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2007
October
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| October 2007 |
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CSS is chosen as a member of the
construction team for the new Concordia
University Student Housing facility to include category
6 cable installation, wireless access point installation,
security camera installation and emergency intercom stations
for the new 316 bed facility. Project completion scheduled
for August 2008. |
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| October 2007 |
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CSS invited to join Minneapolis
BOMA. |
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July
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| July 2007 |
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CSS performs demolition of abandoned
cabling on various floors for vacant office space in US Bank
Plaza for Hines Interests in Minneapolis, MN. |
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June
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| June 2007 |
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Mark Yonekawa and Chad Peterson
attend Molex Certified Installer training. Communication Systems
Specialists is now a Certified Installer of Molex Premise
Networks solutions. As a certified contractor with Molex we
are able to offer a 25-year warranty on select projects.
Company Statement:
Molex
Premise Networks provides total network cabling solutions
with just one relentless goal: Protecting the Integrity of
Your Data.
We do this by developing and manufacturing
innovative products for the transmission of voice, data and,
more recently, video-imaging signals.
With a reputation for technological
excellence, our comprehensive product range includes a wide
portfolio of UTP, STP, SCTP, FTP and Fiber Optics products.
All products and services meet or
exceed all recognized industry standards including ISO 11801,
EN50173 and EIA/TIA 568B.
Please visit www.molexpn.com
for more information about Molex Premise Networks. |
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| June 2007 |
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Mark Yonekawa and Chad Peterson
attend Panduit Certified Installer training. Communication
Systems Specialists is now a Certified Installer of Panduit
Network Solutions. CSS is now able to offer the Panduit Certification
Plus System Warranty on select project.
Panduit
is a global leader in end-to-end networking solutions. Complete
solutions are available from the work are to the telecommunications
room including copper and fiber cabling systems, outlets,
raceway, zone cabling, wireless, managed system solutions,
fiber routing, racks, grounding and bonding, network identification
and network accessories.
Please visit www.panduit.com/warranty
to review the Certification Plus warranty details or visit
www.panduit.com
for additional information on Panduit Network Solutions. |
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| June 2007 |
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CSS attends Keyscan Access Control
Systems installer training program.
Company Statement:
Keyscan
manufactures electronic access control systems to regulate
doors and elevators. Built on a foundation of versatility,
our access control systems satisfy a wide range of needs suitable
for all budgets. Whether it's to control one door in a single
building or hundreds of doors in multiple buildings over a
wide geographic area, a Keyscan system delivers reliability,
functionality, and expandability for superior facility management.
Keyscan is a widely recognized name
in the security industry equipping businesses, organizations,
and institutions with integrated, access control systems that
regulate and monitor building access for greater security.
From the company's beginnings in 1984, Keyscan has focused
exclusively on the development of access control systems,
which have always incorporated the most advanced technologies
and innovative product design. The 25,000 + systems in operation
around the world are a resounding testimonial to Keyscan's
legendary quality and service. So see for yourself why Keyscan
systems are at the forefront of access control.
CSS can design and install an Access Control solution to meet
your specific needs. |
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| June 2007 |
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Prime
Therapeutics enters into an agreement with CSS for the
installation of over 600 category 5e cable locations, fiber
backbone installation, and paging/sound masking for the 1020
Discovery Road office space. CSS performed removal and recycling
of over 2,000 lbs. of abandoned cable prior to the installation
of the new horizontal cabling. |
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| June 2007 |
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Mars,
Inc. contracts with CSS to perform installation of horizontal
cabling for new office space in LaSalle Plaza in Minneapolis,
MN. |
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May
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| May 2007 |
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Zeller
Realty Group contracts with CSS to perform installation
of horizontal cabling in the new offices at LaSalle Plaza
in Minneapolis, MN. |
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April
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| April 2007 |
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CSS is awarded contract for St
Croix Falls Elementary School addition and remodeling. The
project consists of installation of category 6A data; integrated
voice, speaker, and clock wiring; TV distribution wiring and
system installation; outside plant fiber installation; security
cabling installation. |
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| April 2007 |
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Prime
Therapeutics enters into agreement with CSS for the installation
of new 2,000 sq. ft. Data Center and office space. CSS to
provide equipment racks, overhead basket tray, copper and
fiber connectivity within Data Center; Office wiring includes
category 5e cabling and sound masking system installation. |
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March
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March 14, 2007
Bloomington, MN |
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 Award
Winning Contractor
CSS receives Outstanding Service award from United Properties
at Normandale Lake Office Park. CSS provides riser management
and consulting services for the Normandale Lake Office Park
a 1.5 million square foot Class A office park in Bloomington,
MN. This award is provided to contractor partners that provide
exceptional service for the properties. We are honored to
be the recipients of this award. |
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February
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| February 7, 2007 |
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Learn all about
Abandoned Cabling from Communication Systems Specialists (CSS)
- and pick up 1.5 CEU’s!
