Volex Group has been awarded the Supplier Excellence Award 2009 by Black and Decker, the world's largest producer of power tools and accessories. The award recognises Volex Group’s performance throughout the year and further enforces the company’s growing track record of awards for superior quality and service.

Volex Group plc, the global electrical and electronic cable assemblies group, today announces the launch of its Robust Optical Connector; a multi-fibre optical connector for use in harsh environment applications. The Robust Optical Connector, made up of a plug and socket assembly, is IP68-rated* to ensure protection against submersion in water, while maintaining excellent optical performance in a temperature range between minus 40oC and plus 85oC...