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January 2012
TCF Removes Hitachi from Line Card, OCC Copper cabling solution comes on-line. TCF Adds Veracity, Speco, and Comtran to the Factory Line Card.
March 2011
New Clamp on Ground Tester and Network Tester from Megger Networks! Also OCC releases new Fiber LIU options as well as new Data Center brochure
January 2011
TCF adds new Security Lines in Ocusure, Instek Digital and Iluminar to compliment the success of the Sanyo Line
May 2009
Optical Cable Corporation
April 2009
Megger Announces Trade in program for obsoleted Category Cable Testers- download the trade days brochure on our downloads page
June 2008
Optical Cable Corporation acquires SMP Data Communications... read the press release in our Downloads section
January 2008
Julie Clements is back in the North florida Territiry, Hitachi releases new catalog. Megger announces nearing availability of Fiber Modules for SCT Tester.
May 2007
SMP once again partnered with CISCO for the development of a patch panel to work with the new Velvet Hammer release from CISCO.
The New SMP catalogs are out! Yes, long awaited but worth it. Check with your TCF rep for your copy.
November 2006
Hitachi Cable announces worlds' UL listing of first 6A cable to meet the current draft of the 6A standard. Look for the joint release with UL on the HCM webiste soon. SMP has been busy with the release of a series of new products, a new faceplate with side lable holders, a new Zone distibution solution for wire basket tray. The new Limited Axcess product and also the new Dual Axcess solution for the HAX product offering. Draka has also announced the release of its new Benbright fiber cable solution.
September 2006
Hitachi Cable celebtrates 20 years of manufacturing great Copper and Fiber Cable. Effective October 1st TCF will represent PDI Communications full line of coax cable and Headend equipment.
July 2006
Slap Snap is now a registered trademark and has recieved patents now on all design. Stay tuned to the TCF website for all of your current industry needs.
June 2006
Megger has released its new Structured Cabling Tester to the market. Download the PDF information in our downloads section. Hitachi has released a white paper on "the facts about Cat 6 cable" You can download and read the entire document from our downloads section. Copper seems to have stabilized for the moment. Take a look at several newly re-designed websites from SMP, Damac, and Meridian Technologies to name a few. Link to our entire line card from our Manufacturers page. Stay tuned to the TCF website for all of your current industry needs.
May 2006
Pricing on Copper and all raw materials has impacted all manufacturers over the past couple of months and it appears that there is no end in site yet. All cable factories have had to pull back substantially on the ability to hold pricing and deliveries have been immpacted as well. Hitachi Cable Manchester has gone above the rim to take care of our valued customers. HCM recently issued a press release on pricing that can be viewed in our downloads section. You can also see the new 10Gig Faq page posted as well.
Slap Snap has completed strength testing with some exceptional results. These test results are also posted on the TCF downloads page.
March 2006
The end of the first quarter of 2006 is no surprise by being filled with new addtions and news from TCF. We are pleased to announce the additon of the following premium manufacturers to the TCF line card. Signamax, VA Plastics, and Megger is back with a new category tester sure to be a hit. several factories have released the new catalogs so take a look at the 1st quarter newsletter from TCF or browse our website for the most up to date information.
Hitachi announces Lifetime Warrantee and a new 24 ct indoor / outdoor fiber. please see our downloads section for a copy of the Hitachi press release.
February 2006
Superior Modular announces closer relationship with parent company PLP and will change name to SMP Data Communications. SMP released a new fiber optic connector at BICSI and has released the details of enhancements to the successful MDIS program for our contractor partners. see the details on the fiber connector in our downloads section or the SMP website.
January 2006
Happy New Year! Bicsi promises to be exciting again this year with big news and releases from several of TCF's manufacturers.
Hitachi Cable announces new Cat 6 cable designed for Power over Ethernet and new 10Gig cables read about them in Cabling Business online
Slap Snaps Strut Ready design is here and the talk of the town. look for the new ads in Cabling Installation and Maint.
Superior Modular / Rack Technologies have released the New HEAVY DUTY relay rack. check out this great additon to the SMP line in our downloads section or the smp website
December 2005
Happy Holidays! 2005 marks our 4th anniversary as well as another year of substantial growth for the Florida markets.
TCF is proud to announce the additon of Meridian Technologies to our list of Manufacturer partners.
November 2005
APW Enclosure solutions announces ownership changes, read the press release in our downloads section or check it out online .
ADC Technolgies in final stages of aquisition by BOSCH Security.
Strut Ready Slap Snap passes UL 2043 tests, see details in our download section
October 2005
AFCOM launches handbbok series for Data Center Professionals.
