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How to Use a Circuit Tracer to Locate a Dead Short
November 24, 2025
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In-Sure Lever Connectors What the Pros Say
November 04, 2025
We asked professional electricians to provide their feedback on our In-Sure Lever Connectors versus competitor offerings. Here’s what they said.
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IDEAL Electrical™ Wins Three 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
September 15, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for electricians, is proud to announce that three of its newest products have won the prestigious 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA). The SureTrace™ Pro Circuit Tracer, Guardian™ Bender, and the S-Class® Fish Tape with BlueView™ Digital Display were recognized by the judges for their groundbreaking design and exceptional performance.
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IDEAL Debuts SureTrace™ Pro | Ideal Electrical
July 22, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for electricians, proudly unveils the SureTrace™ Circuit Tracer Pro – a flagship addition to its trusted SureTrace line that offers premium performance.
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IDEAL Electrical™ Launches No-Mess Aerosol Version of Popular ClearGlide® Wire Pulling Lubricant
May 19, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for professional electricians, is launching a no-mess aerosol version of its popular ClearGlide wire pulling lubricant. The new ClearGlide Aerosol delivers the same trusted performance for short, indoor wire pulls while offering up to 4X the lubricant as a standard squeeze bottle.
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IDEAL Electrical Wins Two Popular Mechanics 2025 Tool Awards
March 20, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™ is proud that two of its latest innovations — the E-Class™ Fish Tape and SureTrace™ Circuit Tracer — were recognized in Popular Mechanics Magazine’s 2025 Tool Awards. Both products earned honors in the “Best Hand Tools” category for their exceptional performance and user-friendly features.
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IDEAL Electrical Unveils Fresh, Modern Brand Identity
March 03, 2025
IDEAL Electrical was the first company to obtain a patent to make and sell wire connectors in the United States 96 years ago this month – and today IDEAL® announces a modern look for the brand, which captures the company’s spirit of relentless innovation and the optimistic future of the electrical trade.
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Contractors’ Guide to Wire Connectors
January 06, 2025
Wire connectors might be small, but they play a big part in any electrical system. Choosing the right connector for your application is critical for security, environment, and ease of installation. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your needs. This guide breaks down the different types of wire connectors and highlights key features you should look for when purchasing. Whatever job you’re tackling, we offer a connector that delivers proven comfort, ease-of-use, and reliability.
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The 14 New IDEAL Electrical™ Products of 2024
December 02, 2024
2024 was a big year. IDEAL Electrical launched 14 new products to make electricians’ work easier. From wire connectors to circuit tracers and everything in between, these innovations touched on every aspect of the electrical trade.
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IDEAL Electrical™ Debuts New Connectors
November 05, 2024
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for professional electricians, is pleased to expand its trusted Twister® Pro wire connector family with the new Twister® ProFLEX™ MAX and Twister® ProFLEX™ PLUS.
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Wire Connectors: Putting the Best to the Test
November 04, 2024
Wire connectors are one of the smallest - yet most essential - products in any electrician’s toolbelt. And because they are used so often, choosing the right wire connector can even improve your job efficiency. Factors like the connector’s grip and torque, the ease of installation, and the wire range a connector supports can all impact your job experience while installing branch circuits.
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IDEAL® Unveils New Conduit Bender
September 09, 2024
IDEAL Electrical is helping electricians prepare for future demand with innovative and efficient new products. The electrical workforce is expected to increase 6.45% over the next decade compared to the national average of 2.84%. As the electrical industry adapts to this growth, electricians need products that simplify and expedite their work with conductors, receptacles, fuses, conduit, and more.
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IDEAL® and Bilt® Launch Circuit Tracing Guide
August 05, 2024
IDEAL Electrical, a 108-year-old manufacturer of electrical tools and supplies for professional electricians, is proud to collaborate with BILT to release interactive guides for the new IDEAL® SureTrace Circuit Tracers.
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IDEAL® Debuts New Digital Fish Tape
August 02, 2024
IDEAL Electrical™ is preparing electricians to meet their increasing workload by incorporating efficient, time-saving new technologies into its latest products.
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IDEAL Electrical™ Partners with NECA
August 02, 2024
IDEAL Electrical, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for professional electricians, is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), an organization dedicated to advancing the $225 billion electrical construction industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.
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ELECTRICIANS CAN WIN TRIP TO SNEAK PEEK SWEEPSTAKES
June 17, 2024
IDEAL Electrical™ to host its first-ever Sneak Peek event in Chicagoland this summer, offering electricians a chance to experience “The Windy City” and try out new products.
