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NOVEMBER 2014 l VOL. 2.8
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2014 l VOL. 1.5
utilities edition
The Smart Grid
Is It Worth It
construction & industrial edition
Lighting Control Systems
Versus Building Automation Systems
Meter Exchanges • Hazardous Transformers • The Future of Inventory Management
MRO Solutions • Eye Protection & Safety • Ballast Legislation Changes • Lighting Specialists • NEC Article 728
The Current comprises a mix of informative articles designed to help educate our
customers and their businesses, feature products provided by our suppliers, and
advertisements. Topics range from safety to advanced IT solutions to innovations in
lighting.
Published in alternating months, we offer two editions of our monthly magazine –
a Utilities version and a Construction & Industrial version. Each issue is delivered
to approximately 15,000 decision makers and prospects in corresponding vertical
segments across the United States and Canada.
AD PAGE
PRODUCT PAGE
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PROVALUE EMERGENCY LIGHT
PV37468
Features performance, reliability and quick installation
in a compact package. Quick snap design, easy field
wiring and durable construction. Suitable for surface
wall or ceiling installations.
2013, we have
PV37469
Features performance and reliability in a compact,
attractive and low profile package. Designed for
surface wall or ceiling installations. Suitable for
indoor/damp location environments.
featured more than
PROVALUE-PCH CONBINATION EXIT
SIGN/EMERGENCY LIGHT
1,200 supplier
SKUs in
The Current.
PV37468
PROVALUE PX THERMOPLASTIC EXIT SIGN
PV37470
PV37469
Features a reduced housing size and soft, rounded
edges. Two 1.5W LED fully adjustable lamp heads
ensure emergency lighting performance, accurate
positioning and reduced maintenance. The quick
connect installation system allows for effortless
surface mount installation.
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to quickly deliver the products you need, when you need them. Visit us today.
>> 24x7 access to a fully integrated commerce suite for self-service ordering and checkout
>> Rich content, customer specific catalogs featuring Product, Inventory, Order History,
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Information and product claims are provided by the manufacturer.
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Editorial Calendars and Deadlines
construction & industrial edition
Issue
Theme*
Product deadline
Ad deadline
FebruaryLighting12/3/1412/3/14
April Labor Savings1/7/152/2/15
June Lighting3/6/154/1/15
August Safety5/5/156/1/15
October Lighting7/7/157/31/15
December
New Innovations9/2/159/29/15
utilities edition
Issue
Theme*
Product deadline
Ad deadline
March Inventory Solutions12/10/141/6/15
May Storm Preparedness2/5/153/3/15
July Labor Savings4/6/154/30/15
September Lighting6/5/157/1/15
November Safety8/7/159/2/15
January Innovation9/30/1510/26/15
*Please note, products and advertisements submitted do not need to relate to the issue theme.
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Advertisements in The Current
ADVERTISING SPECS (Designed by Supplier)
Ads are printed in 4 color process, and all ad colors must be CMYK (Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, blacK). Our preferred submission method is PDF, and it should be a highresolution, 300dpi file. You are responsible for designing your ads and ensuring they
match our specs. Please email questions to HDSPSCurrentMagazine@hdsupply.com.
FULL PAGE
Full bleed: 8.375” (W) x 10.5” (H)
Trim size: 8.125” (W) x 10.25” (H)
Image area: 7.625” (W) x 9.75” (H)
(It is recommended you keep important content/copy at
least 1/2” away from trim area)
HALF PAGE
7.25” (W) x 4.375” (H)
BACK COVER
Full bleed: 8.375” (W) x 10.5” (H)
Trim size: 8.125” (W) x 10.25” (H)
Image area: 7.625” (W) x 9.75” (H)
Allow space for postal address box (6.125” x 4.125”
with .125” bleed) on top, right corner
(It is recommended you keep important content/copy at
least 1/2” away from trim area)
CANCELLATIONS
We must receive written notification of ad cancellations one month before the
material submission deadline. If space is cancelled after the due date or material is
received after the submission deadline, your ad will not appear in the magazine but
you will still be charged.
