New Gadgets, Gear, Tools and Tech at the 2018 Lineman's Expo

Linemen had the opportunity to discover new products to improve efficiency and safety at the 2018 Lineman's Expo.

Oct. 22, 2018

The 2018 Lineman's Expo was packed with new tools and technology to improve linemen's safety and efficiency in the field. These products allowed linemen to not only get more work done in less time, but also come home safely to their families each and every night.

At the two-day trade show, linemen had the opportunity to discover what's new in flame-retardant fashion, hand tools, lighting products, and more. In addition, they were able to discover new technology, such as waterproof drones and virtual simulators.

The following are some of the new products that we spotted on the show floor. If you saw a new product that caught your eye that we didn't include, please email Amy Fischbach, Field Editor. We'd love to hear from you.

About the Author

Amy Fischbach

Electric Utilities Operations

Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].