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IDEAL UNVEILS NEW CIRCUIT TRACER MODELS
May 20, 2024
The new circuit tracer models from IDEAL Electrical™ incorporate the latest technology and newest features to provide an industry-leading performance on the job.
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IVRY LAUNCHES 7 NEW VR LESSONS
March 25, 2024
The VR division of IDEAL Electrical™ partnered with the National Electrical Trade Council to develop cutting-edge training for electrical students across Canada.
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NO MESS, LESS STRESS
February 28, 2024
Electrician Oscar Perez Talks the Latest IDEAL Electrical™ Innovation
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IDEAL Electrical™ and BILT® Make it Easier
February 05, 2024
The BILT app now offers 3D interactive instructions for bending conduit, the first professional tradesperson-focused instructional learning available in the app.
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TO TWIST OR NOT TO TWIST
April 13, 2023
All electricians consider safety a part of their daily life. It simply must be a priority, since they work in hazardous and sometimes unpredictable environments. To observe Electrical Safety Month, we’ll delve into the tools and protocols that help ensure that we all get home safely—in addition to doing the job right.
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7TH ANNUAL ELITE TRADES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TO AIR ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK
December 05, 2022
CBS Sports to Broadcast Competitions on Fridays in December, Highlighting the Nation’s Top Electricians, HVAC, and Auto Techs Vying for $600,000 in Cash and Prizes and Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople.
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TOM KENNEDY TAKES HOME TITLE
November 10, 2022
for Top Electrician at 2022 IDEAL National Championship
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A TEST & MEASURE BUYER'S GUIDE
August 09, 2022
Electricians invest a substantial amount into the tools they use every day on the job site, so it’s important that they do their research and buy tools that are specifically appropriate to into their line of work
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An Invention Born of Necessity: The Fish Tape
June 02, 2022
Fish tape tends to be an unsung hero of the electrician’s tool lineup. Many of us readily admit that the abuse our fish tape endures is more significant—constantly being dropped on bare concrete, their cases beaten and blemished—all while doing one of the most important jobs that electricians are tasked to do.
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BOOT CAMP FOR YOUTH IS "IDEAL" FOR LEARNING ABOUT ELECTRICAL
September 20, 2021
If you’re not familiar with them, SOY’s stated mission is to support apprentices, employers—all stakeholders in the skilled trades industry—by streamlining and simplifying the apprenticeship journey. One of the things they do is host Boot Camps for various skilled trades with partner organizations.
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NETCO WELCOMES IDEAL INDUSTRIES CANADA AS TRAINING PARTNER
September 09, 2021
Canada’s National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is pleased to announce that IDEAL Industries (Canada) Corp. is the latest company to sign on as a training partner of the new NETCO training partner package initiative that is rolling out in conjunction with member training centers across the country.
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Next
December 18, 2019
IDEAL Industries (Canada) Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Next Sales & Marketing Inc as representative for IDEAL’s electrical product line in Atlantic Canada.
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IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. CHAIRMAN AND CEO TO RETIRE
August 20, 2019
Jim James to Retire and Steve Henn Joins IDEAL as CEO. Meghan Juday 4th Generation Family Leader to Become Chairman of the 103-Year-Old Family Company
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Sean Bernard
July 25, 2019
IDEAL Industries (Canada) Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Bernard as Regional Sales Manager to its Audacy Wireless Lighting Control division.
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One Billion Can Twist
April 04, 2019
IDEAL celebrates milestone by announcing Great Canadian Classics Contest! Win a trip to the 2019 Grey Cup in Calgary, Alberta!!
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2019 IDEAL National Championship
March 05, 2019
"On October 18th, 2018, the “stop” button was pressed for the last time, the final competitors put down their tools, wound up their fish tapes, and congratulated each other on another great event.
Then the waiting began. "
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WIRE ARMOUR™ PREMIUM ELECTRICAL TAPE
September 10, 2018
"IDEAL INDUSTRIES (CANADA) CORP. is excited to announce the introduction of the Wire Armour™ line of premium vinyl electrical tape. Wire Armour™ premium electrical tape provides superior adhesion, elasticity, strength and performance – insulating and bonding under even the toughest conditions, and in the most critical applications – all at a great value! "
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How to Use a Circuit Tracer to Locate a Dead Short
November 24, 2025
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In-Sure Lever Connectors What the Pros Say
November 04, 2025
We asked professional electricians to provide their feedback on our In-Sure Lever Connectors versus competitor offerings. Here’s what they said.
