The global tunnelling industry geared up for one of its most important events—RETC 2025 (Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference). Held every two years, RETC was recognised as the premier technical conference for tunnelling and underground construction professionals. The 2025 event took place in Dallas, Texas, from June 8 to 11, bringing together industry leaders, engineers, and technology providers from around the world.

Alpha-Safety is our reliable partner based in Kazakhstan, servicing Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation. They are a leading engineering company specialising in industrial safety solutions for the mining sector, and their mission is to develop and implement innovative approaches to improve the safety, efficiency, and comfort of the working environment across various industrial sectors.

A Quarter of Growth: New Faces and Manufacturing Insights at x-Glo The first three months of 2025 have brought exciting developments for x-Glo as we strengthen our team and deepen our manufacturing partnerships. Between welcoming an important new team member and conducting essential factory visits in China, we're laying the groundwork for an innovative year ahead.

At x-Glo, we take pride in our global network of distributors who play a vital role in delivering our innovative LED strip lights to mines, tunnels, and oil and gas facilities worldwide. With installations in 74 countries and over 500 mines, our lighting solutions are trusted to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity in some of the toughest environments.

An important part of mining safety is not just adequate lighting, but also lighting that is certified to be safe for underground use and use in tough conditions. This includes lighting systems that aren’t flammable or contain harmful substances.