Prysmian expands UK grid skills
The company has acquired a Scottish training academy and added more than 20 apprentice HV cable jointers to its workforce
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MNK launches International Energy Division
William Wakeham will lead the new unit covering renewables, battery storage, data centres, grid infrastructure and conventional energy.
Hitachi Energy names Americas leader
Andy Goggin joins the company as it expands grid infrastructure and manufacturing capacity across the region
SUV crashes into transformer
Live wires delayed rescue efforts after a vehicle struck a PGVCL transformer and electricity pole in Gujarat
Carl Buddery appointed CEO
Experienced engineering leader appointed CEO of Tufcot Engineering Ltd from 1 July 2026, with Greg Majchrzak moving into a key support role
TES appoints Clare Harris CEO
Harris will lead TES as it advances low-carbon energy infrastructure projects towards investment decisions
TenneT board member steps down
Stijn van Els will leave TenneT’s Supervisory Board, with Harry Brekelmans taking over the investment committee role
Interview with Melissa Magestro, Portfolio Director at CWIEME
Melissa Magestro discusses CWIEME Berlin’s 30th edition, event growth and the new Grid Delivery Summit
Interview with Wilfried Breuer, Managing Director at Reinhausen
Wilfried Breuer discusses Reinhausen’s rebranding, capacity expansion, digitalisation strategy and outlook for the transformer industry. In this interview, Wilfried Breuer, Managing Director at Reinhausen, discusses the company’s rebranding,...
Man electrocuted in Mumbai
Unidentified man suffers fatal electric shock after touching 22,000-volt transformer cable
Exclusive video interview with Antoine Magnier, President, CEO and Co-Owner at SERGI
Antoine Magnier explains why transformer resilience is moving to the top of the grid agenda as ageing infrastructure faces growing pressure
Frans Everts appointed CEO of TenneT
Shell executive will become CEO of TenneT from November 2026 following an extensive selection process
Uwe Ziehl passes away at 79
Ziehl-Abegg mourns the former Supervisory Board Chairman who helped shape the company over several decades
Interview with Myles Margot, Chief Technology Expert for Grid Technologies at Siemens Energy
From solid-state transformers to AI-driven development, Margot explains why the power industry must accelerate innovation and collaboration In this interview for Transformer Magazine, Myles Margot shares his perspective...
Transformer Academy sponsors Future Engineers Award
Clifford Omari Ondieki received the award for innovation, technical potential and contribution to electrical manufacturing
Two injured in Kaštela substation accident
One worker remains in life-threatening condition after an accident during work inside a transformer substation
Interview with Martina Kreuwels, Sales and Key Account Manager at Coiltech
Coiltech’s success is driven by year-round planning, strong exhibitor ties, and a focused, networking-driven technical event format.
Interview with Ruben Grund, Regional Marketing Manager in Germany for Transformer Magazine
Grund discusses knowledge loss, engineer retirement, and the need for standardisation and education in the transformer industry
Child loses arms in transformer incident
Four-year-old boy loses both arms after entering unsecured electrical substation in Mingbulak District
thyssenkrupp names new CSO
Georgios Giovanakis joins Executive Board as CSO from June 2026 to lead new Sales division and strengthen customer focus
RWE offshore wind leadership change
Sven Utermöhlen will step down in September 2026 as Tobias Keitel prepares to take over
Interview with Hana Zikmundova, Marketing and Communications Manager at COMEM Group
Hana Zikmundova gives insights on how networking, digital tools, and in-person meetings can shape communication and growth in the transformer industry.
Interview with Marcel Hilgers, General Manager at thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel Solutions
GOES, supply chains and efficiency: Rethinking transformer manufacturing in a high-demand market.
Interview with Antoine Magnier, President, CEO and Co-Owner at SERGI
Why is physical resilience of transformers becoming the missing link in energy transition discussions?