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    Electric Utility Operations

    Lineman Invents New Product to Increase Safety in the Trade

    Sept. 14, 2022
    Racheting Wheel Tools has redesigned the lineman's insulated hex wrench.
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    Electric Utility Operations

    IDEC Corp. Releases New Ferrule and Crimping Tool Product Line

    July 1, 2022
    IDEC Corporation has released a complete product line of S3TL series ferrules, wire strippers, crimpers and screwdrivers.
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    Electric Utility Operations

    Waterproof, Shockproof & Rugged

    March 8, 2022
    Fully ruggedized laptops and tablets can likely survive just about any extreme environments that utility personnel encounter in their demanding jobs.
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    Tools and Technologies

    Ripley Tools Launches UtilityTool Cable Jacket Stripper

    Feb. 3, 2022
    With operational efficiency and safety top priorities for cable engineers, Ripley Tools has developed the UtilityTool US16 drill operated jacket removal device.
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    Electric Utility Operations

    Klein Tools Launches Portable Power Station

    Dec. 16, 2021
    The KTB1000 Portable Power Station is designed with the job site in mind.
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    Tools and Technologies

    $86 Million Investment to Build Advanced Switchgear and Power Electronics Factory in Western Pennsylvania

    Nov. 4, 2024
    Mitsubishi Electric Power Products will construct about 160,000 sq ft advanced switchgear factory in Western Pennsylvania, which will focus on the production of both vacuum and...
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    Electric Utility Operations

    Greenlee Releases New Micro Cutter

    Oct. 9, 2024
    The Lineman's Expo exhibitor will showcase the tool, which delivers 50% more force than manual cutting options and helps to prevent career-ending injuries.
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    Electric Utility Operations

    Lineman's Expo Exhibitor to Showcase Equipment for the Line Trade

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Lineworkers can learn more about the Cary-Lift and Extendo 1536X Telehandler at the Pettibone booth.
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    Tools and Technologies

    Power Grid Under Pressure: Is U.S. Transmission Infrastructure Ready for the Surge in Energy Demand?

    Sept. 23, 2024
    There’s a variety of reforms, changes and the encouragement to implement available advanced transmission technologies in new projects for expanding the bulk transmission infrastructure...