Electric and Communications Line Construction Company to Complement SQUAN’s Plans to Enhance and Scale its Geographic Reach to New England

Englewood, NJ – December 7, 2020 – SQUAN, an industry leader specializing in telecommunications design/build services for network infrastructure, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ElecComm (ECC), an electric and communications line construction company, based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, known for its commitment and emphasis on safety and quality control. The two companies have begun the process of integrating their operations and services to provide enhanced services for the electric utility and telecommunications infrastructure sectors throughout New England and New York.

ECC is one of the largest 24/7 underground and overhead high/low voltage electric and communication line construction companies in New England and provides round the clock overhead and underground emergency outage support. Being in business for nearly 20 years, the ECC team has laid and spliced thousands of miles of cable up to 35,000 volts. ECC is UWUA Local 369 company with its core focus on safety, health, and training.

“With the support, resources and operational expertise of the ECC team, SQUAN will further expand into untapped expanses providing high-performing services and execution efforts,” said Keith Pennachio, CSO and EVP of SQUAN. “As we remain focused on growth and creating long-term value, we are confident that ECC is a great strategic addition to the SQUAN family and we look forward to capitalizing on new opportunities and reaching even greater heights together.”

“The convergence of power and telecom infrastructure is inevitable. In joining SQUAN, we see a clear path for ECC to support the company’s position as a smart infrastructure services leader,” said Sean Martin, President of ElecComm. “My father, Steve Martin and I have built a solid foundation at ElecComm. The SQUAN acquisition takes our vision to a higher level, adding greater depth of resources across a broader base of clients”.

Bolstering SQUAN’s extension, ECC will aid the progress of its core infrastructure services business in New England. Together, both companies will work towards providing additional benefits for new and existing clients as they continue to strengthen their existing presence.

About SQUAN

SQUAN combines its unique and in-depth knowledge of network engineering and fiber construction to solve complex and evolving telecommunications problems around macro networks, small-cell, DAS, 5G, IoT and smart cities for wireless, wireline and enterprise customers. SQUAN is focused on the evolution of communications networks of all types and how new technologies are changing the landscape of infrastructure. SQUAN provides design/build and advisory services for backhaul, small-cells, C-RAN, fiber, Right-of-Way, technical installs and maintenance. For more information visit: http://www.squan.com, or contact SQUAN’s Head of Strategy, Keith Pennachio at kpennachio(at)squan(dot)com.

About ElecComm

ElecComm (ECC) is one of the largest 24x7 underground and overhead high/low voltage electric and communications line construction companies in New England. ECC’s storm response team is available 24x7 for both overhead and underground emergency outages bringing power back to life for customers.ECC is a reputable organization and is the TRUSTED company for both emergency and planned high voltage and communications work. In the 13 years its been in business, its team has laid and spliced thousands of miles of cable up to 35,000 volts. ECC is UWUA Local 369 company with a core focus on safety, health and training. The ECC workforce is highly skilled, and cross trained in order to perform every aspect of electric and communications work in the underground and overhead.

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El Segundo, CA, USA, December 8, 2020 -- A treasure trove of more than 750 pieces of memorabilia, props and costumes owned, worn and/or signed by stars like Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra – plus a massive archive of material from the late Debbie Reynolds and her son Todd Fisher – will all come up for bid in an Internet-only Hollywood Movie Props & Costumes Auction slated for Saturday, December 12th, by Premiere Props, starting at 11 am Pacific time.

Fans, bidders and collectors around the globe will be able to watch and participate in the auction in real time at HollywoodLiveAuctions.com and PremiereProps.com. An online show about the auction featuring guest Todd Fisher will be aired online. Internet bidding will be provided by the major platforms LiveAuctioneers.com and iCollector.com. Fans can also call to set up telephone bidding with a Premiere Props representative, at 310-322-PROP, or toll-free, at 888-761-PROP.

“I’m really excited about the incredible collection of diverse items and we are excited to be able to offer fans and collectors an incredible assortment of all eras of film memorabilia,” said Dan Levin of Premiere Props. “There’s something for everyone in this auction with items dating from Hollywood’s silent era forward, from the Queen Mary to Captain America and everything in between. It’s not every day you see rare collectibles from diverse personalities like Rob Zombie, James Bond, the group KISS, Black Panther and the celebrities already named, all in one sale.”