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Product Pages in The Current
PRODUCT PAGE SUBMISSIONS (Designed by HD Supply Power Solutions)
Product pages in The Current feature a mix of standard stock and new products
submitted by our suppliers. We design the product pages for you based on the
materials you submit. In general, we use 1-3 products for a half page and
3-5 products for a full page.
Product pages are designed to showcase your products in a clear, concise method.
In an effort to make your products compelling to our readers we ask that you submit
a short description of the ‘most compelling reason to buy’ for each product, instead of
a long list of product details. This approach should help you drive sales by making
the product content easy to quickly understand – and more relevant!
Submitted products fall under one of eight categories:
•Automation
• Pole Line Equipment
• Wire, Cable and Conduit
PRODUCT PAGE EXAMPLE
•Gears
Lighting
•Controls
CONTROLS
• Power Equipment
• Lighting, Lamps and Fixtures
GREENGATE DECORATOR DIMMER
• Safety, Tools and Consumables
DF10P-*
IMPORTANT NOTES
Your organization assumes all responsibility
for claims made within the product
descriptions/‘most compelling reason to
buy’ sections. Products and their descriptions
are subject to category management and
legal review.
The decorator dimmer provides full-range linearslide dimming for all load types. It is ideal for light
commercial applications and features a preset “ON/
OFF” switch that automatically returns controlled
light(s) to a preset level. The device is designed for
both Single-pole and 3-way applications. The dimmers
have removable faceplates to allow for color changes,
available in 3 color kit combinations and compatible
with decorator wallplates.
GREENGATE WALL SWITCH SENSOR – PASSIVE
INFRARED (PIR)
OSW-P-1001-MV
The OSW-P-1001-MV Passive Infrared single level
or 3-way occupancy sensing wall switch is a motion
sensing lighting control and conventional wall switch
all-in one. The OSW-P-1001-MV sensor is ideal for
private offices, copy rooms, closets, or any small
enclosed space without obstructions. Available in
white, ivory, light almond, gray and black.
GREENGATE SLIDE DIMMER
SF10P-*
The slide dimmer provides
full-range dimming for all
load types. It is ideal for light
commercial applications and
features a preset “ON/OFF”
switch that automatically
returns controlled light(s) to
a preset level. The device
is designed for both Singlepole and 3-way applications.
Available in white, ivory, light
almond, gray and black.
GREENGATE WALL SWITCH SENSOR –
DUAL TECHNOLOGY
ONW-D-1001-MV
CANCELLATIONS
We must receive written notification of product
page cancellations one month before the material
submission deadline. If space is cancelled after
the due date or material is received after the
submission deadline, your product pages will not
appear in the magazine but you will still be charged.
The ONW-D-1001-MV Dual Technology single level
occupancy sensing wall switch is a motion sensing
lighting control and conventional wall switch all-inone. It does not require a neutral wire for installation
making it ideal for retrofit applications. The sensor
is ideal for private offices, small conference rooms,
break rooms, closets or any small enclosed space
without obstructions. Available in white, ivory, light
almond, gray and black. Dual relay, passive infrared
(PIR) and vacancy models available.
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See stores to confirm item availability.
Information and product claims are provided by the manufacturer.
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Product Pages in The Current
HOW TO SUBMIT PRODUCT PAGES FOR CONSIDERATION
STEP 1: Fill out the Excel document titled ‘The Current Product Page Submission Form’ with a MAXIMUM
of five products for our consideration. We cannot guarantee we will be able to use every product so list
them in priority order in the Excel document. All fields must be filled out and product descriptions must
be exactly as you want it to appear in the publication. We cannot accept files with row/columns added or
removed. (We reserve the right to edit descriptions for length and grammar.)
Utility Tools
Not all fields from the Excel document will appear in the magazine but we need ALL the information in
order to ensure that your products are in our system and available to be purchased by a reader.