-
IDEAL Electrical™ Wins Three 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
September 15, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for electricians, is proud to announce that three of its newest products have won the prestigious 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA). The SureTrace™ Pro Circuit Tracer, Guardian™ Bender, and the S-Class® Fish Tape with BlueView™ Digital Display were recognized by the judges for their groundbreaking design and exceptional performance.
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IDEAL Debuts SureTrace™ Pro | Ideal Electrical
July 22, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for electricians, proudly unveils the SureTrace™ Circuit Tracer Pro – a flagship addition to its trusted SureTrace line that offers premium performance.
-
IDEAL Electrical™ Launches No-Mess Aerosol Version of Popular ClearGlide® Wire Pulling Lubricant
May 19, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for professional electricians, is launching a no-mess aerosol version of its popular ClearGlide wire pulling lubricant. The new ClearGlide Aerosol delivers the same trusted performance for short, indoor wire pulls while offering up to 4X the lubricant as a standard squeeze bottle.
-
IDEAL Electrical Wins Two Popular Mechanics 2025 Tool Awards
March 20, 2025
IDEAL Electrical™ is proud that two of its latest innovations — the E-Class™ Fish Tape and SureTrace™ Circuit Tracer — were recognized in Popular Mechanics Magazine’s 2025 Tool Awards. Both products earned honors in the “Best Hand Tools” category for their exceptional performance and user-friendly features.
-
IDEAL Electrical Unveils Fresh, Modern Brand Identity
March 03, 2025
IDEAL Electrical was the first company to obtain a patent to make and sell wire connectors in the United States 96 years ago this month – and today IDEAL® announces a modern look for the brand, which captures the company’s spirit of relentless innovation and the optimistic future of the electrical trade.
-
Contractors’ Guide to Wire Connectors
January 06, 2025
Wire connectors might be small, but they play a big part in any electrical system. Choosing the right connector for your application is critical for security, environment, and ease of installation. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your needs. This guide breaks down the different types of wire connectors and highlights key features you should look for when purchasing. Whatever job you’re tackling, we offer a connector that delivers proven comfort, ease-of-use, and reliability.
-
The 14 New IDEAL Electrical™ Products of 2024
December 02, 2024
2024 was a big year. IDEAL Electrical launched 14 new products to make electricians’ work easier. From wire connectors to circuit tracers and everything in between, these innovations touched on every aspect of the electrical trade.
-
IDEAL Electrical™ Debuts New Connectors
November 05, 2024
IDEAL Electrical™, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for professional electricians, is pleased to expand its trusted Twister® Pro wire connector family with the new Twister® ProFLEX™ MAX and Twister® ProFLEX™ PLUS.
-
Wire Connectors: Putting the Best to the Test
November 04, 2024
Wire connectors are one of the smallest - yet most essential - products in any electrician’s toolbelt. And because they are used so often, choosing the right wire connector can even improve your job efficiency. Factors like the connector’s grip and torque, the ease of installation, and the wire range a connector supports can all impact your job experience while installing branch circuits.
-
IDEAL® Unveils New Conduit Bender
September 09, 2024
IDEAL Electrical is helping electricians prepare for future demand with innovative and efficient new products. The electrical workforce is expected to increase 6.45% over the next decade compared to the national average of 2.84%. As the electrical industry adapts to this growth, electricians need products that simplify and expedite their work with conductors, receptacles, fuses, conduit, and more.
-
IDEAL® and Bilt® Launch Circuit Tracing Guide
August 05, 2024
IDEAL Electrical, a 108-year-old manufacturer of electrical tools and supplies for professional electricians, is proud to collaborate with BILT to release interactive guides for the new IDEAL® SureTrace Circuit Tracers.
-
IDEAL® Debuts New Digital Fish Tape
August 02, 2024
IDEAL Electrical™ is preparing electricians to meet their increasing workload by incorporating efficient, time-saving new technologies into its latest products.
-
IDEAL Electrical™ Partners with NECA
August 02, 2024
IDEAL Electrical, a leading manufacturer of tools and supplies for professional electricians, is pleased to announce its partnership with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), an organization dedicated to advancing the $225 billion electrical construction industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.
