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  • Nordson TEST & INSPECTION Earns Prestigious 2023 Mexico Technology Award for Quadra 7 Pro MXI System

    Nordson TEST & INSPECTION is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the esteemed 2023 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Inspection Equipment – X-ray. The ceremony took place during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.    The Quadra 7 Pro MXI system revolutionizes manual inspection with its superior…


  • XDry Receives 2023 Mexico Technology Award for Innovative Heated Dry Cabinet

    XDry Corp., a leading supplier of humidity-controlled storage cabinets for electronic manufacturing, laboratories and preservation, is pleased to announce that it received a 2023 Mexico Technology Award in the Dry Boxes category for its HXD2-1106-01 Heated Dry Cabinet. The announcement took place during the prestigious SMTA Guadalajara Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.  The XDry…


  • A universal solution for terminal screws

    C.K Tools has developed a range of screwdrivers that offers a comprehensive solution for terminal screws during switchgear installations. Eliminating irritating, time-wasting and costly breakage caused by ill-fitting screwdrivers.   The new expanded Dextro VDE Modulo Slim range covers all screw types commonly used in circuit breakers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, PCB clamps and electrical…


  • Alectra Utilities deploys grid modernisation metering tech

    Image courtesy 123rf Ontario-based electric utility and distributor Alectra Utilities is deploying a grid modernisation software suite and metering technology to improve the performance of the distribution grid. Alectra is deploying Itron’s Gen5 Riva meters, industrial IoT (IIoT) network solution and utility management software suite, Utility IQ, designed to help collect and manage electricity consumption…


  • AI software company raises .5M for grid resiliency

    Image courtesy 123rf Rhizome, a climate resilience planning platform for the power grid, announced its official launch, initial institutional capital raise of $2.5 million, and partnership with Seattle City Light and Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO). With ongoing engagements with several major electric utilities, Rhizome says it intends to make the electric grid more resilient…


  • Ellis celebrates global partnerships at Distributors’ Conference

    Ellis Patents has held its highly anticipated Distributors’ Conference for 2023. This was the first time the company was able to host this long-awaited, usually triennial, landmark event since 2017. Distributors from across the world, including New Zealand, Spain, Peru, Turkey, Poland, France, Norway, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Dubai, USA, Netherlands, Singapore, Belgium, the UK,…


  • Embrace the changing seasons with Carhartt’s A/W range

    As Autumn takes its colourful hold, gear up with Carhartt‘s latest collection of work pants, water-repellent sweatshirts and insulated vests, designed to tackle the demands of any job site. Whether you’re scaling scaffolding or manoeuvring through tight spaces, the Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Canvas Work Pants (103109) are engineered to handle it all. Made from…


  • ARMD urges trade to protect their van and tools this winter

    ARMD has warned the industry that as darker winter evenings draw in, tool theft increases dramatically. In fact, looking at the insurance claims made by the trade, the winter months are the busiest months for insurance claims by tradespeople who have fallen victim to tool theft. “Winter provides the veil of darkness thieves use to break…


  • A chance to win with Drayton’s new Digistat campaign

    This heating season, Drayton has announced that it is giving installers even more reasons to choose its new Digistat range. With the new Digistat designed to cut call backs, thanks to the simple app control via Bluetooth that makes it easy for customers to manage their schedules, Drayton has partnered with Fix Radio to find…


  • Find out every trade’s favourite songs to work to

    The magic of music has been a secret weapon in the workplace, helping boost tradespeople’s brain activity and turn up the volume on productivity. But when it comes down to it, what do tradespeople listen to at work? Well, according to the Toolbox’s research, green thumbed gardeners love working along to tunes about balmy weather, which…