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Aug. 21, 2024

EDC achieves UL508 recertification

Electronic Drives and Controls (EDC), a control system integrator and field service company for industrial automation and drive technology, announced the UL508A recertification of Anthony Fasolo.

The UL508A certification is an accreditation for industrial control panels which ensures that the panels meet comprehensive safety and performance standards set by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety science company. UL508A-certified companies have the ability to mark a panel as UL certified, a guarantee for clients that the panels used in their operations comply with the stringent requirements in safety, reliability and quality. This reduces the risk of electrical hazards and enhances overall operational safety and reliability.

Figure 1: Chuck Dillard, vice president of EDC

Chuck Dillard, vice president of EDC, emphasized the significance of the UL certification (Figure 1). “The UL508A recertification is a testament to our rigorous standards and commitment to delivering safe and reliable control panel solutions. This certification not only assures our clients of our technical proficiency, but also demonstrates our adherence to the highest safety standards in the industry.”

In addition to the recent UL508 recertification, EDC engineers have achieved and maintained certifications in Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Ignition and CSIA, among others.

Ed Sefcik, engineering manager at EDC, elaborated on the importance of Rockwell certification. “Maintaining the Rockwell Automation certification keeps us current on any changes and ensures we maintain a high level of knowledge of those products.” He further added of the CSIA certification, “The CSIA certification process challenges our organization to deeply evaluate our processes, instilling discipline and promoting continuous improvement.” Among other things, CSIA certification ensures that clients receive full documentation and have access to system backups, providing peace of mind and reliability in their operations.

Regarding safety and security certifications, Paul Rosato, EDC's safety coordinator, stated, “There’s no mission greater than safety. We want our team to return home safely every day. This commitment to safety and conscientiousness is the foundation of everything we do.”