Several items are expected to compete for top lot of the auction. A few include the following:

- A hand-made, aluminum-based hero metal shield made exclusively for Captain America: the First Avenger (2011), accompanied by a letter from a crew member who worked on the movie. It is a major piece from a highly collectible franchise (est. $50,000-$60,000).

- An actual glove worn on-stage by Michael Jackson during his “Victory” tour. The large white “tux-style” glove is completely covered in crystals – front and back of the palm and all the fingers. The inside of the glove even has light sweat marks (est. $50,000-$60,000).

- A pair of “Renauld of France” green tinted sunglasses with metal frames worn by Elvis Presley while filming the movie Follow That Dream in 1962, when The King was just 26 years old. The lot includes photos of Presley wearing the glasses (est. $30,000-$40,000).

- An original Brachiosaurus long neck and head, a 12-foot-tall creature handcrafted by Stan Wilson Studios and featured at Universal Studios’ Jurassic Park Theme Park in Florida. An instant conversation-starter for a serious collector (est. $50,000-$70,000).

Other Michael Jackson collectibles include his signature black wool fedora hat with a black bow band, worn by the King of Pop and signed, “Love Michael Jackson” with “1998” written below (est. $6,000-$8,000); and his personally signed light brown suede jacket, worn at the 44th annual Grammy Awards, with a color Grammy logo and the date (Feb. 27, 2002) (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Other noteworthy Elvis items include his personally owned and worn leather and wool jacket from when he was 21 years old, size small, made in Italy by Kentfield and previously displayed at the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame (est. $6,000-$8,000); and the yellow and cream silk shirt Elvis wore in the movie King Creole in 1958 in New Orleans. The custom-made, long-sleeved shirt was also displayed at the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame (est. $4,000-$5,000).

The Frank Sinatra portion of the catalog will be highlighted by a collection of ten, never-before-seen photos from Sinatra’s 1951 wedding to actress Ava Gardner, along with their family members, taken by celebrated photographer Jules Schick. Also offered will be an original and authentic black and white publicity still of Sinatra, circa 1930s or ‘40s, signed “Best Wishes to Max, Sincerely, Frank” (est. $1,000-$3,000). Fittingly the auction falls on Sinatra’s birthday.

A leather jacket of the four original band members of KISS (Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley), featuring hand-painted pictures of each on the back and signed by all four, has an estimate of $3,000-$4,000. Also, a Black Panther character latex mask, a prototype mask designed to be worn by the film’s star, Chadwick Boseman, should fetch $5,000-$7,000.

The Debbie Reynold's archive collection was formed by Debbie Reynolds and her son Todd Fisher, who collected and preserved some of the best of Hollywood's costumes and props. They began their collection decades ago by purchasing collections from an MGM auction, 20th Century Props auctions, Christie's auctions, Planet Hollywood and numerous additional auctions.

Items from the Debbie Reynolds archive include these rare and highly collectible pieces:

- A half-sheet poster from the 1952 film Singing in the Rain, 29 ¾ inches by 32 ¾ inches, autographed by Reynolds and one of her co-stars, Donald O’Connor, paired with a piece of original wooden floor from the Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio (est. $2,000-$4,000).

- A stage-worn two-piece ensemble created by Bob Mackie for Reynolds’ 1976 Broadway musical, Debbie, at the Minskoff Theater; a gold sequin jumpsuit with rhinestone trim at the neckline and cuffs and long sleeveless coat of ostrich feathers (est. $5,000-$7,000).

- Autographed Star Wars posters from Carrie Fisher’s personal collection, to include a one-sheet poster from the original 1977 film, signed by Fisher, 27 inches by 41 inches, plus a piece of the wooden floor from the Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio (est. $1,500-$2,500).

Also offered will be other stage costumes custom-made by Bob Mackie, a costume from her “Ginger Rogers Tribute” show (with Donald O’Connor) and “Bicentennial” one-woman stage show in 1976, stage-worn and signed dance shoes from her Las Vegas show; original photos of Carrie, Debbie and Todd Fisher; and autographed prints of many of Ms. Reynolds’ MGM pals.

