Our production team is working on another batch of Zone 1 Universal iWAP107s, this time for our partner NOREX AS. They will be deployed #offshore to provide #wirelesscommunications across an #oilandgas field in the #northsea.
We’re proud to be one of twenty successful SMEs in a competition of 300 entrants run by the UK Government’s Innovate scheme for funding towards a highly innovative and market disruptive project. We were awarded a sizeable loan earlier this year to support the investment in our groundbreaking RTLS products! Our Financial Director, Martin was recently invited by Innovate UK as a panel member at the launch of the next innovation loan call. He was on hand to explain the application process and to discuss our project. #product #development #project #innovateuk
Wiggy’s been working on some Ex de close-coupled enclosure assemblies for a repeat customer here in the UK. We offer customised engineering to suit specific customer requirements, leveraging our expertise to build a solution that’s fit for purpose and fully compliant with hazardous area regulations. To find out more about our solutions visit: https://lnkd.in/gzw3nQn or give us a call on +44(0)845 277 5000. #engineering #customers #solutions
It’s great to see our iTAG100 RFID tag being used part of a worker safety and wireless solution in an underground mine, working alongside Rajant Corporation, Poynting Group, and Australian Droid + Robot. To read more about the iTAG100 Zone 1 RFID tag, check out this link: https://lnkd.in/dBQv6Bf To learn more about our RTLS solutions and see how they could help you improve safety and productivity, visit booth E131 at Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition – AIMEX, Sydney, 27-29 August. Our BDM for APAC, Jon, will see you there!
It’s great to see our colleagues continuing to #develop and take on new #challenges, so we’re really happy to share that #TeamExtronics member Simon Taylor has recently been #promoted to Logistics & Planning Manager. Nice one, Si!
Nice work from our production team, it’s great to see more iWAP107s heading out the door this week. This time, they’re heading to our partner Hanley Technology for a pharmaceutical customer in Ireland. The iWAP107s will be operational in Zone 1 and Zone 21 environments. They’ll support a range of mobile digital worker initiatives, designed to streamline maintenance and production activities. #wirelessnetworking #wirelessaccesspoint #partnership #teamextronics #hazardousareas
Our customers often ask us if they need to use ATEX/IECEx certified passive RFID tags in their hazardous areas. Product Manager Glynn has investigated the requirements and consulted with notified bodies to find the answer. Read his report here.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Julian Poyner as our new Engineering Director. Julian’s arrival comes at an exciting time for us with several new products launching this year, and we’ve also had a gentle restructure of our leadership team so we can keep growing for the future. Welcome, Julian! #growth #engineeringdirector #teamextronics
Extronics is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Engineering Director within their leadership team. Current Chief Operating Officer, Phil Walker, takes on the CEO role as of June 2019. Phil has a wealth of experience in driving business growth and has his sights set firmly on the future. “I’m looking forward to leading Extronics in our quest towards being a truly great company and I’m fortunate to be surrounded by an excellent team,” says Phil. “We’re challenging ourselves with ambitious targets while staying very focused on continuous improvement”. Phil previously worked at Stanley Black & Decker as part of its AeroScout Industrial division. In 2015, when the Aeroscout Industrial division was closed, Extronics was appointed as global distributor for the Aeroscout RTLS technology for the industrial market, as […]
Last week, we were pleased to host the STANLEY Healthcareleadership team. We enjoyed some really exciting strategy discussions as we continue our partnership. It was fantastic for Suzanne Foster, Everett Hucksoll, and Troy Dayon to meet our team and check out Extronics HQ in Middlewich, UK. Extronics looks forward to continued collaboration in delivering RTLS solutions to suit our customers’ needs.
Great to see Anglo American introducing wireless networks in their South African mines to keep workers safe and improve communciation. This project used a mining-certified variant of our iWAP107 Zone 1 access point enclosure system, supplied via our partner Extech Safety Systems Pty Ltd. Find out more about the iWAP107: https://lnkd.in/dxBd8xK #wirelessnetworking #mining #ExtronicsCVAR #workersafety https://lnkd.in/dg26_cc
Our colleague Barry Ellis is competing in the Chester Half Marathon on Sunday 19th May! Barry will be raising money for Extronics’ chosen charity Tiny Steps who are looking to provide a sensory play area and social cafe. This will be a safe stimulating environment for children with additional needs, and their families. The sensory play area and social cafe will be a place to relax with a calming environment. With many features for children with additional needs to help develop their senses, learn together and most importantly have fun! Good luck Barry from everybody at Extronics!