Delo claims special achievement despite volatile times for markets Energy solutions company Delo reportedly "generated record revenue in its completed fiscal year (ending March 31, 2026)," the company said in a May 12 press release e-mailed to EA. Sales of $304 million represent growth of eight percent compared to the previous year. Per the release, East Asia remained the most important revenue region with a 53 percent share, followed by Europe at 27 percent and North and Sou

Vacuum Interrupters introduces Westinghouse-based replacement application Vacuum Interrupters, the Denton, Texas manufacturer of replacement vacuum interrupters, pole assemblies, parts, and components for medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers and contactors, introduced the RVI-WL-23338 replacement vacuum interrupter, per a May 12 company press release e-mailed to EA. This direct fit-and-function replacement unit for Westinghouse WL-23338 vacuum interrupters meets original e

Sussman Electric expands EWx series model lineup Sussman Electric Boilers, a brand of Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), announced the expansion of its high-efficiency EWx Series electric hot water boiler line, per a May 11 press release from the company. Building on last year's introduction of its 30-240kW compact units, Sussman has added three intermediate sizes - 45kW, 75kW and 105kW, broadening the product offering to 43 models, spanning 30kW to 1200kW. With these add

Company invests $200 million in European switchgear, medium-voltage projects ABB announced May 11 that it is investing around $200 million in its medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities across Europe over the next three years to "expand production capacity, accelerate the transition to next-generation technologies for power distribution and strengthen supply for customers that are modernizing their power infrastructure." This reportedly includes utilities, industry, and rap

Lindsay Hartman is taking on the top role at Essex Brownell Lindsay Hartman is now the President of Essex Brownell, a role she assumed in 2026, per a recent post in the "leadership" section of the company's website. In this position, she is "responsible for leading the organization’s strategic direction, driving growth, and strengthening customer and supplier partnerships across the business," the company said. Hartman's LinkedIn page notes that she began the role in April 20

Hands-on experience from Megger Baker in a basic training course Register now for Megger Baker's "Static Testing Training Level 1" course. Static motor testing plays a critical role in a reliable motor maintenance ecosystem. Megger Baker’s Static 1 course gives you the technical foundation and practical experience to test with confidence, identify insulation fault modes, and make better maintenance decisions before failures lead to costly downtime. What You’ll Gain: Hands-on

Exploring the trade data on additive manufacturing machinery Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the World Customs Organization began adding codes for AM (Additive Manufacturing) machinery to its index, enabling the technology’s international trade to be measured more directly. With data through the end of 2025, four full years of trade in additive machinery are available. The following data was summarized by IMTS' Christopher Chidzik in an April 14 feature on the trade show website. Sin

"Solar grazing" returns to Avangrid in the Pacific Northwest Avangrid, Inc., a Maupin, Oregon-based energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced in a May 7 press release that it has welcomed thousands of sheep back to four solar energy facilities in Oregon and Washington this spring to manage vegetation and reduce fire risk during summer, continuing its partnership with a local Oregon rancher. Known as solar grazing, this vegetation management method utilizes g

ComEd gets a shout-out from the Energy Coalition for its efficiency efforts ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program won the Stars of Energy Efficiency award in the Power & Utilities category from the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE). The award highlights ComEd’s efforts to lower energy costs for customers facing high energy burdens. ASE announced the recognition at its 33rd annual gala May 6 in Washington, DC, where five finalists competed in the Power & Utilities category. Last year,

OSHA's annual week to prevent falls is underway OSHA has begun its 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, running May 4–8, 2026. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 389 of the 1,034 construction fatalities recorded in 2024 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable, OSHA stresses during its dedicated week. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard

AWWA's June golf event is open for signups Looking to hit the links? AWWA (American Water Works Association) will hold its annual golf tournament in June, and is looking for participants. The event is organized and hosted by AWWA's Water Equation group. This year, it will take place at the Laurel Hill (VA) Golf Course outside the D.C. Metro area on June 21. Laurel Hill "has been a local favorite for over 20 years," AWWA said in an email to EA, adding that "this accessible and

Automate's keynote lineup features two Chicago Bears alums Sports personalities are a big draw at trade shows. Here's the latest salvo: Chicago Bears radio voice Jeff Joniak will sit down with former Bears linebacker (and Hall of Famer) Brian Urlacher for "a powerful, real-world conversation on leadership and performance," at Automate this year when the expo comes to the Bears' home city June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. "Through candid stories and hard-earned lessons

ABB division leader among those killed in Austrian bus accident The electromechanical industry received sad news last week in learning that Florian Schneeberger, former CEO of B&R Automation and noted Olympian, tragically passed away in a bus accident in Salzburg, Austria, on April 20. Mr. Schneeberger was 55 years old. Known for his athletic achievements in addition to his business resume, he competed in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta alongside sailing partner And

Industrial Repair Service of S.C. gets recognition from the U.S. small business administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office has announced local honorees for National Small Business Week (NSBW), which will take place May 3-9. Each year during NSBW, the SBA recognizes "exceptional small businesses" across all 50 states, as well as U.S. districts and territories. Those who were selected to win national awards will be honored May 3 a

Dewalt study finds gap between AI training and trades As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries and becomes an essential jobsite tool for construction and industrial businesses, a new national study from DeWalt purports an emerging disconnect: that "the construction workforce is eager for AI, but lacks the hands-on training needed to unlock its full potential," per an April 20 DeWalt press release emailed to EA. DeWalt's "AI in the Trades" study surveyed c

The planet's holiday gained momentum in 2026 Earth Day 2026 was less about grand declarations and more about visible, on-the-ground participation. Under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” the focus shifted toward collective, community-driven action—emphasizing that environmental progress comes from everyday efforts rather than top-down policy alone. Across the globe, an estimated 1 billion people took part in activities ranging from cleanups and teach-ins to climate rallies a

Morgan Olson showcases newest first responder truck Morgan Olson, a leading manufacturer of purpose-built commercial work vehicles, is showcasing its new Kestrel work truck platform at the FDIC International show in Indianapolis this week. The Kestrel is a commercially available solution engineered for the most demanding first response use cases. It is purpose-built, fully validated, and already in production. The Kestrel represents a new class of compact four-wheel-drive, Cl

Marine terminal operator selects ABB and crane-builder Kuenz for L.A. upgrades ABB and Kuenz will deliver nine new rail-mounted stacking cranes equipped with electrical and control systems for TraPac, the marine terminal operator, to help with its expansion in Los Angeles, the companies announced in a press release April 15. ABB will deliver design, installation and commissioning of electrical and control systems for the new rail-mounted stacking cranes from Kuenz. In additio

Two respected industry names team up Two of the most respected brands in the electrical industry, Doble Engineering and Megger, have announced their strategic merger under the umbrella of ESCO Technologies Inc. Together, these brands bring an unrivalled reputation of innovation, expertise, and trust by their customers to deliver a unified platform for holistic electrical asset management on a global scale. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to clo

Mini nuclear energy solutions begin to hit the market GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) today announced that it has entered into a Main Services Agreement (MSA) with AFRY, a leading Swedish engineering, project management and advisory company, to support the deployment of its BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology. Through this non-exclusive collaboration, AFRY will deliver engineering and advisory services that leverage its deep sector knowledge, regional expe