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!