INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION, Inc.
P.O. Box 493 Miamitown, OH - 45041-9998 - USA
Organization
ICEA Meetings
ICEA meetings are held quarterly, with the organization's business being conducted in a General Meeting, and technical matters are handled in the Section whose scope covers the subject. Technical matters of interest to several Sections being covered in a Joint Session to preclude repetition.
ICEA Membership
Membership in ICEA is confined to individual engineers who are on technical staffs of concerns engaged in the manufacture of the product involved, and who are qualified by technical training or experience to contribute to the purpose and activity of the Association. ICEA members are not involved in activities such as pricing, negotiating and/or closing of sales for any cable products. If interested, and believe you are eligible, you are invited to contact ICEA Headquarters for more information.
Section Scope
The Power Cable Section assignment includes standards for all cables with extruded or laminar insulations and used for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
The UPCS TAC group is a technical advisory committee for this Section on matters relating to utility cables. It is composed of ICEA members, power cable users (utilities and manufacturing plants etc.) and other industry associated parties.
The Communications Cable Section is responsible for providing cable standards, test procedures, and guides for the telecommunications industry. It is composed of ICEA members representing over twenty telecommunications cable manufacturers from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The Control & Instrumentation Section is responsible for providing standards, test procedures, and guides for all insulated cables used to control or monitor equipment or power systems, transportation signal systems, and alarms.
The Portable Cable Section was formed to provide standards for insulated electrical cables for all portable or movable equipment, especially for use in mines or other similar applications, and by the military.
Historical
75th Anniversary Meeting
9/9/2024 - 9/12/2024
September marks the end of summer, the height of hurricane season, the start of a new fiscal year, and the annual ICEA meeting is held. This year, our adventures took us to Quebec City, Canada; our hotel, the Hilton, overlooked the only walled city in North America and the provincial parliament building with its bright blue and white Quebec flag standing proud. We also overlooked a striking, angry nursing union; they were out in force, blowing horns and waving flags 24/7. Despite the commotion, the city did not disappoint. The Château Frontenac dominating the skyline, and the views of the St. Lawrence River were fantastic memories. I found that the best way to explore the city's historic charm was to hit the ground running, from the St. Lawrence River Path to the walled city down to Abraham Park.
While last year's golf tournament proved to be a wash (it poured down rain), everyone opted for the guided sightseeing cruise this year. We had a 30-minute walking tour from the Hilton down to the St. Lawrence River, where we took part in a 90-minute guided cruise. During the excursion we passed by landmarks like the Château Frontenac, and Montmorency Falls while learning about the history of Quebec City.
One of the greatest perks of this job is the opportunity to travel, meet new people, and provide a break from routine for our membership. I hope the members enjoy these annual meetings and will continue to attend in person, as it can be gratifying and help build a lasting ICEA association.