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Power management company Eaton will showcase innovative lighting, power management, wiring devices and residential solutions for the building and construction industry at the 2016 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS), January 19 to 21, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At booth C5016, visitors can meet with the company’s experts and see its latest technologies designed to save time, money and energy for residential home building.
 
“Energy codes continue to raise the bar and drive new levels of energy efficiency and electrical safety,” said John Krause, senior manager, Eaton’s Wiring Devices Division. “The International Builders’ Show will once again provide an opportunity to demonstrate how we can help the builder community adhere to the changing energy landscape with Eaton’s lighting; electrical connectivity and control; and power management solutions.”
 
Eaton is also celebrating 60 years of Halo® recessed and track lighting leadership during the conference. To celebrate this milestone, Eaton will donate care packages to U.S. troops based on conference attendee participation in an interactive conference promotion at its “Home Away From Home” booth.
 
“Halo’s state-of-the-art engineering, on-going research and development, meticulous product standards and tradition of unparalleled service has distinguished the Halo product line builders know and trust,” said Glenn Siegel, director, marketing and product management, Eaton’s Lighting Division. “In appreciation of the support by the builder community who has thought of Halo as a brand leader for seventeen consecutive years, we hope to express our gratitude to all who serve our nation and to bring a little “home away from home” to our military communities.”
 
At the International Builders’ Show, Eaton will demonstrate solutions providing advanced performance and energy savings in a show house setting. Visitors can see Eaton’s solutions at work and connect with industry experts and celebrities. On Wednesday, January 20, booth-side activities at the Eaton booth include:

•       1:00 to 2:30 p.m. - Mike Holmes Sr. successful residential contractor and television personality, will highlight Eaton’s complete home protection devices.
•       3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Chip Wade, celebrity television designer and contractor, will discuss the easy installation and product features of the Halo recessed downlight product line that helps to save time, money and energy.
•       3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - A VIP Reception will take place in celebration of Halo’s 60th anniversary of industry leadership.
 
Eaton is also a Gold-level sponsor of the “official” showcase house of the annual International Builders’ Show, The New American Home® (TNAH). NAHB’s 2016 showcase home incorporates Eaton’s loadcenters and switches, circuit breakers and USB receptacles that provide convenient access to charge virtually any accessories.
 
Eaton delivers a range of innovative and reliable indoor and outdoor lighting solutions as well as controls products specifically designed to maximize performance, energy efficiency and cost savings. Eaton lighting solutions serve customers in the commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential, utility and other markets.
 
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.
 
Eaton is a power management company with approximately 97,000 employees. The company provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.