Introducing Same Day Shipping!
November 21, 2011 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO -King Innovation, home of the “24-hour turnaround,” is now shipping all orders on the same day they are placed.
Twenty-four hours just wasn’t fast enough! Effective immediately, orders received in house by 3:00pm Central Standard Time will be processed, packed and shipped on the same day! This new program from King is part of a greater initiative to provide our customers with improved service. This year we implemented the Shipment Notification emails, and added American Express credit cards as an accepted payment method. We now handle orders from receipt to shipment quicker than ever!
Customer Service Manager Deb Albrecht comments, “I am thrilled that we are able to add same-day shipping to the list of ways we go above and beyond to make our customers “Raving Fans!” Our entire organization is dedicated to making this happen for 100% of orders.” We are very close to that number already; currently King’s on-time delivery status runs over 99% on time.
For questions regarding our new same-day shipping policy, please contact King Innovation Customer Service via email at customerservice@kinginnovation.com or via phone at (800) 633-0232.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla Nuts™ Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
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For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
These Electricians’ Hands are Feeling Better! Have You Tried Gorilla Nuts?
Our team created Gorilla Nuts to help the sore, calloused, numb and painful hands of Electricians in the field. That’s why we are thrilled to hear the positive words Contractors are sending us! We have created a solution to hand pain caused by repeatedly twisting hard wire connectors. More importantly, we have found a way to protect the livelihood of hard working Electricians by protecting their most important tool- their hands.
Do you use Gorilla Nuts? Let us know what you think! Send an e-mail to Customer Service; we value your feedback! Thank you to all of you who have sent us your comments already. If you haven’t tried Gorilla Nuts, get a free sample by clicking the link below to Stop Hand Pain Now!
Never Forget
On the 10th Anniversary of our nation’s tragedy, we want to reflect alongside our fellow Americans. We remember those who lost their lives on that tragic day, and we celebrate the courage, strength, and unity our proud nation showed in response then, and in support now and forever.
Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Releases Updated Publication, Includes AlumiConn®
June 29, 2011 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO – King Innovation’s AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lug has been included in the latest version of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Publication No. 516 as an approved long term-repair method for aluminum wiring.
In April of this year, members of the Commission decided in a unanimous vote that the AlumiConn lug would be added to their list of products approved for aluminum wiring repairs. AlumiConn meets the agency’s standards in preventing fire hazards caused by Aluminum wiring. Now, the updated version of the CPSC Publication No. 516 has been released, and includes the approval of King Innovation’s AlumiConn connector. To view a copy of the updated publication, click here.
One thing that sets the AlumiConn lug apart from other aluminum wiring repair methods such as crimping and complete re-wire is cost. AlumiConn is by far the most cost effective solution approved by the CPSC. As a result, AlumiConn continues to be the preferred method of repair by Electricians and homeowners alike.
Manufactured in O’Fallon, MO by King Innovation, AlumiConn is a lug style wire connector designed as a permanent repair for aluminum wiring in homes and commercial buildings. As an aluminum wire is inserted into the AlumiConn lug, it is coated with a thin layer of silicone grease to provide resistance from oxidation. When the set screw is tightened down it compresses the surface of the wire, which breaks up any surface oxides and provides a secure mechanical connection. In addition, the AlumiConn connector itself is constructed using tin plated aluminum, which relieves any issues related to dissimilar metals. AlumiConn is UL Listed to meet US and Canadian specifications, declared dependable and economical by independent tests, and now approved by the CPSC.
For more information on AlumiConn, click here.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla Nuts™ Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock™ with SmartGel™, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
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For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Approves AlumiConn®
April 14, 2011 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO – King Innovation’s AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lug has been approved by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) as a long-term repair method for aluminum wiring.
In a unanimous vote, members of the Commission decided that the AlumiConn lug will be added to their list of products approved for aluminum wiring repairs. AlumiConn meets the agency’s standards to prevent the fire hazard caused by Aluminum wiring. The CPSC Publication No. 516 will be updated to reflect this approval of the AlumiConn connector. To read the official CPSC report, click here. King’s AlumiConn connector has also recently been acknowledged by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation as an approved aluminum wire repair method.
Manufactured in O’Fallon, MO by King Innovation, AlumiConn is a lug style wire connector designed as a permanent repair for aluminum wiring in homes and commercial buildings. An affordable option for aluminum wiring repair, AlumiConn is often preferred to other methods by Electricians and homeowners. As an aluminum wire is inserted into the AlumiConn lug, it is coated with a thin layer of silicone grease to provide resistance from oxidation. When the set screw is tightened down it compresses the surface of the wire, which breaks up any surface oxides and provides a secure mechanical connection. In addition, the AlumiConn connector itself is constructed using tin plated aluminum, which relieves any issues related to dissimilar metals. AlumiConn is UL Listed to meet US and Canadian specifications, declared dependable and economical by independent tests, and now approved by the CPSC.
For more information on AlumiConn, click here.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla Nuts™ Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock® with SmartGel®, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
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For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
Know the Code White Paper Now Available
May 16, 2011-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO – King Innovation® has released a FREE informational white paper to help educate Electricians, Distributors and Electrical Inspectors of changes in the National Electric Code. Specifically, this “Know the Code” document instructs industry professionals on how to remain within the code requirements when working in wet and damp locations. Find it HERE.
