Source: Jennings & Associates Communications, Inc.
MGE UPS SYSTEMS Expands Power System Test Center -- Invests One Million Dollars to Build the Industry's Most Powerful UPS Testing Facility
COSTA MESA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 17, 2007 -- MGE UPS SYSTEMS, a world class technology
leader in providing unsurpassed power protection solutions to computer data
centers, telecommunications, medical and industrial operations, today
announced it has invested one million dollars into expanding its Customer
Test Center. The expanded facility, located at MGE's North American
headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif., encompasses over 25,000 square feet
including 28 test bays with a total electrical capacity of 12 megawatts.
The expanded test site gives MGE customers the ability to witness critical
testing of their enterprise and data center power systems to assure
operational functionality and interoperability of their entire power
infrastructure.
"Our expanded test facility is one of the most powerful UPS test centers in
the industry. With 12 megawatts of power capacity, we can provide our
customers with comprehensive testing of large three-phase UPS systems as
well as test for complete operability with other critical power systems
such as generators, power distribution units, static transfer switches and
switching cabinets," said Christian Madelon, vice president of operations
for MGE UPS SYSTEMS. "Our extensive testing gives customers peace-of-mind
that their critical power systems will perform as required and assures fast
and seamless installation of their large UPS systems."
MGE's test facility includes 14 test bays for large three-phase systems, 11
test bays for 10 to 100kVA equipment and three test bays for power
distribution units and power switches. Steady State, Dynamic, Overload and
Fault testing as well as monitoring voltage current, frequency and watts
are automatically performed for each system under test. "At our
state-of-the-art facility, customers can easily view the equipment under
test and have instant access to test data, testing procedures and results,"
said Madelon.
About MGE:
MGE UPS SYSTEMS is a world leader in providing high quality power solutions
that increase power availability and system uptime to PCs and
enterprise-wide networks, mission-critical telecommunication systems,
medical instrumentation and industrial/manufacturing processes. MGE's
global product line includes Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS),
inverters, power conditioners, power distribution units, power management
software, active harmonic filters, and surge suppressors that provide MGE's
customers with end-to-end infrastructure solutions. With its Total Quality
Management and MGE PowerServices™ programs, supported by a network of
900 service specialists in 170 centers worldwide, MGE's customers are
assured of the highest-level of quality and service throughout the complete
lifecycle of their installations.
With manufacturing operations in the U.S.A., France, and Asia, MGE is able
to deliver the latest in innovative solutions around the globe. To learn
more about MGE's power protection, conversion and distribution solutions,
visit MGE's website at www.mgeups.com/us.