Kate Wade

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 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 […]

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, 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 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 […]

Thermal imaging and monitoring solutions company moviTHERM has announced the launch of Irley, a new IoT thermal camera built to flag fire risk, equipment failure and heat-related problems so that fleet teams can step in before they turn into costly damage. Irley watches continuously for hot spots and alerts the right people the moment it […]

Hastings Fiber Glass Products has released a new version of its Tel-O-Pole Bucket Stick with integrated measuring capabilities. Known as the Tel-O-Pole Measuring Bucket Stick (product number HV-208-M), the tool allows users to safely take accurate and efficient measurements when working from a bucket truck. The collapsible, telescoping hot stick combines all the features of […]

As electric utilities across the United States accelerate transmission and distribution infrastructure investment driven by grid modernization and clean energy expansion, a new national specialty equipment platform has emerged to support the contractors and utilities doing that work. Rentix Solutions – formed through the merger of JDC (formerly known as Jack Doheny Companies) and Vacuum […]

Most utility gloves lead with protection, treating fit as an afterthought. For crews wearing gloves all day in the field, that’s the wrong priority order. Comfort, dexterity and fit aren’t secondary to protection – they’re what determine whether a worker actually keeps the gloves on. The FR Ground Glove (SKU 12-3365-60) is built to deliver […]

In high-heat, high-risk environments, balancing FR/AR protection, visibility and comfort is an ongoing challenge. The Neese Tecasafe One Class 3 Vented FR Shirt is designed to solve those concerns. It provides dual protection against thermal and low-light hazards, and it’s five times more breathable than traditional workwear. Constructed with lightweight 5.7-ounce Tecasafe One fabric, this […]