Rob Zombie collectibles will include a full-size spaceship and alien creature from the acclaimed filmmaker and musician’s music video Everyone’s F***ing in a UFO”. Other noteworthy items include a red velvet and wood rocking chair from the horror movie Annabelle, an original cabin sink and display case from the ocean liner Queen Mary from 1930 when it was built with support from Queen Elizabeth, and numerous collectible objects from many of the James Bond movies.

To learn more about Premiere Props and the upcoming Hollywood Movie Props & Costumes Auction planned for Saturday, December 12th, visit www.PremiereProps.com. To view the auction as it is being broadcast live, visit www.HollywoodLiveAuctions.com or www.PremiereProps.com.

About Premiere Props:
Premiere Props is the world’s largest entertainment memorabilia store. Based in El Segundo, California and in business for 17 years, Premiere Props is where bidders go to find authentic and certified screen-used movie props, movie star-worn costumes, movie and TV memorabilia and entertainment collectibles. The firm is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To learn more, please visit www.premiereprops.com.

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Elgin, Illinois (release-news) December 8, 2020 - Pro Insurance Group, an Elgin business insurance agency, recently released a new informational resource on their website that answers the question, "Who Needs Errors & Omissions Insurance?" The new resource goes over the importance of errors and omissions insurance. The new article is guided by the insurance experts at Pro Insurance Group who have experience helping pair businesses with the perfect insurance plans that keep them covered in the areas that count. They have designed this new article to help show businesses why errors and omissions insurance is critical and how it protects them.

Pro Insurance Group offers valuable information for business owners who may not know the importance of errors and omissions insurance. Having this insurance can end up saving them thousands in the event of a complaint or if inadequate service is given by an employee. In the article, they go over the benefits of acquiring E&O insurance, the industries/businesses that should get a policy, and they also go into how this type of insurance keeps businesses protected. Whether your business is a law firm, real estate agency, financial advisor, or medical office, the team at Pro Insurance Group wants readers to understand that errors and omissions insurance is a necessary plan. This plan will keep you protected in the event of even the most honest mistakes, offering a sense of safety.

While this news article focuses on errors and omissions insurance, Pro Insurance Group's website also offers visitors more information regarding their team, experience, as well as a full list of service offerings. Pro Insurance Group offers business, personal, and specialty insurance plans including commercial umbrella, cyber liability, directors and officers, employee benefits liability, general liability, auto, home, life, restaurant, technology, and more. Their comprehensive insurance plans help give clients peace of mind that they are protected from any circumstance. Pro Insurance Group takes pride in its deep knowledge of multiple industries and their ability to work step-by-step with clients to find their perfect coverage plan.

With the addition of this new article, Pro Insurance hopes readers will have a better understanding of errors and omissions and insurance and the importance of having a plan. For more information, contact Pro Insurance Group today at 833-619-0770 or visit their website at https://www.proinsgrp.com. Their offices are located at 2521 Technology Drive, Ste 201 in Elgin, IL 60124.

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The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) has released guidance to help industry stakeholders understand the current regulatory requirements for products that are in high demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The current health crisis means a wide range of products are not only in high demand but are also being consumed beyond their typical usage. Product types included in the guidance include:

• Face coverings
• Face shields
• Gowns
• Gloves
• Disinfectants and cleaning products  

The document covers regulatory requirements relating to flammability – the CPSC classifies face coverings, gowns and gloves as “articles of wearing apparel” and so they must comply with the requirements in the ‘Flammable Fabrics Act’. SGS lists the exemptions in SafeGuard 171/20.

It also covers the requirements relating to children’s products (12 and under) – face coverings, gowns and gloves must also comply with the labeling, testing and certification requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). They must meet the following requirements:

• Bear permanent tracking information
• Total lead content limits (unless material exempted by 16 CFR 1500.91(d)(7)(i)
• Lead in paint/similar surface coating limits

For face shields:

• Non-medical use – subject to CPSC requirements
• Children’s product – CPSIA requirements
• Medical use – under the jurisdiction of the U.S. FDA

Finally, for disinfectant and cleaning products, the guidance notes that these come under a variety of agency jurisdictions, depending on the product. In addition, certain household products must have child-safe packaging, as per the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).

For more information on the stipulations relating to the requirements regarding testing laboratories, certification, and the agency jurisdiction for certain disinfectant and cleaning products, read SGS SafeGuard 171/20.

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