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Mike Kuempel Employee Spotlight (Video)
Introducing Mike Kuempel, one of TRC’s Class A Drivers! Mike enjoys golf, beer, running and shares a few interesting stories about pizza, Dave Matthews on a private island and a special someone named George. Learn more about Mike.
April 11, 2021
Reasons Why Exterior Lighting Should be Installed in the Summer
Scheduling exterior lighting work during the summer can greatly reduce the time it takes to install a project versus doing it in the winter.
April 8, 2021
Ice Arena Lighting – Wireless Controls, Lakeville MN (Video)
Arena lighting and wireless controls, energy savings, reducing shadows on the ice rinks and energy reduction in Lakeville, MN.
March 22, 2021
Battery Containing Devices – A Recycling Challenge
Battery Containing Devices (BCDs) are a growing concern to e-scrap recyclers. Huge volumes of electronics with imbedded rechargeable batteries create massive risks and challenges for e-scrap recyclers. Better processes need to be created to ensure these devices are being properly processed and do not end up in landfills.
March 19, 2021
What is CRI? (Color Rendering Index)
CRI (Color Rendering Index) is a measurement of light in relation to how it affects the appearance of color. CRI is key when choosing LEDs for interior lighting for industries such as retail, education, healthcare, grocery and hospitality.
February 3, 2021
Connecting with Employees in 2020 (Video)
TRC President Wendy Fry shares how she connected with employees during 2020.
January 8, 2021
How to Disinfect the Indoor Air at Your Business (Video)
Ventilation, air purifiers and air filtration systems are part of a safe and proactive plan to protect yourself and your business in this new age of heightened. We worked with Northern Force Dance Company in Blaine, MN to install 2 types of airborne virus and pathogen defense, killing >90% of airborne and surface viruses in 30 minutes.
December 7, 2020
Adam Wacholz Employee Spotlight (Video)
Introducing Adam Wacholz! Having only been with TRC since February, Adam has jumped right into our Lighting Sales Team and hasn’t let a little thing like COVID stop him from excelling and making the best of this strange new world. Adam is a MN guy through and through, loves outdoor sports, and has experienced some “fan-girl” moments in his life having been mistaken for his celebrity look-a-like!
October 21, 2020
Top 10 FAQ (List)
The Retrofit Companeis, Inc. had the pleasure of working with Johnson, Doerhoefer & Miner P.A. (JDM), at their Owatonna location, to improve their interior office lighting with a simple LED refresh. The Partners at JDM recognized the importance of proper workspace lighting and during, what some are calling, an economic recession, these financial gurus easily concluded that this efficient lighting was a no-brainer.
October 5, 2020
Office Lighting: Upgrading to LED During a Pandemic (Video)
The Retrofit Companeis, Inc. had the pleasure of working with Johnson, Doerhoefer & Miner P.A. (JDM), at their Owatonna location, to improve their interior office lighting with a simple LED refresh. The Partners at JDM recognized the importance of proper workspace lighting and during, what some are calling, an economic recession, these financial gurus easily concluded that this efficient lighting was a no-brainer.
September 24, 2020