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Publishers of Electrical Apparatus magazine,
THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BENCH REFERENCE,
Barks Books, and related digital products

​What’s New and Coming Soon...

In November's WORKFORCE issue, we showcase workforce training, burnout in the workplace, a program for Mississippi high schoolers, a profile of Ben Norris, new NEMA standard for high inrush motors, high energy battery swapping, and a show report from The Battery Show. 

December features PRODUCTS.   Articles include Navigating the Electromechanical Supply Chain in an Era of Disruption:, a  WEFTEC Report, technical information about Insulation resistance testing, a reader profile of Essex Brownell's Dawn Ortiz, Contract manufacturing and EVs, how to achieve success with crucial conversations, and more -- 

And get ready for EMBR 2026!, distributed with our December issue. 

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Our current issue, October 2025

Spotlight: International

Our annual International issue features electromechanical news and trends from around the world - including a special classified section with 2" ads from service and repair operations. Explore the Table of Contents of one of our best-read issues!  

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