The free “Know the Code” document provides a solid answer to the question “what is a wet location” and “what should I do when I come across a damp location.” It ensures that professionals who follow the 2008 and 2011 code will have all the information and tools they need to pass inspection. For example, the NEC outlines a damp location as an exterior location that is only partially protected, or an interior location that is subject to moderate degrees of moisture. King Innovation’s “Know the Code” clarifies that, by code, a wet location is any location that is underground, in concrete slabs, unprotected, exposed to weather, etc.
Through extensive research into the 2008 and 2011 NEC Handbook, it has been determined that when making a splice in a wet or damp location it is not suggested but required that a UL 486D Listed splicing method be used. The goal of “Know the Code” is to provide information to the industry, keeping professionals informed of all requirements in order to reduce the risk of electric shock, corrosion, and product failures. Knowing and following these requirements helps keep employees safe on the job.
This paper is a simple document that is easy to read, but the valuable information contained could save hours of labor fixing an incorrect or failed job! It’s something that no electrical industry professional should be without. CLICK HERE to download your free copy today.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla Nuts™ Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock™ with SmartGel™, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities. For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com.
For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
AlumiConn® Named Approved Pigtail Method by Florida State Property Insurance Company
April 11, 2011-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
O’FALLON, MO—Announced this week, state regulated private insurance companies in Northwestern Florida are refusing insurance to homeowners who have aluminum wiring. Rather than force homeowners into a total re-wire which could cost up to twenty thousand dollars, the state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has approved two types of electrical connectors: AlumiConn® and Copalum.
Several homes in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties built between 1965 and 1973 were constructed using aluminum wire, before the dangers of doing so were realized. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, homes wired with old technology aluminum wire are fifty five times more likely to have one or more connections reach Fire Hazard Conditions, hence the concern of the local insurance companies.
AlumiConn, manufactured in O’Fallon, Missouri by King Innovation® is a lug style wire connector designed as a permanent repair for aluminum wiring in homes and commercial buildings. As an aluminum wire is inserted into the AlumiConn lug, it is coated with a thin layer of silicone grease to provide resistance from oxidation. When the set screw is tightened down it compresses the surface of the wire, which breaks up any surface oxides and provides a secure mechanical connection. In addition, the AlumiConn connector itself is constructed using tin plated aluminum, which relieves any issues related to dissimilar metals. UL Listed, CSA approved, and declared a dependable and economical solution by independent tests, AlumiConn is the solution Florida homeowners need to maintain not only their insurance, but their safety.
For more information about the dangers of Aluminum wiring and how pig tailing can help, click here.
To read more about the changing insurance company policies in Florida, click here.
For specification sheets, free sample requests, high resolution images, or to contact a representative, please visit us online at www.kinginnovation.com.
King Innovation specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of innovative products to meet customer needs. King’s wide product offering includes DryConn® Waterproof Connectors, Gorilla Nuts™ Cushion Grip Wire Connectors, Contractors’ Choice™ Connectors, SnapTap® Saddles, AlumiConn® Aluminum to Copper Lugs, DryConn® VisiLock™ with SmartGel™, King Drains®, King Grips®, Comfort Squeeze® ergonomic hand tools, and a variety of accessories.
Located outside St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri, the King Innovation headquarters houses its R & D laboratories, manufacturing and office facilities.
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For More Information Contact:
Allison Rezabek
Customer Relations Coordinator
636.519.5455
arezabek@kinginnovation.com
Orange/Blue & Blue/Gray Gorilla Nuts™
King Innovation has expanded its revolutionary Gorilla Nuts™ line to include two more cushion grip wire connectors: a smaller version which covers all orange/blue wire combinations and a larger version which covers all blue/gray wire combinations.
- Covered in over-molded material for a cushion grip
- Torque Performance Exterior
- Reduces hand fatigue
- Sharp Wire Technology™ for secure connections
- Square cut spring
- Protects over-stripped wires
- Exceptional leverage/torque
- Features flexible WorkSkirtTM
- UL Listed
- Orange/Blue connector covers the entire orange and blue wire range, solid and stranded (Min #22 – Max #14 AWG)
- Blue/Gray connector covers the entire blue and gray wire range, solid and stranded (Min #14 – Max #6 AWG)
- Wire Ranges:
- Patented design
Visit Gorilla Nuts™ Orange/Blue Product Page
Visit Gorilla Nuts™ Blue/Gray Product Page
Got Hurting Hands? Gorilla Nuts Can Help!
If you are an Electrician, your hands are your most important tool. And when they are cut, calloused, numb and painful from twisting hard wire connectors you can’t just throw them away for a shiny new pair! Taking care of your hands is crucial to not only your health, but your livelihood.
At King Innovation, understanding the facts helps our innovation process meet the demands of the market. Our latest innovation, Gorilla Nuts, are designed with an over molded exterior to form a cushion grip. In addition, they are flexible and work with your hands rather than against them. Get Gorilla Nuts and feel the difference; your hands will thank you for it. And that’s a fact!
Site Search Options Improved!
You spoke, we listened, and our website just got a whole lot easier to navigate. Now when you visit www.kinginnovation.com you can not only search by product and keyword, but by item number as well. Know which item you are looking for, but can’t remember the name of the product? Not a problem! Just type the number in the search box (top right corner) and hit enter… and you’re on your way. |
This change has been made in response to requests from Customers and end users, and we hope everyone is happy with the update! If you have any questions or comments about the change, please feel free to email us at customerservice@kinginnovation.com, or leave a comment in the box below. |
For a full list of King Innovation item numbers, check out our 2011 Product Catalog. |