-
ELECTRICIANS CAN WIN TRIP TO SNEAK PEEK SWEEPSTAKES
June 17, 2024
IDEAL Electrical™ to host its first-ever Sneak Peek event in Chicagoland this summer, offering electricians a chance to experience “The Windy City” and try out new products.
-
IDEAL UNVEILS NEW CIRCUIT TRACER MODELS
May 20, 2024
The new circuit tracer models from IDEAL Electrical™ incorporate the latest technology and newest features to provide an industry-leading performance on the job.
-
IVRY LAUNCHES 7 NEW VR LESSONS
March 25, 2024
The VR division of IDEAL Electrical™ partnered with the National Electrical Trade Council to develop cutting-edge training for electrical students across Canada.
-
NO MESS, LESS STRESS
February 28, 2024
Electrician Oscar Perez Talks the Latest IDEAL Electrical™ Innovation
-
IDEAL Electrical™ and BILT® Make it Easier
February 05, 2024
The BILT app now offers 3D interactive instructions for bending conduit, the first professional tradesperson-focused instructional learning available in the app.
-
TO TWIST OR NOT TO TWIST
April 13, 2023
All electricians consider safety a part of their daily life. It simply must be a priority, since they work in hazardous and sometimes unpredictable environments. To observe Electrical Safety Month, we’ll delve into the tools and protocols that help ensure that we all get home safely—in addition to doing the job right.
-
7TH ANNUAL ELITE TRADES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TO AIR ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK
December 05, 2022
CBS Sports to Broadcast Competitions on Fridays in December, Highlighting the Nation’s Top Electricians, HVAC, and Auto Techs Vying for $600,000 in Cash and Prizes and Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople.
-
TOM KENNEDY TAKES HOME TITLE
November 10, 2022
for Top Electrician at 2022 IDEAL National Championship
-
A TEST & MEASURE BUYER'S GUIDE
August 09, 2022
Electricians invest a substantial amount into the tools they use every day on the job site, so it’s important that they do their research and buy tools that are specifically appropriate to into their line of work
-
An Invention Born of Necessity: The Fish Tape
June 02, 2022
Fish tape tends to be an unsung hero of the electrician’s tool lineup. Many of us readily admit that the abuse our fish tape endures is more significant—constantly being dropped on bare concrete, their cases beaten and blemished—all while doing one of the most important jobs that electricians are tasked to do.
-
BOOT CAMP FOR YOUTH IS "IDEAL" FOR LEARNING ABOUT ELECTRICAL
September 20, 2021
If you’re not familiar with them, SOY’s stated mission is to support apprentices, employers—all stakeholders in the skilled trades industry—by streamlining and simplifying the apprenticeship journey. One of the things they do is host Boot Camps for various skilled trades with partner organizations.
-
NETCO WELCOMES IDEAL INDUSTRIES CANADA AS TRAINING PARTNER
September 09, 2021
Canada’s National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is pleased to announce that IDEAL Industries (Canada) Corp. is the latest company to sign on as a training partner of the new NETCO training partner package initiative that is rolling out in conjunction with member training centers across the country.
-
Next
December 18, 2019
IDEAL Industries (Canada) Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Next Sales & Marketing Inc as representative for IDEAL’s electrical product line in Atlantic Canada.
-
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. CHAIRMAN AND CEO TO RETIRE
August 20, 2019
Jim James to Retire and Steve Henn Joins IDEAL as CEO. Meghan Juday 4th Generation Family Leader to Become Chairman of the 103-Year-Old Family Company
-
Sean Bernard
July 25, 2019
IDEAL Industries (Canada) Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Bernard as Regional Sales Manager to its Audacy Wireless Lighting Control division.
-
One Billion Can Twist
April 04, 2019
IDEAL celebrates milestone by announcing Great Canadian Classics Contest! Win a trip to the 2019 Grey Cup in Calgary, Alberta!!
-
2019 IDEAL National Championship
March 05, 2019
"On October 18th, 2018, the “stop” button was pressed for the last time, the final competitors put down their tools, wound up their fish tapes, and congratulated each other on another great event.
Then the waiting began. "
-
WIRE ARMOUR™ PREMIUM ELECTRICAL TAPE
September 10, 2018
"IDEAL INDUSTRIES (CANADA) CORP. is excited to announce the introduction of the Wire Armour™ line of premium vinyl electrical tape. Wire Armour™ premium electrical tape provides superior adhesion, elasticity, strength and performance – insulating and bonding under even the toughest conditions, and in the most critical applications – all at a great value! "
