frost & Sullivan Commends PDI’s Expanding and Comprehensive Product Line in Static Transfer Market
Palo Alto, Calif. — June 25, 2007, 2007 — Frost & Sullivan selected Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) as the recipient of the 2007 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Differentiation Innovation for introducing the WaveStar™ communications package in the static transfer switch market. PDI’s modern production and test facilities provide customized, quality products and solutions.
Power Distribution, Inc. Acquired by Bertram Capital
RICHMOND, Va., April 30, 2007 -- Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI), the largest independent designer, manufacturer and servicer of a full spectrum of mission-critical power distribution, power monitoring and static switching equipment, has been acquired by Palo Alto, Calif.-based private equity firm Bertram Capital.
PDI Releases J Comm Underfloor Branch Circuit Monitoring System
Power Distribution, Inc., (PDI) announced on Monday, February 19th, the release of a new method to incorporate the PDI Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) into a new or existing data center. The J CommTM BCMS system fits under the raised floor and will monitor current, voltage and other power related measures for up to 168 branch breakers. The compact design of this new innovation make it easy to install and will help data center managers track and control the power usage in all distribution equipment.
PDI Announces Improvements to Core Product Lines
Power Distribution Inc (PDI) today announced the release of product improvements to three core product lines. PDI has engineered the Wave Star™ communication package, the most advanced communication package in the industry, into its Static Transfer Switch (STS). The Power Distribution Unit (PDU) has been reengineered to incorporate PDI’s Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) and the new 8212 local monitor as factory installed options. Also, PDI has once again added new features and layouts for its Remote Power Panel (RPP) product which it was the first to introduce to the industry in 1997.
PDI Featured on Frost and Sullivan’s Hall of Fame
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PDI Recognized by Frost and Sullivan
Palo Alto, Calif. — June 20, 2006 — Frost & Sullivan selected Power Distribution, Inc. (PDI) as the recipient of the 2006 Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration Leadership in the rack mount power distribution unit (PDU) market. This Award recognizes the company’s entrepreneurial acumen in forming a strategic alliance with Wrightline, Inc. to facilitate its entry in the rack mount PDU market.
