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Weidmuller USA Introduces Basic Line Series B: New Unmanaged Switches Offer Cost-Effective Alternative

Basic Line B Unmanaged Switches

Richmond, VA (Nov. 20, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has introduced Basic Line Series B — cost-effective unmanaged switches ensuring high EMC compatibility, extended temperature ranges, and numerous certifications for a wide range of industrial applications.

Weidmuller USA Launches Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications

Custom PLC Interface Modules

Richmond, VA (Nov. 11, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has launched its Custom PLC Interface Modules program to improve device and field connectivity in a wide variety of Industry 4.0 applications.

Weidmuller USA Introduces BOLTcontrol Blade Monitoring System

BOLTcontrol monitoring system

Richmond, VA (Sept. 25, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has introduced BOLTcontrol – an innovative monitoring system that detects broken bolts or studs in the blade root that connects to the hub and alerts operators immediately.

Weidmuller USA Introduces New PowerCrimper Vario

Richmond, VA (Sept. 17, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has introduced the PowerCrimper Vario, a semi-automated machine with a purely electrical-powered drive for high process flexibility and security in applications that require durable crimping connections.

Weidmuller USA Announces the Latest Edition of Orange Magazine - USA

Welcome to the latest edition of the Orange Magazine - USA. — highlighting exciting news and events from Weidmuller USA in Richmond, Virginia.

Weidmuller USA Expands Long-Range Connectivity with New Wireless Mesh Networking I/O and Gateway

wireless gateway against IoT stock photo

Richmond, VA (July 29, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has expanded the company’s wireless radio line with the WI-I/O-9-U3 wireless transceiver.

Weidmüller Group Announces Randy Sadler as New President & CEO of Weidmuller USA

Randy Sadler President and CEO Weidmuller USA

Industry veteran comes full circle to lead company where he began his career

Richmond, VA (May 30, 2024) – Weidmüller Group, a global leader in designing, developing and manufacturing smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions, is pleased to announce that Randy Sadler has been named the new President & CEO of Weidmuller USA, headquartered in Richmond, Va.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Names Weidmuller USA to Top Workplaces 2024 for Third Consecutive Year

Richmond, VA (April 30, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplaces. This marks the third consecutive year that Weidmuller USA has received the RTD’s Top Workplaces award in the Midsize Category (125-399 employees).

Weidmuller USA Introduces New DCS Marshalling Terminal Blocks

Klippon Connect W2C and W2T Range signal wiring and signal marshalling terminal blocks

Richmond, VA (April 22, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., introduces new Klippon® Connect W2C and W2T Range signal wiring and signal marshalling terminal blocks that offer flexible solutions for complex production processes.

Weidmuller USA Named to 2024 Top Workplaces USA

Richmond, VA (March 20, 2024) – USA Today announced that Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award issued by Energage.

Weidmuller USA Rounds Out Energy Storage System Portfolio with Addition of Battery Connectors

Richmond, VA (March 12, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., announces the launch of its rugged battery connectors that are now available to round out the company’s comprehensive energy storage system (ESS) portfolio.

Weidmuller USA Launches PZ 2.5

The Smallest Crimping Tool on the Market

Richmond, VA (Feb. 12, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has developed and launched the PZ 2.5 S, the smallest professional crimping tool on the market for wire end ferrules.

Weidmuller USA Unveils stripax® plus Tool

An All-in-One Solution to Cut, Strip & Crimp Single Wires

Richmond, VA (Jan. 15, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial automation and connectivity products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has unveiled the new stripax plus tool that can cut, strip and crimp single wires in the cross-section range from AWG 20 to 14 (0.5 to 25 mm2).

Weidmuller USA Announces New Automation Solutions Network

Richmond, Va. (January 8, 2024) - Weidmuller USA, a provider of Smart Industrial Connectivity products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has introduced an advanced automation and IIoT consulting, integration and programming team, known as the Weidmuller Automation Solutions Network.

Weidmuller USA Expands PCB Product Portfolio with New OMNIMATE 4.0 Terminal Blocks Featuring SNAP-IN Technology

Richmond, VA (Dec. 11, 2023) - Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of smart industrial automation and connectivity products and solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., is pleased to introduce the new OMNIMATE 4.0 PCB Terminal Blocks in the MTS 5 product series. These innovative terminal blocks mark an exciting expansion of the company’s PCB product portfolio.

Weidmuller USA’s New RailAssembler & RailLaser Solutions Bring Automated Cabinet Building Closer to Customers

Richmond, Va. (Nov. 29, 2023) – Weidmuller USA announces their new RailAssembler and RailLaser solutions – the first automated cabinet assembly and marking system in the U.S. for the fully automated building of a company’s control cabinet.

Weidmuller USA Introduces Distributor Connect Training Program

Richmond, Va. (Oct. 12, 2023) – Weidmuller USA is pleased to introduce Distributor Connect – a highly customized distributor training experience.

WeConnect Newsletter - USA

Welcome to the first edition of the WeConnect Newsletter - highlighting exciting news and events from Weidmuller USA in Richmond, Virginia

Weidmuller USA Announces the Launch of u-OS: A Revolutionary Operating System for Industrial IoT and Automation

Richmond, Va. (September 12, 2023) - Weidmuller USA, has introduced a new open operating system – u-OS – that is uniquely engineered for Industrial IoT and Automation applications.

Weidmuller Unveils Space-Saving TERMSERIES-COMPACT Modules

Aug. 21, 2023 - Weidmuller USA has unveiled the latest innovation in connectivity for use in all types of industry sectors – the TERMSERIES-COMPACT, a versatile all-rounder in terminal-based design.

Weidmuller Develops New Models of PV DC Combiner Boxes to Increase Efficiency in Solar Energy Applications

July 24, 2023 - Weidmuller USA, is pleased to announce new models of Photovoltaic (PV) DC Combiner Boxes designed to operate large-scale PV systems more efficiently.

Weidmuller expands site in the USA

The Detmold, Germany based Weidmüller Group expands its existing sales, development and production center in Richmond, Virginia, USA. The official ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion of the North American headquarters took place on May 18. 2023 in the presence of the Governor of the State of Virginia

Weidmuller USA Wins Top Workplace Award for 2023

We are excited to share that for the second consecutive year, Weidmuller USA has been awarded the 2023 Top Workplace honor by Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Weidmuller Launches Extended Lines of Enclosures & Cable Glands

June 26, 2023 - Weidmuller USA announces a significant expansion to the company’s family of Klippon TB stainless steel enclosures and also introduces a robust new line of NPT cable glands and accessories for North American (USA) customers.

Weidmuller Introduces Klippon® Connect Side Entry Terminal Blocks

June 5, 2023 - Weidmuller USA brings new Klippon Connect Side Entry terminal blocks featuring lateral PUSH IN technology to market, showcasing the company’s ongoing commitment to develop innovative end-to-end safe and convenient connection solutions.