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Linemen News: March 2019

From developing a storm-resiliant grid to brush control and storm safety tips: we’re here to keep you updated and aware of the happenings in the electric power utility world.

Linemen News: February 2019

Linemen news for February is finally out! “Faced with rapid evolution of generation, transmission and distribution technologies, utilities are poised to undergo their most visible transformation in more than a century. By actively pursuing grid modernization efforts now…” Read more on this and other power sector news.

Bevins Promoting Safety in 2019

TEAM BEVINS travels around the US and beyond raising awareness of the risks linemen take in the power industry. Between road trips, we’re developing new equipment and shipping out the products and tools that promote lineman safety.

Safety Matters: The History of the Tailgate

Keep on paying attention at the tailgate meetings, on the line, and when you’re prepping and storing gear. Any injury is unacceptable. And remember, you are your brothers’ keeper.

Linemen News: January 2019

From linemen bringing power to small villages in Guatemala, to the top trends in the power industry for 2019, to valuable AI helping with vegetation detection near power lines, here are some articles to keep you informed, aware, and advised for 2019!

Linemen News: November 2018

From the tsunami in Indonesia and its affect on the grid, to the wildfires of California and the efficacy of smart meters, we’re here to bring you some of the top stories in the power industry for November 2018.

On a Mission: Linemen Safety Education

Someone asked me…
“Why do you still travel to teach safety to utilities and linemen?” It was an honest question. With all the talk of linemen safety and being your brother’s keeper, it appears to be a conversation everyone has already had. So why do I continue to travel?

Because the conversation has just begun.

Linemen News: October 2019

6 Articles to keep you informed about industry news, safety tips and how things are progressing after the hurricanes.

Linemen Bringing Light to Guatemala

In this century, we expect that most people have some form of electricity at their disposal. But sadly, this is only true for most of us. Two villages in the region of Ixcán near the Mexican border, have never heard of electricity. That is, until now.

Bevins Company History

Three generations of the Bevins family have brought safety and efficiency to the dangerous jobs linemen do. Rich Bevins and his father have some valuable history to tell about Bevins Co., the life of linemen, and how keeping these guys safe on the line has been their number 1 priority for generations.