Radiodetection is pleased to introduce the RD510 Water Pipe Locator & Leak Detector to Schonstedt’s valued network of dealers and customers. This collaboration adds to our range of products designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals in water infrastructure maintenance. Addressing the Challenge of Water Leaks Water pipe leaks are a growing concern worldwide, leading to substantial water loss and increased costs. With the rise in popularity of PVC and plastic pipes in modern infrastructure, locating non-metallic pipes has become more challenging. The RD510 solves this issue with advanced technology designed for accurate locating of water pipes and homing…

  In 1953, Erick O. Schonstedt, a pioneering inventor of that time with over 80 patents to his name, founded Schonstedt Instrument Company. 70 years later, what began as a small operation in Silver Spring, Maryland is now a globally recognized company at the forefront of underground locating. This journey is made more remarkable by the fact that Schonstedt has fiercely protected its core values of product quality and commitment to customer service while pushing the boundaries of technology at the same time.   The Founder Erick O. Schonstedt was one of the dedicated scientists whose efforts gave shape to the…

  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the world and at Schonstedt. Four years ago, we started a very special campaign in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Joining the fight against the world’s most prevalent cancer aligned so closely with the Schonstedt philosophy of ‘giving back’ that we did something momentous in the history of our company: we launched a pink magnetic locator.  What made this remarkable is that Schonstedt has been manufacturing the iconic ‘yellow stick’ locators for decades, and this was the first time we released a pink locator. A robust and resilient Schonstedt magnetic locator…

Experienced business leader Andrew Bruce joins the company as it navigates sustained growth across global markets. Radiodetection is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Bruce as Managing Director, a role that will draw upon his extensive international experience. Previously a member of the senior leadership team at IMI Norgren, which employs over 2,000 staff in 19 countries, Andrew has a solid understanding of the technology and manufacturing sectors and has experience of steering company growth in the US, China, India, South America, Eastern and Central Europe, as well as Germany, where he spent ten years leading various high-profile businesses.…