AFCOM launched the series, starting with the first installment, Data Center Safety, at the Data Center World Conference in Chicago I.L. |
"The goal of the Smart Tools initiative is to help busy data center professionals streamline their problem-solving process by consolidating industry guidelines, standards, resource links, checklist and best practices into full-color, easy-to-use handbooks," says Jill Eckhaus, AFCOM president. "We're excited to bring this resource to market and deliver on AFCOM's mission to be the most comprehensive and affective resource working with the data center community." |
The Data Center Smart Tools handbook is available to AFCOM members, in print and through the AFCOM Web site (www.afcom.com), free of charge. It will address specific issues and challenges inherent to data center management. Future installments will cover topics such as facilities management, vendor relations, best practices and more. |
September 2005
DT Search and Designs have released the new Strut Ready Slap Snap
Flextray launches new online Fill Calculator Check them out from our manufacturer page.
Hitachi is one of first cable manufacturers in the world to adopt RoHS standard for cleaner environment
August 2005
Hitachi Cable has released a new Premium Grade Category 6 cable see the full press release and Specs in our Download section
NITEK announces Certified Installer Program, link to the NITEK site from our manufacturers page for schedules and details
July 2005
Hitachi Cable has announced the release of a new 10Gigabit UTP cable, see the full press release in our downloads section
June 2005
Hitachi Cable has announced the release of a new family of PLENUM RATED INDOOR / OUTDOOR Fiber Optic Cables
NITEK introduces new card to support IP cameras - NITEK's new unit for the UTPLinks system aims to integrate these new cameras with the rest of your security system. The CIP16 series is a 4 Channel IP Crossover and Power Insertion Card designed for use with the CX452 Modular Card Ca
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has released the Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard to provide guidlines on how to install wiring for audio entertainment. For more information visit www.ce.org/standards
Cabling News from the NFPA World Safety Conference & Exposition® June 6-10, 2005 & results of the Technical Committee Session (National Fire Protection Association www.nfpa.org ) for more information check out wireville.com
NFPA 90A = The NFPA body voted to return the entire document to the committee. This means that the committee will be asked:
1) Should the deliberations on the ENTIRE document including all wire, cable and damper issues be scheduled for new public comments or new public proposals?
2) How should the committee address the request of NFPA Standards Council to have a single minimum for cable?
May 2005
TCF is also pleased to announce the addition of Eastern Cable and Conduit to our factory line card
Superior Modular Products Launches new Sliding Fiber Cabinet RTS Series
The Connectivity Firm adds APW Enclosure Solutions
MEGGER Launches MMC850 Multi/Single Conductor Clampmeter
March 2005
TCF has registered www.gotcf.com in addition to our existing domains.
Superior Modular celebrates 15 Years of Manufactuing Excelence.
Slap Snap was awarded Cabling Business Magazines Award of Excelence
The Connectivity Firm signs Automatic Control Systems to TCF offering
Optelecom aquires NKF Electronics
January 2005
2004 was a year of challenge for many of us in Florida. Our focus remained strong and 2004 ended with TCF growth again outpacing the markets. We have made great strides toward accomplishing our goals and continue to build new and strengthen existing relationships. We are excited to enter 2005 positioned to truly stand apart as the new benchmark for manufacturer representation. We continue our efforts to enhance the "best in class" services we provide for both our principles, and customers alike. We continue to remain flexible and responsive to market needs to ensure our performance always exceeds your expectations. 2005 will be nothing short of spectacular and we appreciate the support and trust you have shared with all of us at TCF.
Look for the all NEW Superior Modular Catalog at BICSI's January Conference
TCF is pleased to announce the addition of DT Search and Design to our manufacturing partners. Innovators of the Slap Snap and Surge Pro.
December 2004
TCF Announces the addition of Julie Clements to the team for the North Florida Territory.
GS Metals / Flextray gets UL approval for all current splice methods, removing the requirement for ground lugs completely
September 2004
Hitachi releases central tube construction on fiber cable
Hitachi now accepted cable partner for Hubbell Mission Critical Warranty program
NITEK releases new s-Video balun and complete line of Surge protection
August 2004
Flextray announces pre-cut fitting availability and TCF releases new Logo and Website redesign
April 2004
TCF, Inc is extremely pleased to announce the addition of NITEK to our line card. NITEK will provide great synergy with our existing partner manufacturers and compliment our solution set for the converging IT and Security Markets
March 2004
Hitachi Cable releases a new Cat6 Plus cable without the filler.
January 2004
2003 was a banner year for TCF, We are excited to enter 2004 as strong as ever. We continue our efforts to provide "best in class" services for both our principles, and customers alike. We have made a few course corrections along the way and will continue to ensure our performance always exceeds your expectations. 2004 has kicked off with nothing short of stellar experience at the BICSI conference. We are especially grateful to all of you that continue to support our manufacturers and look forward to working together for years to come.
