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Welcome to the March issue of Instrumentation Monthly.
Entries are now open for the 2026 Instrumentation & Electronics Awards, introducing new categories including
Industrial AI Product of the Year, Passive Component / Electromechanical Product of the Year, and Academic Support & Training Award, recognising innovation, technical excellence and real-world impact across the instrumentation and electronics sectors. Find out more on page 10.
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ODU JOINS THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT sustainability is
DU,a leading manufacturer of connector systems, has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest sustainability and corporate responsibility initiative. The Global Compact unites over 26,000 compa- nies and organizations from more than 160 countries, all committed to ten universally recognized principles covering human rights, labour standards, environ- mental protection, and anti-corruption. “As an international company, we are responsible not only for our employees, but also for our customers and the environment,” stated the company’s group managing director
Dr.Josef Leitner. “Joining the UN Global Compact is the next logical step on our mission to become ever more sustainable in our operations. Being part of that network strongly reflects our values.” For years, ODU has been implementing a wide range of sustainability measures that reflect its commitment to environmental, social, and economic responsibility. These initiatives demonstrate that
TESTEQUITY EXPANDS EUROPEAN STRATEGY WITH NEW VP APPOINTMENT
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estEquity, a leading provider of test and meas- urement (T&M) solutions, electronics production supplies, and value-added services, has announced the appointment of Jamie Furness as vice president of Europe, a strategic role that will drive the company’s next phase of growth across the region. With more than 20 years of experience in the electronic components industry, Furness brings exten- sive expertise in distribution, supplier engagement, and scaling operations across EMEA and globally. In his new role, he will lead TestEquity’s European expansion strategy, focusing on building high-per- forming, cross-functional teams, strengthening supplier partnerships, and enhancing the value delivered to customers across the T&M landscape. His appointment is already delivering impact, with early progress in strengthening key supplier rela- tionships, including re-establishing engagement with leading partners. This momentum reflects Furness’ proven ability to unlock growth through collaboration and strategic alignment across the supply chain. Furness has held senior leadership roles at Farnell, where he developed deep expertise in e-commerce and T&M; Schaffner, serving as Distribution Sales Manager for EMEA (EMC/RF); TE Connectivity, contributing to globalisation initiatives; and Anderson Power, where he led a European sales organisation. Furness said: “I am thrilled to take on this role and support TestEquity’s continued growth across Europe. The region is home to some of the world’s
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most innovative engineering communities, and our focus is on delivering real value - combining tech- nical expertise, strong supplier partnerships, and flexible solutions to help customers solve complex challenges and accelerate innovation.” TestEquity’s European platform has been strength- ened through key acquisitions, including TestEquity GmbH (formerly Instrumex) in December 2022 and MCS Test Equipment in the UK in July 2021. Under Furness’ leadership, these capabilities will be further integrated to create a more connected, agile organisation, enabling closer collaboration between commercial, technical, and operational teams across the UK and Europe.
This approach ensures customers benefit from faster access to products, support and technical capabilities, supported by local expertise in both the UK and Germany, and backed by strong supplier relationships and new innovative e-com- merce solutions. By combining in-house technical knowledge with direct access to manufacturer support, TestEquity can deliver agnostic, best-fit solutions tailored to specific applications, indus- tries, and project requirements.
TestEquity’s offering goes beyond product supply, focusing on delivering measurable outcomes for customers. Its portfolio includes new and pre-certified used equipment, rental solutions, and calibration services - designed to reduce time to solution, improve flexibility, and optimise
investment for engineering teams at every stage of design, testing, and production.
Central to this is a balanced approach that combines a best-in-class e-commerce platform for streamlined procurement with dedicated tech- nical sales and support teams, ensuring customers receive both speed and specialist guidance for more complex projects.
Furness’ appointment marks a key step in advancing TestEquity’s vision to become a truly solution-driven partner across Europe - strength- ening collaboration across teams, deepening supplier engagement, and delivering greater value to customers through technical excellence and market insight.
Furness added, “Our ethos is built on partnership and innovation. By leveraging our technical expertise, supplier relationships, and distribution capabilities, we are focused on delivering tailored, high-impact solutions that meet the evolving needs of engineers across Europe.”
TestEquity
www.testequity.com 5
central to the compa- ny’s values and embedded in its daily decisions and workflow. For more information, visit our sustainability page. One of the main benefits of the UN Global Compact
is that it establishes a strategic framework that the connector system manufacturer can apply to expand and regularly review its sustainability efforts. By joining the UNGC, the company sends a clear signal to customers and partners that, while strengthening its market position, sustainability is an increasingly important competitive factor.
ODU
www.odu-connectors.com/uk
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