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Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> TO: FROM: <br /> ERMU Commission Mark Fuchs—Electric Superintendent <br /> MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br /> October 10, 2017 6.2 <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Report on Superior Essex Cable Plant Tour <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: <br /> None <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> In March 2107 the Commission awarded the 2017 cable bid to Dakota Supply Group (DSG). <br /> One of the cable products that DSG had included in the bid was Superior Essex who is new to <br /> manufacturing this type of electric distribution cable. Recognizing this, DSG arranged for a tour <br /> at the Superior Essex manufacturing plant in Tarboro,NC. <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> DSG took a group of municipal and cooperative electric utility representatives from Minnesota <br /> to tour the North Carolina plant September 25-27. We had the opportunity to see the <br /> manufacturing process for their underground cable and the quality control procedures they have <br /> in place. Another benefit to attending the tour was having the opportunity to speak directly with <br /> the manufacturer who was eager to hear our feedback on how they could improve on their cable <br /> to make it easier to work with in the field. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br /> None <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> • Photos—Superior Essex Cable Plant Tour <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br /> 104 <br />