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SCHURTER Acquires Majority Stake in Biaodi, Strengthening High Voltage Circuit Protection Portfolio

SCHURTER, a global Swiss company specializing in circuit protection, connectors, EMC products, switches, supercapacitors, and HMI, has recently announced the successful completion of its acquisition of majority stake in Biaodi, a China-based company recognized as a major developer of high‑voltage circuit protection solutions for electric vehicles and new energy applications. Biaodi’s product portfolio significantly expands SCHURTER’s high‑voltage offering.

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Circuit Protection | Connectors / Cables / Terminal Blocks | Industrial | News for Panel Builders | Switches / Indicators / Relays / Solenoids

Mouser Electronics Signs Global Distribution Agreement with LUTZE Inc., an Amphenol Company

Mouser Electronics, Inc. has recently announced a new global distribution agreement with LUTZE Inc., an Amphenol Company, further bolstering its automation solution lineup for customers around the world. Mouser now offers products from over 60 Amphenol businesses.

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Novada Cement Selects ABB to Prepare US Plant for Sustainable Production

Novada Cement, part of the Medcem Cement Group, has recently chosen ABB to deliver full plant electrification, automation and drives solutions for its new plant in Tampa Bay, Florida. ABB will design, supply and commission the solutions and provide integrated engineering, project management and support. With ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system (DCS) as the integration platform, operators will gain deeper insights and understanding of plant status and be enabled to take more effective measures to maximize plant production.

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OMRON and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Bridge the Virtual and Real Worlds for Flexible, High-Performance Manufacturing

Dassault Systèmes and OMRON have recently announced their partnership to bridge the gap between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). This collaboration enables manufacturers and machine builders to design, simulate, and deploy smarter, more flexible, and higher-performing production systems through a unified approach that merges virtual and real environments. Today’s factories often face a critical issue: product design, automation, and production systems operate in silos.

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General Manufacturing | Industrial | News for Panel Builders

RS and Festo Make Smart Electric Motion Accessible

RS now offers Festo’s Simplified Motion Series electromechanical actuators, also known as electric drive systems, which combine drive mechanics, motors, and servo drives to make smart electric motion accessible to even small and mid-sized organizations in the industrial manufacturing and intralogistics industries. While the Industry 4.0 automation, electrification, digitalization, and sustainability trends have been active for over a decade, making the switch from mature technologies, like pneumatic actuators, to more advanced technologies, like smart, integrated electromechanical actuators, was initially out of reach for all but the largest, most lucrative industrial operations.

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Southwire Company Named Rockwell Automation Technology Partner of the Year for 2026

Rockwell Automation, Inc. named Southwire Company, LLC, North America’s major manufacturer of wire and cable, as its Technology Partner of the Year for 2026 during the 2026 PartnerNetwork Conference. The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Technology Partner Awards honor organizations that successfully plan and execute innovative, high-impact solutions through close collaboration within the Rockwell Automation ecosystem. The awards recognize partners who demonstrate technical excellence, strong channel alignment, and a commitment to delivering measurable value for industrial customers through the application of Rockwell Automation and complementary partner technologies.

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Weidmuller USA Announces In-Booth Collaboration with Eplan at EWPTE 2026

Experience digital-based panel building in Booth #1021 Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has strengthened its partnership with Eplan to dramatically impact efficiency of the cabinet building process from start to finish. EWPTE Highlight Weidmuller and Eplan will feature simulated, digital-based panel building…

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Control Software | News for Panel Builders | Panel Building Advancements | Trending Solutions

ELECTRIX AI-Powered Electrical CAD from WSCAD Accelerates Engineering Workflows, Decreases Manual Design Time by Up to 50%

April 28, 2026 WSCAD is now available in the U.S. to help engineers, machine and panel builders work faster, reduce repetitive tasks and upskill employees WSCAD, developer of the world’s first AI-powered electrical design platform, has officially launched its U.S. market version of ELECTRIX AI. To experience the platform’s capabilities, an interactive webinar will be…

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RS Celebrates Making Amazing Happen in FY26

April 27, 2026 RS continues to fulfill its purpose of Making Amazing Happen for a Better World and becoming the first choice for all of its stakeholders one achievement at a time. RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, continued to embody its corporate purpose of Making Amazing Happen for…

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Rockwell Automation Elects David A. Zapico to Board of Directors

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that David A. Zapico was elected to its board of directors effective April 16, 2026. Zapico is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMETEK, Inc., a global provider of industrial technology solutions. “David brings deep industrial market knowledge and a proven track record of driving profitable growth through margin expansion and disciplined capital deployment,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell.

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Graybar Announces District Leadership Changes

Graybar has recently announced the following district leadership changes: Regis Ganley has been named District Vice President for the Southwest District, effective June 1, 2026. Ganley replaces Jeff Wanner who will retire after 10 years with the company. Meanwhile, Scott Kennedy has been named District Vice President in New York, effective July 1, 2026. Kennedy replaces Rick Harvey who will be promoted to Regional Vice President.

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Rittal to Exhibit at EWPTE 2026 in Milwaukee

Rittal is pleased to announce its participation in the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) 2026, the premier trade show dedicated to wire harness, cable processing, and automation solutions, where Rittal representatives will be presenting the Rittal Automation Systems (RAS) machines. The event takes place May 5–7, 2026, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, bringing together thousands of industry professionals, manufacturers, and technology experts from across the wire and cable processing ecosystem.

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Circuit Protection | Enclosures Products | News for Panel Builders | Power Supplies | Tools for Panel Builders

RS Is Your All-In-One Source for Industrial Control Cabinets

RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, is an all-in-one source for integrated industrial control cabinets. RS offers an extensive selection of the control, intelligence, power distribution and conversion, circuit protection, switching, motion control, and connectivity products needed to turn electrical and electronic enclosures into dynamic command centers for automated industrial facilities — including the RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio.

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Graybar Announces Leadership Changes

Graybar has recently announced the following leadership changes that will take effect on July 1, 2026: David A. Bender, who currently serves as Senior Vice President – East Region, has been named Senior Vice President – North American Subsidiaries. Brian P. Delaney, who currently serves as Senior Vice President – West Region and Subsidiaries, has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager. Richard H. Harvey, who currently serves as District Vice President for the company’s New York and Boston districts, will take on an expanded role as Regional Vice President.

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See What Eplan and Rittal are Showcasing at IEEE 2026

Eplan and sister company, Rittal are exhibiting at IEEE 2026 in Chicago on May 4-7. Discover how to streamline engineering, accelerate panel building, and enhance operational reliability across the power and energy value chain. This May at IEEE 2026, Eplan and Rittal will showcase integrated engineering and infrastructure solutions built to meet the evolving demands of modern grid systems.

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Connectors / Cables / Terminal Blocks | Data Centers | General Manufacturing | Healthcare | Industrial | News for Panel Builders

Molex: Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect Expands High-Reliability Connectivity Portfolio

Molex has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc, marking a major milestone in Molex’s vision to enable technology that is transforming the future and improving people’s lives. Smiths Interconnect brings a diverse portfolio of complementary products and advantaged capabilities in ruggedized custom connectors, contacts, RF components and…

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