PowerPlay: July 2021

HM Cragg Now a Tripp Lite Authorized Distributor

HM Cragg is excited to announce it now has access to sell the full range of Tripp Lite products. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Tripp Lite is a leading supplier of power quality products and connectivity solutions including single-phase uninterruptible power supply systems, rack power distribution units, surge protectors and enclosures for data centers, industrial, medical and communications markets in the Americas.

This is an exciting opportunity to offer your customers an attractive range of products that compliments the Eaton line. Pricing and product details will be forthcoming over the coming months as we get our system set up, but at this point, HM Cragg will be ready to take orders soon. Watch your email for updates.

If you have any immediate questions about Tripp Lite or their products, please contact your HM Cragg Sales Manager.

Upcoming Eaton Price Increases

2021 continues to be an unprecedented year, challenged by supply chain issues, commodity cost increases and logistics challenges. With those challenges in mind, Eaton announced additional pricing actions to what has been communicated so far this year. Please see below for upcoming changes by date and products/solutions impacted:

3-Phase and Service Pricing, Effective August 16, 2021

• 3-phase UPS models and accessories, including lithium batteries = 10% list price increase
• 3-phase VRLA battery cabinets = 24% list price increase consisting of 10% list price increase + 14% freight surcharge (variable)
• Service for non-concurrent batteries 14% average list price increase

PDI, Surge and Single-Phase Pricing, Effective September 17, 2021

• PDI solutions = 12% list price increase on non-Eaton components (i.e. breakers, panels, etc.); 6% list price increase for all other assemblies
• Surge Protection Devices (SPD) and Power Factor Correction (PFC) = 5% list price increase
• Legacy DPQ solutions = no list price changes, but no new special pricing

Please contact your HM Cragg Sales Manager for any questions regarding the upcoming price increases.

Eaton Professor Wattson Video: Selecting the Right Server-Class UPS

Not all UPSs are created equal. In this Eaton video, Professor Wattson shows the importance of selecting the right server-class UPSs, and how to ensure you purchase the right UPS to meet your customer’s short and long-term needs.

If you have any questions about UPS server-classes, please contact your HM Cragg Sales Manager.

Watch the Eaton Professor Wattson Video

Please note that some products referenced in this communication might not be available for sale in all territories.
Please contact your HMC Sales Rep for more information and product questions. 

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