Chad Peterson, RCDD President of CSS will present a CEU certified
seminar entitled “Abandoned Cabling” on Tuesday,
February 27, 2007. The 1.5 hour (CEU credits pending approval)
program will focus on some of the top issues relating to abandoned
cables in corporate buildings and business complexes. Chad
will teach you about relevant building codes, software programs
that help you manage connections, important documentation
and responsibilities, liabilities and opportunities.
• Time: 7:30 am (continental breakfast).
8:00 am - 9:30 am (seminar).
• Venue: St. Louis Park Recreational Center, 3700 Monterey
Drive, St. Louis Park, MN.
• Directions: From Highway 100 go east on 36th Street
west. Located 1 block past (east of) Target.
• Registration fee: $25 (cancellations need 24 hours
notice).
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January
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| January 19-25, 2007 |
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Chad Peterson, RCDD attends BICSI
conference in Orlando, FL. The BICSI winter conference is
the leading conference in the world for showcasing new technologies
and practices related to structured wiring installation and
maintenance. |
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2006
December
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| December 21, 2006 |
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CSS receives FIT (Firestop Installation
Training) Level 1 certification through Specified
Technologies Inc. The FIT training provides the training
required to understand which UL system to choose for the application
and also the proper way to install the chosen system. Having
this training will insure a properly designed and installed
fire stop solution for the customer's application. In addition
to the field staff, Mark Yonekawa, VP of Operations; Chad
Peterson, President also received the certification. |
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October
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| October 25, 2006 |
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CSS is chosen by United
Properties to perform abandoned cable removal, and riser
management services for 8000, 8300, 8400, and 8500 Normandale
office towers. CSS will provide on-going riser management
and consulting services to the building management and tenants. |
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| October 4, 2006 |
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Communication Systems Specialists
Vice President, Field Operations, Mark
Yonekawa, holds Continuing Education class for Associated
Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) www.mnabc.com.
The class provided 8 hours of DOL continuing education credits.
Registration
form (pdf).
(Mark Yonekawa has previously taught
on a variety of subjects in the low-voltage industry and is
licensed with the city of St. Paul as an Adjunct Instructor.
Communication Systems Specialists is committed to improving
the low-voltage industry by providing instruction through
ABC. CSS would like to thank ABC for the opportunity to participate
in their Continuing Education Program and we look forward
to growing our relationship.) |
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September
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| September 2006 |
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CSS and Prime Therapeutics have
entered into an agreement for the installation of structured
cabling, paging and sound masking for the new pharmacy call
center in Albuquerque, NM. The project consist of design and
installation of nearly 500 data cables, 80 Atlas Sound paging
speakers, 50 Atlas Sound masking speakers and fiber optic
backbone connections. Scheduled completion is October, 2006. |
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| September 11, 2006 |
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CSS supports Amherst
Wilder Foundation Children's Residential Endowment Fund.
Read more (pdf). |
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July
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| July 18, 2006 |
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Communication Systems Specialists
is proud to be recognized as a Certified Woman Owned Business
with the State of Minnesota Small Business Procurement Program
(State vendor #200630574 00). |
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May
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| May 8, 2006 |
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CSS is pleased to announce the
hire of Jode Fritz as Lead Technician. Jode comes to CSS with
over 20 years of field and leadership experience. |
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| May 2, 2006 |
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CSS joins ABC www.mnabc.com
(Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota) as a member. |
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| May 2, 2006 |
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CSS joins M-T-A www.m-t-a.org
as a professional member. |
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April
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| April 19, 2006 |
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Communication Systems Specialists
is proud to announce an agreement with American
Power Conversion (APC), to be an authorized reseller.
APC is a leading provider of UPS systems, cooling solutions,
and racking systems for data center environments. |
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| April 17, 2006 |
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CSS completes Uniprise Solutions
category 6E structured cabling and Bogen paging system installation
at Delphax Technologies, Inc. www.delphax.com. |
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April 17, 2006
Eagan, MN |
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CSS and Prime Therapeutics enter
into agreement for installation of and additional 410 category
5e cables to Eagandale office complex for second floor project. |
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March
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March 20, 2006
Coon Rapids, MN |
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CSS adds wireless design and predictive
analysis capabilities through addition of Fluke Networks InterpretAir
WLAN survey software. www.flukenetworks.com/interpretair. |
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March 17, 2006
Minneapolis, MN |
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Welsh Companies chooses CSS for
abandoned cable removal services in International Centre Building
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March 17, 2006
Eagan, MN |
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CSS and Prime Therapeutics enter
into agreement for installation of over 800 category 5e cables
to new Eagandale office complex. |
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February
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February 6, 2006
Bloomington, MN |
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Delphax Technologies, Inc. chooses
CSS for installation of Commscope Uniprise Solutions Category
6E cable infrastructure for new corporate offices. |
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