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10.11.2025 Issued on behalf of Jyrki Luomi and Sami Kokkomäki We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Bullock as Sales Director for KATKO in the UK, effective November 5, 2025. This newly created role within KATKO’s commercial organization marks a significant step in strengthening our market presence in the UK. It will also allow…
30.10.2025 We are pleased to announce that the approved cable range for our 95-series terminal blocks has been extended. Our connector range and more specifically 95-series of connectors are now also approved for 6 mm² and 10 mm² cables. This means the approved range has widened from 16–95 mm² to 6–95 mm². The update will…
2.9.2025 In a food industry production environment, nothing can be left to chance. Safety, hygiene, and reliability are non-negotiable values. A Finnish food industry company faced the situation where their old switched power sockets no longer met modern technical requirements. Production line modernization was underway, and at the same time, the need for solutions to…
26.8.2025 We are excited to introduce a new front plate for our KU switch series (16–40 A). This accessory provides a functional, compact, and refined solution for electrical distribution boards and DIN panel cut-out installations. New front plate ensures that the KU switch aligns evenly with other components, improving ergonomics, overall usability and appearance. In…
28.7.2025 Issued on behalf of Jyrki Luomi and Sami Kokkomäki We are pleased to announce that Kim Rannanjärvi has been appointed as Sales Manager for KATKO in Sweden, effective October 1, 2025. This newly created role within KATKO’s commercial organization marks an important step in strengthening our market presence in Sweden and enhancing the support&…
25.7.2025 At the age of 17, Eetu started his summer job at KATKO as a production worker. The first week was an exciting one for the young employee, who began with assembling plastic enclosures. “There was a lot to learn and remember all at once, but help was always available when I asked,” Eetu recalls. …
7.7.2025 Summer is in full swing, and a fantastic group of both new and returning KATKO summer trainees have started their seasonal roles with us. This summer, 25 young talents from diverse backgrounds and fields of study joined us. They share a passion for learning, embracing challenges, and developing new skills. Together, they grow within…
23.6.2025 We would like to inform you that KATKO’s 3-pole EVA and VKA 80–160A switches have reached their end-of-life. Due to significant changes in raw material availability and the resulting impact on our production, we have made the decision to discontinue the manufacturing and sales of these products with immediate effect. These switches have been&…
29.5.2025 IEC TS 60947-7-5:2021 sets new technical requirements for terminal blocks, enabling safe and reliable connections between aluminium conductors and aluminium-to-copper conductors in industrial applications with high voltages. It enhances the safety and performance of terminal blocks, particularly in applications involving aluminium conductors, which require special attention to connection quality and durability. IEC TS 60947-7…
6.2.2025 For us, responsibility, ethics, and transparency are key values in all our operations. To strengthen and clarify these values, we have published a new document, Partner Code of Conduct, which guides our collaboration with partners. This document defines the shared rules to which we and our partners commit, ensuring that our activities are consistent both&…