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Kate Wade


Kate Wade

Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.

Timpson Guide

Field Pocket Guide

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“Transformers: A Timpson Training Field Pocket Guide” is a 42-page booklet designed by the Timpson Training team. At just 4 by 8 inches, it is small enough to fit in your pocket or tool bag. This guide was created for electrical linemen, journeymen and post-journeymen who want to get a better grasp of electrical theory, transformer […]

Guardian Hero

Award-Winning Self-Retracting Lifeline

The Hero Self-Retracting Lifeline from Guardian, a leader in height safety solutions, recently earned first place in the NSC Safety Congress & Expo’s new product showcase. The Hero SRL platform was developed to provide a versatile solution for jobsites across North America. The lineup, which includes Class 1 and 2 configurations, features ANSI Z359.14-2021 qualification and […]

Summit Power Analyzer

Power Analyzer

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The Summit Technology PS5000 Power Analyzer is a hand-held three-phase instrument that helps electrical professionals configure, conduct and document power quality studies in the field. Combining power quality analysis, data logging, graphical diagnostics and compatibility with PowerSight Remote Monitoring, the PS5000 helps users identify developing issues, receive automated alarms and reduce unnecessary return visits during […]

J. J. Keller Training

Comprehensive Training Management Solution

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Keeping utility employees trained, informed and prepared for the hazards they face every day is an ongoing challenge. J. J. Keller Training helps simplify that responsibility with a comprehensive training management solution that allows employers to deliver, manage, track and document safety and compliance training from a single platform. With over 950 online courses, 300 […]

Twiceme FluidLogic Partnership

Intelligent Hydration System

Twiceme Technology has announced a partnership with FluidLogic, a hydration technology company developing wearable and in-vehicle systems for motorsports, military, and industrial environments. The integration embeds Twiceme’s NFC-based safety platform into FluidLogic’s GPR50 Intelligent Hydration System for industrial workers, marking the first of several partnerships in heat stress prevention. FluidLogic built the GPR50 system to […]

Three Phase Training

Hands-On Transformer Training

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Three Phase Innovations designs and manufactures hands-on transformer training systems that help utilities, municipalities, contractors, colleges and apprenticeship programs develop safer, more confident lineworkers. Training models use real transformers and secondary voltages to recreate field conditions in a controlled classroom environment, providing students with practical experience. Instructors can teach transformer theory; polarity; single- and three-phase […]

Andax TCBS

Transformer Containment Bag System

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Andax Industries’ Transformer Containment Bag System (TCBS) has received the Plant Engineering 2026 Product of the Year Bronze Award, recognizing the system as an innovative solution designed to improve utility crew safety, simplify transformer handling and support regulatory compliance. Developed through direct collaboration with electric utilities, the TCBS provides crews and safety managers with a […]

O.W.L. Radar System

Short-Range 2D Radar System

Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) has announced its upgraded GroundAware GA1360LH, a 2D, 360-degree digital multi-beamforming radar system. Now available, it distinguishes among humans, animals, and ground and water vehicles to detect targets of concern within and around critical sites. Designed for ground and water surface applications, the GA1360LH is a powerful option to safeguard electrical […]

Greenlee Tester

Insulator Tester

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Greenlee, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, has introduced the IT-5 Insulator Tester to help transmission crews quickly assess high-voltage insulator condition with confidence. Building on the company’s legacy in high-voltage insulator testing, the IT-5 offers next-generation capability, delivering immediate, reliable feedback in the field. In addition to detecting internal dielectric failures in porcelain and […]

Polaris Connectors

Compression Connectors

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Polaris has significantly expanded manufacturing capacity for the Compression Connector portfolio, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to supporting the growing demands of electrical infrastructure, data center and power distribution projects across North America. The expansion further positions Polaris as a trusted source for power and grounding connections, backed by more than 40 years of proven performance […]