Technibus Announces Seismically Certified Bus

Company Becomes the Exclusive Provider of OSHPD Certified Metal-Enclosed Bus

CANTON, OH – May 21, 2013 – With a focus on continually driving innovation and engineering excellence, Technibus, the leading provider of metal-enclosed bus duct solutions in North America, is pleased to be the only OSHPD seismically certified source for 600V-15kV metal-enclosed bus.

The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) certification is quickly becoming a building code requirement across the United States for a variety of critical facilities including: healthcare, nuclear power, petro-chemical, data centers and industrial. These are also key industries for Technibus products. Earning certification number OSP-0222-10, Technibus is preapproved for OSHPD projects meeting all standards required.

While working closely with professional engineers and a nationally recognized lab, Technibus OSHPD certified seismic products also meet the requirements of: UBC-1997, IBC-2009, CBC-2010, ASCE7-10 with an Importance Factor of 1.5 in accordance with ICC-ES AC156 and IEEE-693-2005 High Level. Additionally, Technibus can provide Seismic P.E. stamped coordinated support structures for all of our equipment.

“We are thrilled to become the exclusive provider of OSHPD certified, metal-enclosed bus products in the United States”, said Dan Pomerleau , CEO & President, Technibus, Inc. “This certification is a true testament to our extraordinary expertise and tireless dedication to engineering and producing top quality products.”

Since becoming certified, Technibus has engineered OSHPD certified components for El Segundo Power and the Los Angeles International Airport.