Proven Barrierboard Technology
When Hans Tschudi-Faude in 1952 created the worlds very first production line for pre-compressed Transformerboard at Weidmann in Rapperswil, Switzerland, little did he know the impact this product would have on the transformer industry globally. But the innovation didn’t stop that day. Variations of Transformerboard and a variety of products based on this material were […]
weiterlesenEmployee Spotlight: Barbara Patoine
Celebrating 40 years with Weidmann in 2021, Barbara Patoine is a key member of our North American sales team based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. We decided that this was a good time to get to know this long-standing employee better! Q: Firstly, let me start by congratulating you on passing a milestone this month. 40 […]
weiterlesenLatest IEEE DGA standards
Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc is the first major North American transformer testing laboratory network, to implement the latest IEEE DGA C57-104.2019 guide in all transformer test reports from June 15th, 2021. The new guide will replace the existing oil testing reports that have been in use for many years, with new diagnostics that reflect the […]
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Climate change is causing an increase in many types of extreme weather events. Heatwaves are hotter, heavy rain events are heavier, and winter storms have increased in both frequency and intensity. To date, these kinds of severe weather are among the leading causes of large-scale power outages globally. Currently, more than 58% of U.S. power […]
weiterlesenCOVID-19: Adapting to the new normal
Werner Handelsmann, VP Sales & Marketing – Europe Africa Long before the pandemic, the influence of technology and digital trends were already impacting how we go to market in a business-to-business environment. Established ERP connections between Weidmann and our larger customers were adopted, with conference and video call technology a common occurrence. But today, we […]
weiterlesenWeidmann Renewables Portfolio
Renewable technologies and their integration into the distribution and transmission systems enable the energy transition from reliance on fossil fuels to support in the creation of a sustainable future. At Weidmann, we have a range of Insulation Materials, Technical Services, & Monitoring Technologies that are all playing a part in ensuring the successful deployment and [...] weiterlesenEmployee Spotlight: Thomas A. Prevost
Kicking off the year in style, Tom Prevost has been awarded the IEEE Standards Association Medallion Award 2020 for outstanding achievement, ongoing leadership, and contribution to the development and implementation of IEEE transformer standards. We decided that this was a good time to get to know our award-winning employee a little better. Q: Tom, you [...] weiterlesenProven Barrierboard Technology
The tap changer is one of the most complex parts of a transformer. Out of all the elements of a transformer in operation, it has one of the highest rates of failure occurrence and severity. Careful and regular maintenance is a basic requirement to facilitate the trouble-free operation of transformers. The separation of the tap [...] weiterlesenIntroducing the Weidmann extended family: TARDINI (Italy)
This year, our valued partner Tardini celebrated 100 years. In this occasion , we vitrually met with Attilio Buzzi - Sales Manager at Vincenzo Tardini & C. SRL- to go through the successful story of the company. How was Vincenzo Tardini & C. SARL created? The two brothers Vincenzo and Giuseppe Tardini founded the company [...] weiterlesenOvernight shipping
When constructing a transformer, on-time delivery and performance is crucial to ensuring a satisfied customer. With careful planning, steps can be taken to prevent time creep. However sometimes delays are unavoidable. Accidents Happen. Damage to fiber optic probes during installation in a transformer winding can present multiple risks. Not only the need to re-order the […]
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