PRODUCT EXAMPLE
GATOR EYE™ DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
GATOR-EKG
This simple USB device allows users to view,
download, and store work history, such as
number of crimps since build/service, PSI,
and more.
EK50ML MICRO CRIMPING TOOL
GATOR-EKG
EK50ML120
TIPS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM
Crimp 3X faster with 90% less hand force
• Product numbers are used in the magazine so
can order
a product.
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the ergonomically
designed
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crimp
cycle verses ratcheting
specialty product or made-to-order, indicate65%
thatfaster
in the
field.
tools
with 250your
crimpsproduct
per charge.
• UPC codes are 10 or 11 digits and are how we
identify
and make sure it’s
available for purchase. If your item is a specialty product or made-to-order, indicate that in the field.
• Pricing will NOT appear in the magazine, butJRF-4
will UNIVERSAL
be used to
provide
a baseline for our category
CABLE
STRIPPER
team to determine the cost to our customer.JRF-4
If you do not have national pricing with us, include the
price for Atlanta and indicate it’s Atlanta pricing
in the
field.The JRF-4
One tool,
withappropriate
infinite adjustability.
• Send all photos and logos each time you submit
a completed
form,
even if products
have appeared
safely
and
ergonomically
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of
EK50ML120
in an earlier issue of The Current. This ensures
we
use
the
correct photo and logo on every page.
cable
sizes
and
types.
• Only submit the images of the product. We cannot use application product shots in the
magazine.
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GTS-1930 SABER CABLE STRIPPER
GTS-1930
STEP 2: Using Dropbox.com’s free file transfer service or our FTP site, upload your product images
Replicate precise cutbacks with not additional
and logo(s). Logo and product image files are required to be a minimum of 300dpi in JPEG, Tiff or EPS
tools and provide a safe and quick alternative
file format. Images pulled from the web, or created to
for
websites, do not meet the 300dpi resolution
blades with the GTS-1930 Saber.™
requirement. For Dropbox users, select ‘Share’ and send to: HDSPSCurrentMagazine@hdsupply.com. We
are unable to accept links to photo libraries.
If you need to use the FTP site, visit ftp://ftp01.hdsupply.com. The username is hdspsmarketing and the
password is Current.
JRF-4
STEP 3: Send an email to HDSPSCurrentMagazine@hdsupply.com with your completed ‘HDSPS – The
Current Product Submission Form’ Excel document, along with a list of the files you uploaded to Dropbox
or the FTP site.
GTS-1930
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Information and product claims are provided by the manufacturer.
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Product Pages in The Current
SUBMISSION FORM
Please provide your contact information:
Supplier Company Name:
Submitted By (Name):
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Publication Month:
C&I, Utilities or Both:
Category Manager:
Product Category:
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ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Forms with rows/columns added or removed will not be accepted.
2
Product Number
Example: 121SB1810
Vendor Name
BrandX
Heading/Title
(Product Name)
Circular Saw Kit
Most Compelling Reason To Buy
in 150 characters (including spaces) or less
.
Please add the text exactly as you want it
Logo filename of
to appear in the publication.
provided image
BrandX Circular Saw features a comfort grip
handle and new LED lights to help you make
the right cut the first time, which helps save
time and resources.
BrandLogo.psd
Image filename of
provided image
123456.psd
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UPC**
12345678910
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HD Supply Cost**
(national or
Atlanta only)
$50 / Atlanta
Unit of
Measure**
(Each, pair,
dozen, etc.)
Each
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2
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4
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Please note: Only 5 products will be considered for each product page of The Current (add rows for multiple pages)
**This information will not be published. We need it to ensure your products are in our system and can be purchased by readers.
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You only need to fill in one of these two sections.
2
Indicate if item is a specialty product or made-to-order.
3
Send this each time you submit a form, even if we’ve featured the product before.
No application shots.
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10-11 digits. Indicate if item is a specialty product or made-to-order.
5
Pricing will not be published but is necessary to put the product in our system.
Indicate if the pricing is national or Atlanta.
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